John Cutler - Idaho Falls, ID
Attorney at Cutler Law Office, P.A.
DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers in Idaho Falls, ID
101 Park Ave Suite 203 Idaho Falls, ID 83402
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Idaho Falls DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 11/05/2026
Areas of Practice
- DUI & Criminal Defense
- Adoptions
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Cutler graduated from J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1989. He also received an accounting degree and a minor in business fundamentals from Brigham Young University in 1986.
Following law school Mr. Cutler worked as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Robert G. Mooreman, Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Arizona. In 1991, Mr. Cutler joined the Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. As a deputy prosecutor, he handled both misdemeanor and felony prosecution and tried numerous jury trials. Mr. Cutler spent a significant time prosecuting both misdemeanor and felony DUI cases. In 1995 Mr. Cutler joined the law firm of Cooper Wetzel Avery & Lee. While at CWAL his practice focused on DUI & Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Adoptions, and Family Law.
In 2003, Mr. Cutler opened the CUTLER LAW OFFICE P.A., where he will continue to offer varied legal services with an emphasis on DUI & Criminal Defense, Adoptions, and Family Law. Mr. Cutler has had jury trials in both State and Federal Courts. Mr. Cutler has the needed experience and is committed to serving his clients. Mr. Cutler is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Cutler continues to keep current through both Federal and State Criminal Law Seminars. In addition Mr. Cutler has completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) DWI Detection Standardized Field Sobriety Student and Instructor's Courses and is a qualified practitioner of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.
Mr. Cutler was born and raised in Long Beach California. He enjoys hiking, backpacking and camping with his family. He served on the Board of Directors of Scenic Falls Federal Credit Union from 1999 - 2008.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyer in Idaho, invited every year since 2014 (National Trial Lawyers)
- AV Preeminent professional rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- “Superb” 10.0 rating, AVVO.com
- AVVO Clients’ Choice Award: 2017, 2018, and 2020–2025
Education
Legal Education
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Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Provo, Utah, 1989
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Major: Law
Non Legal Education
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Brigham Young University, 1986
B.S.
Major: Accounting
Minor: Business Fundamentals
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Attorney
Past Positions
- Honorable Robert G. Mooreman, Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Arizona, Federal Law Clerk, 1989 - 1991
- Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Deputy Prosecutor, 1991 - 1995
- Cooper Wetzel Avery & Lee, Attorney, 1995 - 2003
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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Presented the Criminal Law Update at the Idaho Law Foundation’s annual “Headline News” seminar, Idaho Falls, Idaho (2018)
- Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - 2023 Jackpot Seminar: Preemptive Strikes - Pretrial Litigation Strategies - John Cutler & Jordan Crane, 2023
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors, Scenic Falls Federal Credit Union, 1999 - 2008
Representative Cases
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United States v. D.T. - Acquittal (Not Guilty) at Jury Trial of Felony Injuring Government Property
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State of Idaho v. J.C. - DUI Dismissed
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State of Idaho v. L.J. - Acquittal (Not Guilty) on 2 counts of Sexual Battery
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State of Idaho v. K. S. - DUI Dismissed
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State of Idaho v. J.F. Acquittal - (Not Guilty) of possession of Meth after Jury Trial
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State of Idaho v. B.L. - DUI amended to Inattentive driving and fine only.
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State of Idaho v. B.T. - Dismissed by Judge after granting our Motion to Suppress
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State of Idaho v. S.C. - Excessive DUI reduced to Inattentive Driving
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State v. C.B. - Not Guilty of Unlawful Possession of Wildlife after Jury Trial
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State of Idaho v. T.C. - Both DUI and Injury to Child were Dismissed by Prosecutor
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State of Idaho v. G.B. - DUI, Drug Paraphernalia and Refusal to take Breath Test all Dismissed.
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State of Idaho v. C. P. - DUI reduced to Inattentive Driving after Motion to Suppress was Granted.
Bar Admissions
- Idaho, 1990
- U.S. District Court District of Idaho, 1990
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Specialties and Certifications
- Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
Other Affiliations
- National College of DUI Defense, 2008 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2003 - Present (Member)
- Idaho Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2001 - Present (Member)
- Idaho Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers (Board of Directors)
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association, 2014 - Present (Founding Member)
- National College of DUI Defense (State of Idaho Delegate), 2019 - Present
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association (Ambassador for Idaho), 2014 - 2018
- Eagle Rock American Inn of Court, 2009 - 2010 (Vice President)
- Eagle Rock American Inn of Court, 2007 - 2012
- Idaho State Bar, Business and Corporate Law Section, 2006 - 2011 (Member)
- Idaho State Bar, Family Law Section, 2006 - 2013 (Member)
- Idaho State Bar, Law Practice Management Section, 2006 - 2011 (Member)
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Contact
101 Park Ave
Suite 203
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone Number: 208-581-5944
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-5pm, Fri: 9am-12pm
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