$ 400-500 per hour
PRO
Marco C. Brown
also known as Brown Family Law, Marco Brown
Virtual Consultation Available
About Marco
Biography
How We’re Different From Other Divorce Attorneys in Utah
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Peace of Mind: We remove the uncertainty and fear associated with divorce by providing professional, compassionate and affordable family law services.
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Collaboration and Education: You don’t want an attorney to bark orders at you and not explain what’s going on.You want someone to guide and educate you through the black box that is divorce. This removes your fear and helps empower you.
- Constant Communication: Communication between clients and attorneys leads to the best results in divorce. Our system is designed to maximize client communication and lead to the ideal results our clients are looking for.
“We’re Dedicated to Helping Remove the Fear Associated with Getting Divorced, by Protecting Your Finances and Maximizing the Time with Your Kids.”
Protecting you by removing your fear and helping you maximize your money and time with your kids.
Protecting you by removing your fear and helping you maximize your money and time with your kids.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
75%
15 years | 1,500 cases
Family
25%
15 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016 2015 2014
2016 2015 2014
Licenses
Licensed in Utah for 15 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico for 17 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Brown Family Law, LLC
(800) 299-1016
Fax
8915 South 700 East, Suite #203, Sandy, UT, 84070
brownfamilylaw.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Marco online.
Marco C. Brown's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 31 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Lee | May 28, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent advise
My case was in the Pro Se court and Marco recognized that with the intricacies of my case I may be better speaking on my own behalf at that time. He gave me a quick crash course how to address my issues and his advice was right on point! Thanks Marco.
Posted by David | April 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Got me out of a jam
About four years ago I was newly married and had lost my job. On top of losing my job.My driving record was not looking so good. Multiple infractions had piled up against because I was being young,stupid and irresponsible. On a certain day I was taking my truck from one location to another. The regi...
Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Guardianship with complete peace of mind!!!
Marco Brown Is wonderful. He represented me in my divorce and later in a guardianship case for my daughter turning eighteen who has Autism. I would highly recommend him, especially if you need help with a guardianship for a special needs child. He knew exactly how to help. The process was quick and s...
Posted by Rod Potter | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest, efficient, effective and simply the best in the field.
I represented myself for almost a year. It was time to find an effective and honest attorney to represent me. Marco said that they were honest and worked as a team to be the most effective possible. Jon Hibshman was assigned as my principle attorney (they consult together, as do doctors for the be...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Guardianship for our special needs son
Marco Brown was very personable, took the time to get to know our son prior to our court date and represented our son in a very professional manner. He took a lot of the anxiety out of the process, particularly since we acted as attorneys pro se to represent ourselves.
Marco C. Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Knows his stuff and did a great CLE for us."
"Marco is an amazing talent. He is a highly respected and very experienced family law attorney in Utah. I highly recommend him to my clients if they need representation on a divorce or with related family law issues."
"Marco is a great attorney who I respect and enjoy knowing. He's smart and solution oriented on difficult cases, and always a pleasure to work with both as an opposing counsel, and peer in the family law community."
"I have known Marco since law school. From the beginning, I admired his intelligence, his tenacity, and his knowledge of the law. His skills have helped him now in his private practice. I have referred multiple people to him and they were quite pleased with his services. I highly endorse him."
"I have worked with Marco as an opposing attorney and also as a mediator. Marco is professional and courteous in his dealings with client and opposing parties, always with an eye on resolving disputes in his client's best interest. He is very active in the legal community and always easily approachable to discuss issues."
"Marco is a competent attorney who handles difficult situations professionally. He serves his clients' interests well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Marco has a very pleasant style. He is reasonable and diligent. I was able to resolve a case very easily with him due to his openness and good communication skills. I recommend him without reservation."
"Marco is a wonderful attorney who is smart, kind, and aggressive when necessary. He also has integrity and is honest, difficult traits to find in an attorney. I highly recommend him."
"Marco is an intelligent, well-respected and experienced family law attorney. He is a strong litigator. I am pleased to endorse Marco."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Marco is an intelligent attorney, yet is easy to talk to. I never hesitate to refer my friends, family, or clients to Marco for assistance with divorce and child custody."
"Marco is knowledgeable and represents his clients with passion. I have had no hesitation whatsoever in recommending people to him for family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. He knows the law and tenaciously represents his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Marco is the consummate professional. He knows the law, and takes the time to understand the facts of your case so that he can get the best possible outcome for his clients. I have referred clients to Marco in the past, and will do so in the future without hesitation."
"I have worked with Marco on one case. He demonstrated good legal judgment and common sense in his representation. He was also easy to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Marco in two different cases. I was thoroughly impressed with his abilities as an attorney. He was knowledgeable, well prepared and easy to work with. He was dedicated to achieving fair and reasonable results for both of his clients."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"This lawyer is knowledgeable, efficient and talented. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have litigated cases with Marco and have observed him in court many times. He is confident and smart and wonderful to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Executive Editor of Utah Journal of Family Law, Utah Bar Association
2016
Lead Counsel Rated for Divorce Law, Lead Counsel Review Board
2016
Best Divorce Lawyers in Salt Lake City, expertise.com
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2015
Client's Choice 2015, avvo.com
2015
Outstanding Family Law Lawyer of the Year, Utah Bar Association
2014
Client's Choice 2014, avvo.com
2007
Graduation with Distinction, University of Nebraska School of Law
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Attorney, Brown Law, LLC
2011 - 2014
Mediator, Utah Mediation Solutions
2008 - 2010
Litigation Associate, Miller Stratvert P.A.
2007 - 2008
Judicial Law Clerk, State Of Iowa
2005 - 2007
Law Clerk, Angle, Murphy, Valentino, & Campbell
2005 - 2007
Research Assistant, University of Nebraska School of Law
Associations
2014 - Present
Better Business BureauAccredited Business
2010 - Present
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Utah State BarMember
2010 - Present
Utah Young RepublicansMember
2010 - Present
Salt Lake County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
New Mexico State BarMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Federalist SocietyMember
2012 - 2013
Davis County Domestic Violence CoalitionChair
2012 - 2014
Business Networking InternationalMember
2008 - 2010
San Juan County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2007
Federalist Society chapterChair
Sample of Legal Cases
B.X v. T.X.
Protective Order dismissed
City of Herriman v. B.X. (2014)
Dismissed
In the Matter of the Interest of E.L.Q.X (2014)
Parental rights terminated and adoption finalized for clients
D.X. v. J.X. (2013)
Client was awarded full custody of his children and mother was ordered to pay child support
M.X. v. H.X. (2013)
Client was awarded full custody and we increased her child support award
Nebraska v. Henderson, 277 Neb. 240 (2009), 762 N.W.2d 1, cert. denied sub nom. Henderson v. Nebraska, 129 S. Ct. 2841 (2009).
Cert denied by the Supreme Court of the United States
Education
2007
University of Nebraska College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Brigham Young University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Young Lawyers Division of the Utah State Bar-CLE Breakfast
Better Business: Building your Client Base
2018
How to Start a Practice for New Lawyers
Lessons Learned (the Hard Way)
2018
How to Start a Practice for New Lawyers
Nuts and Bolts: Basics of Opening a Firm
2018
CLE
Your #1 Job as an Attorney: Get Paid
2014
Pro Se Training
Guardianship
2013
Pro Se Training
Guardianship
2012
Pro Se Training
Guardianship
2011
Pro Se Training
Guardianship
2010
Pro Se Training
Guardianship
2010
Constitution Day
Constitution
Publications
2017
Stress Free Divorce: Conversations with Leading Divorce Professionals, Volume 2
Getting Your Financial House in Order During Divorce
2014
utah.politico.hub
Hobby Lobby and its Aftermath: What Will RFRA Do Next? [Hub Debate]
2014
Utah Politico Hub
Why Religious Freedom?
2014
Utah Politico Hub
Religious Freedom Restoration Act: Why Doesn’t Utah Have One?
2014
Utah Politico Hub
HOUSE OF CARDS: The Gospel According to Francis Underwood — Part I
2014
Utah Politico Hub
The Right to Be Wrong: Ending the Culture War Over Religion in America
2014
Utah Politico Hub
Liberty in Legoland: a Movie Review
2014
Utah Politico Hub
Book Review | The Beautiful Tree by James Tooley
2014
Utah Politico Hub
Religion and Governmental Incompetence
2014
Utah Politico Hub
Two Kingdoms, Faith, and Freedom for All
2014
Utah Politico Hub
To Gag or Not to Gag? (Religion That Is)
2014
utah.politico.hub
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby: What it Is, and What it Ain’t [Hub Debate]
2013
Publius Online
Book Review | An Edible History of Humanity by Tom Standage
2013
2010
Bar Bulletin (State Bar of New Mexico)
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: The Decisions and Its Effect on Federal and State Campaign Finance Laws
2008
Bar Bulletin (State Bar of New Mexico)
Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges, A Book Review by Marco Clayton Brown
2007
University of Nebraska Constitutional Law II Course
Jefferson's Wall, Down for the Count
Languages
Italian
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Marco earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does alimony terminate if my ex and I move back in together?
26 Oct 2016
Q&A
When is a sugar baby/sugar daddy arrangement illegal?
25 Oct 2016
Q&A
What would happen if the defendant doesn't show up for a protective order hearing
19 Oct 2016