Kurt M. Helgesen

Kurt M. Helgesen

also known as Kurt Helgesen

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kaysville, UT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile ... +2 more

447 North 300 West, Suite 6, Kaysville, UT

About Kurt

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

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.

14 years

75%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Specializing in divorce matters, both contested and non-contested matters for over 8 years.

14 years

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

Will aggressively represent the interests of a minor whether it is a criminal charge (misdemeanor or felony charges) or custody/adoption matter.

14 years

10%
Child Custody 4%

Specializing in child custody matters (divorce or non-divorce matters) in both the Juvenile courts and District courts for over 8 years.

14 years

4%
Family 1%

Divorce and Custody. 70% of legal services provided are family law.

14 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-50%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 14 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Helgesen, Houtz & Jones

447 North 300 West, Suite 6, Kaysville, UT, 84037

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Kurt M. Helgesen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melissa | July 28, 2016 | Criminal Defense

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 expl...anation 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.

Kurt Helgesen

Replied last July 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.

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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.

Kurt Helgesen

Replied last July 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.

Posted by Katy | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 20, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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 ve...ry 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.

Posted by Sarah | January 07, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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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Kurt M. Helgesen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dustin Gibb

General practice lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cory Wall

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Kevin Richards

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Christopher Finley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kurt is a knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Nickle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Yancey

Divorce and separation lawyer | 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."

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Craig Helgesen

Child custody lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kurt is a great attorney who knows what he's doing. I endorse this lawyer."

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Erik Helgesen

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Keith Backman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jack Helgesen

Child custody lawyer | 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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 10 Best Ciminal Lawyer Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Helgesen, Houtz & Jones P.C.

2010 - 2010

Intern (Law Clerk), Second Judicial District Court of Utah

2005 - 2010

Paralegal, Helgesen, Houtz & Jones P.C.

Associations

2012 - Present

Utah Association for Justice

2011 - Present

Utah State Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Herland v. Izatt 2015 UT 30

Supreme Court reversed the District Court in Plaintiff's favor and remanded to District Court. Final Outcome is pending.

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Education

2010

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

N/A

Legal Articles Law Blog

Languages

English

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