About
John Prior is an Idaho criminal defense lawyer at John Prior Attorney at Law in Meridian. He has practiced law in Idaho since 1997 and has extensive courtroom experience. His work includes criminal defense and other contested legal matters. Public court records show his involvement in serious felony litigation, including homicide cases. He gained significant attention for representing Chad Daybell in a high-profile Idaho murder prosecution.
Prior completed the legal education required to enter the profession and has been admitted to the Idaho State Bar since 1997. His State Bar listing confirms his professional standing and longstanding authorization to practice law in Idaho.
Prior has handled criminal defense matters involving serious state charges and complex trial proceedings. Court records identify him as counsel in the Chad Daybell prosecution, where he represented Daybell against murder and conspiracy charges. His broader litigation experience extends beyond criminal defense. An Idaho Court of Appeals decision identifies him as counsel in a case involving termination of parental rights, showing experience in contested family-related proceedings.
John Prior is an active member of the Idaho State Bar and has been admitted in Idaho since 1997. He has therefore accumulated more than two decades of experience in Idaho legal practice. His professional record reflects substantial litigation work, with particular visibility in criminal defense and serious felony proceedings.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, John Prior Attorney at Law
- Member, Idaho State Bar
Licensed State
- Idaho
Education
- N/A
Awards & Badges

- Homicide
- Litigation



