Civil Court

In the legal world, the collection and preservation of evidence are critical and crucial.  Cases can be won or lost based solely on evidence.  Evidence also varies with different types of cases.  Criminal cases have crime scene evidence, emergency calls, videotapes, and possibly weapons.  Paternity cases may be DNA collection and fraud cases may involve recorded messages or computer evidence. Civil...

This question is posed to me by nearly every single one of my clients. Unfortunately, this question is complicated, multi-faceted, and dependent on many variables. Quality attorneys know this and will not make promises they can't keep or exaggeration of value. Attorneys can offer guidance, but they cannot give absolute answers or guarantees regarding a case's matters. Of course, adept attorneys will have a...

Victims of crimes rely on the criminal justice system to ensure that those who committed a crime against them face charges. These penalties include jail or prison time, legal fees, probation, parole, and a loss of privileges. Although it may bring some form of content or satisfaction to see justice served, it may not adequately help those affected fully recover from a crime's damages. Examples include pain...

Some might ask how the current pandemic, Corona Virus, or COVID-19, has impacted Utah's courts. As more and more cases are coming into light in our state, Utah has ranked the 15th state in how aggressively we are acting to fight this active virus's spread. In response to this, the courts have halted all case hearings and trials at this time. Unfortunately, this extends the time frame of all cases by at...