David Cannon

David Cannon is the founding partner of Cannon Law in Blackfoot, Idaho, and a criminal defense attorney with more than 29 years of experience. He represents individuals facing charges ranging from traffic violations and misdemeanors to serious felonies and first-degree murder. His practice includes DUI and DWI defense, drug charges, juvenile defense, and other criminal matters, with a focus on protecting constitutional rights and pursuing practical resolutions.

Cannon earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Brigham Young University in 1992 and a J.D. from the University of Utah in 1995. During law school, he received the Corpus Juris Secundum Award as the top student in his criminal law class for the 1992–1993 academic year. His education provided a strong foundation in criminal statutes, procedure, evidence, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy.

Cannon has represented hundreds of clients throughout his criminal law career. His experience includes negotiating with prosecutors, obtaining dismissals, reducing felony charges to misdemeanors, and trying cases before judges and juries. He handles matters involving Idaho criminal statutes, criminal procedure, evidentiary rules, and constitutional protections. Through careful preparation and direct advocacy, he helps clients understand their options and respond to difficult legal circumstances.

David Cannon also serves in the Idaho House of Representatives, where his public service includes work on criminal justice and other state policy matters. His legal practice reflects a competitive, trial-focused approach supported by decades of criminal law experience. Clients rely on his knowledge of Idaho courts, negotiation strategy, and courtroom procedure when facing serious charges, uncertain outcomes, and important decisions about their defense.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Cannon Law
• Member, Idaho State Bar
• Member, Utah State Bar

Licensed State

• Idaho
• Utah

Education

• University of Utah Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University
  BA in Economics

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