List of first minority male lawyers and judges in Idaho

This is a list of the first minority male lawyer(s) and judge(s) in Idaho. It includes the year in which they were admitted to practice law (in parentheses). Also included are other distinctions, such as the first minority men in their state to obtain a law degree or become a political figure.

Firsts in state history

Lawyers

• Joseph R. Mitchem:[1] First African American male to pass the Idaho Bar Exam (1908). But it is uncertain if he ever practiced law in Idaho.
• Reginald Ray Reeves (1952):[2][3][4][5] First African American male admitted to the Idaho State Bar

Judge

• Sergio A. Gutierrez:[6][7] First Latino American male judge in Idaho

Attorney General

• Larry Echo Hawk:[8] First Native American male to serve as the Attorney General of Idaho (1991–1995)

Firsts in local history

Alphabetized by county name

Canyon County

• Dayo O. Onanubosi (2009):[3][9] First African American male appointed as a magistrate judge for Canyon County, Idaho.

Moscow County

• Reginald Ray Reeves (1952):[2][3][4][5] First African American male to graduate from the University of Idaho College of Law (1952) [Moscow County, Idaho]

See also

• List of first minority male lawyers and judges in the United States

Other topics of interest

• List of first women lawyers and judges in the United States
• List of first women lawyers and judges in Idaho

References

1. "Joseph Mitchem Passes the Required Examination and Is Entitled to Practice in the Courts". Twin Falls News. June 26, 1908. p. 18.
2. Smith, Jr., J. Clay (January 1, 1999). Emancipation: The Making of the Black Lawyer, 1844–1944. University of Pennsylvania Press. ISBN 0812216857.
3. "A Timeline of Black History in Idaho" (PDF). Idaho Legislature.
4. "Local civil rights leader: People often forget Idaho's progressive history". KTVB. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
5. Wilper, Ron. "A Message from the President – Ron Wilper" (PDF). ILHS Newsletter (Spring 2013).
6. Russell, Betsy. "Idaho's first Latino judge, as he contemplates retirement: 'I contribute my grain of sand'". Idaho Press. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
7. Myrick, Brian (August 26, 2018). "Treasure Valley Spotlight: Sergio Gutierrez". Idaho Press.
8. "AllGov – Officials: Larry Echo Hawk". www.allgov.com. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
9. "Nampa's Onanubosi named magistrate judge; First African-American to hold position". Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved January 11, 2018.