Marji Hanson

Marji Hanson

also known as Law Office of Marji Hanson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt

311 South State Street, Suite 280, Salt Lake City, UT

About Marji

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 40%

My legal practice focuses exclusively on the reorganization and discharge of consumer debt through either Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

36 years | 1,100 cases

40%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 40%

My legal practice focuses exclusively on the reorganization and discharge of consumer debt through either Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

36 years | 1,100 cases

40%
Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

My legal practice focuses exclusively on the reorganization and discharge of consumer debt through either Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.v

36 years | 1,100 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 35 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1990

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Watton Law Group

311 South State Street, Suite 280, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

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Marji Hanson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by les | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney

bankruptcy

Very knowable new everything i needed to do and when.kept me informed at all times.I have a hearing problem and she took extra time to make sure i understood everything.Just felt for once that somebody was on my side in the system.Iwould highly recommend marji hansen

Posted by S&J | January 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Marji was great! A smooth process in a time of stress

Marji handled everything very well! No problems from start to finish. It was a much smoother process than we thought it would be. Marji explained the whole process and was very helpful in answering any questions that we had. She is very knowledgeable and experienced and we noticed how much smoother ...everything went during the hearing than other peoples hearings with their attorneys. No one ever expects or wants to file for bankruptcy, but I'm glad we found her in this tough time. Referred by Google reviews and later found out that 2 family members used her as their attorney and liked her too. She really is a very good bankruptcy attorney and affordable!

Posted by Kate | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Exceptional Bankruptcy Attorney

I am so glad that I chose Marji Hanson to represent me in my Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Prior to filing bankruptcy, I was nervous and had a lot of questions. In all of our meetings, Marji was responsive and attentive and her explanation of the bankruptcy process was clear and knowledgeable. She gave ho...nest answers to my questions and was friendly, understanding and compassionate. Her advice as to when to file (and whether I should file at all), as well as what steps I needed to take prior to filing made the decision to file less intimidating (it wasn't going to be the end of the world). In fact, her guidance through the entire process made it a lot less stressful for me. Her appearance and representation at my bankruptcy court hearing was professional and competent and she prepared me thoroughly as to what to expect and the proper responses to give. Marji always responded in a timely manner to me and to others that were involved in my bankruptcy process and always kept me in the loop. Her attorney fees were more than fair and manageable for me - especially considering my financial state at the time. I would definitely recommend Marji Hanson to anyone considering filing bankruptcy.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Long and difficult road but with the right attorney

I was very impressed by how thorough Marji was. She knows the law and has a lot of experience in bankruptcy cases. My case was complicated and I consulted several attorneys before making a decision. Marji helped me put together the right plan for my situation and was available to respond to questions... I had along the way. Her advice was timely and very appropriate. I will recommend Marji to anyone needing a good bankruptcy attorney.

Posted by Carl | December 18, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

We are so grateful for her

Marji helped us finish a Chapter 13 plan and really fought to keep us in it until we got our discharge a few years ago. We had some more bad luck, cancer, adult kids with addiction, loss of employment and needed to file again. I was too embarrassed to call Marji because I kind of didn’t want her to... know we needed help again and my wife made an appointment to go talk to a different lawyer. We never got to talk to the actual lawyer. We talked to a couple of paralegal type people, who both gave us different answers. After wasting time and a garnishment starting, I told my wife to call Marji and see what could be done. She was so helpful, no judgment, got us squared away, stopped the garnishment and took the time to explain our options and what we could do and couldn’t do in another case. Don’t even think about calling anyone else if you think you need to file for bankruptcy. I’m not a person who every rights reviews, but I wanted to put in a good word for Marji because she really knows her way around and gets things fixed and tells you the straight truth. We wish we didn't need her help again, but we are so grateful for her help and kindness.

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Marji Hanson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michele Macphail

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Taylor

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Mills

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Abernathy

Unknown lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Hassell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Marji has an extensive background in all bankruptcy and debt-related issues. Her vast experience allows her to handle a wide-variety of issues. She is compassionate and helps clients through tough situations."

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Michael Watton

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Top Bankruptcy Attorney. Great insight. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Mader

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tom Arany

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Anna Drake

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I whole-heartedly endorse Marji Hanson for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. She is both compassionate and no-nonsense at the same time. If you have a simple or a complicated Chapter 13, she will do an excellent job."

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Michael Maloney

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Tom Arany

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Bennett Stuckey

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jordan Mader

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Chase Feaster

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Corrine Edwards

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michele Macphail

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Timothy Hassell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Christian Taylor

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Robert Mills

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kirk Fedewa

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Robert Abernathy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michael Watton

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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James Woodall

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Anna Drake

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

Young Alumna of the Year, S.J. Quinney School of Law

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Managing Member, Law Office of Marji Hanson, P.C.

1998 - 2002

Staff Attorney, Office Of The Chapter 13 Trustee

1997 - 1998

Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Judith A. Boulden, United States Bankruptcy Court, District Of Utah

1993 - 1997

Associate Attorney, Parsons Behle & Latimer

1991 - 1993

Law Clerk to Judge Judith A. Boulden, United States Bankruptcy Court, District Of Utah

Associations

2002 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

1990 - Present

Utah State Bar, Bankruptcy Section

Member

1990 - Present

Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum

Board Member

1997 - 1998

Women Lawyers of Utah

President

1996 - 1998

Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum

Former Board Member

1996 - 1997

S.J. Quinney College of Law Jefferson Fordham Debate

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: A. P. Santos, 18-27975

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Education

1990

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Utah

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Beginners Guide to Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy

2015

Annual Family Law Seminar, Utah State Bar Association

What Every Family Lawyer Needs to Know About Bankruptcy Law

2012

Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy: Line-by-Line Workshop

Consumer Bankruptcy

2010

The Basics of Chapter 7 and 13

Consumer Bankruptcy

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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