Ryan Tatum | Boise Criminal Defense Lawyer
Ryan William Tatum
Criminal, DUI-DWI, Felony, Misdemeanor, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, Theft, Battery and Assault
- Law Office: Tatum McBride Law, P.C
- Law School: Concordia University School of Law, J.D. 2017
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- Licensed: 7 years
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introduction
If you are still reading this, you're neither a jerk nor a dirtbag and Tatum McBride Law, P.C., might be the right firm to help with your case.
Ryan Tatum grew up on a farm and ranch in central Oregon where he learned the importance of hard work. He moved to the Treasure Valley to attend Northwest Nazarene University and also attended Boise State University. He worked for the Payette County Sheriff’s Office from 2005 until he left in 2013 to finish his undergrad and attend law school. While at Payette County, Mr. Tatum worked as a Detention (jail) Deputy then as a Patrol Deputy. Mr. Tatum was a Field Training Officer, Breath Testing Specialist, DUI Detection and Legal Update Trainer, and was certified in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (A-RIDE). Mr. Tatum took calls for service of all types and specialized in DUI detection and testing. Many DUI impairments were due to alcohol, but Mr. Tatum also placed an emphasis on accurate determination of whether a driver was under the influence due to prescription drug(s) or illicit drug(s). Mr. Tatum was a resource to other officers dealing with suspected DUI-D (drugs) stops and administration of sobriety tests during Spanish language stops. Mr. Tatum led all in-county officers in both total arrests and DUI arrests in 2010, 2011, and 2012, yet he also strived to treat all individuals fairly, preserving not only incriminating evidence but also all evidence favorable to a defendant (exculpatory evidence). Mr. Tatum believed that his job as a law enforcement officer was to protect people, treat everyone fairly, and always tell the full truth about what had happened. In addition to local and administrative testimony, Mr. Tatum testified several times in federal district court on motions to suppress and at trials in cases resulting in sentences of greater than 30 years.
Mr. Tatum completed a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety from Capella University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in September of 2014. In August of 2014, Mr. Tatum began law school. During the summers following his 1L year, Mr. Tatum interned at Bublitz Law Office. Mr. Tatum was selected for a Summer Associate position with Bublitz Law Office following his 2L year. In his 3L year, Mr. Tatum participated in the Criminal Law Clinic as a Prosecuting Extern through the Boise City Attorney’s Office where he worked a partial deputy prosecutor's caseload for academic credit. Like many law students, Mr. Tatum balanced studying and experiential classes with other obligations. These included staying involved in the lives of his seven children, a part time job, being a two term president of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society Student Chapter, serving as President of the Student Bar Association, and serving in church leadership positions. Mr. Tatum graduated in the top third of his class and was admitted to the Idaho State Bar in 2017.
In the fall of 2017, the Tatum family moved to Helena, MT, for Mrs. Tatum’s work. While in Helena, Mr. Tatum worked for the Department of Health and Human Services as a skilled and unskilled nursing home facility surveyor, auditing facilities’ and medical providers’ compliance with federal Medicare and Medicaid regulations as well as state regulations. When the opportunity arose to move back to the Boise area, the Tatum family did so and Mr. Tatum accepted a position with a Boise firm, where he practiced criminal defense and law enforcement officer representation. In 2023, Mr. Tatum co-founded Tatum McBride Law, P.C., a firm dedicated solely to defending the rights of individuals facing criminal charges. Mr. Tatum is a member of the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association. Prior to the closure of Concordia University Portland causing the closure of Concordia Law in Boise, he served as a mentor for law students at Concordia Law where he was also active with leadership of the alumni association.
QUESTIONNAIRE
I think I make a difference in every case by doing what I can to achieve the best possible outcome and helping my clients get through the court system as painlessly as possible. As examples, I had one client who I was able to obtain the result of him pleading to a misdemeanor DUI instead of the felony DUI that it could have been charged as. In another case, an elderly grandmother bumped her car into someone at Albertsons and thought the lady was waving her to leave so she went home. The lady called law enforcement and reported my client as a hit and run driver. The prosecutor was not willing to dismiss or even reduce the charge. At trial, we received a not guilty verdict.
How did you build a successful practice?My practice focuses on helping each individual client achieve the best result for the circumstances of their case and also for the circumstances present in their life. Our clients can tell that they are being treated as unique individuals and they recommend us to other people who need a good criminal defense attorney.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?Clients should look for someone who is knowledgeable and willing to work hard. The right lawyer will also be easy for the client to work with and will care about the result the client receives. It is often helpful if the lawyer's focus is not split among several different areas of law.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?Local knowledge is important in the larger counties. It is important that the prosecutors handling the case respect the criminal defense attorney. In smaller counties, local knowledge can be helpful but there are also times when I've heard a potential client say they feel that their local, small town attorney doesn't want to risk the relationship with the prosecutor by advocating too strongly in their case. At Tatum McBride Law, we advocate strongly for our clients and we understand that advocating strongly based on the merits of the case will not cause us to have a negative relationship with prosecutors because we do so in a professional manner.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?In a free consultation, I can give a roadmap of the court process, identify potential suppression issues that could result in evidence being thrown out, answer questions about the maximum penalties, and help a potential client understand the standard penalties for most offenses. I provide the potential client with important deadlines in their case and I also answer any other questions the client may have for me. If we are interested in working together, I give the potential client a quote of what my flat rate will be to take their case.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?I will need the current charge(s), the county where court will occur, an account of what happened that led to the charges, an overview of who the client is, and what (if any) result the client currently wants to obtain.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?I'm in a unique position of having been a law enforcement officer for 8 years, having worked part time in a prosecutor's office, and having spent time with two criminal defense firms prior to founding Tatum McBride Law, P.C. I've been involved in the criminal justice process from multiple aspects which not only helps me represent my clients more effectively, it causes me to have more credibility with prosecutors, courts, and juries. I care about the result each client receives and my team and I are willing to work hard to obtain a good result.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?I really enjoy seeing the relief my clients experience when the weight of a criminal charge is lifted from them and they are no longer burdened by the threat of severe results. I can't tell you how many clients I've had that can't stop smiling as they leave the courthouse after our last court appearance. Those results fuel me to keep grinding to obtain them for future clients.
What are your other interests in addition to law?I have a big family. His, hers, and ours, my wife and I have 7 children, 5 of which are still in school. We spend a lot of time running them to and from different school and sports events. My family enjoys the outdoors, especially especially white water rafting and even just floating the Boise River. I follow several sports teams closely (all my home teams: Boise State football, Seahawks, Trail Blazers, and Mariners).
Are you involved in your community?I like to be involved in my community and am looking forward to new ways that I can be involved as an owner of a law firm (instead of working for someone else). We have begun donating to youth events and programs. I have also been a volunteer football coach, volunteer basketball coach, and a volunteer firefighter.
Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Partner | Tatum McBride Law, P.C | Boise, ID | 3/1/23 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Filicetti Law Office, P.A. | Boise, ID | 6/25/2018 - 2/28/2023 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Concordia University School of Law | J.D. | Law School | 2017 |
Capella University | Bachelors | Public Safety: Criminal Justice | 2014 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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Idaho | 2017 |
Associations
- Member | Idaho State Bar Association
Member | Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Honors & Awards
- Guest Lecturer: Terry v. Ohio (Stop and Frisk), Concordia University School of Law, 2016.
Student Bar Association President, Concordia University School of Law, 2016-2017.
J. Reuben Clark Law Society President, Concordia University School of Law, 2015-2016, 2016-2017.
Cali award winner: Conflict of Laws, Concordia University School of Law, 2016.
Panel Member: Client Services and Professionalism, Concordia University School of Law, 2018.
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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(2017) Licensed as Attorney in Idaho. Verified with Idaho State Bar. | April 20, 2023 |
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Additional Info
Fee: We take most cases on a flat rate fee structure. This provides our clients with certainty regarding their cost while also promoting an efficient resolution to their criminal defense matter.
Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2019-06-27
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