$ 285-285 per hour
About Ellysa
Biography
Elly is a skilled attorney who specializes in divorce and criminal law. Spending the majority of her career in the courtroom, Elly understands how to effectively advocate for her clients who find themselves in the toughest of situations. Elly has successfully guided clients through trials and difficult hearings in front of judges and commissioners, and has expertly negotiated cases through hundreds of hours of mediation.
Before joining Intermountain Legal, Elly’s practice focused on divorce and custody cases, specifically taking on difficult cases where clients had complex financial or custody and parent-time issues. She is known for being a tough and creative negotiator and routinely gets outstanding and better-than-expected results for her clients.
Elly also has an extensive background in the criminal law arena. As a former Specialized Prosecutor for the Nevada Attorney General’s Office and Salt Lake County Deputy District Attorney, Elly handled all levels of cases from DUI’s to special victims, domestic violence, and sexual assault cases. With this background she transitioned to the private sector to bring her unique experience to help clients who have the odds stacked against them navigate criminal cases to obtain a fair outcome.
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Licensed in Utah for 10 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 8 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
Intermountain Legal
2159 S 700 E, Ste 240, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106
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Ellysa Capson Hendriksen's Reviews
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Posted by Thomas | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Great resource and very professional
Elly and her Paralegal, Megan, were very responsive and a pleasure to work with, especially in a difficult situation.
Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent
Elly and her team are phenomenal! They're knowledgeable, professional, and really listened. I paid up front and they made good; keeping in contact with updates, following through, and answering any questions I had. Unheard-of early termination of Plea & Abeyance. Intermountain Legal exceeded the r...
Posted by Lauren | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Supportive and Thorough
I had a horrible experience with another lawyer, and after switching to Elly it was a game changer!!! Not only did my case go smoothly from that point on, but Elly was top notch in her communication skills, attentiveness, and knowledge. I felt so taken care of and understood. I would highly suggest E...
Posted by Justin | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful Lawyer
Ellysa did an amazing job helping me with a divorce. She kept clear lines of communication open and was prompt to get everything done.
Posted by Grant | June 28, 2021
Extremely Helpful and Honest
Ellysa was very helpful in handling my case. Whenever I had any questions or concerns regarding the case she was always available to me, and always set my nerves at ease. I was very confident that Ellysa was competent, and I always felt that I was in good hands.
Ellysa Capson Hendriksen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Elly and I worked together for over a year. She is a fantastic lawyer who knows how to prepare, fight, and win cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Elly is tenacious. When she takes a case, she works it hard which always gives her clients an advantage in the case. Multiple times, I've seen how her preparation and tenacity got results that were much better than I expected."
Tyler Needham
Criminal defense lawyer
Jacob Cowdin
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Trial Advocacy Team Competition Winner, J. Reuben Clark Law School
2014
Moot Court Team Competition Semi-Finalist, J. Reuben Clark Law School
2014
Negotiation Competition Finalist, J. Reuben Clark Law School
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Associate Attorney, Intermountain Legal P.C.
2019 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Cordell and Cordell
2018 - 2019
Deputy District Attorney, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office
2017 - 2018
Deputy Attorney General, Special Prosecutor, Nevada Office Of The Attorney General
2016 - 2016
Victim Advocate & Advising Attorney, Pro Bono Civil Rights Litigation
2015 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Maddox Legal
2015 - 2015
Intern Prosecutor, Utah County Attorney's Office
Associations
2021 - Present
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - Present
Utah State Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyAlumni
Sample of Legal Cases
Distance Dad
Getting to the Root of the Issue
Education
2015
Brigham Young University
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
2020
Mens' Divorce Podcast
How Do Parenting Time Guidelines Differ Across State Lines?
2018
Police Academy Training
Understanding and Investigating Strangulation
Publications
2015
Southern California Law Review
The New Qualified Immunity
Languages
English