Utah legal questions, answered plainly.

We handle personal injury (car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, premises liability, wrongful death), family law (divorce, custody, support, modifications, prenuptial agreements), criminal defense including DUI, civil litigation and appeals, administrative law, and dedicated first responder defense for Utah police, fire, and EMS personnel.

We serve clients along the Wasatch Front and statewide — West Jordan, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, Riverton, Herriman, Ogden, Provo, Layton, and St. George — and we appear in state and federal courts throughout Utah, including Davis, Weber, Utah, and Washington counties.

Yes. First responder defense is a core part of our practice. We provide confidential intake for officers facing critical-incident investigations, internal affairs interviews, administrative discipline, and criminal allegations, and we work with associations and FOP lodges on legal defense plans.

Call and ask. We give every caller a straight answer about whether attorney representation adds value. If your matter is better handled through a smaller-scale process or another resource, we will tell you and point you in the right direction.

Bring any police or incident report, insurance correspondence, medical records or bills, court paperwork with deadlines, contracts or agreements, and a short timeline of what happened. Nothing is required — we can start with a conversation alone.

Initial consultations are free and confidential. You will speak with someone who can evaluate your situation and explain your options before any fee agreement exists.

In personal injury matters we work on contingency: you pay no attorney fee up front and no fee at all unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, disclosed in writing in your fee agreement before we begin.

Family law and criminal matters are typically handled on an hourly basis with a retainer, or on a flat fee where the scope allows. We quote the structure in writing after we understand your case, and we scope engagements so you know what you are paying for at each stage.

In many family law and defense matters, yes. We work with clients to structure fees so quality counsel stays accessible. Ask during your consultation and we will tell you honestly what is possible for your case.

Costs such as court filing fees, service of process, expert witnesses, records requests, and deposition transcripts are separate from attorney fees. Your fee agreement spells out how those costs are advanced and settled.

No. We put the fee structure in writing before work begins and communicate before any significant new expense. If the scope of your case changes, we discuss it with you first.

Most Utah personal injury claims must be filed within four years of the injury, but there are major exceptions: claims against governmental entities require notice within one year, wrongful death claims run two years, and medical malpractice claims generally run two years. Because a missed deadline can end a valid claim, call as early as possible.

Straightforward claims often settle within a few months of the completion of medical treatment. Cases involving disputed liability, serious injuries, or litigation commonly run one to two years. We do not rush a settlement before the full extent of your injuries is known.

Utah has a mandatory 30-day waiting period after the petition is filed. An uncontested divorce with a full agreement can conclude in roughly 30 to 90 days. Contested divorces involving custody, property, or support disputes typically take six months to a year or more depending on court calendars and discovery.

Modifications require showing a substantial and material change in circumstances. Filing to final order commonly takes several months, though temporary orders can be sought quickly when a child's safety or an urgent financial issue is involved.

Misdemeanor cases typically resolve within a few months across several court appearances. Felony matters involving preliminary hearings and motion practice can take a year or longer. DUI cases also carry a separate driver license deadline — you generally have only 10 days to request a DLD hearing after arrest.

We respond to new inquiries the same business day whenever possible, and we maintain urgent intake for first responders and critical incidents around the clock.

Yes. Communications with an attorney for the purpose of seeking legal advice are protected even if you ultimately do not retain the firm.

You are matched with an attorney whose practice fits your matter, supported by our paralegal and intake team. You will know who your attorney is and how to reach them from day one.

We provide updates at every meaningful development — filings, hearings, offers, and orders — by phone, email, or text, whichever you prefer.

Yes. Clients may change counsel at any point. We can review where your case stands and coordinate the transfer of your file.