I don't believe most public defender offices in Utah handle expungements but check with the public defender who may have initially represented you...

How do I file for divorce if I do not know all of my spouses information? And, my spouse is uncooperative.

The best suggestion in your situation is to hire a lawyer. If you are unable to do so, I would then suggest you contact the district court in your...

Do dismissed or dropped charges = conviction and criminal record?

If your charges were dismissed, you will not have a conviction record. However, if charges were filed at all they will likely come up on a...

Will my dropped/dismissed misdemeanor B charge hurt me later on in life or on my background check?

If it is dismissed, you should expunge the arrest record. Otherwise it will show up on your background as being charged but dismissed.

Married for five months. Husband physically assaulted me, and was sent to jail. Third District Court refused to annul marriage.

Sorry, what you have been through is horrible. I wonder if you have tried contacting Utah Legal Aid since you mentioned not having an income and...

You don't have a conviction but your pending plea in abeyance will come up on a background check until the case is closed and your record is...

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I called a creditor to pay off my debt and was told by them that they have a judgment. I never received a summons. is this legal

You should have been given notice. I would suggest you get a case number from them and speak to an attorney about the potential for overturning the...

How do i get a domestic violence charge dropped against my husband?

You need to let the prosecutor now your desires. You also should be aware the prosecution cannot compel you testify against your husband. You have...

I have a child who isn't included in the divorce decree. How do I add the child support payment to the decree?

You need to file a petition to modify the decree to include this child. I would suggest retaining a lawyer to represent you in this process.

Hard to answer your question without reviewing a copy of the temporary order. I would suggest you review the details of the order with your...