Kerwin C. Bennett
kbennett@jvwlaw.net
Kerwin C. Bennett graduated in 1971 from Lamar University in Beaumont , Texas, with a degree in Biology/ Chemistry. He worked for a few years as a chemist in private industry. In 1974, he began working for California State University, Long Beach in the Chemistry Department eventually serving in the position of Director of Laboratories. While at C.S.U.L.B., Kerwin was able to complete graduate work for an M.S. in Biochemistry in 1980. He graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law, Cum Laude, in 1985. Mr. Bennett is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Idaho and Washington. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He has extensive experience in civil litigation, family law and criminal defense. He has served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Kootenai County as well as a Conflicts Public Defender. He worked for many years as a Special Deputy Attorney General for the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Child Support Services. He is also an Idaho Supreme Court certified Child Custody Mediator. His current practice emphasizes criminal defense, personal injury and family law. Kerwin resides in Coeur d’Alene with his wife Margaret who is a Dental Hygienist.