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Kate Conyers
About Kate
Biography
Kate Conyers is a trial attorney at Conyers & Nix PC. In the past ten years, she has successfully handled over a thousand criminal defense and DUI cases—from simple misdemeanors such as drug possession and domestic violence to serious felonies such as aggravated assault, auto theft, drug distribution, robbery, and sex offenses. Before joining private practice, Ms. Conyers served as a public defender at Salt Lake Legal Defenders.
Ms. Conyers is the Immediate Past President of the Women Lawyers of Utah (WLU) and she serves on the boards of the Salt Lake County Bar Association, Utah Center for Legal Inclusion, YWCA of Utah, and Rocky Mountain Innocence Center. She also serves as a Small Claims Judge Pro Tempore and as a mentor to young lawyers through the Utah State Bar. Ms. Conyers is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College at Mercer School of Law, Macon, Georgia.
Ms Conyers has been recognized by Legal Elite in Criminal Law, 2014-2017. She was awarded the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service and the Young Lawyer of the Year Award by the Utah State Bar. In 2014, Ms. Conyers received the Pro Bono Publico Young Lawyer of the Year Award and the Scott M. Matheson Award for the American Voter Project on behalf of the Young Lawyers Division. Most recently, in 2018, Ms. Conyers received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the University of Utah.
Education
S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2008
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Masters of Public Administration, 2008
B.A., Political Science, 2003
B.A., History, 2003
Bar Admissions
Utah State Courts
United States District Court, Utah
United States Supreme Court
Activities & Affiliations
Women Lawyers of Utah
Immediate Past President
Salt Lake County Bar Association
Board Member
Utah State Bar
Ex Officio Commissioner
Young Lawyers Division
Former President
Rocky Mountain Innocence Center
Vice President, Board of Directors
YWCA of Utah
Board Member
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Former Board Member
David K. Watkiss-Sutherland II Inns of Court
Member
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-250 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 17 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Conyers & Nix
445 East 200 South, Suite 130, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Kate Conyers Review
Katherine Conyers was an excellent lawyer. She informed and educated me on several topics within my case including informing on extra resources. She communicated very well and responded quickly. I felt very confident as having her as my lawyer and trusting in her. No matter the outcome of my case I'm...
Posted by Lindsay | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Compassionate, Knowledgeable
I've worked with Kate in several matters now and I've found her to be exceptional in her concern for her clients. She has a deep knowledge of the legal system and helps those who have never had to navigate it understand what to do and what comes next. I would recommend Kate to anyone needing legal as...
Kate Conyers's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kate is a very experienced and skilled attorney. She is respected among the legal community her skills and dedication to helping others. She is both fierce and compassionate. I highly recommend her."
"Kate is a dedicated attorney. She spends a significant amount of time volunteering and working to make sure people have access to the courts. She is an excellent trial attorney and someone I trust sending clients to that need criminal defense."
"Kate and I co-represented clients as public defenders in Utah. I have seen her work and have always marveled at her commitment to both her clients and to our community. She is both a zealous advocate and a fantastic human being."
"I worked with Kate when we were both public defenders for Salt Lake County. I saw first-hand how hard she works for her clients. Hands down one of the best attorneys in the state."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kate knows how to handle a criminal case. Judges recognize Kate from the excellent representation she has provided to thousands of criminal defendants."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Kate and I have interacted in various legal capacities over the last couple of years. Kate's legal experience speaks for itself. While she is working as a private criminal defense attorney, she worked for years as a public defender at SLLDA. Kate's experience is also complemented by her passion. She spends a tremendous amount of time and energy to help those in need. This isn't just for her clients, but for the community at large. Kate is the kind of attorney that I would call if I never needed a criminal defense attorney. I not only endorse her, but I refer anyone I know to her."
Brent Huff
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Distinguished Alumnae of the Year, University of Utah
2016
Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service, American Inns of Court
2016
Young Lawyer of the Year, Utah State Bar, Young Lawyers Division
2014
Pro Bono Publico Young Lawyer of the Year, Utah State Bar
2013
Star of the Quarter, American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2013
Distinguished Service Award, Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Partner, Conyers & Nix, PC
2011 - 2018
Felony Attorney, Salt Lake Legal Defender Association
2008 - 2010
Associate, Snell & Wilmer
Associations
2018 - Present
Women Lawyers of UtahPast President
2017 - Present
Utah Center for Legal InclusionBoard Member
2016 - Present
YWCA of UtahBoard Member
2016 - Present
Rocky Mountain Innocence CenterBoard Member
2014 - Present
Salt Lake County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2013 - 2014
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard Member
Education
2008
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Utah
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
CLE
Collateral Consequences for Criminal Convictions
Languages
English