Washington Divorce Lawyers

Utah attorney Steve S. Christensen, with over 30 years of experience, prioritizes client needs, offering candid advice and compassionate listening. He vigorously pursues clients' best interests, willing to go to trial, if necessary, even in challenging cases. With a sharp mind for detail and strategy, he navigates legal intricacies adeptly, often averting disputes or mitigating consequences. Steve's extensive trial and appellate experience spans various legal areas like family law, parental rights, and business matters. He's licensed in Utah state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Beyond law, Steve enjoys outdoor pursuits, volunteering, and family time.

Carol Mortensen brings over 12 years of counseling and advocacy experience into her legal practice. She has worked as a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor and Social Service Worker for many years prior to joining the legal profession. As a result, Carol has a unique and comprehensive insight into the dynamics of individuals and families dealing with the judicial system. Family & Juvenile Law Expertise: Carol is a long time and committed advocate for individuals and families dealing with issues such as: divorce, custody and domestic violence. She has worked extensively with DCFS, Dependency Drug Court, Juvenile...

Reid Mann is the founding Utah divorce attorney at Utah Divorce Center, a law practice focusing on a wide range of family law issues, including all types of divorce, custody, maintenance and adoption matters. As a Utah native and married father of three children Mr. Mann understands and recognizes the emotional as well as family and social challenges parents and children are faced with during domestic cases. At the same time Mr. Mann has been recognized by his peers for his grounded, no-nonsense, and pragmatic approach to managing the emotionally driven nature of domestic law.

Jaclyn J. Robertson specializes in divorce and family law matters. A former prosecutor, licensed in both California and Utah, she is a skilled and experienced advocate.

During her years as a prosecutor with the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s office, Jaclyn mastered the intricacies of the courtroom and litigation. She handled hundreds of cases from initial screening through to jury trial verdicts. As a prosecutor, she spent years on the domestic violence team, and was also appointed as the special victims prosecutor for the juvenile team. The complexities and interpersonal demands she successfully handled in these cases serve her clients well...

Cory R. Wall has over 26 years experience and is a member in good standing of the State Bars of both Utah and California. Cory is an aggressive and tenacious attorney committed to his clients. He and his friendly staff work very hard to educate his clients about their legal situation and options. After deciding on a plan, he and his staff are committed to keeping his clients up to date as to the legal proceedings. This is done through email, mail, consultations and phone contact. He works hard to partner and help teach his...

Topham Family Law is owned and managed by a second generation family law attorney. Jaime Topham’s passion for the law started at a young age, growing up watching her father practice law out of the family home. That experience has led her to establish a firm that is passionate about helping parents reclaim their lives and reduce uncertainty for their children as they move through the divorce process, and other challenging family law scenarios. It is very important to the firm that children be treated with respect and dignity as their parents work through the struggles of restructuring their lives.

I received my undergraduate degrees in History and Political Science from Boise State University, where I graduated with Distinguished Honors. I attended the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, where I graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2000. I was admitted to the Utah State and Federal Bar in 2000, to the Idaho State and Federal Bar in 2001, and most recently to the Nevada State and Federal Bar in 2005. I am also a member of the Utah Trial Lawyers’ Association, the Utah Association for Justice, the Central Bar Association. I was recently appointed by The Utah...

At the law office of Brian D. Johnson located in Ogden, Utah, we help people take advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild, and recover their lives. We help people find solutions to escape overwhelming debt and get back on track. When you work with our firm, you work directly with an experienced bankruptcy attorney who will be there to answer all of your questions and guide you through all phases of your case. You have options. You have rights. You have the choice to take back control of your financial future. Contact us today for a free...

“In the world nothing [is] certain except death and taxes,” —Ben Franklin. I started my law practice because I wanted to help protect families from the two things we can’t avoid: death and taxes. If only we knew when these things would occur. Because we don’t, I want to help you and your family now, before problems arise, so that when they do, your relationships are preserved. My entire world revolves around my family, and I would do everything in my power to protect them if something were to happen to me. I have a feeling you would too. ...

Keith Backman received a B.A. Degree in English in 1990 then decided to continue his education and received a J.D. Law Degree in 1993 from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU. After graduating law school, Keith started his career as an attorney with Helgesen, Houtz & Jones. He is now a partner in the law firm. His practice is focused on Business Law, Contracts, Family Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and General Counsel Services. He has represented clients in almost every court along the Wasatch Front and has appeared in the Utah Court of Appeals and the Utah...

Mr. Marker graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelors and double major in History and English. At Willamette University College of Law he received his law degree and a certificate in dispute resolution. At Bond University School of Law in Gold Coast, Australia, he concluded his studies by receiving a Master of Laws in dispute resolution. He organized the first “Literature and the Law” conference as a member of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society’s chapter in St. George, Utah, in October 2011. Since that time he has worked with law societies and bar associations...

For over 10 years, I have been helping clients achieve their goals. During that time, I have represented over 1,400 clients in the areas of family law and personal injury.

I pride myself on my work ethic and my dedication to my clients. I became a lawyer to help people and to take on the challenges the legal field has to offer. I believe that the practice of law is a customer service business. The highest compliment a client can give me is to refer me their friends and family after a job well done.

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I am a trial attorney. I joined Henriksen & Henriksen in 2006, becoming a third generation Henriksen trial attorney at the firm. I routinely handle serious injury and death cases. I have helped clients recover millions of dollars in compensation for their injuries. I am not a billboard attorney. I devote my personal attention to each client; my staff does the same. I am a member of the American Association for Justice, which is a national organization of trial attorneys. I am very involved in the Association, serving on several committees. I also...

CoilLaw is dedicated to providing services to address the varying legal needs of individuals and families in the areas of divorce and family law, personal injury and criminal law. Regardless of your legal needs, it is important to have an experienced attorney who understands your objectives and who will work diligently to achieve the results you desire, while continually working to secure your future. Our attorneys emphasize the importance of preparing clients for what lies ahead, both during their cases and in their futures. Hire CoilLaw to protect YOUR family and YOUR future.

Eric Swinyard is a trial attorney dedicated to delivering high-quality representation to injury victims and individuals going through divorce and family law matters. With offices across the Wasatch Front, Eric’s practice is focused on providing personalized legal services to individuals throughout the State of Utah and across the country.

Eric began practicing law after obtaining a law degree and MBA from the University of Arizona. Eric began his legal career by working as a law clerk with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Judiciary. Since becoming an attorney, he has provided legal assistance to thousands of individuals in...

“Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” Gregory W. Stevens, Esquire, is an attorney with a wealth of experience in private practice to help you get through life's challenges. He is dedicated to protecting your rights in the areas of bankruptcy law, criminal defense, and family law. He will provide you not only with his expertise, hard work, and tenacity, but also with integrity, empathy, and compassion. Through his law office in Salt Lake City, Mr. Stevens represents clients throughout the Wasatch Front and Back....

Christina has practiced family law in Park City for over 20 years. She has experience with complicated legal and factual cases. Christina and her entire firm specialize in outstanding customer service and constantly give back to the Park City / Summit County community through philanthropic and volunteer efforts. Miller Law Group provides individual focus to your legal needs that big city firms will never understand.

Carl is an experienced litigator. He was born and raised in Layton, Utah. He attended Weber State University, majoring in Psychology, and then later the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he obtained his J.D. In law school Carl found his passion for litigation and excelled in trial advocacy obtaining the highest grade in trial ad and the CALI award in advanced trial advocacy. In addition, he successfully completed the Litigation Skills Program of Concentrated study, with a criminal emphasis. After graduation, he moved to Lexington, Nebraska where he successfully prosecuted hundreds of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases, at both...

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR, AS RECOGNIZED BY THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF CONSUMER BUSINESS REVIEW. Dana D. Burrows Attorney at Law in Orem, Utah provides professional legal advice and representation to clients along the Wasatch Front. Dana D. Burrows has continuously been “Recognized as one of the Top Legal Leaders for Utah Business as identified by his peers" for almost all of his professional career. He is respected by Judges, Mediators, and other Attorneys throughout the state of Utah. Specializing in family law and divorce services, Dana D. Burrows Attorney will fight for your interests by using our experience...

Joshua Eldredge had the opportunity to grow up all over the country due to his father serving as an F-16 fighter pilot in the Air Force. Because of his diverse interactions, Joshua quickly learned how to connect and gain trust of those around him. Developing those strong relationships allowed him to see the importance of bring peace of mind to those around him who are facing difficult family challenges. This opportunity helped him begin his journey to become a family law attorney. While in law school, Joshua served as President of the J. Ruben Clark Law Society and...

Stephen R. Nemelka has been working in the legal field for over twenty years. He began his legal career focusing mainly on bankruptcy and criminal law but has since narrowed his practice to specialize in family law and all other domestic related fields. Mr. Nemelka holds firm to the belief that he can offer aggressive and competent representation while tempering the emotional and financial distress that domestic litigation can cause.

I have practiced in Park City, Utah for 23 years, always maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and professionals in the courts and community.

I am a sole practitioner who answers her own phone and makes her own appointments. If you hire me, you will always be working with me, not an associate or paralegal. My primary concern is providing the information you need to make important decisions -- call anytime for a free consultation and never sign anything without reading it carefully, first! I am licensed in Utah, Idaho, New York and California. With the exception of California, I have lived and practiced law in each of these jurisdictions.

David has found that passion and creativity separate the best attorneys from the rest. As an intern in the Federal District Court in Waco, Texas while in law school, he observed that the most effective attorneys showed genuine belief in their clients and their rights. He incorporated these lessons into his work with Baylor Law School’s celebrated mock trial team, for which the school awarded him the American Board of Trial Advocates award. After law school, David chose to serve the people of Northwest Arizona as a public defender. For five years, he represented men and women charged with...

Clinton has experience with family law and civil litigation. He has worked on both state and federal appeal cases. He now enjoys interacting with his clients and strives to respond promptly to their inquiries. He helps clients evaluate and select their best options to move forward with their legal needs.

Scott Nickle taught English at Weber State University for four years before deciding to attend law school. He graduated from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 2006. He returned to Utah to work as an attorney for Helgesen, Houtz & Jones, the law firm he had interned for after his second year of law school. Scott Nickle specializes as a Family Law Attorney and Estate Planning Attorney. He deals will all types of family law such as Divorce, Child Custody, Surrogacy, etc. He has represented many clients with many different situations giving him the experience he needs to provide his...

I grew up in a small farming community in Oregon where neighbors knew and genuinely cared for each other and core values like honesty, integrity and hard work mattered. I am as authentically comfortable in the company of a farmer as I am with a judge or legislator. I believe that while it is important to be able to laugh at ourselves, and I often do, the legal fraternity is and should be a noble and honorable calling to serve. Nelson Mandela, Gandhi and Abraham Lincoln all had at least one thing in common. They were...

Education: Utah State University, B.A. magna cum laude, 2011 University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 2014 Brett Chambers joined the firm of Harris, Preston & Chambers in 2014. He was born in Logan, Utah, where he attended Utah State University and was named the 2010 Philosophy Student of the Year. Upon graduation, Brett was accepted at the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated with honors in 2014. While there, he was a contributing editor for the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review, and participated in the Campbell Moot Court and Oral Advocacy competitions. Brett and his...

Will Fontenot is a results-oriented, client-focused attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Utah. His practice focuses on estate and trust drafting and litigation. Mr. Fontenot has over eleven years of experience strongly advocating for the client’s desired outcome, including document preparation and courtroom advocacy that has required innumerable hearings and trials. Mr. Fontenot has argued before the Utah Supreme Court. He has an extremely impressive track record of winning and being respected in the community by both lawyers and judges.
Mr. Fontenot’s academic and professional accomplishments include graduating in the top twenty percent of his law school class...

Ryan Ficklin is a Attorney at The Law Offices of Eric Swinyard, PLLC. He is committed to providing exceptional legal representation for the people of Utah in the areas of Divorce and Family Law.

Ryan graduated with honors from California’s Whittier Law School, and was admitted to the California Bar in 2016. After law school, during a fellowship with the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, Ryan advocated for low-income residents with an array of legal needs. Ryan's experiences with retired judges, commissioners, and seasoned attorneys have added to his knowledge and skills. He assists a wide array of clients...

Mr. Unrau has practiced law for over 19 years. His main areas of experience are: Family Law (divorce, custody, paternity, adoption), Criminal Defense (DUI, Possession, Murder, Assault, etc.), Juvenile Court (Juvenile Criminal Defense, DCFS matters), Bankruptcy and General Practice (Contracts, Landlord/Tenant, etc.). Mr. Unrau is an experienced Mediator with hundreds of successfully mediated cases. Mr. Unrau is also trained as a Guardian ad Litem, and is occasionally appointed to represent the interest of minor children or incapacitated adults in various cases. Mr. Unrau's staff is friendly, efficient and helpful.