Practice areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Idaho since: 2017
Education: University of Nevada Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law
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Attorneys of Idaho
10114 W Overland RdBoise, ID 83709 Visit website
As the founding attorney and partner of Attorneys of Idaho, located in Boise, Idaho, J.W. Bond focuses his practice on personal injury, criminal law and DUI defense. With experience representing clients in high-stakes legal matters, he provides strategic counsel and advocacy tailored to the circumstances of each case. His approach emphasizes thorough preparation, clear communication and dedicated representation.
Mr. Bond draws on his legal experience as well as his background in law enforcement to provide clients with informed and practical legal guidance. Before entering private practice, he served as a police officer in Las Vegas, an experience that gave him firsthand insight into the criminal justice system and the challenges individuals may face when navigating criminal charges.
As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Bond has represented clients facing serious felony allegations. In 2022, he served as defense counsel in a felony aggravated-assault case that proceeded to a three-day jury trial. Following the presentation of the evidence, the jury returned a not-guilty verdict.
Mr. Bond is admitted to practice law in Idaho and Nevada. He maintains active involvement in professional organizations dedicated to criminal defense, DUI law and trial advocacy. He is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. Bond earned his Juris Doctor in 2013 from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His combination of legal training, courtroom experience and prior law enforcement service informs his approach to representing clients in personal injury and criminal matters.
A distinguished professional, Mr. Bond works closely with clients to understand their concerns, explain their legal options and develop strategies suited to their individual circumstances. He is committed to providing focused representation and guiding clients through each stage of the legal process.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Probation, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 30% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 2017, Idaho
Professional Webpage: https://www.attorneysofidaho.com/attorneys/j-w-bond/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Nevada, 2014
- Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2026
- Idaho State Bar, 2017
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- State v. Brandon Thomas, Case No. CR01-20-39444. As defense counsel, J.W. Bond tried the felony aggravated-assault charge to a jury over three days. The jury returned a not-guilty verdict, 2022
- Litster v. Litster Frost Injury Lawyers PLLC, Idaho Supreme Court Docket No. 50339 (2024). J.W. Bond argued for the appellants. The Court vacated the judgment, reversed summary judgment in part and affirmed it in part, reversed the denial of attorney fees, and remanded. Official opinion: https://isc.idaho.gov/opinions/50339.pdf, 2024
Videos
- J.W. Bond presents an overview of Idaho motorcycle-accident claims, evidence, fault, and how a jury evaluates compensation, Motorcycle Accident in Idaho, 2026
- J.W. Bond discusses immediate health, evidence-preservation, and legal-rights considerations following an Idaho motorcycle crash, First Steps After a Motorcycle Accident in Idaho, 2026
- J.W. Bond explains that many personal-injury matters resolve through settlement, negotiation, or alternative dispute resolution rather than trial, Not Every Case Goes to Trial, 2026
- J.W. Bond discusses why an early insurance offer may not account for the full value of a personal-injury claim, Why You Should Never Accept the First Offer From an Insurance Company, 2026
- J.W. Bond explains initial legal and insurance considerations after an Idaho collision involving an uninsured driver, What Happens If You're Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Idaho?, 2026
Educational Background
- William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas — J.D., 2013
Honors
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Negotiation — 2012
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars — 2024–2026
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2024 - 2026