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Geidy Achecar
also known as Geidy Achecar-Lamont
About Geidy
Biography
Geidy’s primary areas of practice are family law, immigration, and criminal defense. Geidy offers effective representation by seeking to understand her client’s goals, and by communicating often, clearly, and honestly. She provides her clients with effective, steadfast advocacy while compassionately handling difficult and often sensitive matters.
Geidy is a graduate of the J. Reuben Clark Law School where she received her Juris Doctorate. Geidy also attended the University of Utah where she earned a B.A. in English. During law school, Geidy was a law clerk for the Appellate Division of the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, and for two local firms where she worked on criminal and family law matters and divorce mediation. Geidy also worked as a legal fellow for Senator Luz Robles at the Utah State Legislature, and served as Co-Executive director of the Utah County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Geidy also has a passion for education, before attending law school, Geidy taught Language Arts at Dowdell Middle School near Tampa, Florida. Currently, Geidy serves as a Nebo Attendance Court (NAC) Judge where she assists students struggling with poor grades and attendance as an alternative to Juvenile Court.
Geidy was born in Dominican Republic and is a native Spanish speaker. She grew up in New York but now happily calls Utah home. She resides in Provo with her 2 children.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Utah for 10 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Fillmore Spencer, LLC.
3301 N. University Ave, PROVO, UT, 84604
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Geidy Achecar's Reviews
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Posted by Olimpia | January 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Awful
I went to her back in 2016 to start some paperwork for my citizenship. She said that we had all my information but she needed immigration records sent to her. I paid her, and after that two months went by with no news. I called her after that constantly but she never answered or returned my calls. My...
Posted by Tony | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney!
It was a pleasure to work with Geidy. Great communication, very passionate about representing helping her clients. Would recommend her to any family and friends looking for a great attorney.
Posted by Eva | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great person and attorney!
Geidy is professional, caring and knowledgable. She kept me informed and she responded quickly to emails. She worked hard and fought for my family's best interest.
Posted by Max | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer
She was always available when I had questions, very well organized and detail oriented. I tried a few different lawyers for my case but none compared to Geidy, I highly recommend her. She won't disappoint.
Posted by Kresta | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration and deportation
Geidy is an excellent attorney in this field from our experience. Our case isn't done yet but so far she has gone far beyond what anyone else was willing to do! She is trying her hardest to bring my husband and our 3 children's father home where he belongs!! Thank you so much Geidy for working so har...
Geidy Achecar's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Geidy is a phenomenal person and attorney. She is extremely hard working and goes to bat for her clients."
"In my experience with Geidy she has consistently proved to be competent, hard-working, and intelligent. Her clients should rest assured they are in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Geidy is gregarious, quick, and smart. I think she is an asset to the legal community and I'm excited to see where her career takes her."
"I've seen Geidy jump into and gain hands-on experience with criminal, immigration, and family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney!"
"I have worked on several cases with Geidy. She handles every issue in every case with excellence and determination to get the best result."
"Geidy is dedicated to her clients. She is knowledgeable and relentless in pursuing her clients' best interests."
"Our firm actively recruited Geidy because of her excellent reputation. She is great with her clients and I highly recommend her for immigration and family law."
"Geidy is the best. She is extremely dedicated and will work hard for all of her clients, no matter the case. She seeks for answers and ensure that you have the best legal advice possible. In addition to being a competent attorney, she is a great person to work with. She is professional and friendly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Geidy is a an extremely hard working and professional attorney who is very dedicated to representing her clients. While she also practices other kinds of law, immigration is her specialty. She is a perfectionist and will give the kind of detail to this process in a caring and efficient way."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Achecar-Lamont is dedicated, knowledgable and tenacious in fighting for her client's rights. She cares about her clients and takes the time to answer all of their questions so that they truly understand. Most importantly, Ms. Achecar-Lamont knows the legal system and how to prepare and present a case so that her client's win!"
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Experience
Honors
2014
Meritorious Achievement and Distinguished Service, J. Reuben Clark Law School
2014
Elected graduation speaker, J. Reuben Clark Law School
2013
Quater Finalist, Moot Court Competition
2013
Scholarship Recipient, Utah Minority Bar Association
2013
President, Student Bar Association
2012
Scholarship Recipient, Utah Minority Bar Association
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Associate Attorney, Fillmore Spencer, LLC.
2015 - Present
Judge, Nebo Attendance Court
2016 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Intermountain Legal
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Achecar Lamont Law
2014 - 2014
Legal Fellow for Senator Luz Robles, Utah State Legislature
2013 - 2014
Co-Executive Director, Utah County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2012 - 2014
Law Clerk, Esplin Weight
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk-Appellate Division, Salt Lake Legal Defender Assoc.
Associations
2015 - Present
Women LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Utah Minority Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Utah State BarAttorney
2012 - 2013
Education and Law JournalEditor
Education
2014
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
J.D.
2003
University of Utah
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Provo Girls Summit
Legal Career
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers