Adams County
Peter Donovan
Serving the Citizens of Adams County Since January 2025
I am an Idaho native, born and raised in Boise. From an early age, I always loved a nice, spirited debate — to the occasional chagrin of my parents. I am a third-generation lawyer, so perhaps they should have seen that coming. I left Idaho after high school to pursue scholarship opportunities at Florida Southern College and Stetson University College of Law, but I always suspected that I would find my way back. During a few of my school summers, I returned temporarily in order to work on the Idaho Conservation Corps’ chainsaw crew, for U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, and for Ada County Prosecuting Attorney Jan Bennetts. I came home for good upon graduation from law school; it is my pleasure to live in the great State of Idaho and to spend my working days protecting all that we hold dear about it. Florida’s many charms notwithstanding, in my opinion you just can’t beat four-season weather, alpine horizons, and tater tots with fry sauce. Outside of the office, I can be found exploring central Idaho with my family, on the gun range, or at home getting a little too engrossed in a work of fantasy or science fiction.
As Prosecuting Attorney, I represent the State of Idaho in all felony cases originating within the borders of Adams County, plus any misdemeanor and infraction cases from unincorporated areas or municipalities that have prosecution contracts with the county. I also serve as the main provider of legal counsel for county government agencies in civil matters. I always strive at work to be mindful of how my decisions affect the interests of the county’s residents, and in my personal affairs to be the neighbor I’d like to have. Although I was only recently appointed as Prosecuting Attorney and am new to life in a rural area, I look forward to making Adams County my home and contributing to it in many ways. In addition to the duties I perform in the courthouse, I hope to spend time promoting civic engagement through outreach to young folks and helping to preserve the area’s history and natural beauty for future generations to enjoy.
The office of Prosecuting Attorney is a position that involves a little bit of everything. It is as delightfully interesting as it can be wickedly challenging. Performing legal research for county agencies, fighting alongside law enforcement partners to secure justice for people victimized by criminal wrongdoing, and exercising discretion carefully to avoid government overreach are all responsibilities that a prosecutor can expect to shoulder on a regular basis. Since I began my professional journey as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney several years ago, I have had few dull days, plenty of exciting ones, and no days without ample opportunity to promote the wellbeing and virtue of the society my children will inherit. What more could I ask for in a job?
