Dedicated, True Professional. Took the headache out of my divorce.
Kurt handled my divorce very efficiently. My situation had a lot of unknown variables due to debt, self employed business and rental properties. I thought it was going to be really complicated and was going to take a long time, but he really knew what he was doing and was able to answer all my questions very clearly. He was also very good at responding in a timely manner anytime I had a question or concern. He is a fair attorney and was able to look out for my best interests. I got everything I wanted and more out of my divorce.
I was having problems with a used car purchase. The dealership sold me some warranties that they said I could cancel if I wanted to, but when I tried to cancel them, they would not let me. They kept on giving me the run a round and that is when I knew I needed Kurt's expertise on the matter. As soon as I Kurt got involved, the ball was rolling and the dealership suddenly wanted to work with me. The dealership was willing to give me some of the warranty money back but Kurt would not allow for that and I ended up getting every single penny back that I requested. This saved me thousands!! I owe this all to Kurt's professionalism and willingness to not back down. He corrected a very stressful circumstance and turned it into a sweet victory!
The State has an aggressive attorney representing their interests, you should too. Will aggressively represent you in your criminal matter, defending misdemeanor and felony charges in all courts.
Divorce and Custody. 70% of legal services provided are family law.
11 years
THE STATE HAS AN AGGRESSIVE ATTORNEY, YOU SHOULD TOO. PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS, DEFEND YOUR FREEDOMS.KURT IS A VERY DEDICATED, COMPETENT ATTORNEY WHO WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS! CALL TODAY!
Kurt was born and raised in Kaysville city and graduated from Davis High School in 1996. Kurt has lived in Davis County the majority of his life and enjoys helping others on a daily basis. Kurt specializes in the areas of Contract Litigation, Criminal Law and Family Law, handling all family law issues with an emphasis on matters involving Child Custody disputes.
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Kurt has five children of his own and seeks to understand each one of his clients, not only as a client but as a parent and/or unique individual. Kurt possesses a broad understanding of the legal process, which he has acquired through working with the firm and those around him, as well as through the time he served as an intern Law Clerk for the Court, and as a volunteer representing victims of domestic violence. Kurt's insight and understanding of the law and legal process helps him obtain favorable results for his clients.
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Kurt is a very capable, dedicated attorney who has helped many clients obtain their desired results in paternity & custody actions, simple to more complex divorce cases, adoptions, contract disputes, and criminal as well as juvenile court matters. Kurt will fight hard for his clients' rights and freedoms. His clients like him and appreciate his hard work, dedication and not great, but good sense of humor. Kurt takes a personal interest in each case he takes on and looks forward to the different challenges that each one presents.
Dedicated, True Professional. Took the headache out of my divorce.
Kurt handled my divorce very efficiently. My situation had a lot of unknown variables due to debt, self employed business and rental properties. I thought it was going to be really complicated and was going to take a long time, but he really knew what he was doing and was able to answer all my questions very clearly. He was also very good at responding in a timely manner anytime I had a question or concern. He is a fair attorney and was able to look out for my best interests. I got everything I wanted and more out of my divorce.
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Posted by Clint | April 26, 2013
Car Warranty Paybacks
I was having problems with a used car purchase. The dealership sold me some warranties that they said I could cancel if I wanted to, but when I tried to cancel them, they would not let me. They kept on giving me the run a round and that is when I knew I needed Kurt's expertise on the matter. As soon as I Kurt got involved, the ball was rolling and the dealership suddenly wanted to work with me. The dealership was willing to give me some of the warranty money back but Kurt would not allow for that and I ended up getting every single penny back that I requested. This saved me thousands!! I owe this all to Kurt's professionalism and willingness to not back down. He corrected a very stressful circumstance and turned it into a sweet victory!
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Posted by Dalton | August 29, 2023
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Criminal defense
He was honest told me what was gonna happen and what I was going to have As a consequence
Posted by Joanne | August 29, 2023
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Great Lawyer
Kurt made everything so easy. I knew exactly what was happening through the whole process. Would definitely recommend!
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2019
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Wish I would have called Kurt sooner! Exceeded Expectations!
I am compelled to rate/review Kurt for 2 reasons--1st - to show my gratitude. 2nd - To offer advice to anyone who's "on the fence" about hiring an attorney vs. go in alone. Kurt was able to accomplish in a matter of weeks what others could not accomplish in years. I am not an expert in "the system" however I think the difference between Kurt and the others is that he has access to, and relationships with those that make "the process" actually work in all of northern UT. If cost is holding you back, do the math factoring in what it will cost if you don't get the best-case outcome---monetarily and quality of life being measured. Also, Kurt's team is awesome. Sherri gets things done! I fully endorse and recommend Kurt and his team.
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Posted by Robert | May 30, 2018
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Highly Recommend
I highly recommend Kurt Helgesen as an attorney that understands the law and fights hard for his client. Our son found himself in an unfortunate situation where he made a stupid mistake and needed representation. As a parent you always want the best for your kids even when they screw up and hiring Kurt was the best thing we could have done. Kurt was very knowledgeable about my sons rights and knew the process well enough that he carefully navigated him to a very successful deal with the prosecutor. We could not have been more pleased with his service, communication and knowledge of the law. We would use him again if needed.
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Posted by Trina | January 25, 2017
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Knowledgeable, prepared and thorough!
Kurt has been an exceptional attorney for me throughout several cases and is exceptionally prepared and ahead of each curve, especially with high conflict divorce. He was always available and explained each option and scenario and executed my wishes swiftly and accurately. He got results without wasting my time and is very sympathetic to difficult situations. I'm very grateful for Kurt and his dedicated, honest work on my cases. I highly recommend Kurt for any legal troubles or issues, he goes above and beyond.
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Posted by Katy | November 4, 2015
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Kurt Helgesen
I hired Kurt to help me with a custody dispute. He was well prepared and was always one step ahead of the other lawyer. He prepared me for the best or worst that could happen. Made my court dates so much easier! I was very impressed with my lawyer. Would recommend him to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2015
Went above and beyond my expectations!
I could not have picked a better lawyer for my traffic case. While traveling through Utah, I got a speeding ticket and an expired registration ticket. Not only did I miss my court date, I lost my temper one day and sent a very insulting, offensive email to the court.
Kurt worked his magic for a very reasonable fee and reduced my case to just the speeding ticket. I am still doing cartwheels for joy. Great lawyer, would recommend him to anyone.
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Posted by Sarah | January 6, 2015
Amazing, and very knowledgeable!
Kurt exceeded his duty as my lawyer! He went above and beyond to defend me and help me understand my rights in my case. My case was difficult since it dealt with parties in another state, but he found journals that were similar to my situation that he presented in court. He really did his homework. I have worked with multiple lawyers and have never been as satisfied as I have been with Kurt. I know you can trust him to get the job done the way you feel is best for You.
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Posted by Angie & Rich | October 14, 2014
Review of service provided
Kurt Helgesen has been incrediably helpful, knowledgable and empathetic to our situation. We were able to pursue and attain more than what we thought was possible due to his unyielding pursuit of our case. We highly recommend his expertise and personable approach. Kurt has a way of making you feel that you are his only client and his top priority.
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Posted by Nicholas | February 13, 2014
Great Experience. Fantastic Results!
I was recently charged with what I felt was a serious crime that could have long lasting consequences. I did not want the crime to go on my permanent record and affect future employment opportunities or graduate school application. Luckily I was able to obtain Kurt Helgesen as my attorney. This was my first experience in dealing with the law and the court system so I was very unsure about everything. In my initial meeting I was able to talk to Kurt about my case and what my possible options were. I immediately felt better as he explained my constitutional rights in defending myself. He told me exactly what would happen when I appeared in the courtroom before the judge so there were no surprises. This gave me comfort and confidence throughout the duration of my case. The day of my pretrial Kurt met me at the courtroom and my uneasiness that I had felt that day was calmed. All I had to do was sit and wait. Kurt was able to meet with the prosecutor and after reasoning and doing whatever lawyers do when they are hashing out deals was able to reach a very favorable outcome for me. I had originally been charged with a class B misdemeanor. It carried a maximum punishment of 6 months jail time and $1000 fine. It was knocked all the way down to a measly infraction and $100 fine! Initially the prosecutor was only willing to drop it to a class C misdemeanor but Kurt knew he could still get a better deal for me. I knew I received a good deal when the prosecutor presented the new proposed arrangement before the judge and the judge had to have the prosecutor repeat it. The judge was still struggling to see how this class B charge had been dropped to an infraction level charge and this is when Kurt stepped in again. Kurt was standing with me before the judge and asked to counsel with him, to explain why this agreement had been made. This was vital since the judge clearly explained to me that he could assign any punishment he wished, the prosecutors proposal was merely a suggestion that he, the judge, usually followed. After hearing Kurt out the judge basically went along with the proposal. I was cited for an infraction and $130 fine (the judge raised the fine $30). After paying the fine, I was home free! I don't have to worry about this stupid event in my life anymore. I would recommend Kurt Helgesen to anyone needing legal help for the first time. His ability be personable and relate to me for the unknown journey ahead was assuring. Then again I would recommend Kurt to anyone hiring a lawyer regardless of their law background because of the favorable outcome he was able to obtain for me.
CASE CLOSED.
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Posted by Gunther and Jennifer Lara | September 18, 2013
Paternity and Parent time
In our case we live in New Jersey so it was hard to find a lawyer in Utah and trusting without even meeting the lawyer but we found Kurt Helgesen. He is a very honest lawyer and very loyal always making sure we were up to date on the case. He would always answer our questions via email or telephone and as soon as he was able to, didn't matter the time. He cares about your situation as if it was his own. We are very thankful for all the help and good advices, also for the time he took in our case. We recommend Kurt to anyone that needs assistance on a case.
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Posted by Troy | August 20, 2013
Great lawyer, dedicated to his clints.
Kurt along with his office staff kept me informed as to how my case was going and what I could expect next. He spoke clearly to me and made sure to answer all my questions until he knew I understood completely. Also had a great sense of humor witch was appreciated through the ruff and emotional time a divorce can bring. I highly recommend Kurt Helgesen to represent you in the court system.
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Posted by Celita | July 11, 2013
Child Custody
I am very pleased with the services Mr. Helgensen provided on my case. I will recommend his services to all my friends if they ever need a professional lawyer. I will hire him again for sure. It is very hard to find a trustworthy lawyer. Mr. Helgensen did what he said and beyond on my case and I thank him for that.
Posted by shane | April 29, 2013
custody
Kurt was very friendly and honest and kept us informed on what was happening. Kurt was patient and took his time to explain things to my sister who has a hard time understanding legal stuff and what the judge was wanting from us. I would highly recommend Kurt to anyone who is in need of legal help. If ever in need of an attorney again, I would definately go back to Kurt.
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Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2015
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Very Non Professional
Very non professional lawyer. We went to trial and he did not even know my case. I would not recommend him or his firm at all. I was constantly calling him to get an update on my case and he never had answers and charged me for the phone calls.
Response from Kurt HelgesenJuly 28, 2016
I am sorry that someone might feel this way. I do not know who you are and I do not recognize your story. I have never gone to trial unprepared. That simply did not happen. Please contact me so that we can discuss your case and your concerns. I would very much appreciate the opportunity to speak with you to resolve this. Thank you.
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Posted by Melissa | December 18, 2014
He did absolutely nothing
I was arrested on a warrant and my mom retained Kurt Helgesen for me. After almost 2 weeks, I found out that he had done absolutely nothing on my case. He did not even know the difference between a cash and surety bond. The prosecutor on my case changed three times within a week and he had no explanation as to what happened. Maybe he is good for civil cases, but he seemed out of his depth when it came to a complex criminal case.
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Response from Kurt HelgesenJuly 28, 2016
Melissa, thank you for the feedback. I am sorry to hear that you feel nothing was done for you. Please know this is not true. As you know, we never actually spoke to each other because your arrest took place in another State, where you were being held. Despite my efforts, our only communication with you was through your elderly Mother, I imagine there must have been some miscommunication. I cared very much about your case and did all that I could to negotiate the terms of your release and avoid extradition. Ultimately, your waiver of certain rights in the other State made that impossible. Please call me, I'd be happy to speak with you in more detail about your concerns.
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Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 16
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I've worked with Kurt and other members of his firm as opposing counsel on a number of cases and have been impressed by his professionalism and the manner in which he zealously represents his clients."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Apr 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. As a mediator I have mediated several cases for Kurt and I find him to be dedicated and competent professional who looks out for the best interest of his clients. I would strongly recommend his services."
Divorce and separation Attorney | May 31
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I've worked with Kurt on a number of different cases. Kurt is a great attorney who is dedicated to his clients. He puts everything into each case he is involved with. I endorse this lawyer."
"Kurt is an honest, dedicated, intelligent attorney. I have worked with Kurt for several years as an attorney and I admire his willingness and zeal. Kurt is a great attorney, has a good sense of humor and is very personable. I endorse this lawyer."
Child custody Attorney | Mar 29
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. Kurt is smart, likeable and honest. He is dedicated to his clients and has a very creative legal mind. Kurt is a great problem solver. Clients like him and appreciate his hard work and results. He will fight hard for you and your family."