$ 300-325 per hour
Michael Hepworth
About Michael
Biography
Michael is at his best when he is advocating for his clients. He has successfully settled or litigated hundreds of cases. His clients’ interests motivate every step of his practice, and they fuel his dynamic courtroom presence. Michael is energized, not paralyzed, by the complexities of the law.
Driven to excel, Michael refuses to quit until he reaches his goals. He instinctively knows what should be done in a case, and wastes little time moving forward to achieve justice for his clients. Michael channels his contagious energy into everything he does. It's no surprise that he loves what he does.
When you first meet Michael, you'll feel like you've known him forever. Michael has the ability to become well-acquainted with individuals, which magnifies his capacity to feel his client's emotions. Michael intuitively understands their hopes, dreams, fears, and sorrows, and through the power of the law, he is eager to help them transform their negative and scary emotions into positive and empowering ones.
Michael earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (Magna Cum Laude) with a Minor in Legal Studies from Weber State University.
Michael is the Founding Partner of Hepworth & Associates, LLC - Attorneys at Law. He is also the Principal Broker and President of Hepworth & Fisher, LLC, located in Bountiful, Utah, and Vice President and General Counsel for Hepworth Investment Group, LLC, a real estate development company.
Michael’s practice areas include criminal defense, real estate law, litigation, and personal injury.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 11 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Hepworth & Associates, LLC
320 W 500 S, Suite 200, Bountiful, UT, 84010
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Posted by Lesa | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable, Compassionate, Efficient
It is with great confidence that I can recommend Michael Hepworth for legal services. He helped me through one of the roughest times of my life. I felt like he was very compassionate and helped me to understand the legal process with my case. Michael was very accessible to me throughout my case and r...
Michael Hepworth
Replied last October 31, 2016Thank you for the great review, Lesa! I appreciate you and the trust you put in me and my firm. I look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Michael Hepworth's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Negotiation is a skill that is essential to good lawyering. Mike has been involved in thousands of negotiations. His combined negotiation and legal skills benefit all of his clients, both in criminal and in family law endeavors."
"I have known Michael for many years. He is responsive, creative, and smart. In addition, you can rely on his integrity. I heartily endorse him!"
"Michael is a client focused attorney with a sound understanding of how to represent his clients' best interests and legal rights with professionalism. Michael's expertise allow him to advise his clients of their best course of action, and provide them support and counsel through the legal process. Michael is a real estate attorney who is able to help anyone with their property concerns or transaction needs. I would strongly recommend him to you."
"Mike Hepworth has a great reputation in the community and he works hard to live up to the standards and expectations set by his client and colleagues. Mike has extensive experience in the real estate field and can help with any of your concerns or problems. I have known and worked with Mike for several years now, and I have seen how hard he works to make is clients happy. Additionally, Mike has the skills need to successfully handle many other areas of the law including, criminal and family law, estate and business planning, as well as all types of real estate related law."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Best Defense Team, University of Denver, Strum College of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, Hepworth & Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
Davis County Bar AssociationMember
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Utah State Bar
Federal Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI & DOS Dismissal
DUI and DOS dismissed; client accepted a plea of reckless driving, Class C Misdemeanor.
Education
N/A
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Juris Doctorate
N/A
Weber State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Debt Collection and Landlord Tenant
Continuing Legal Education
Publications
2015
Hepworth & Associates Legal Blog
My Land is Landlocked, what can I do about it?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What do I do if my landlord didn't pay the water bill, and the water company has shut it off?
28 Oct 2016
Q&A
Being charged for meth mitigation expenses.
26 Oct 2016
Q&A
Am I right to feel that Harmons employees actions weren't justified ? If so what do I do?
19 Nov 2014