Your Defense Team

Meet Your Defense Team

A Career Dedicated to Criminal Defense

Randall S. Barnum

Attorney

Randall Barnum has spent more than two decades defending individuals facing criminal charges in Idaho. He earned his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his law degree from Willamette University College of Law. He is admitted to the Courts of Idaho, the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

As a member of Idaho's Criminal Justice Act panel, he provides federal criminal defense to indigent persons, a role that reflects both his skill and his commitment to the principle that everyone deserves a strong defense.

Education

  • A.B. Political Science, UC Berkeley
  • J.D., Willamette University College of Law

Admissions

  • Courts of Idaho
  • U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Focus Areas

  • Criminal Defense
  • Civil Litigation
  • Family Law

Federal Panel

  • Idaho Criminal Justice Act Panel

Shawn Wilkerson

Attorney

Shawn Wilkerson brings 15+ years of criminal defense experience, including ten years handling felony and misdemeanor caseloads. He earned his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law and has argued before the Idaho Supreme Court and Idaho Court of Appeals.

Together with Randall Barnum, he handles complex felony and misdemeanor cases across Boise and the Treasure Valley, including drug crimes, DUI, violent crimes, weapons violations, sex crimes, and vehicular homicide.

Education

  • B.S., Idaho State University
  • J.D., University of Idaho College of Law

Background

  • Ten Years of Trial Experience (2019–2025)
  • Felony caseload experience

Appellate Experience

  • Idaho Supreme Court
  • Idaho Court of Appeals

Focus

  • Criminal Defense

What Sets Us Apart

Serious Defense. Real Experience.

Over 40 Years of Combined Experience

Two decades-plus each of defending clients through complex felony and misdemeanor cases, the courtroom knowledge that only comes from years of practice.

State and Federal Court Experience

Licensed to practice in Idaho state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Personalized, Hands-On Defense

Your case is handled directly by a senior attorney. No hand-offs, no revolving door of associates. You get direct access to the attorney defending you.

Talk to a Senior Attorney Today

Consultations are always free. Your case is handled directly by a senior attorney.

Your Defense Starts With a Conversation.

Every criminal case is different. Contact Idaho Defense Firm to discuss your situation directly with a senior attorney. With over 40 years of combined criminal defense experience in Idaho's state and federal courts, we can help you understand your options and build a defense strategy tailored to your case.

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