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Thomas M Burton

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Licensed for 61 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Po Box 1619, Salt Lake City, UT

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 59 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1966

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Licensed in California for 61 years

State: California

Acquired: 1965

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Law Offices of Thomas M. Burton

Po Box 1619, Salt Lake City, UT, 84110-1619

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Thomas M Burton's Reviews

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Posted by Chelsea | July 08, 2015 | Family

He really cares about survivors of abuse

Thomas has always been a warrior for abused children and their families. He has tirelessly devoted countless hours and constant attention to his clients... plenty of which he takes probono, just because he cares. He is a great man, a fantastic lawyer and someone who exemplifies the a justice system c...reated to protect victims from fraud and abuse.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Disbarment issued in UT, 2019

updated on 02/05/2021

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Utah Bar Association to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2018

updated on 01/16/2019

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in UT, 2018

updated on 04/12/2019

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2015

AV rated preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1977

av, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Thomas M. Burton

1972 - 1980

Parther, Hancock, Rothert, & Bunshoft

1966 - 1972

Partner, Van Cott, Bagley, Cornwall & McCarthy

1964 - 1966

Attorney, Shell Oil Company

Sample of Legal Cases

DECKER v. FILLIS 306 F.Supp. 613 (1969)

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Education

1964

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1961

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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