Lapoint Family Lawyers

Voted by his colleagues to the Super Lawyer list in Utah, Christopher J. Salcido is one of the best Utah Divorce Attorneys and Utah Criminal Defense Lawyers in practice. Chris has a reputation of out of the box thinking and brings a vast experience to the table in divorce and family law matters such as custody disputes, alimony issues, child support, paternity, and more. Chris is also well known for his methods of aggressive criminal defense. In criminal defense matters, Chris represents people all over the state of Utah facing such charges as DUI, drug possession, assault, theft, felonies, etc....

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...

Kristopher K. Greenwood & Associates serves clients throughout Utah with offices conveniently located in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Park City, and Lehi. Our growing firm is backed by an experienced team that has represented clients for over 20 years.

We Focus on Divorce & Family Law. Because Utah law is complex and constantly evolving, it demands time and attention to remain at the forefront and provide our clients with exceptional representation. Changes to the interpretation and implementation of law happen every day. By focusing on this area of practice, we are able to stay up to date and ahead of the...

Divorce and Family Law attorney representation for a low fixed fee! No more $20 charges just to call or email your attorney to find out what is going on with your case. Expert legal advice and representation on any budget. Only pay for legal services that you really need.
I am a litigation attorney focused on divorce, custody, adoption and other family law issues. Prior to starting my own firm, I worked for the largest family law firm in the county. Over the past several years I have worked on hundreds of family law cases, and...

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.

My journey, both personal and professional, has been shaped by family, education, and a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of estate planning. Together, we will craft an estate plan that not only secures your legacy but also reflects the depth of care and consideration you hold for your loved ones. Let's embark on this journey together, ensuring that your family's future is protected and your wishes are honored. Call or email to schedule an appointment today!

I dedicate my practice to all areas of family law. I enjoy meeting, counseling, and advocating for my clients. Family law is tough, but I find great satisfaction in helping a client get through difficult or complex circumstances so they can move forward in life. Specifically, I assist clients in the following areas: Divorce, Separation, Annulment, Paternity, Adoption, Enforcement Actions, Modification, Protective Orders, Premarital Agreements, Guardianships, and Name Changes. I understand that no one really wants to hire an attorney. But individuals involved in family law matters need good legal advice and always...

A former federal prosecutor now representing businesses and individuals across a range of practice areas, Matthew R. Howell began his career as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. government in Salt Lake City, Utah, prosecuting crimes against federally insured financial institutions and crimes committed on Indian reservations and federal lands. After four years, Matt joined David K. Isom Law Offices, where he focused on coal contract litigation and arbitration and other complex commercial litigation, including qui tam (whistleblower) claims and class action lawsuits. Since joining Fillmore Spencer LLC in 2005, Matt has worked on cases large and...

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.

Trent V. Cahill offers 15 years of legal experience to his clients and is licensed in both Michigan and Utah. Trent has an extensive knowledge of and background in a variety of legal areas-specifically that of business law, family law, and estate planning. Among other accomplishments, he has assisted clients as they wade through a messy divorce, directed the drafting of the documents necessary to restructure multi-million dollar corporations, overseen the documentation of annual minutes for over 300 entities, and provided in-house counsel type services to multiple organizations.

One of the best attorneys in Utah. He handles Divorce, Paternity, Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Protective Orders, Stalking Injunctions, DUI, Assault, Possession, and all other Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Cases. Spencer has been able to secure favorable outcomes for his clients given his experience. Spencer fills in as a Pro Temp Judge as well as his normal legal practice, which brings a different perspective to the cases he handles. He brings a lot of experience to the table when dealing with alimony, child support, custody and property division. He is aggressive in criminal defense and knows most of the prosecutors...

John W Christiansen has many places to call home; living in Arizona, California, Virginia, and Utah while growing up. After graduating from high school in Salt Lake City, Utah he attended Brigham Young University and studied communications and marketing. While at BYU, he was a member of the Deanâs advisory board and the Marriot School of Businessâ representative to the Student Advisory Council. Following graduation, he worked for an Inc. 500 company as a manager in the marketing department and doubled as a graphic designer. During law school, Mr. Christiansen received high marks including an S.J Quinney Outstanding Academic Achievement Award...

The Law Offices of Janell R. Bryan, P.C. is located in Heber City, Utah. The law firm serves clients in Wasatch County, Utah County, Summit County, Salt Lake County, and beyond. We provide efficient, qualified representation, and assist our clients in making informed, well-reasoned legal decisions.

Brian Craig has 19 years of experience as a lawyer. Before starting his own law firm, Brian worked for several years in the legal publishing and legal information services industry as an attorney for Thomson-Reuters and as a legal writer/analyst for Wolters Kluwer gaining experience with contracts, employment law, real estate law, tax law, privacy law, and other practice areas. Besides helping clients, Brian teaches online legal courses at Purdue University Global and Brigham Young University-Idaho, including courses in civil litigation, business law, criminal law, and media law. He previously taught at the University of Minnesota Law School. Brian is also...

Jeremy R. Miller is an experienced trial attorney. He has worked as a solo practitioner, in a small litigation firm, and at a top consulting firm in Washington, D.C. He has 10 years of experience in client relations and high pressure conflict resolution. He has experience in all areas of divorce and family law, estate planning, contract and business disputes, personal injury, and real estate. He has been the second chair on several jury and bench trials, and first chair at hearings before Utah Family Law Commissioners and Judges.

In May 2007, Jeremy earned his J.D. from Syracuse...

In 2000, I moved to Salt Lake City from Washington D.C. and became a member of the Utah State Bar. I opened my own firm, Long Okura - Attorneys At Law, in 2004. We are a full-service boutique firm focusing exclusively on family-related legal concerns including divorces, custody, alimony, adoptions, paternity actions, child support, grandparent rights, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, estate planning, and probate. I have retired from litigating and now act as a Full-Time Mediator. I also do small business law and mediate both Family Law and Small Business disputes. I absolutely enjoy running...

Gregory B. Smith can relate to just about anybody. Not only has he handled more cases that just about any other attorney is Utah, he has trained over 40 attorneys, including some of the best criminal defense attorneys in Utah. Attorney Smith graduated from Columbine High School in Colorado as class president way back in 1982, and was selected to first team all state in football. He was then given a football scholarship to play for the Y under LaVell Edwards (while a missionary in Argentina in 1984, his Cougars won the national championship). However, most of his...

We Provide Affordable, Compassionate, Divorce Attorney Services in Utah. We’re dedicated to helping remove the fear associated with getting divorced by protecting your finances and maximizing the time with your kids. How We’re Different From Other Utah Family Law Firms... * Peace of Mind: We remove the uncertainty and fear associated with divorce by providing professional, compassionate and affordable family law services. * Collaboration and Education: You don’t want an attorney to bark orders at you and not explain what’s going on. You want someone to guide and educate you through the black box that is divorce. This removes your fear and helps empower you. *...

Devin Quackenbush was born and raised in Utah County, Utah. He became interested in the law at an early age. During his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, Devin interned for the FBI in Quantico, Virginia. From his experience at the FBI, Devin's interests in the law increased and he decided to pursue a career as an attorney. Devin went to law school at Creighton University where he was the Executive Editor of the Creighton Law Review. He was published in the 42nd volume of the law review for his case note on child...

Matt Wadsworth earned his Bachelor’s from the University of Utah in Economics where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class. Matt earned his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law, where he graduated in the top third of his class and earned the Cali Award in Real Estate Finance and Development and the top grade in Land Use and Development. Primary Practice Although, Matt has an extensive history in civil litigation and real estate transaction areas, his current primary focuses are in the areas of Family Law, Divorce, Child Support and Alimony. ...

I enjoy being aggressive and helping my clients reach their goals in their cases. I am creative in using the law to my client's advantage. I offer a free consultation in the areas of divorce and criminal defense.

Danielle is a partner at The Salt Lake Lawyers, a litigation firm that works in criminal, divorce, and civil litigation in Utah. Danielle received her law degree in 2010 from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law. After graduating from law school Danielle served a one-year fellowship in Washington DC with Georgetown Law and the Law Students for Reproductive Justice working in women’s and immigrants’ rights with the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health. During law school, Danielle was a staff member of the S.J. Quinney College of Law’s Journal of Law and Family Studies where she...

The Law Offices of Jason F. Barnes, P.C. (also d.b.a. The Adoption Law Firm) is located in Utah, and provide a wide range of legal services. When you start the process, you will have many questions, some of which should only be answered by an attorney. The Law Offices of Jason F. Barnes, P.C. provides a comfortable yet professional atmosphere, meeting personally with each client, promptly addressing questions and concerns, and striving to make the process as smooth and as stress-free as possible. ============================================================ Get help quickly and get the job done right the first time!...

Kristen was raised in the Eagle River (Vail) Valley. After being in the mortgage business in the resort town of Vail, Kristen went to law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Kristen does general litigation with an emphasis on family law and divorce. Being a lawyer was in her blood. Her father was one of the first attorneys in Vail and Eagle County. Kristen’s grandfather was also an attorney in Missouri and he was affectionately known as the ”Bootheel Boss.” Kristen went to college at the University of Colorado, Boulder with a double major in...

Wendy graduated in the top 1/4 of her class from the University of San Diego School of Law. Wendy graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management while being a devoted single parent and active community volunteer. As a result of her passion for the personal aspects that family and elder law provide, she has chosen to focus her practice to only those two areas. As a result, Wendy is able to stay abreast of the latest developments in family and elder law and is able to be efficient and focused for her clients. As a...

Chase graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. While in law school, Chase interned at the Clark County District Attorney’s Office as well as for the Honorable Wesley Yamashita, Probate Commissioner of Clark County, Nevada. Working at Judge Yamashita’s side gave Chase a new perspective on disputes and the dispute resolution process. This experience has been invaluable in his legal practice. Chase practices primarily in domestic law, with an emphasis on divorce litigation. Chase enjoys the complexities of domestic litigation, especially the intersection of many areas of law within a single domestic...

After spending most of my adult life running into burning buildings or keeping people alive in the back of ambulances, I went to law school. I have lived and worked in North Carolina, Arizona, Colorado, Alaska, Nevada, and now I have settled into the beautiful red rock surroundings of southwest Utah - Utah's "Dixie."

With over fifteen years of nursing experience on top of my career in emergency medicine, I have the background to understand the medical aspects of personal injury cases and to assist veterans in making compelling cases for the grant of benefits they deserve.

I am licensed in Arizona,...

Driven to provide his clients with the best possible results, Jim has a great deal of experience mediating and arbitrating disputes which tends to reduce legal costs and provide quicker outcomes. When those tactics fail to resolve a matter, Jim is skilled in the courtroom fighting for his clients’ rights. Recognizing that the legal arena is unfamiliar territory for many, Jim goes out of his way to explain matters and answer questions in a friendly, timely, and patient fashion. Jim resides with his wife and two children in Salt Lake City.

Jason quickly developed an excellent reputation among attorneys across the state of Utah. His practice is focused in commercial disputes, contract disputes, business issues, domestic law and family law. Jason has been recognized for his outstanding efforts many times throughout his career. After graduating cum laude from the Reuben J. Clark Law School at BYU, the American Bankruptcy Institute presented him with a Medal of Excellence recognizing him as one of the top law students in the country. Mountain States Super Lawyers recognized Jason for his success in two different years by presenting him with the Rising Star Award, which is...

Matthew’s reputation as an attorney is one who thoroughly understands the law and diligently advocates to advance his client’s interests. His practice primarily focuses on representing clients in family law matters. He has assisted hundreds of clients in divorce, custody, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases and has argued before domestic commissioners and judges from Logan to Provo and everywhere in-between. Matthew is also on the court approved Private Guardian ad Litem (PGAL) roster.

Staci Visser is an experienced criminal defense and family law attorney. Staci is a creative problem solver and is skilled at persuading judges and commissioners both in the courtroom and through her legal writing. Evidencing all of these skills, she drafted the legal "briefs" and then argued her client's case to the Utah Supreme Court and won (Ralphs v. McClellan). Staci is passionate about helping good people going through tough times. Staci previously practiced divorce/family law and criminal law at Open Legal Services. During law school, Staci honed her legal skills as an appellate law clerk for the Salt Lake...

Growing up on a farm in Erda, Utah taught me the value of hard work, tenacity, and integrity. These attributes have shaped my life. In high school, although I was undersized, I captained my football team's offensive and defensive lines and garnered all region and all state honors. I also dedicated myself to my studies, graduating second in my high school class, earning full tuition academic scholarships, and receiving Magna Cum Laude honors at BYU and Baylor Law School. My work ethic, tenacity, and integrity continue to motivate me as an attorney. I have tried twenty-three jury trials...