Judge Chad W. Gulstrom: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: 3rd Judicial District Magistrates Commission

Biography

The Hon. Chad W. Gulstrom is a magistrate for the Canyon County Magistrate Court in Idaho. He was appointed to the bench by the 3rd Judicial District Magistrates Commission on September 25, 2020, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James A. Schiller.

Prior to his appointment, Gulstrom was a partner at Gulstrom & Govia, a law firm he joined in 2001. He specialized in family and criminal law matters.

Gulstrom earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, and psychology from the University of Idaho in 1993. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Idaho College of Law in 1997.

After graduating from law school, Gulstrom began his legal career as a judicial law clerk to the 5th Judicial District Court of Idaho in Twin Falls. He served in that capacity until 1998, at which time he joined the Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

His memberships have included the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Bar Association.

Born in Lewiston, Idaho, Gulstom was raised in Sandpoint, Idaho, where he attended Sandpoint High School.

Recent Cases by Hon. Chad W. Gulstrom

Infinity Managment and Investments, LLC , vs. Mellissa Everage .

On September 11, 2026 an a12- unlawful detainer/eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2026

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Dismissal

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A12- Unlawful Detainer/Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Oct 22, 2026

Infinity Managment and Investments, LLC , vs. Cynthia L Nieves .

On September 11, 2026 an a12- unlawful detainer/eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2026

Status

Dismissal

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A12- Unlawful Detainer/Eviction

Practice Area

Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Oct 23, 2026

Kathryn Anderson Petitioner, vs. Ricky Rood Respondent.

On September 8, 2026 a b1b- divorce without minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 08, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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B1b- Divorce Without Minor Children

Practice Area

Family

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Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

In the Matter of the Application of: Jason Welch, For a Change of Name.

On September 4, 2026 an a7- name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 04, 2026

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Active

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A7- Name Change

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Family

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Name Change

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Oct 19, 2026

Infinity Managment and Investments, LLC , vs. Katherine L. Lantz .

On September 3, 2026 an a12- unlawful detainer/eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 03, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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A12- Unlawful Detainer/Eviction

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Oct 17, 2026

Capital One, N.A., successor by merger to Discover Bank , vs. Jessika Hand .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Active

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 15, 2026

Action Collection Service, Inc. an Idaho Corporation , vs. Courtney Helms .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 17, 2026

Midland Credit Management, Inc. , vs. Carly Galarza .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Active

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 18, 2026

LVNV Funding LLC , vs. Thomas Henkel .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Active

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 18, 2026

Capital Eleven Auto, LLC dba Capital Auto Loan , vs. Alberto Zambrano Perez .

On September 2, 2026 an a18 breach of contract ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Active

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A18 Breach of Contract ($10,000 or less)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2026

Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC , vs. Sarah Sanchez .

On September 2, 2026 an a18 breach of contract ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Active

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A18 Breach of Contract ($10,000 or less)

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 18, 2026

LVNV Funding LLC , vs. Evelyn Marroquin .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Active

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 18, 2026

Capital One, N.A., successor by merger to Discover Bank , vs. Savannah Matthews .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Active

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Oct 15, 2026

LVNV Funding LLC , vs. Christina Jones .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Oct 16, 2026

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC , vs. Noelene Thornock .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Oct 16, 2026

LVNV Funding LLC , vs. Phillip Johnson .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Oct 17, 2026

CKS Prime Investments LLC , vs. Andrew Tuttle .

On September 2, 2026 an a18 breach of contract ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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A18 Breach of Contract ($10,000 or less)

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

LVNV Funding LLC , vs. Abdencio Sanchez .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Oct 17, 2026

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC , vs. Amanda Adams .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Oct 15, 2026

Action Collection Service, Inc. an Idaho Corporation , vs. Jeremy Hance .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Oct 17, 2026

LVNV Funding LLC , vs. Kristina Kloepfer .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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Active

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Oct 17, 2026

Cavalry SPV I LLC as Assignee of Citibank NA , vs. Jesus Aceves .

On September 2, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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A17 Creditor/ Debtor Collections ($10,000 or less)

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Creditor

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Oct 18, 2026

David Summers , vs. Devin Sturvebant, Jennifer Strout .

On September 2, 2026 an a12- unlawful detainer/eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2026

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Judgment (Other)

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Canyon County, ID

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A12- Unlawful Detainer/Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2026

State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare, Child Support Services Petitioner, vs. Roman Hurtado,Priscilla Sanchez Respondent.

On September 1, 2026 a h2h- child support proceedings filed by dhw case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Chad W. Gulstrom presiding.

Filed

Sep 01, 2026

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Active

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H2h- Child Support Proceedings Filed by DHW

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2026

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About

Chad W. Gulstrom
Current Appointment Canyon County Magistrate Court	Canyon County Magistrate Court
Education J.D., University of Idaho College of Law - 1997 B.S., University of Idaho - 1993	J.D., University of Idaho College of Law - 1997 B.S., University of Idaho - 1993

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	ID - Canyon County Magistrate Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (208) 454-7365

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judicial Law Clerk	5th Judicial District Court of Idaho	Twin Falls County, Idaho
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney	Office of the Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney	Canyon County, Idaho
Managing Partner	Gulstrom & Govia	None
Magistrate	Canyon County Magistrate Court	Canyon County, Idaho