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IDAHO DEFENSE & PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYSDefense & Personal Injury Law Firm Staff Profiles
Joseph P. Filicetti
Founding Attorney
Joseph P. Filicetti takes pride in representing good people who find themselves in bad situations. Whether you are a resident or a police officer facing criminal charges, Joe is here to help you through the difficult legal matters you are currently experiencing. A licensed attorney for over 30 years, Joe knows exactly how to defend your rights and reputation. His primary objective is to give you peace of mind that only compassionate, experienced counsel can provide.
Accomplishments
- Drafted, lobbied and passed Idaho Code § 37-2732B, Idaho’s Drug Trafficking mandatory minimum legislation, during 1992 Legislative Session, as well as over 40 other pieces of legislation during the 1993, 1994, and 1995 Sessions, including Stalking and Felony Eluding
- Contributed to numerous pieces of legislation between 1996 – 1998, including the Non-Use of Public School Tax Credit
- Founded and chaired the Ada County Domestic Violence Work Group, a law enforcement group which addressed domestic violence investigation/prosecution that resulted in changes in investigation and prosecution protocol
- Founded and chaired the Law Enforcement Legislative Council (L.E.L.C.), an organization comprised of law enforcement lobbying entities including the Idaho Attorney General’s Office, Idaho Sheriffs’ Association, Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, and others
- Tried State v. Meraz, Idaho’s first drug trafficking case, with sentence of life with 20 years fixed
- Tried State v. Hyde, a 72-count armed robbery case for the Jehovah’s Witness robbery, with sentence of life with 20 years fixed
- Represented Payette County Deputy Scott Sloan who was criminally charged for felony vehicular manslaughter in a line of duty crash. The case was dismissed after 18 months of litigation, one month prior to jury trial.
- Idaho Fraternal Order of Police State Legal Counsel, 1999-2020
- Represented hundreds of law enforcement officers in critical incidents
Awards
- Idaho Narcotics Officers’ Association (INOA) Honorary Lifetime Member
- IPAA Bulldog Legislative Effort Award, 1993
- Law Enforcement Legislative Council Award
- Best of the Treasure Valley Reader’s Choice Award, Idaho Statesman, 2014
Instructor
- POST Academy (Search and Seizure, Moot Court, How to Testify, Arrests, Confessions, Drug Investigations, Conspiracy, Use of Idaho’s Drug Trafficking Law)
- Fraternal Order of Police and various Idaho Law Enforcement Agencies (Legal Survival for the Law Enforcement Officer)
- Bureau of Justice Assistance
- Idaho Bureau of Narcotics
- Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association
- Ada County Sheriff’s Office
- Boise Police Department
- Idaho Narcotics Officers Association, B.A.N.D.I.T. Task Force
- Top Gun Drug Course
- Northwest Association of Gang Investigators
- Clandestine Lab Investigators Association
Civic Activities
- Foundations Academy, Boise’s Classical and Christian School, Co-Founder/Board Member for K-12 school. Chairman of the Board for first 10 years (now The Ambrose School)
- Republican Precinct Committeeman (1988 – 1996, 1998 – 2002)
- The Boars Club, a philosophical/literary discussion group, Founder (1987 – Present)
- PAYADA (Parents And Youth Against Drug Abuse), Management Committee (1989 – 1993)
- Boise Neighborhood Housing, Inc., Board of Directors (1988 – 1991)
- Capital Youth Soccer Coach (1994 – 1996)
Matthew Lovell
Partner
Peter Krantz
Intern
After serving in the United States Coast Guard, Peter was employed as a certified law enforcement officer in both California and Idaho. During his time as an officer, he developed several areas of expertise. He was certified by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) Instructor. He was recognized for his proficiency in DUI investigations as well as for assisting fellow officers in learning how to properly investigate and prosecute impaired drivers. Peter was also honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for his efforts in arresting impaired drivers. Peter was also recognized by the CHP for his efforts in locating and recovering stolen vehicles, receiving the prestigious “10851” award.
Peter also was a Detective in the Gang Unit as a member of the Buena Park Police Department’s Community Impact Team. He was responsible for both gang suppression patrols in the community, writing and serving search warrants, facilitating prosecution of gang members and gang-related crime, as well as community engagement activity. Peter was also involved heavily in the Gang Reduction Intervention Program (GRIP), which focuses on identifying youths at-risk for being involved with gangs and working with them to prevent and reduce gang membership and gang violence.
After moving to Idaho in 2021, Peter briefly worked as a Deputy Sheriff for the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office before leaving to attend law school. Peter is currently a J.D. Candidate at the University of Idaho College of Law, Class of 2025, with an expected graduation date of May 2025.