Joseph L. Nemelka

Joseph L. Nemelka

also known as Joseph Lee Nemelka

3.8
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Juvenile, Car Accidents

6806 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-275 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 32 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Law Offices of Joseph L. Nemelka

6806 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121

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Joseph L. Nemelka's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Trent | December 23, 2024 | Child Custody

Not up front

These are just my opinions....Joe is a yeller. If you want someone to come in and make a scene, you should hire him. If you want a professional, one that will work with your Ex, one that will try to make things right for the kids, do not hire him. He is all show. He will talk a big game, but I ha...ve never seen anyone act like him in court....he bad mouthed the commissioner in the hallway with the other attorney before we even went in. Just not what I would consider a classy option, nor a option if you want to work together with your Ex.

Posted by Fred | February 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Alienated father from the System

He is piece of poop, he did not care about a little boy and his father, he did poop, but now that little boy lives with his father, because his father was sooo bad.

Posted by Lawrence | June 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hiring Joe was the single worst decision of my life.

I was the Primary Caregiver to my children prior to the separation. Joe advised me to not fight for immediate custody during the divorce and focus on custody after the divorce. Allowing her to keep the kids during the divorce was what lost me custody. It was the worst legal advice I have ever taken.... If I could do it again I would represent myself before hiring joe.

Posted by Jessica Narvaez | July 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

professional

Words cant describe how thankful my family and I are to have Joseph to be our attorney. Joseph has been my attorney for a awhile and has helped me get through tough situation with custody of my daughter. Joe is very understanding and will help guide you in the right direction. Joe is amazing, you wo...nt go wrong! Im very blessed to have and amazing lawyer to stick by my side when situations get tough.

Posted by Adam | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great for DCFS

We got Joe as a court appointed lawyer in a DCFS case through court. Joe got us the verdict and all the fights we needed to get our family back again. For a court appointed lawyer, I was very impressed. I would retain Joe for a few of whatever he charges in the future. Joe you gave us our family back..., thank you. Adam

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Joseph L. Nemelka's Lawyer Endorsements

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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Russell Pietryga

Child abuse lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nemelka is an excellent lawyer and is highly respected in the legal community. I have worked with and against Mr. Nemelka over the last several years and have been very impressed with his knowledge of the law and expertise in the courtroom."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

1992

Award of Excellence - Evidence, American Jurisprudence

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney at Law, Joseph Lee Nemelka, P.C.

Associations

1993 - Present

Utah State Bar

Lawyer

Sample of Legal Cases

Allen v. Hillyard

Court awarded Mother sole physical custody and allowed her to move with the minor child to South Carolina.

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Education

1993

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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