Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, D. Idaho
39 approved rates from 15 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Jul 9, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | $435 | $161 to $500 | 6 | |
| Attorney | $300 | $270 to $343 | $145 to $515 | 19 |
| Paralegal | $90 | $85 to $110 | 7 |
Approved rates by year
| Year | Partner | Associate | Paralegal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100 (5) | ||
| 2024 | $225 (5) | $95 (6) |
Median approved rate by the year of the ruling (number of rates in brackets). A year shows a median at 5 or more rates. Not adjusted for inflation.
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 2 of 39 timekeepers (5%).
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$435/hr
In D. Idaho fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved partner rate was $435 an hour (6 rates).
$300/hr
In D. Idaho fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $300 an hour (19 rates).
$90/hr
In D. Idaho fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved paralegal rate was $90 an hour (7 rates).
Copy these rulings as citations
Recent D. Idaho rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
Hearn v. Truesdale, No. 1:24-cv-00326 (D. Idaho July 9, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $300 for an attorney with 37 years' experience); Champine v. Boise School District, No. 1:23-cv-00338 (D. Idaho June 26, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $225 for an associate; $500 for a partner); Yates v. Insure Right Insurance Agency, LLC, No. 4:24-cv-00095 (D. Idaho June 22, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $275 for an attorney with 2 years' experience); DePower, Inc. v. Jeske, No. 2:25-cv-00350 (D. Idaho Mar. 4, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $265 to $500 for attorneys; $200 for another timekeeper); Sapphire Hospitality Investments, LLC v. Oregon Mutual Insurance Company, No. 3:23-cv-00146 (D. Idaho Nov. 14, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $500 for a partner; $265 for an associate; $200 for another timekeeper); LaKamp v. Runft, No. 1:20-cv-00544 (D. Idaho Sept. 17, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $325 for an attorney with 40 years' experience; $300 for an attorney with 31 years' experience; $85 for a paralegal); Carbajal v. Hayes Management Services, Inc., No. 4:19-cv-00287 (D. Idaho Aug. 21, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $310 to $360 for attorneys); Fitzmorris v. AG Manufacturing & Technology, Inc., No. 3:24-cv-00196 (D. Idaho June 2, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $300 for an attorney; $90 to $110 for paralegals); SBP LLLP v. Hoffman Construction Company of America, No. 1:19-cv-00266 (D. Idaho Mar. 31, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $410 to $460 for partners; $335 for an associate; $375 for an attorney); Ivanov v. Fitness Elite Training Center, Inc., No. 1:20-cv-00380 (D. Idaho Mar. 28, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $400 for a partner with 24 years' experience; $325 for an associate with 7 years' experience); Lamkin v. Hutchinson, No. 2:23-cv-00273 (D. Idaho Mar. 24, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $250 to $325 for attorneys; $150 for a law clerk; $100 for a paralegal); Gonzales v. Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, No. 4:20-cv-00102 (D. Idaho Feb. 4, 2025) (approving hourly rates of $280 to $360 for attorneys).
Rulings
Rates turn on experience, practice area, and the work done. Use these as a starting point and cite the rulings, not this page, in a fee petition.
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Jul 9, 2026 · Civil rights
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 37 years $300 $300 The court's words
Mr. Ballard, who has more than 37 years of experience as an attorney, worked on the case at a nominal rate of $300 per hour and—after accounting for discounts and time written off—an average effective rate of $264.90 per hour.
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Champine v. Boise School District, et al.
Jun 26, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Associate $225 $225 Partner $500 $500 The court's words
Here, Plaintiffs paid $225 per hour for associate Liam Stokes and $500 per hour for partners Raymond Powers and Portia Rauer.
Here, Plaintiffs paid $225 per hour for associate Liam Stokes and $500 per hour for partners Raymond Powers and Portia Rauer.
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Yates v. Insure Right Insurance Agency, LLC
Jun 22, 2026 · Employment · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 2 years $275 $275 The court's words
Alyssa Jones, Kim Trout, Steven Schossberger, and Kevin Kluckhohn (a paralegal) worked on the case at rates of $275 per hour, $350 per hour, $350 per hour, and $175 to $185 per hour, respectively. Jones has been practicing for 2 years
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Mar 4, 2026 · Consumer protection
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $500 $500 Attorney $265 $265 other $200 $200 The court's words
The attached billing summary shows that the professional services were performed by Richard T. Wetmore at a rate of $500.00 per hour, Olivia M. Johnston at a rate of $265.00 per hour, and an individual identified as "SW" billing at $200.00 per hour.
The attached billing summary shows that the professional services were performed by Richard T. Wetmore at a rate of $500.00 per hour, Olivia M. Johnston at a rate of $265.00 per hour, and an individual identified as "SW" billing at $200.00 per hour.
The attached billing summary shows that the professional services were performed by Richard T. Wetmore at a rate of $500.00 per hour, Olivia M. Johnston at a rate of $265.00 per hour, and an individual identified as "SW" billing at $200.00 per hour.
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Sapphire Hospitality Investments, LLC v. Oregon Mutual Insurance Company
Nov 14, 2025 · Commercial · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $500 $500 Associate $265 $265 other $200 $200 The court's words
Plaintiff seeks $500 per hour for partner Richard T. Wetmore, $265 per hour for associate A. Lloid, and $200 per hour for staff S.W.
Plaintiff seeks $500 per hour for partner Richard T. Wetmore, $265 per hour for associate A. Lloid, and $200 per hour for staff S.W.
Plaintiff seeks $500 per hour for partner Richard T. Wetmore, $265 per hour for associate A. Lloid, and $200 per hour for staff S.W.
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LaKamp, et al. v. Runft, et al.
Sep 17, 2025 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 40 years $325 $325 Attorney 31 years $300 $300 Paralegal $85 $85 The court's words
Jed Manwaring, Jon T. Simmons, and a Valerie R. Altig (a paralegal) worked on the case at rates of $325/hr., $300/hr., and $85/hr., respectively. ... Mr. Manwaring has 40 years of experience; Mr. Simmons has 31.
Jed Manwaring, Jon T. Simmons, and a Valerie R. Altig (a paralegal) worked on the case at rates of $325/hr., $300/hr., and $85/hr., respectively. ... Mr. Manwaring has 40 years of experience; Mr. Simmons has 31.
Jed Manwaring, Jon T. Simmons, and a Valerie R. Altig (a paralegal) worked on the case at rates of $325/hr., $300/hr., and $85/hr., respectively.
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Carbajal v. Hayes Management Services, Inc.
Aug 21, 2025 · Employment
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $360 $360 Attorney $310 $310 The court's words
Two attorneys from the firm of Casperson Ulrich Dustin PLLC represented Carbajal on appeal, DeAnne Casperson and Amanda Ulrich. Their current hourly rates are $360 and $310, respectively.
Two attorneys from the firm of Casperson Ulrich Dustin PLLC represented Carbajal on appeal, DeAnne Casperson and Amanda Ulrich. Their current hourly rates are $360 and $310, respectively.
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Fitzmorris v. AG Manufacturing & Technology, Inc.
Jun 2, 2025 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $300 $300 Paralegal $90 $90 Paralegal $100 $100 Paralegal $110 $110 The court's words
Fitzmorris’s counsel had an hourly rate of $300 per hour from October 31, 2023, to the time of the instant motion
His legal assistant’s hourly rate from October 31, 2023, through December 2023 was $90.00 per hour
from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, it was $100.00
from January 2025 to the time of the instant motion, it was $110.00
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SBP LLLP et al v. Hoffman Construction Company of America
Mar 31, 2025 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $500 $460 Partner $425 $410 Associate $335 $335 Attorney $375 $375 The court's words
The Court will reduce the original request downward—as Hoffman already has done—in accordance with the Ninth Circuit’s prior award in this case. Additionally, the Court will adjust Oles’s 2023-2024 rate down from $500 per hour to $460 per hour.
It will also reduce Wilson’s 2024 rate down from $425 per hour to $410 per hour.
The three associates who worked on this case were admitted in 2013, 2014, and 2018, and charge between $230 and $335 per hour respectively.
Simplot did not object to Hoffman’s local counsel’s rate ($375 per hour for attorney Daniel Bower, who was admitted in 2005). The Court finds this rate reasonable.
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Ivanov v. Fitness Elite Training Center, Inc., et al.
Mar 28, 2025 · Employment
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner 24 years $400 $400 Associate 7 years $325 $325 The court's words
Mr. Howell is a partner with approximately 24 years of experience litigating and consulting in employment law cases. ... Mr. Howell’s standard hourly billing rate is $400 and Mr. Zimmerman’s is $325.
Mr. Zimmerman is an associate with seven years of experience in civil litigation. Mr. Howell’s standard hourly billing rate is $400 and Mr. Zimmerman’s is $325.
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Mar 24, 2025 · Civil rights
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $325 $325 Attorney $250 $250 Law clerk $150 $150 Paralegal $100 $100 The court's words
They each charged $325 per hour, except Ms. Malek, who charged $250.
They each charged $325 per hour, except Ms. Malek, who charged $250.
Legal interns who worked on the case charged $150 per hour, and legal assistants charged $100 per hour.
Legal interns who worked on the case charged $150 per hour, and legal assistants charged $100 per hour.
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Gonzales v. Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
Feb 4, 2025 · Employment
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $360 $360 Attorney $310 $310 Attorney $280 $280 The court's words
Ms. Casperson’s hourly rate is $360; Ms. Ulrich’s is $310; and Mr. Dustin’s is $280. Defendants have not challenged these hourly rates, and the Court finds them to be reasonable
Ms. Casperson’s hourly rate is $360; Ms. Ulrich’s is $310; and Mr. Dustin’s is $280. Defendants have not challenged these hourly rates, and the Court finds them to be reasonable
Ms. Casperson’s hourly rate is $360; Ms. Ulrich’s is $310; and Mr. Dustin’s is $280. Defendants have not challenged these hourly rates, and the Court finds them to be reasonable
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United States of America v. Deuter et al
Jan 6, 2025 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $515 $515 The court's words
These billing entries total 7.2 hours at $515 per hour, for a total of $3,708. The Court will subtract this amount from the final lodestar calculation.
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Werenka v. City of Boise, et al.
Dec 2, 2024 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $215 $215 Partner $161 $161 The court's words
Tyler Williams, lead counsel in this matter, charges an hourly rate of $215 per hour and his partner, Reid Peterson, charges an hourly rate of $161. The Court finds that these rates are both reasonable
Tyler Williams, lead counsel in this matter, charges an hourly rate of $215 per hour and his partner, Reid Peterson, charges an hourly rate of $161. The Court finds that these rates are both reasonable
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Green Technology Lighting Corp. v. Insure Idaho, LLC et al
Nov 13, 2024 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $200 $200 Attorney $145 $145 Paralegal $90 $90 Paralegal $85 $85 The court's words
Here, Crouse paid between $145 and $200 per hour for its attorneys, and between $85 and $90 per hour for the services of a paralegal.
Here, Crouse paid between $145 and $200 per hour for its attorneys, and between $85 and $90 per hour for the services of a paralegal.
Here, Crouse paid between $145 and $200 per hour for its attorneys, and between $85 and $90 per hour for the services of a paralegal.
Here, Crouse paid between $145 and $200 per hour for its attorneys, and between $85 and $90 per hour for the services of a paralegal.
Earlier rulings
| Case | Date | Approved rates |
|---|---|---|
| Carswell v. Anderson, et al. | Sep 30, 2024 | Attorney $175, Attorney $185 |
| Carbajal v. Hayes Management Services, Inc. | Aug 30, 2024 | Attorney $360, Attorney $310, Attorney $280 |
| TB Holding Company LLC v. J&S Siding | Aug 6, 2024 | Attorney $345 |
| Florer v. Ford Motor Service Company Inc., et al. | Jul 30, 2024 | Associate $220, Associate $225, Partner $275, Paralegal $95, Paralegal $125 |
| Florer v. Ford Motor Service Company Inc., et al. | Jun 25, 2024 | Associate $220, Associate $225, Partner $275, Paralegal $95, Paralegal $125 |
| Ivanov v. Fitness Elite Training Center, Inc., et al. | Jun 13, 2024 | Partner $400, Associate $325 |
| Carbajal v. Hayes Management Services, Inc. | Mar 1, 2024 | Attorney $310, Attorney $360, Attorney $280 |
FAQ
What hourly rate does the D. Idaho approve for partners?
A median of $435 an hour across 6 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
What hourly rate does the D. Idaho approve for attorneys?
A median of $300 an hour across 19 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $270 to $343.
What hourly rate does the D. Idaho approve for paralegals?
A median of $90 an hour across 7 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
How often does the D. Idaho cut a requested hourly rate?
For 2 of 39 timekeepers (5%) in recent fee rulings.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the D. Idaho?
With evidence beyond your own declaration, usually recent awards in the same district for lawyers of similar experience. The rulings on this page can be cited directly; use the citation block to copy them.
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