$ 325-325 per hour
D. Grant Dickinson
also known as Grant Dickinson
About D.
Biography
Grant has been with our office since 2008. He earned his juris doctorate at Willamette University. He was previously employed at the District Court as a clerk for Commissioner Patton. Grant was inducted into Order of the Barristers in 2010, and is the author of the Utah Family Blawg. Grant was also named Appellate Attorney of the Year for 2012 by the Parental Defense Alliance of Utah.
Grant’s areas of practice include:
Family Law: Divorce, Custody Disputes, Child Support, Petitions to Modify, Orders to Show Cause, Contempt, Interstate Child Custody Cases, Appeals
Child Welfare: Termination of parental rights, Challenges to Administrative Findings by DCFS, State Removal of Children, Reunification, Appeals
Criminal Defense: DUI, Drug Possession, Child Abuse, Theft, Retail Theft, Assault, Witness Tampering, Impaired Driving, etc…
Notable Cases: L.G. v. State
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 15 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Moody Brown Law
2525 N Canyon Rd, Provo, UT, 84604-5906
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D. Grant Dickinson's Reviews
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Posted by KyLene | December 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you Grant
Divorce is a difficult, complicated and emotional experience. I was so fortunate to have Grant as my attorney for my divorce. Grant always took the time to truly listen to me and understand my position. His wise advice and thoughtful guidance navigated me through a very complex divorce with a signif...
Posted by john | September 5, 2014
very appreciative father
Have ongoing custody challenges for seven years. I wish i had known grant at the start. My last issue could have lasted another year and he resolved it in two weeks!
Posted by Sherry | November 6, 2013
Grant Dickinson
Mr Dickinson and his office were amazing! I am embarrassed to say it was shocking what an emotional time this was for me. I felt like I had no control of what was happening to me and my daughter, and how to best save my future. Grant made me feel like he truly cared what happened to me and my daug...
D. Grant Dickinson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I enjoy working with Grant; he is a personable and fair attorney. I know that if he is on the other side he will work hard to represent his client well, while at the same time he will have the highest standards of ethics. He is a fine attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Grant is a zealous advocate for his clients while maintaining professionalism with opposing counsel. Grant is an exceptional problem solver who takes a creative approach. He is personable and sensitive to the difficult issues clients face in family law matters. He is also technologically sophisticated and is current on case law and changing legislation."
"I have worked with Grant on numerous matters in the juvenile court. Grant is a zealous advocate for parents in a system that is often stacked against them. Additionally, I have worked with Grant as opposing counsel in domestic litigation. Grant is committed to providing excellent results for his clients."
"Grant is a strong advocate for his clients. He knows the law and procedure. He advocates in an manner that keeps costs down and serves his client's interest."
"Grant and I have worked together on a number of cases. Many were very difficult and complex for our clients. Grant always has his client's best interest at heart and represents them well both in settlement and court contexts."
"Grant Dickinson is a very effective attorney that has a great reputation and is very successful with his cases in criminal defense, juvenile court, and all types of divorce. I have seen him in court and he is very skilled and successful at advocating for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2023
Mountain States SuperLawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
2020 Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Parental Defense Alliance, Appellate Attorney of the Year 2012
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Moody Brown Law
2015 - 2018
President, Parental Defense Alliance of Utah
2013 - 2015
Co-Director, Parental Defense Alliance
2012 - 2013
Family Law and Evidence Instructor, Utah Valley University
2005 - 2007
Deputy Court Clerk, 4th District Court Provo
2003 - 2005
Deputy Probation Officer, 4th District Juvenile Court
Associations
2013 - Present
Parental Defense AllianceCo-Director
2010 - Present
Parental Defense AliianceMember
2010 - Present
Order of BarristersMember
2015 - 2018
Parental Defense AlliancePresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Mota v. Mota
Affirmed Trial Court
Osborne v. Osborne
Affirmed for Wife on all issues (Grant's Client)
L.G. v. State
Court of Appeals Reversed the Trial Court's Termination of My Client's Parental Rights
Education
2010
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Utah Valley University
BS - Bachelor of Criminal Justice Emphasis in Criminal Law
Speaking Engagements
2024
Utah Family Defense Alliance Annual Conference
Rules of Professional Conduct Challenge
2023
Utah Family Defense Alliance Annual Conference
Civility and Professionalism
2022
Utah Family Defense Alliance Annual Conferenc
Professionalism and Civility Challenge
2021
Family Defense
Professionalism and Civility
2020
Parental Defense Alliance 2020 Conference
Professionalism and Civility Challenge 2020
2019
Parental Defense Alliance Annual Conference 2019
Professionalism and Civility Challenge 2019
2018
Utah Parental Defense Alliance Conference 2018
Professionalism and Civility Challenge 2018
2017
Timpanogos Legal Clinic Annual CLE 2017
Presenting to Utah County Comissioners
2017
Parental Defense Alliance Conference 2017
Professionalism and Civility Challenge 2017
2016
Parental Defense Alliance Conference 2016
Professionalism and Civility Challenge
2015
Utah Juvenile Court Improvement Summit 2015
Cross Examination of Expert Witnessses
2015
Parental Defense Alliance 2015 Conference
Professionalism and Civility Challenge
2015
Parental Defense Alliance 2015
Rickets and Removal, Complicated Medical Cases Resulting in Removal
2014
PDA Lunch and CLE Sourthern Utah
Children of Incarcerated Parents
2014
Parental Defense Alliance Annual Conference
Juvenile Court Child Welfare Boot Camp
2013
PDA Lunch and CLE Northern Utah
Children of Incarcerated Parents
Publications
2016
2012
Utah Juvenile Court Practice Book
Utah Juvenile Court Practice Book
2009
Weekly Case Law Updates
Utah Family Blawg
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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Q&A
I know this isn’t a great idea, but can I get a little advice?
20 Mar 2020
Q&A
Do I need an attorney to modify child support?
13 Jun 2018
Q&A
Can I give up my parental rights in Utah so that I do not have CPS investigate me and make me comply with CPS for any reason?
01 Jun 2018