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Marilyn M Brown

Marilyn M Brown

3.8
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Provo, UT
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation

2525 N Canyon Rd, Provo, UT

About Marilyn

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 80%

41 years | 2,500 cases

80%
Mediation 20%

41 years | 1,000 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 39 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1986

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Location

Moody Brown Law

2525 N Canyon Rd, Provo, UT, 84604-5906

Moody Brown Law

2525 N Canyon Rd, Provo, UT, 84604

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Marilyn M Brown's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Debt & Lending Agreements

Posted by JEREMY | September 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney

If your divorce involves significant financial exposure or complex loan structures, look elsewhere.

I sought counsel from Marilyn Brown while navigating a $5.8M loan guarantee that is roughly $1.7M underwater. From the start, her communication was dreadful—evasive, and deeply inefficient Getting straightforward answers was like pulling teeth, dragging the process out and running up costly legal bil...ls with nothing of substance to show for it. Things went from frustrating to outright dangerous when, right up until the day before she abruptly dropped me, she was steering me to sign a quitclaim deed. I had to be the one to point out basic legal and financial reality to my own lawyer: signing a quitclaim deed surrenders my rights to the property while leaving me 100% on the hook for millions in debt. It was an astonishingly reckless, implied recommendation. On top of that, she consistently dodged and refused to address my questions regarding my position and compensation as a guarantor carrying all the downside risk. The moment she realized I saw right through her terrible advice and held her accountable, she acted offended, played dumb, and ran for the exits by abruptly terminating representation. A dependable attorney protects their client’s exposure; she burned billable time with terrible communication, pushed harmful advice, and abandoned ship the second she got caught. Completely unprofessional.

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Laura Cabanilla

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked as opposing counsel with Marilyn on many divorce cases and I have always found her to be an ethical attorney who represents her client very well. If I needed a family law attorney I would feel I was in good hands with Marilyn and I think that's the best endorsement that someone can give."

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Nathan Shill

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Marilyn is an excellent family law attorney and mediator. I have mediated cases with Marilyn and she was able to facilitate settlement on some very difficult cases. Marilyn is one of the most well respected family law attorneys in Utah County. This reputation is well deserved as she consistently provides excellent results for her clients."

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Kristy Hanson

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marilyn is one of the finest attorneys I have had the privilege of working with. She is prepared, articulate, and a zealous advocate for her clients. I would highly recommend Marilyn to any client."

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Ronald Wilkinson

Unknown lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"She is one of the best family law attorneys in Utah. Tough, knowledgeable, and zealous, she fights hard for her clients while maintaining professionalism. I refer clients to her regularly since I know she'll take great care of their legal interests."

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Zachary Starr

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked opposite Marilyn on numerous cases. Marilyn's experience and knowledge in family law matters provides her clients with great results, peace of mind, and hope for a better future."

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Ryan Dan Petersen

Family lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marilyn Brown is one of the finest family law attorneys in the state. She is always professional, ethical, and achieves great results for her clients. I have no reservations endorsing Marilyn and have referred clients to her. I have never been hesitant to recommend Marilyn if the need for a family law attorney arises."

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Laura Cabanilla

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Ronald Wilkinson

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Kristy Hanson

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2007

Excellence in the Law, J Ruben Clark Law School

2003

President, Central Utah Bar Association

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney, Moody Brown Law

1986 - 1992

Attorney, Robinson, Seiler Glazier, and Brown, Lc

Associations

Utah Trial Lawyers

Member

2003 - 2004

Central Utah Bar Association

President

2000 - 2001

Utah State Bar Executive Family Law Committe

Member

1989 - 1999

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Member

1989 - 1991

Utah County Career Service Council

Member

Education

1986

Willamette Law School; BYU

J.D., B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

BYU Education Week

Divorce Ethics: Is All Fair in Love and War?

2004

BYU Education Week

Divorce and Related Issues

1999

BYU Law School

Divorce and Family

Languages

English

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