Divorce in Utah Attorney says -- Call Me -- Ask Me -- Questions! 801-676-7308

Look - if you've been following my blog and my youtube channel - you probably feel like you know me, right?

I mean, yeah, I'm "that" guy -- I'm the attorney... I do divorce and criminal work.

I'm here to help you through the tough times.

I want to help you.

And as a part of giving back - I answer questions that are submitted to me.  So hey, I'm running low on questions -- give me a call - shoot me message through this blog and let's get a conversation started.

Watch my latest video below.



And remember - if you have questions about divorce in Utah, it is best to speak with a competent attorney who regularly practices in Divorce law.  That’s what I do.  I do criminal law and divorce law.
Those two areas take up a little over ½ of my practice.  You need to talk to a great divorce lawyer.  I can’t give you legal advice over youtube or in a blog post.  I’d love to, but I can’t.  The main reason is because facts matter in a case.  Your specific circumstances matter to how I believe a judge or a court commissioner will rule in your Utah divorce or child custody case.   Accordingly, please call me or another attorney.  My number is 801-676-7308.

Just because you call me, doesn’t mean you have to hire me.  You can hire another cheap attorney if you want to.  It’s completely up to you.  I say: go over all of your options and make a decision and move forward.  I’m going to try to keep posting on youtube and my blog, so I need your help to provide me good questions about Utah child custody law, child support, parent-time;
alimony (sometimes called spousal support or maintenance); and division of debt, splitting up property, pensions 401(k)s, and other retirement benefits and how Utah judges split them up.

I don’t care if your question is about post-decree modification or changing child support, give me a call and – hey – if I can’t get your call because I’m on the other line or in court or in a meeting; you can schedule a free consultation with my staff.  Call 801-676-7308 and get your free consultation on divorce in Utah now.

Thanks for enjoying the journey with me.

Until next time - come and see me soon --




James R. Balmforth, Esq.

Utah Divorce Lawyer
8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C
West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States
Telephone: (801) 676-7308

Utah Divorce Lawyer

4.9 stars - based on 45 reviews

Why Should I Hire You to Be My Attorney? 801-676-7308 Jim Balmforth explains...

I'm not a megalomanic.  I don't go around telling people that I'm God's gift to the legal field.  But I will tell you the truth - I am a fighter.  I go to court all the time.  As I write this, I've had 2 trials in the last 2 weeks.  That ought to tell you something.  I'm no stranger to the courtroom.  I know what I'm talking about.  I've been doing this for years and years.

Anyway,  I made this cool video to explain how I answer the question - why should I hire you?


So, now that you've watched it, what do you think?

Make sure you come back tomorrow and check out more blog rants and more recorded legal information to help you with your lawsuit in Utah.

best ~



James R. Balmforth, Esq.

Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer
8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C
West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States
Telephone: (801) 676-7308
Fax:(801) 676-5508

Rated 4.7/5 based on 7 reviews

Should I Call You Everyday to Know about my Case? 801-676-7308 -- Utah Lawyer answers

So if you are reading this the first thing you've got to know is that you don't need to call me or any other lawyer working on your case everyday.  That would be annoying.

Watch this video to understand how you should interact with me:


In this video I outline how often we should be in touch if you have a lawsuit against you or a litigation case pending in state or federal court in Utah.  Usually, we don't need to talk every day.

Now, sometimes we do.  Next week I have trial scheduled and I have been in touch with our client every day for the last several days as I've been preparing for court. 

However, about 6 months ago, we only spoke about once every 30 days.  So, we don't necessarily need to speak much; however, if you have a question or concern -- if something is weighing on your mind, you should give me a call to discuss it.

You shouldn't be laying awake at night, wondering about your case.  We can touch bases and make sure you understand what is going on in your case.  In fact, our office utilizes an online case management system that allows me to post documents in your case and we can message each other in the case, so you can drop me a line, anytime (night or day) if something is on your mind.

Now, if I can't get to the phone to answer your question or concern, it is usually because I am in a meeting with another client, in court, or working on a brief and I can't be disturbed.  This doesn't mean I don't care about you or your case -- I DO -- however, work has to get done.

This is what you should do if you find yourself in that situation -- leave a VERY specific message with my assistant.  She will get that message to me.  If you tell her it's URGENT - I will get back with you.  If I can't for whatever reason, I will giver her the answer to your question and she'll call you back.  My staff can also schedule a telephone conference for us to discuss your case or an in-person meeting if you prefer -- that way you get on my schedule right away and your time is reserved.

Thanks for watching and reading my blog.

Hope to write soon ~



James R. Balmforth, JD
Cottonwood Heights Utah Lawyer
801-676-7308

What is your Litigation Strategy? 801-676-7308 James Balmforth, West Jordan Utah Attorney explains

Welcome back friends and casual readers of my blog.

As you've probably figured out from my blog posts - theses aren't just about the Utah criminal justice system; I also talk about litigation in general (yes, it's true, I also do civil litigation, divorce, etc.)

But I was asked a great question --which is -- what is my litigation strategy.

Watch the video below...


In this video I explain what my overall litigation strategy is.  You know, the strategy that I take on is much different than the common lawyer out there.  I want to make sure that I am not only prepared, but that I am ready for the courtroom.

It is true that many cases settle; however, if you are not ready for the war, you will lose the battle.  My strategy is to be ready for war -- because in a very real sense, that is what we do in court.  You are at war with your opponent.  Whether your enemy is the state prosecutor or your neighbor over a real estate issue, it is war and court is the battlefield.

If you have a legal question you'd like answered, drop me a line here and I'll do my best to answer your question and perhaps I'll even do a video about it.

Thanks for watching.  Call me if you need legal help.

Best,

 

James R. Balmforth, Esq.
West Jordan Utah Lawyer

Utah Criminal Attorney
8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C
West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States
Telephone: (801) 676-7308

Utah Criminal Attorney

Rated 4.8/5 based on 23 reviews

Do I Have A Good Lawsuit? How to Know if your lawsuit sucks... 801-676-7308 Utah attorney explains...

Hi everyone.

Thanks for coming back to visit my blog.

Before we go too far -- I want you to know that I appreciate your questions.

Every time someone gets me a good question, I can put up a blog post and make a cool video.

So, the question came in -->  how do I know if I have a good case?

So, that's a good question -- watch my video to understand what I need.



In this video I set forth what exactly I need to know in order to determine whether you have a good case or not. 

It all starts with documents.  I need to see and understand the paperwork.  Papers and Documents tell a story.  I need to know the story.  If I don't have the paperwork, I can't figure everything out.

I also need to know who the witnesses are.  Who are the key players? 

The more information I have in the beginning, the easier it is to outline whether you have a good case (or a great case).

Call me to discuss your potential case (if you think you've got a good one)...

Until the next question arrives, take care,



James R. Balmforth, JD
Kearns Utah Criminal Defense Attorney

Utah Criminal Attorney
8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C
West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States
Telephone: (801) 676-7308

Utah Criminal Attorney

Rated 4.7/5 based on 9 reviews

Who drafts your legal pleadings? Attorney or Paralegal? 801-676-7308 Utah lawyer explains

So I got this question asked -- do you really draft your own paperwork or do you have a paralegal hidden away in your office that no one can see who drafts your documents for you?

Funny question.

Even funnier if you know me because I'm one of those annoying people who others call a "perfectionist" - yes, it's true.  For me, I hold myself to the highest standard possible.  I want my work product to be perfect.  I don't want to do a crudy job on my work. 

Think about it.

If you wanted to hire a lawyer, do you want to have the crapiest writer out there or one who can artfully draft a compelling brief?

Yeah,

That's right.

And that is exactly why I write my own pleadings.

However, that doesn't mean I don't use a paralegal on occasion to save my clients money and get work done quicker.

But, everything that get's filed with a court or goes out from my office -- I have reviewed it.

Watch this video to understand ->


you should watch it.

So now that you've seen it, you know the truth from the "horses' mouth" -- I draft my stuff and when I don't draft my stuff -- I review it carefully.

Hope that answers the funny question.

If you have a question, please drop me a line.

I'd love to do a video based off of your question.

Until next time, thanks for watching --

 

James R. Balmforth, JD
West Jordan Criminal Defense Lawyer
Phone: 801-676-7308

P.S. - thanks again for visiting my blog.  I hope you get as much out of it as I do.

Peace.

Should I file my case in Utah State Court or Federal Court? 801-676-7308 - Attorney Jim Balmforth explains...

Great question I got the other day...

Should I file my case in state court or federal court?

Which is better?

Well, usually one is not better than another; but it really depends on what type of a case you have as to whether or not you can even file in state or federal court.

Watch this video and let me know what you think...

Let me explain.

Bankruptcy is a great example.  The United States Constitution provides for a bankruptcy court.  The Constitution is a federal document that governs our federal government.  The United States has a bankruptcy court system.  There is no state bankruptcy court.  This means that you can't go to the Utah State Bankruptcy Court because it doesn't exist.  You have to go to federal court.  For this reason, if you came to my office looking for file for bankruptcy, your case must be filed in the federal court system.

Divorce is another good example.  There is no federal divorce court.  You can't litigate child custody issues in federal court.  There is no, wait for it...

Jurisdiction.

There you have it.  Jurisdiction for divorce and custody matters lies solely in the Utah State District Court.  

So you have to file in state court.

I've hope that makes sense.  I tried to keep all of the information real in the video.

If you have a question about where your case should be filed, give me a call and I'd be happy to discuss it with you.

Thanks for watching/reading.

Best,

James R. Balmforth, Esquire
Criminal Defense Utah Attorney
8833 S. Redwood Rd.
West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone: 801-676-7308