About
D. Scott Bauer is the owner of Idaho Premier Law Group in Sandpoint, Idaho. Scott has practiced law since 2001 and now focuses on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property and asset division. The firm also provides bankruptcy and estate planning services. Scott remains responsible for case direction and advocacy while working with research paralegals who support preparation, organization, and case development.
Scott earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2000 and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Idaho. He was admitted in Washington in 2001 and Idaho in 2008. His education supports a practice that requires close analysis of legal standards, factual disputes, financial issues, and the personal consequences of family-law decisions, while his years in practice provide experience across contested legal matters.
Scott has family law work that includes divorce, custody and visitation, parenting plans, child support, spousal support, and division of marital assets and debts. Scott has also represented clients in Idaho appellate proceedings involving parental rights. His current firm emphasizes clear strategy, direct communication, and thorough preparation, helping clients understand the issues that may affect their families, finances, and future responsibilities.
D. Scott Bauer brings more than two decades of legal experience to his current family law practice. His work at Idaho Premier Law Group centers on guiding clients through difficult disputes with careful preparation and a defined case strategy. Scott also works within a firm that offers bankruptcy and estate planning services, allowing clients to address related financial and planning concerns when needed. His practice combines experienced advocacy with a client-centered approach to divorce, custody, support, and related matters.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Idaho Premier Law Group
- Member, Idaho State Bar
Licensed State
- Idaho
Awards & Badges

- Child Custody
- Divorce & Separation





