Boise Family Law Attorneys
Boise Family Law Guided by an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution
At Jones Law Partners, we help individuals and families navigate family law matters involving children, relationships, finances, property, support, and court orders throughout Ada and Canyon Counties, including Boise and Meridian.
Our firm is led by founding attorney Colby L. Jones, who holds an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University’s Straus Institute and has served as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section of the Idaho State Bar. We consider mediation, negotiation, and other alternative dispute resolution methods before litigation. When courtroom representation is the right path, we’re fully prepared to pursue it.
Mediation, negotiation, and litigation play different roles. Negotiation allows the parties and their attorneys to explore terms directly, while litigation asks the court to resolve issues that remain contested.
Consultations are available in person or virtually. Payment plans are also available.
Start with Jones Law Partners by calling (208) 865-8229 or reaching out to us online.
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Founding Partner • Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Colby L. JonesHolds an LL.M. from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine. Chair of the Idaho State Bar's Dispute Resolution Section. TEDx speaker and published author on mediation, with deep experience guiding divorce and custody matters toward durable, out-of-court resolutions.
- LL.M. • Straus Institute, Pepperdine
- Chair • Idaho Bar Dispute Resolution Section
- TEDx speaker • Published on Mediation
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Partner • Family Law
Dominic PiccioneCum laude graduate of the University of Akron School of Law. Devotes his practice to family law - divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division - with empathy, clear communication, and practical strategies for families navigating life's most difficult transitions.
- J.D., cum laude • Akron School of Law
- Family Law • Divorce & Custody Focus
- Member • Idaho State Bar
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Partner • Family Law & Appeals
Weston BurkeLifelong Idahoan and University of Idaho College of Law graduate. Former Managing Editor of the Idaho Law Review and CALI Excellence Award recipient. Co-counsel on Doe I v. John Doe (566 P.3d 409, 2025), securing reversal of a wrongful termination of parental rights at the Idaho Supreme Court.
- J.D. • University of Idaho College of Law
- Managing Editor • Idaho Law Review
- Idaho Supreme Court • Doe I v. John Doe (2025)
Two Roads. Both Mapped.
The road splits — and rejoins. Both paths end in the same place: resolution.
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THE LEFT ROAD Resolution first.Mediation, negotiation, and parenting coordination keep the decisions in your hands — and the fight out of your family.
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THE RIGHT ROAD Ready for court.When the courtroom is the right road, we take it — strategy, preparation, and advocacy from first filing to final order.
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Not sure which is yours?
That’s what the first 30 minutes are for. →
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“Colby and his team took care of my divorce, which ended up being awful.”- Lisa H.
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“I’m consistently impressed with her work ethic as well as her ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.”- Tabitha P.
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“He was patient yet to the point during discussions.”- Past Client
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“Colby has shown great strategic insights and is highly invested in a speedy resolution through skilled mediation and communication with the opposing parties.”- Alina B.
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“He is 100% a real person and he is so charismatic.”- Enzo
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“Weston was incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, passionate, and professional in my difficult family case.”- Past Client
What Experience Has Taught Us.
Articles born from real cases, real questions, and real people.
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Getting the Most Out of IRFLP Rule 604 Judicial Settlement ConferencesAttorney Colby L. Jones & CPM Carol Barkes have observed JSCs settle cases that had been at impasse after early-stage mediation. Conversely, we have also witnessed conferences lose momentum when parties or counsel were unprepared, or the judge was not provided with the information or resources to assist in settlement. What follows are judge-friendly best practices grounded in Rule 604 and informed by professional dispute-resolution techniques.
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Helping Family Law Clients Through Conflict: Neuroscience & ADR ToolsAttorney Colby L. Jones & CPM Carol Barkes discuss how stress impacts family law clients, the conflict narratives they develop, and neuroscience-based strategies attorneys can use to help clients prepare for ADR, along with practical ADR tools for divorce and custody cases. -
From Stress to Success: Neuroscience-informed Training for Cyber Security First RespondersAttorney Colby L. Jones & CPM Carol Barkes present a neuroscience-informed approach to training cybersecurity first responders for disaster preparedness. Their framework uses neuroscience research to build stress resilience and improve decision-making under pressure, with scalable, adaptable training strategies applicable across roles and organizational response protocols.
Consultations in person or virtual. Payment plans available. Serving Ada & Canyon Counties, including Boise and Meridian.
Your First 30 Minutes
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i. You Talk. We Listen.Your story, your worries, your goals - before any legal talk.
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ii. We Map Your Roads.
Mediation, negotiation, or court - what each looks like for your family, in plain language.
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iii. You Leave With Next Steps.Clear, written, and yours to keep - whether or not you hire us.