Michael G. Palmer

Michael G. Palmer graduated from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, in 1993, receiving his degree in Communications. Michael earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1996.

After law school, Michael passed the bar in both Oregon and Idaho. He began his career at the Kootenai County Public Defender’s office in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, becoming a zealous litigator for his criminal defense clients and a staunch advocate of individual rights. In 1999, he was awarded the prestigious title of “Jury Trial Attorney of the Year.” In that same year, and again in 2001, Michael was acknowledged by the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys for trying the most cases to a jury by any criminal defense attorney in the State of Idaho. His criminal defense skills are incomparable. In 2003, Michael entered private practice and became a managing partner overseeing Family and Criminal Law matters. From 2003 through 2005, Michael was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Idaho College of Law where he taught Practice Court, a trial skills course from up and coming young lawyers. Also in 2003, Michael was invited to join the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Board of Directors, sat on its Executive Board from 2010 until 2013, and in 2011, Michael was elected President of the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Today his primary focus is in criminal defense litigation. He practices before both the State and Federal judiciary, and he is continually called upon by his peers throughout the State of Idaho for advice and counsel. Michael is a member of the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Michael is also currently a member in good standing with the Idaho State Bar Association.

University of Idaho College of Law

J.D. (1996) | Law

University of Idaho

B.S. (1993) | Communication

North Idaho College

A.S. (1991) | Communication

North Idaho College

A.A. (1991) | General Studies

Adjunct Instructor - Practice Court (Trial Skill Class)

University of Idaho, College of Law

2003 - 2005

Senior Staff Attorney

Kootenai County Public Defender's Office

1997 - 2003

Intern

Asotin County Prosecutor’s Office

1995 - 1996

Cited for Trying the Most Cases to a Jury by any Criminal Defense Attorney in the Organization

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2001

Jury Trial Attorney of Year

Kootenai County Public Defender's Office

1999

Cited for Trying the Most Cases to a Jury by any Criminal Defense Attorney in the Organization

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

1999

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors, President

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2003 - Current

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

1997 - Current

Idaho State Bar Association

Member

1996 - Current

Idaho

Since 1996

U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Since 2013

U.S. District Court of Idaho

Since 1996

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