Jon M Hogelin

I retained Jon Hogelin of Salcido Law Firm in December 2023 to register and modify a California custody order in Utah, paying a $5,000 retainer. Over the course of more than a year, Jon repeatedly assured me that filings were being made and progress was happening. In reality, the only document ever f...iled was factually incorrect—listing the wrong parties, referencing unrelated cases, and citing the wrong jurisdiction. The court rejected it, and my case never moved forward. Jon never informed me of the most basic requirement: I needed certified copies of my California court orders for registration in Utah. Because of this, my case was delayed nearly two years, putting my custodial rights at risk and forcing me to hire a new attorney to fix his mistakes. Communication was poor to nonexistent. I made countless calls and sent emails with little or no response. Despite this, I was billed for “review” and phone calls that produced nothing of value. When I finally demanded a refund, Salcido Law Firm issued a check that bounced due to a signature error, causing my bank account to go negative and adding even more stress and expense. To date, I am still owed a portion of my retainer, and my legal and financial situation has been severely damaged by Jon Hogelin’s incompetence and dishonesty. I have filed a bar complaint and fee dispute as a result. I strongly warn anyone considering this attorney: look elsewhere.

Jon was an amazing attorney in every regard. The level of professionalism he exhibits as an attorney was beyond what I ever expected. He is honest and straight forward, he will tell you the reality of your case rather than what you want to hear. He was always available when I needed to reach him. ... There was never a day that I called or emailed him that he didn't respond. In court he takes his knowledge of the law and your case and presents it in a manner that lets you know he is there to fight for you. He was an amazing attorney that I would highly recommend.