Barkley Smith

Barkley Smith is a Boise, Idaho attorney who focuses on consumer defense under federal law. His practice includes matters under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. He works with Idaho consumers who believe corporations, creditors, collectors, or other businesses have treated them unfairly, helping them understand available legal protections and pursue appropriate remedies.

Smith earned a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri. He later graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2012. During law school, he volunteered with the Midwest Innocence Project, assisting work involving individuals who had been wrongfully incarcerated. His academic background and early service experience support a client-focused approach to analyzing disputes, identifying legal issues, and explaining options clearly.

His practice centers on consumer disputes involving debt collection conduct and credit reporting. The firm specifically identifies the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act as core practice areas. Smith also draws on his experience with advocacy and investigation when reviewing how businesses have handled consumer accounts, communications, and reporting, with the goal of addressing conduct that may violate federal consumer protection law.

Barkley Smith focuses his legal work on helping consumers challenge unfair treatment by corporations and businesses. He combines a background in psychology with legal training and public-interest service, giving him a practical foundation for communicating with clients and evaluating contested facts. Through his Boise practice, he provides focused representation on consumer protection matters involving debt collection and credit reporting issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Barkley Smith Law, PLLC
• Member, The Missouri Bar

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• Columbia College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology

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