Thursday at 12:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Hatch B & Hatch A
”Representing Clients with Companion CPA Cases”
Joanna McFarland was born and raised in Jerome, Idaho on a cattle ranch. As one of 6 children, she was known in the family as the peacekeeper.
After graduating from high school, she attended the University of Idaho and completed her music degree specializing in the vocal performance. She attended and graduated from the University of Idaho Law school in 2004.
Joanna found her passion when she accepted an associate position as a Nez Perce County public defender. She was able to create her own law firm McFarland Law Office which maintained public defense contracts throughout the 2nd and 1st judicial districts from 2010-2024. Joanna is now the 2nd Judicial District Public Defender.
Over her career, she has mentored, trained and taught dozens of aspiring law students through internships, employment, and teaching at the University of Idaho Law school.
She is involved in the LDS church, is on the board of the Youth Resource Center and First Step for Life, is the defense attorney on the Specialty Court Rules Committee, and coaches the Lewiston High School mock trial team. She enjoys the company of her husband, Shawn, her five children, and 3 grandchildren.