Idaho Court of Appeals
The Idaho Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in Idaho, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Idaho Supreme Court. Its judges are chosen by nonpartisan election, the same method Idaho uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Edward J. Lodge | 1999 |
| Sergio A. Guitierrez | 2002 |
| David W. Gratton | 2009 |
| John R. Stegner | 2014 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| John M. Melanson | 2009–2011 |
| Karen Lansing | 1993–2015 |
| Darrel Perry | 1993–2009 |
| Cathy Silak | 1990–1993 |
| Robert Eldon James | 1989–1993 |
| Donald L. Burnett Jr. | 1982–1990 |
| Robert C. Huntley Jr. | 1982–1989 |
| Jesse R. Walters | 1982–1997 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Idaho Court of Appeals are chosen in nonpartisan elections to 6-year terms. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).