Jessica S Couser

Jessica S Couser

4.7
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 15 years

Child custody Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption

136 S. Main St. Ste. A300, Salt Lake City, UT

About Jessica

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

16 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

16 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Adoption 20%

16 years | 60 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 15 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Just Law Utah

136 S. Main St. Ste. A300, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101

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Jessica S Couser's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michelle | December 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Overcharged and under delivered

We hired Jessica's firm to represent me in a custody and decree modification case brought against me by my ex-husband. The firm billed us for our entire retainer every month, no matter what was happening in our case, they billed at least $2,000! We finally became dissatisfied with the attorney repres...enting us and reached out to Jessica to hear our grievance and see if she could yield some results in the case. Jessica took two weeks to initially respond to us and over a month to finally hear us out. In the mean time Jess sent a very condescending and hostile email, that she billed over $400 for. I thought hiring a law firm of all women would be very good to work with as a single mother, but they were no help. We paid them a small fortune over 4 months and have now had to hire a new attorney and essentially start over in my case. Zero results, zero accountability. Jess personally refused to give us any refund.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | LGBT+ Law

Name and Gender Change

My experience with Just Law could not have gone more smoothly. I contacted them about changing my legal name and gender marker to a neutral “X” and Jessica Couser took my case. She reassured me that I would not be the first person she helped get a neutral gender marker. She was flexible and gave me o...ptions to meet my financial needs, so I chose to fill out and file out the legal documents on my own. It took a bit longer to take this route, but Felicia and Anna were helpful to answer my questions and concerns throughout the process, and Jessica reviewed my paperwork to ensure there weren’t any issues. The case was successful and I couldn’t be happier! I am recommending their office to all of my friends who have similar needs. Thanks so much for your help!

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Jessica S Couser's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joanie Low

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jess is a great attorney and an equally great person."

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Alixandria Young-Jui

Unknown lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jess is a fantastic attorney. Great to work with and great with clients. She really cares about her cases and she really knows this area of law."

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Samuel Sorensen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jessica is an intelligent and compassionate attorney. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a child custody or divorce lawyer."

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Jill Coil

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jessica is a great attorney who is always thinking out side the box. She cares about her clients and is well respected in the community."

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Laura Hansen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jessica is an amazing lawyer with a large knowledge base in all areas of family law. I would highly recommend her!"

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Joanie Low

Family lawyer

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Samuel Sorensen

Family lawyer

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Laura Hansen

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Pro Bono Honor Roll, Utah State Bar

2016

Pro Bono Honor Roll, Utah State Bar

2009

Presidential Silver Gavel Award, Gonzaga Student Bar Association

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Founder/Owner, Just Law, LLC

2009 - 2009

Judicial Extern, Honorable Judge O. Reilly

Associations

2017 - Present

Utah Adoption Council

President-Elect

2017 - Present

Children's Service Society Board of Directors

Board Member

2015 - Present

Utah State Bar, LGBT and Allied Lawyers of Utah

Member

2010 - Present

Utah State Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - 2016

Association of Collaborative Professionals

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce, Custody, Alimony

First established temporary child support and then, after a 3 day trial, secured half of all assets, retroactive alimony and ongoing child support, giving Wife and Child the ability to return to the US.

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Education

2009

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

The Future of Collaborative Law in Utah

The Future of Collaborative Law in Utah

2012

Utah CASA Conference

Education Advocacy for Court Appointed Special Advocates

Languages

English

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