Glen A Cook

Glen A Cook

3.4
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 43 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Social Security, Criminal Defense

5788 S 900 East, Williamsburg Office Park, Salt Lake City, UT

About Glen

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 43 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Glen A Cook

5788 S 900 East, Williamsburg Office Park, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121-1036

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Glen A Cook's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation

Posted by John | June 06, 2013 | Litigation

Trustworthy and diligent attorney

Mr. Cook helped me a great deal in my case. He didn't sugar coat any results we might have received. He explained to me the possible outcomes and was honest in a sincere way. When my case came up he was communicative and positive which helped me feel more secure in my decision in choosing the right l...awyer. I felt his firm was with me the whole time not behind me. When we were in court I was nervous but felt the advice given to me by Mr. Cook was the right approach and thankfully we won the case. I couldn't have been more happier and can't tell you how important it is to pick the right law firm. Do not fool yourself picking the right attorney is an important choice. Pick from referral and experience. You can't go wrong with Glen Cook.

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Glen A Cook's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Flint

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have watched Glen in trial and he is confident, prepared and outstanding in presentation. He had an experienced prosecutor completely flustered and flailing."

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Gregory Wall

Domestic violence lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susanne Gustin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Glen is a fantastic criminal defense lawyer. He is very smart and always puts his clients' interests ahead of his own. I highly recommend him!"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Glen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Wendy Fenton

Administrative law lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Nielson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Glen was my lawyer before I went to law school. Then after graduating he was handling all of the public defender cases in a small city where I got my first job as a prosecutor. He is excellent to work with no matter which side you are on."

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Leonard McGee

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Glen's reputation for zealously defending clients is second to none. Glen has many year of experience, which shows in the courtroom on behalf of his clients."

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G. Sullivan

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Glen for many years. He has an excellent reputation in the legal field. He works hard for his clients and has an important focus in the legal and non-legal community."

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Shawn Robinson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Glen is a fantastic lawyer! In a murder trial that we did together, he did the best cross examination of the State's expert witness I have ever seen. His cross examination was a major reason the jury found our client not guilty."

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Robb Jones

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Glen is a great attorney. He is very smart and very articulate. He also is very organized and thorough, so he will not miss appropriate issues involving a case. He will do a great job for any of his clients."

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Cory Wall

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Glen's expertise in Social Security matters is a great asset to any client who hires him to help them with their needs."

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Catherine Cleveland

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wendy Fenton

Unknown lawyer

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Grant Morrison

Criminal defense lawyer

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Leonard McGee

Personal injury lawyer

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Susanne Gustin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Hullinger

Criminal defense lawyer

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G. Sullivan

Personal injury lawyer

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Cory Wall

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Catherine Cleveland

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Randall Skeen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Shawn Robinson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ward Harper

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Mark Moffat

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Doctorate of Laws, Collegium Augustinianum

2010

Fellow, Society of Scottish Armigers

2001

Meritorious Service Medal, United States Navy

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Cook, Skeen & Robinson, LLC

2001 - 2007

Military Judge, United States Navy

1994 - 1997

Attorney, Cook & Lawrence

1990 - 1993

Attorney, Robert J. DeBry & Associates

1988 - 1990

Prosecuting Attorney, Salt Lake City Prosecutor's Office

1987 - 1988

Trial Attorney, Salt Lake Legal Defender Assoc.

1985 - 1987

Attorney Decision Writer, Social Security Administration

1982 - 1985

Attorney, United States Navy

1982 - 2011

Captain, United States Navy (Reserve Duty)

Associations

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Utah Association for Justice

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Petersen

Acquittal

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Education

1982

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Oklahoma

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Ogden CLE

DNA Case Study

Publications

1982

Brigham Young University (BYU) Journal of Legal Studies A Summary of Utah Corporate Law

Languages

English

Activity

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