Michael Waldrup | Sandpoint Criminal Defense Lawyer

Michael D. Waldrup is an experienced trial lawyer and has practiced extensively in the area of Criminal Law as both a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Private Defense Counsel. Mr. Waldrup graduated from the University of Idaho Law School in 1998 where he served on the Trial Team. Later he gained early trial experience as a licensed legal intern where he was lead counsel in misdemeanor criminal defense trials. He then served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney where he received numerous trail trial advocacy training at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina.

After working as a Deputy Prosecutor, Mr. Waldrup practiced federal law where he gained considerable experience in negotiations with state and federal agencies such as Idaho Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the EPA.

He started his own practice in 2004 where he brings those negotiating skills to the courtroom. He has had extensive experience with DUI trials and major felonies including aggravated assault, felony drug offenses and attempted murder.

Michael Waldrup currently defends every type of criminal case and also practices in the area of family law. Focusing on only two areas of the law allows him to truly devote his time to each client and their case.

He is a member of the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (IACDL) and the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA).

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	Waldrup Law Office	Sandpoint, ID	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of Idaho College of Law	J.D.	Law School	1998

State / Court	Date
Idaho	1999

• Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (IDACDL)
  Idaho Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
  National Trial Lawyers Association
  Idaho Family Law Association

• National Trial Lawyers Association awarded Waldrup Law Office a top 100 rating as a Criminal Defense Lawyer.

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 We respond quickly to after hours and weekend calls and can get started right away on helping you and your case. I am normally available 24–7. Call me right away in the event of an emergency or an arrest.

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1999) Licensed as Attorney in Idaho. Verified with Idaho State Bar.	August 05, 2021

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