$ 260-260 per hour
Staci A Visser
About Staci
Biography
Staci Visser is an experienced criminal defense and family law attorney. Staci is a creative problem solver and is skilled at persuading judges and commissioners both in the courtroom and through her legal writing. Evidencing all of these skills, she drafted the legal "briefs" and then argued her client's case to the Utah Supreme Court and won (Ralphs v. McClellan). Staci is passionate about helping good people going through tough times.
Staci previously practiced divorce/family law and criminal law at Open Legal Services. During law school, Staci honed her legal skills as an appellate law clerk for the Salt Lake Legal Defender’s Association and was editor-in-chief of the Journal of Law and Family Studies (now the Utah Law Review) at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney School of Law.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
14 years
Divorce and Separation
30%
13 years
Child Custody
20%
13 years
Uncontested Divorce
10%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 13 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Intermountain Legal
2159 S 700 E, Ste. 240, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106
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Posted by Craig | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional!
Staci handled my divorce. She quickly made sense of what I saw as chaos. She communicated well with me, explaining my options and putting together a plan. The case was handled very well. I highly recommend her!
Posted by Randy | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Staci is INCREDIBLE
Going through my divorce this year was the hardest thing I've ever been through. Staci and her team made a horrible situation more bearable. She was fast, responsive and respectful of my needs and desires. She walked me through the process step by step, gave me council and helped me understand all th...
Posted by Aaron | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent!
I know known Staci for many years and she has always been prompt, kind, and very personal. When I needed a attorney she was the first on my list. She resolved my case swiftly and professionally. She explained the entire process, steps, and legal terms to me in a sense that I could understand. I woul...
Posted by Alan | June 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best lawyer in Utah?!
Staci was such a professional. I had a difficult and long court case and she resolved everything for me. She explained things very clearly on what was going on and things we could do. I would highly recommend her and open legal services to anyone. Thank you so much
Staci A Visser's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Staci is one of the only lawyers to whom I will refer for family matters, especially when they are related to criminal matters."
"Stacy is a tough attorney that works really hard for her clients. She has much more experience than most other attorneys working in criminal defense and family law, and her results show it."
"Staci is an excellent attorney and advocate. Her intellect, demeanor, and experience in family law, criminal law, and appeals make her among the best attorneys I have worked with. I trusted clients to her on criminal matters and she consistently secured excellent results. She truly cares about her clients and securing the best results possible."
"Staci is an amazing advocate and zealously defends her clients. She has my highest endorsement!"
"She is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect her clients rights. Staci Visser aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of her clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to her."
"I give my unqualified endorsement of this lawyer. Aside from obtaining sometimes impossibly favorable results for clients, she also has a knack for saving clients from themselves. She is among a rare class of attorneys who excel at trial and on appeal (this means she's scrappy and brilliant). She has single-handedly changed the law in Utah and won new trials for clients who were mistreated at the trial level. She works well with the other side but, if she can't negotiate a resolution you can live with, she will fight it out, and she generally wins. I've convinced Staci to co-counsel with me on a number of serious criminal matters, and she will always be my first choice to that end."
"Staci's is well experienced in criminal law and genuinely cares for her clients. She works hard for them and is passionate about them reaching a favorable outcome. It was a pleasure for me to be able to work with her and learn from her. I highly recommend her as your next attorney."
"I have worked with Staci on several matters. I am continually impressed with her knowledge of the law and her tenacity in representing her clients."
"Staci Visser is a great strategist, and an attorney with the utmost ethic. She goes above and beyond for all of her clients. I would easily recommend her to my closest friends and family."
"I endorse Staci. She is a skilled negotiator, a meticulous writer, and a caring advocate."
"Staci is very well-regarded in the legal community. She is insightful and knowledgeable. She cares deeply about her clients and their cases and I have always seen her zealously advocate for them."
"Staci is a sharp, well-respected attorney who cares about her clients. I have seen her work late multiple times, making sure she is extra-prepared to represent her clients."
"Staci works hard to ensure that her clients have effective and efficient legal representation. She is straightforward and will tell you how it is. It is always a pleasure to work with her. She is well-regarded in the community."
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Experience
Honors
2019
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2012
Pro Bono Certificate of Service, S.J. Quinney College of Law
2011
CALI for Sexuality, Gender & Law, CALI
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Intermountain Legal
2014 - 2015
Staff Attorney, Open Legal Services
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Clayton Simms, LLC
2010 - 2012
Appellate Clerk, Salt Lake Legal Defender Association
Associations
2019 - Present
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAmicus Committee Chair
2016 - Present
State Bar of Utah Family Law SectionMember
2013 - Present
UACDLMember
2012 - Present
Women Lawyers of UtahMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of Utah Appellate Practice SectionMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of Utah Criminal Law SectionMember
2011 - 2012
The Journal of Law and Family StudiesEditor-in-Chief
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Utah v. Popp, Case No. 20180153
Obtained a remand for a hearing on ineffective assistance of trial counsel.
Herzog v. State, 20140790-CA
Successfully remanded for a response from the State on the initial petition.
Ralphs v. McClellan
Successfully reinstated defendant's right to an appeal.
South Salt Lake City v. Hughes, Case Nos. 20150373-CA and 20150374-CA
Convictions reversed and remanded as a result of ineffective assistance of prior counsel.
Education
2012
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Idaho
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2011
Journal of Law and Family Studies
PROSECUTING WOMEN FOR PARTICIPATING IN ILLEGAL ABORTIONS: UNDERMINING GENDER EQUALITY AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STATE POLICE POWER
2009
Journal of Law and Family Studies
UTAH’S AUTOMATIC WAIVER STATUTE AND DISCRETION TO DEPRIVE TEENS OF LIFE AND LIBERTY
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If a thirteen year old steals a phone what type of charges are they facing and
28 May 2019
Q&A
If I got a warrant for criminal non-support can I get my warrant recalled if I start making payments on time and in full
16 Jan 2019
Q&A
How long does it take to be divorced if the other person does not want to get divorced ?
10 May 2018