Raymond Rounds

Raymond Rounds is a former member of the active U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps, and a retired Judge Advocate from the Air Force Reserves. In addition to his law degree, he holds a JD Degree and has a Masters Degree in Tax Law.

Family strife can be emotionally wrenching. You don't need legal entanglements to make it worse. Let us help make things go more smoothly. Raymond has 30+ years experience in all facets of divorce and family law matters such as:

Divorce
Military Divorce
Order/Decree Modifications
Custody/Support/Visitation
Paternity
Alimony/Spousal Support
Military Retirement Division/QDRO's
Multi-State Situations

Determining child custody and support in a divorce are some of the most difficult decisions a parent can make. Raymond educates clients on factors used in determining custody, establishing visitation and parenting plans, how support amounts are calculated, and adjustments to custody arrangements or support amounts as lives change.

In a divorce or child custody or support case--where one of the marital partners, or former partners, is serving, or has served, in the armed forces--special rules may apply as to where a petition or cause of action should be filed, and how military retirement is to be allocated. It is also important to know your rights under military law regarding entitlements and health benefits, and military retirement and pension benefits. Whether it be the Air Force or any other branch such as the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps, Raymond can help sort through the maze of federal government regulations to get you the best results. With Raymond's experience in military laws and regulations, he will find an efficient, economical solution to your family law problems. Raymond welcomes military clients and offers a 10% discount to military members.

• Does Not Currently Practice Law
• Not Currently Accepting Clients
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Retainer varies depending on case. $250.00 per hour for attorney time. $125.00 per hour for paralegal time.

Utah

Since 1987

JAG Officer

United States Air Force

1995 - 2011

Part-time career as an active reservist involving Uniform Code of Military Justice (military criminal), legal assistance to hundreds of military members on domestic relations’ issues, consumer/debtor relations, wills and estate planning, and war-related and international law-related legal concepts such as the Geneva Convention and Rules of Engagement. Significant involvement over the years in federal labor law issues and advocacy in arbitration before the Merit Systems Protection Board, and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Acted several times as Article 32 investigator pursuant to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (tantamount to judge in felony preliminary hearing). Acted as military judge in Summary Court Martial. From February until July, 2006, with subordinate staff of three attorneys and seven paralegals, adjudicated 4,200 Iraqi and non-Iraqi combatant detainee cases at Abu Ghraib Forward Operating Base, Iraq, recommending further detention or release, and establishing a reasonable threat level.

Active Duty Lawyer

United States Air Force

1987 - 1991

Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting offenses in federal court. Extensive trial experience as both military prosecutor and defense lawyer in both bench and jury trials. Member of Child Advocacy Committee dealing with child abuse allegations by military members. Assistant Chief of Military Justice, Chief of Administrative Law and Claims with experience in civil property damage, personal injury and medical malpractice actions for and against the federal government, and general legal advice to base commander. Named as Tax Officer for three years and helped literally thousands of military members with personal income tax, tax preparation, collection of federal and state tax forms, distribution of tax forms throughout Alaska, research of tax issues, wills, powers of attorney, guardianship, and estate planning. Handled cases throughout Alaska at Eielson AFB near Fairbanks, Galena and King Salmon Air Bases, and Shemya AFB, a thousand miles from Anchorage on the Aleutian Islands near the former Soviet Union.

University of San Diego School of Law

LL.M. (1992) | Taxation

1991 - 1992

University of Idaho College of Law

J.D. (1986) | Law

1984 - 1986

Honors: Idaho Law Review – Lead Articles Editor (University of Idaho) Dean’s List (University of Idaho)

Utah State Bar  # 05012

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Weber County Bar

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