James Keith Ball

James Keith Ball: Attorney with Breen, Ball & Marelius, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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Biography

I have been practicing state and federal law for over 20 years. I am a former Deputy Prosecutor for the Ada County Prosecutor's Office. I spent five years prosecuting crimes ranging from misdemeanors, such as driving under the influence (DUI), to drug related crimes and violent felonies. I also served for two years as the Lobbyist for the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, where I was involved in writing criminal legislation and testifying in committee meetings and hearings throughout the state of Idaho.  I have tried over 50 cases to verdict.    

Areas of Practice (66)

  • Criminal Law
  • Juvenile Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Wills
  • Family Law
  • Assault and Battery
  • Bribery
  • Burglary
  • Criminal Appeals
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Fraud
  • DUI/DWI
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Expungements
  • Extortion
  • Extradition
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Felonies
  • Forgery
  • Grand Jury Practice
  • Hit and Run
  • Juvenile Criminal Law
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Mail Fraud
  • Malicious Prosecution
  • Manslaughter
  • Misdemeanors
  • Money Laundering
  • Search and Seizure
  • Sex Crimes
  • Sexual Assault
  • Shoplifting
  • Stalking
  • Theft
  • Traffic Violations
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Weapons Charges
  • Wire Fraud
  • Wiretapping
  • Alcoholic Beverage Law
  • Liquor Liability
  • Alcoholic Beverage Control
  • Liquor Licensing
  • Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Automobile Negligence
  • Boating Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Bus Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Commercial Vehicle Liability
  • Head Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • White Collar Crime
  • Embezzlement
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • White Collar Fraud
  • Appellate Practice
  • Drugs and Narcotics
  • Controlled Substances Law
  • Drug Crimes
  • Drug Trafficking
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Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 937, Boise, ID 83702
University Attended:
Boise State University, B.S., 1993
Law School Attended:
University of Idaho, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, Idaho; U.S. District Court, District of Idaho; 2003, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 2006, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; United States District Court, District of Idaho; Idaho State Bar; Idaho State Bar IOLTA Committee; Barrister, American Inns of Court, No. 130; Fourth District Bar Association; Federal Bar Association, Idaho Chapter; Idaho Volunteer Lawyers; Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Idaho Trial Lawyers Association; and Ada County Court Domestic Violence Committee.
Reported Cases:
U.S. v. Loveland, 825 F.3d 555 (9th Cir 2016); U.S. v. Kilby, 443 F.3d 1135 (9th Cir. 2006); U.S. v. Molesworth, No. 05-30630, W.240576 (9th Cir. 2006); State v. Robinson, 143 Idaho 306, 142 P.3d 729 (2006); State v. Lamay, 140 Idaho 835, 103 P.3d 448 (Idaho 2004); Reyes v. Craven, 111 Fed. App., 46 2d (9th Cir. 2004).
ISLN:
912579083
Hobbies & interests:
Backpacking, snowboarding, waterskiing, rafting and golf.

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
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MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/01/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 02/27/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/21/13 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/05/12 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/06/11 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/25/11 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/19/11 in Criminal Defense

    Jim is an absolutely outstanding, extremely ethical, very creative lawyer. He does a great job for his clients, while always maintaining the highest professional standards. Jim is a great colleague both to other defense lawyers and to prosecutors a... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 05/19/11 in Criminal Defense

    Top-notch. Excellent client service.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/05/12 in Divorce

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 05/19/11 in Criminal Defense

    Jim is a pleasant ethical lawyer who represents his clients well

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5.0/5.0 (72 reviews)

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4.9/5.0 (77 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Ball three times. In all cases, Mr. Ball worked with the court to get the best possible outcome. I believe Jim Ball is the best lawyer in Idaho.

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Contact Information:

986-256-7466  Phone

208-424-3100  Fax

www.mmbb-law.com

www.boise-idaho-criminal-attorney.com

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