Mingus, Thomas M.

Patricia graduated with a B.A. in English, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the Willamette University College of Law, also magna cum laude. After law school, Patricia obtained invaluable tools for the practice of law while clerking for the Honorable John K. Butler in Jerome, Idaho. Since her clerkship, she has put the skills she acquired to good use in her private practice, providing top quality legal expertise to her clients.

Patricia aggressively advocates for individuals in the family law arena, handling high-contest custody cases and complex divorce matters involving spousal maintenance and the division of business assets. In addition to providing affordable legal services in her family law practice, Patricia also practices as a criminal defense attorney providing cost-effective counsel for individuals facing criminal charges. In her general civil practice, Patricia is happy to counsel and assist her clients with their unique needs, including collections, evictions, and estate planning.

Aside from her law practice, Patricia is a member of the board of directors for the local Inns of Court, and presently serves as its President. In addition to her service with the Inns of Court, Patricia is a member of the Idaho State Bar, the Family Law Section of the Idaho State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity. In addition to her activities in the legal community, Patricia is also a member of the Jerome Chapter of Optimist International.