Judge Thomas A. Sullivan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: 3rd Judicial District Magistrates Commission

Biography

The Hon. Thomas A. Sullivan 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 October 1, 2015.

Prior to his appointment, Sullivan was a staff attorney for the Hon. Susan Wiebe of the 3rd Judicial District Court, a position to which he was named in 2009. Before that, he spent time as an attorney at Wiebe & Fouser in Caldwell (1996 to 2009).

Sullivan earned a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Oregon School of Law. He was admitted to the Idaho State Bar in 1994.

Recent Cases by Hon. Thomas A. Sullivan

The Farmstead Apartments , vs. Hector Lopez .

On September 14, 2026 an a12- unlawful detainer/eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2026

Status

Dismissal

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County

Canyon County, ID

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A12- Unlawful Detainer/Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

In the Matter of the Estate of: Anthony Milburn, Decedent.

On September 14, 2026 an a6- application for informal probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

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County

Canyon County, ID

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A6- Application for Informal Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

State of Idaho , vs. Juvenal Arizmendi Ayala .

On September 14, 2026 a h2i- fugitive warrant case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2026

Status

Closed

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Canyon County, ID

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H2i- Fugitive Warrant

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

Action Collection Service, Inc. an Idaho Corporation , vs. Jason Logan .

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

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

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Canyon County, ID

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

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare, Child Support Services Petitioner, vs. Alex Mora,Izabella Lopez Respondent.

On September 10, 2026 a h2h- child support proceedings filed by dhw case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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H2h- Child Support Proceedings Filed by DHW

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare, Child Support Services Petitioner, vs. Jordan Woodard,Summer Solis Respondent.

On September 10, 2026 a h2h- child support proceedings filed by dhw case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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H2h- Child Support Proceedings Filed by DHW

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

Canyon Village Multifamily LLC , vs. Daniel Concepcion, Lewis Dunn, Natalie Hammer, Aiden Hunter, Carter Kohlmeier .

On September 10, 2026 an a12- unlawful detainer/eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Dismissal

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County

Canyon County, ID

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Court Category

A12- Unlawful Detainer/Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

Bonneville Billing & Collections, Inc. , vs. John Beverland .

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

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

Capital One NA , vs. Shelby York .

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

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

In the Matter of the Registration of Trust of: Martin Escobedo.

On September 10, 2026 h3- registration of trusts and renunciations case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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H3- Registration of Trusts and Renunciations

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare, Child Support Petitioner, vs. James Vega,Savanah Hayward Respondent.

On September 10, 2026 a h2h- child support proceedings filed by dhw case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Active

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District

County

Canyon County, ID

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Court Category

H2h- Child Support Proceedings Filed by DHW

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

LVNV Funding LLC , vs. Joseph Walsh .

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

Filed

Sep 10, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

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District

County

Canyon County, ID

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 24, 2026

In the Matter of the Guardianship and Conservatorship of: Alvin McCollough.

On September 9, 2026 a g3b- joint petition guard/conserv (incap) same party case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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G3b- Joint Petition Guard/Conserv (Incap) Same Party

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

Tamera Willard Petitioner, vs. Jerod Willard Respondent.

On September 9, 2026 a b1a- divorce with minor children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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B1a- Divorce With Minor Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

In the Matter of the Estate of: Jimmy Lucas, Decedent.

On September 9, 2026 an a6- application for informal probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

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Canyon County, ID

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A6- Application for Informal Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

In the Matter of the Estate of: Darlene Gans, Decedent.

On September 9, 2026 an a6- application for informal probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

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District

County

Canyon County, ID

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Court Category

A6- Application for Informal Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 23, 2026

Midland Credit Management, Inc. , vs. Hope Fischer .

On September 5, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 05, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

Midland Credit Management, Inc. , vs. Joel Lopez .

On September 5, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 05, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2026

In the Matter of the Estate of: Joseph Kuntz, III, Decedent.

On September 4, 2026 an a6- application for informal probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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District

County

Canyon County, ID

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Court Category

A6- Application for Informal Probate

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

Infinity Managment and Investments, LLC , vs. Hope I Staggie .

On September 4, 2026 an a12- unlawful detainer/eviction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2026

Status

Dismissal

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District

County

Canyon County, ID

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Court Category

A12- Unlawful Detainer/Eviction

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2026

Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC , vs. Eddie Reyes .

On September 4, 2026 an a18 breach of contract ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 21, 2026

Capital One NA , vs. Scott Shelton .

On September 4, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

Bonneville Billing & Collections, Inc. , vs. Kaylee Wallace,Dallas Wallace .

On September 3, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2026

Status

Active

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Canyon County, ID

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

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

Bonneville Billing & Collections, Inc. , vs. Mark Hitesman, Jr .

On September 3, 2026 an a17 creditor/ debtor collections ($10,000 or less) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Canyon County. Judge Thomas A. Sullivan presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2026

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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District

County

Canyon County, ID

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Court Category

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

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2026

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About

Thomas A. Sullivan
Current Appointment Canyon County Magistrate Court	Canyon County Magistrate Court
Education J.D., University of Oregon School of Law Bachelor's degree, Louisiana State University	J.D., University of Oregon School of Law Bachelor's degree, Louisiana State University

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	ID - Canyon County Magistrate Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (208) 454-6612

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Magistrate	Canyon County Magistrate Court	Canyon County, Idaho
Staff Attorney	3rd Judicial District Court of Idaho	None
Attorney	Wiebe & Fouser	Canyon County, Idaho

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