Updated Review in Progress - Serious Concerns Under Review…read more I previously left a positive review for Colby Jones based on the early stages of our legal representation. However, as events have unfolded and new evidence has come to light, I am currently in the process of re-evaluating that review. Serious concerns have emerged involving undisclosed conflicts of interest, numerous ethics violations and failures to act on critical legal matters -- issues that are now under formal review. These developments were not known at the time of my original post, and I believe it's important to clarify that my review does not reflect the totality of my experience. As Chair of the Idaho State Bar Dispute Resolution Section, Mr. Jones holds a heightened duty to uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity within the legal community. I am concerned that the conduct I've experienced may fall short of that duty -- and we are currently preparing filings with the appropriate regulatory and professional bodies. I believe in transparency, accountability, and justice -- and I will update this review at the appropriate time to reflect the full truth of my experience. -Scott Walker #DIGITALJUSTICE

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A very knowledgeable, affable attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him if you need an honest,…read morehard-working, knowledgeable lawyer.

Steve guided me through the probate process for my brother's estate. This effort included a court…read morehearing and coaching me for acting as a personal representative/executor. Steve served as a mentor, providing me with as much information and direction as I needed. I found Steve to be knowledgeable and very easy to work with. He exceeded my expectations in every way. I give him my highest recommendation.

Ms Mitchell is a very thoughtful, thorough attorney. She did her very best to make sure the kids…read morewere given time with their father and that he did not get taken advantage of. The judge however was incredibly difficult and narrow minded. He didn't even listen to half the evidence she presented, sided with an adulterous ex and used the wrong name for him several times. Some of these judges need to retire. And the laws regarding father's rights in Idaho NEED CHANGE.

Katelynn Mitchell and her colleague Merritt Decker are the main reason my husband lost 50/50…read morecustody of his children to their abuser! To say she's a horrible attorney would be an understatement. She failed him and his children on so many levels, and refused to do even the most simple things in a custody case like getting financials from the other party, doing a discovery, and submitting a parenting plan. Even with all that and more it cost us over $10k. She's all about the money. And her disdain for the new bill in Idaho to protect Idahos children proves exactly this. Aviod her at all costs. Literally.

I am very pleased with Alicia's services I contacted her and was able to set up an appointment the…read morenext day to fit my schedule. I felt she was very knowledgeable and personable she answered all my questions with filing the paperwork and even drove me to get it notarized and to the court house to file. The prices are very reasonable and a lot cheaper than hiring an attorney right away. I would highly recommend her services to others in fact I will be referring my sister.

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I am making an amendment to my first Yelp review! My first experience was with David Bartels with…read morethe Shep Law Group, however, I do not think he is there anymore! My divorce lasted a year and a half, and I didn't end up getting even visitation with my children, and I am the woman! Usually it is the man that doesn't get any custody! I was absolutely heartbroken! I've never heard of anyone getting divorced from their children! I know Ron and Brenda tried everything they could, I just believe that the court system is very corrupt! I spent $70,000 and I didn't get any custody not even visitation, as it sits right now. I don't know if I will ever see my children again! I did get a settlement that was my God given right to have! I still believe my husband made out with so much money that was hidden. Honestly, the whole thing was the biggest disappointment of my whole entire life! I have to learn how to go on with my life without my children, money doesn't really matter! I was gonna get some no matter what! I gave Ron and Brenda, five stars because of how hard they tried! My husband just had more money and better lies!

Hired him to recover my property i was awarded in the divorce that she refused to turn over after…read moremonths of trying to get it. For months he promised to file contempt and civil actions to get monetary value for my property. First it was he didnt want to file because our home was for sale and didnt want to "stir up a hornets nest" because i needed her signature to close the home as the market was plummeting. She filed frivolous motion after motion and emails pro se burning through thousands of my money and he couldnt even best a half wit at hearings. When house finally closed i demanded he file now after 4 months of burning through 9k in my money never recovering any of my property. Even after the sale he came up with excuse after excuse as to why he hadnt filed. He finally sent a demand letter in mid Jan giving her 10 days to pay or suit was finally being filed. 2 weeks after deadline i asked when suit was being filed and just after he asked for yet another 4k for my trust he sent me a letter stating he was dropping me as a client. So he billed me thousands for paperwork and demand letters after asking me to get my missing property from the 80k mark down to 35k so he could file in magistrate in order to recover attorneys fees. Weeks of prep and attorneys fees for a demand letter never filed. Only 2 times we appeared at hearings he was late both times. First time the judge was caught in the same accident traffic so he got a pass from the judge. Second time the judge was on time and kept pushing my hearing because he still wasnt there until the very last case of the hour. I dont care how much traffic there is Meridian to Caldwell isnt a 200 mile commute as a professional you should leave earlier. ******This review was edited after Mr Shepherd sent me a threatening email to sue a 100% disabled vet who is actually going in for spinal procedures at the hospital in 2 hours which further stresses a person who he was hired to protect. To answer his what i believe untruthful response because this is what he will do when he represents you. He states i "wanted to litigate against his advice". He was the one who stated i had a strong case for liquidation of my property to herself for pennies on the dollar. He wanted me to get it into magistrate court and have the emails stating such so i followed his "expert" opinion and got my actual damages down from 80k to 35k as he suggested. At no time did he tell me to not to litigate any further and anyone who wants to view the emails to that fact is free to see them showing i did everything he asked to sue for damages. He took my case to litigate and shouldnt have if he truly advised against it. As for all the other nonsense i couldve done everything else pro se and paid nothing. For anyone reading these reviews watch how he attacks the poster in all of them that is what our experience was behind closed doors was even worse for us in our opinion.

I am grateful that I found Leo Wees Self-Help Legal Alternatives. He created my Trust and Will. I…read morehad lots of questions and his responses via phone or email were very professional. Leo met me on our first visit so he could see the materials I wanted in the Trust & Will. He knows what he's doing regarding related Idaho Law because he used to teach this. His work and final end product was more professional than I could have imagined. Thereafter we worked via email and met again to review the product and upon notary signing. The product he delivered was fantastic. I feel a sense of freedom now that I have this paper work in order, and again, I am so very grateful.

Great service. Friendly. Reasonably priced. Can't go wrong. Highly recommended if you are ever in…read moreneed.

Kevin has been excellent to work with during my divorce. I very much appreciate all the time he…read morespent with me, and his attentiveness. I spoke with several other lawyers locally, but he was personable. I definitely recommend him.

I was referred to Kevin through the Idaho State Bar Lawyer Referral Service. I had prepared my own…read moredocuments using Idaho's court assistance website. I was unclear about some of the procedure to follow and I also needed to clarify if the paperwork was done in my best interest. Kevin was wonderful to work with. Kevin was able to help me with what I needed in our initial phone call. He listened attentively to my situation and gave me pertinent and important advice. This guy is great. He didn't use my initial consultation with him to sell me on buying his services, he actually helped me resolve my questions and concerns. This guy honestly cares about helping people. I highly recommend him. Just to note I am not from California, never have been. I am in Idaho.

A.Denise Penton provided us professional assistance on one particular occasion and we were very…read morepleased to have her engaged as our attorney. She was very professional and knowledgeable about the subject and we were happy to have her. With her professional assistance the outcome was exactly as we desired it to be.

Jeff was very attentive and thorough with not only my divorce but also the protection of my child…read moreand her future from my ex. He truly has the forethought in looking out for what's BEST for the children. Thank you so much!!! Always answered my emails, got back to me in a timely manner with phone calls, and extremely professional with the Judge. Couldn't have asked for a better form of representation to get out of a 25 year hell I was living in.

Brian provided excellent representation for me. He was immediately my trusted adviser and strongest…read moreadvocate. I had a tough situation, and he was very adept at overcoming obstacles as they arrived, and staying the calm, cool, collected element when I couldn't be. He was extremely prepared when it came time for trial. His expertise tipped the scales in my favor and I am really grateful for his help. I would recommend Brian to anyone that needs representation from a tough experienced lawyer.

Brian Donesley told me I had a good case, then once I had paid him a $2,000 retainer he changed his…read moremind. In the end he filed some paperwork and got me an average fine. I could have done this myself and saved a lot of money.