About J. Charles
J. Charles Hepworth built his legal foundation in California. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Stanford University in 1978 and completed his Juris Doctor at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco in 1981. Those academic years set the stage for a practice centered on courtroom work and litigation.
He moved into private practice after law school and established a pattern of partnership roles that would mark his career. In 1996 he was a partner at Hepworth Lezamiz & Janis. That firm evolved through subsequent configurations: Hepworth Janis & Brody in 2003, Hepworth Janis & Kluksdal in 2010, and later Hepworth Holzer, LLP in 2017, where he remains a partner. Those transitions reflect a steady presence in firm leadership and an ongoing commitment to practicing law from the front lines of litigation.
Hepworth has been a member of the Idaho State Bar since 1981. He joined the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association in 1982 and retained active membership there for decades. National professional ties include membership in the American Association for Justice and induction into the Inner Circle of Advocates in 2017. He is also a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an affiliation that signals long-term engagement in jury and bench trial work.
Colleagues describe a lawyer who spends most of his time preparing cases for trial. He has handled civil litigation across a range of contested matters, focusing on courtroom advocacy, deposition strategy, and jury presentation. The professional organizations and honors listed in his profile underline sustained work in high-stakes disputes and in cases that reach jury verdicts or substantial settlements.
Outside the courtroom, Hepworth has been active in bar and trial lawyer associations for many years. His membership record shows continuity: decades of participation at both the state and national levels. That engagement has included networking, mentoring younger trial lawyers, and taking part in the collegial activities that shape trial practice standards.
He continues to practice as a partner at Hepworth Holzer, LLP. He maintains an active civil trial practice in Idaho, concentrating on complex courtroom litigation and jury trials.
