Judge Davis F. VanderVelde: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

3rd Judicial District Court of Idaho,

Appointed By: Gov. Clement L. Otter

Biography

The Hon. Davis F. VanderVelde is a judge for the 3rd Judicial District Court of Idaho. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Butch Otter in 2015, filling a vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. Molly Huskey to the Idaho Court of Appeals.


The 3rd Judicial District encompasses Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington Counties.


Prior to his appointment, VanderVelde was an attorney in private practice in Nampa, a position he held since 2006. He specialized in business and family law matters.


VanderVelde earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada in 1998. He then completed a J.D. at California Western School of Law in 2001. He is licensed to practice in Nevada (2001) and Idaho (2005).