
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, Cannabis Law
Licensed in Idaho since: 2014
Education: University of Idaho College of Law

Schofield and Young
950 W Bannock StSuite 630
Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 208-344-0128 Email: William James Young Visit website
Details
William James Young is an accomplished attorney with a proven track record. His firm, William Young and Associates, focuses primarily on Idaho criminal defense and litigation. As a criminal defense attorney, he has handled nearly every type of case, from simple infractions, to the most complex felonies. No case is too small for his full attention and passion, no case is too big for him to handle with confidence. Mr. Young keeps a small case load so he can give each case the attention it deserves. Client satisfaction is his number one priority. He is committed to providing the best representation to every client, in every case, every time. In addition, Mr. Young was born and raised in Boise and attended the University of Idaho’s School of Law. He is proud to serve the Idaho community.
Practice Area Focus Include: Idaho Criminal Defense (Including: Petit Theft, Grand Theft, Shoplifting, Burglary, Drug Crimes, Parapernilia Crimes, Marijuana Crimes, Alcohol Crimes, Reckless Driving, Inattentive Driving, Domestic Violence Offenses, Assault, Battery, Sex Crimes, Probaton Violations, and many others) Idaho DUI Defense, Idaho Juvenile Defense, Idaho Expungement, Idaho Gun Rights Restoration, and Idaho Trial Practice.
Geopgaphic Areas (jurisdictions) Served: Ada County (Boise, Idaho; Meridian, Idaho; Eagle, Idaho), Canyon County (Caldwell, Idaho; Nampa, Idaho), Elmore County (Mountain Home, Idaho), Boise County (Idaho City, Idaho; Horseshoe Bend, Idaho), Valley County (McCall, Idaho; Cascade, Idaho), Owhyee County, and Gem County. We also serve several other Idaho counties on a more limited basis. Generally, the rule is: anywhere within a 2 hour drive of Boise, Idaho.
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First Admitted: 2014, Idaho
Professional Webpage: https://www.youridattorney.com/about/attorneys
- Founded the legal firm William Young and Associates.
- Trinity University - B.A. in Business Administration, 2009
- United States Federal Bar Association, 2014
- Idaho State Bar Association, 2014
- Successfully represented clients in 101 cases, 2019
- Dismissal of multiple felony drug charges in Elmore County - Evidence was suppressed due to 4th Amendment search/seizure violation. , 2019
- Successfully represented clients in 127 cases., 2018
- DUI Trial Win in Ada County., 2018
- Felony Theft Trial Win, 2017
- Misdmeanor Trial Win (Reckless Driving, DWP)., 2016
- Selected as one of the leaders in the legal industry., Leaders in Law, Idaho Business Review, 2020
- Selected as one of the top 40 individuals under 40 years old, across all industries (not just law). https://idahobusinessreview.com/, Accomplished Under 40 Award, Idaho Business Review, 2020
- Selected as one of the top 3 criminal defense lawyers in Boise by ThreeBestRated.com, Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers In Boise City, ThreeBestRated.com, 2022
- Selected as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Boise by Expertise.com, Best Criminal Defense Lawyers In Boise, Expertise.com, 2021
- Selected as one of the top 3 criminal defense lawyers in Boise., Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers In Boise City, ThreeBestRated.com, 2021
- Selected as a top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer. https://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/profile-view/William/Young/23981/, Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers, 2020
- Selected as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Boise, Idaho. https://www.expertise.com/id/boise/criminal-attorney, Best Criminal Defense Lawyers In Boise, Expertise.com, 2020
- Selected as one of the top 3 criminal defense lawyers in Boise, Idaho. https://threebestrated.com/criminal-defense-lawyers-in-boise-city-id, Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers In Boise City, Three Best Rated.com, 2020
- Selected as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Boise, Idaho. https://www.expertise.com/id/boise/criminal-attorney, Best Criminal Defense Lawyers In Boise, Expertise.com, 2019
- Selected as one of the top 3 criminal defense lawyers in Boise, Idaho. https://threebestrated.com/criminal-defense-lawyers-in-boise-city-id, Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers In Boise City, Three Best Rated.com, 2019
- Selected as a top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer. https://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/profile-view/William/Young/23981/, Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers, 2018
- Selected as a top 10 attorney in Idaho under the age of 40., Top 10 Under 40, The American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2016
- Reconized for high levels of client satisfaction., Client Satisfaction Award, AVVO, 2015
- I serve on the board of directors of the Lee Pesky Learning Center (https://www.lplearningcenter.org/). This is a non-profit organization working with students, families, schools, and communities to understand and overcome obstacles to learning. I have served on this board since 2016., 2022
- 2021 - Successfully completed 5 Pro Bono cases., 2021
- 2020 - Successfully completed 4 Pro Bono cases., 2020
- 2019 - Successfully completed 7 Pro Bono cases (3 juvenile, 1 felony, 2 probation violations, 1 infraction) consisting of over 60 hours of Pro Bono work., 2019
- 2018 - Successfully completed 5 Pro Bono cases (1 Juvenile, 4 Misdemeanors)., 2018
- 2017 - Successfully completed 5 Pro Bono cases (3 Felony cases, 1 Misdemeanor case, 1 Infraction)., 2017
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Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2023