also known as EJay Overson
Edrick Jay (E.Jay) Overson is the owner of Overson Legal & Mediation, PLLC, located in Cedar City, Utah. He has been licensed as an attorney since October 2010, and he primarily practices in criminal defense, family law, contracts, private guardian ad litem work, and mediation. He is a litigator and spends a majority of his time defending clients in court, but is also experienced in motion practice, preparing legal documents/pleadings, interviewing clients, legal research, consultations, mediation, and the like. Throughout his time in practice, E.Jay has also served as the Beaver County Public Defender during multiple calendar years (2012; 2015-2018; 2021-2022), where he represented and served indigent clients in Beaver County in the following five (5) courts: Fifth District Court, Fifth District Juvenile Court, Beaver Justice Court, Milford Justice Court, and Minersville Justice Court. Prior to becoming licensed, E.Jay successfully passed the 2010 July Utah State Bar Exam on his first attempt.
E.Jay obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the Michigan State University College of Law (MSUCOL) in May 2010. At graduation, E.Jay also received a certificate from the Geoffrey Feiger Trial Practice Institute, which is an intense litigation program at the law college. Out of hundreds of applicants each year, only thirty-two (32) students are accepted for the two (2) year program each year. Prior to law school, in May 2006, E.Jay obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Utah University, with a Major in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Psychology. Growing up in Cedar City, Utah, he was also a graduate from Cedar High School in 1999, where he received his high school diploma.
Another notable achievement/accomplishment of E.Jay Overson is that he served a two (2) year LDS mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Bacolod Philippines Mission, which comprised two islands (Negros Occidental and Panay) from June 2002 to August 2004. While serving his mission, E.Jay was given the opportunity to serve in many leadership capacities (Assistant to the President, Zone Leader, District Leader, Trainer, Senior Companion). He also learned two (2) Filipino dialects fluently (Cebuano, Ilonggo).
E.Jay and his wife Ann Elise have three (3) wonderful daughters, Lauren; Jasmine; and Roslyn. His family loves living in southern Utah, where they enjoy spending time together and taking advantage of the beautiful scenery around Cedar City. Some of the attributes which define E.Jay are dependable, personable, trustworthy, loyal, peaceable, determined, caring, and hard working. E.Jay has the ability to be an asset to whomever he is working for, and can work well with others in any capacity.
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Acquired: 2010
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62 S. Marble Canyon Drive, Cedar City, UT, 84720
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Posted by Ashley | April 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
E.Jay Overson is a fantastic lawyer. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, but he is also there for his clients 100%. I was able to go into his office with questions and he made sure that I had all the answers I needed to proceed with confidence. He is friendly and will help you understand what you...
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Posted by Tracy | August 10, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Mr Overson was very timely in his response to my questions and what he what services he was able to provide. He went out of his way to help me with the knowledge I needed to complete my probation. He is friendly and talks on my level of understanding and told me what he COULD do instead of what he ca...
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Posted by Doni | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I am very pleased with the way he cares about his work and genuinely cares for my son. Its not over yet but I'm praying for a good ending!
Thank you for your kind words! I will continue to fight for your son, in the hopes that we reach the outcome he desires.
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My Case has been very complicated and I have gone through multiple lawyers. I have been jerked through a lot of horrible advice and heartache. When I hired Mr. Overson i could tell right away he was special. It wasn't the same ol' start shooting from the hip lets take the other party down. It has alw...
Thank you for your kind words! If the other side would just follow the rules, then the case would be much less complicated, but I appreciate your patience and confidence throughout the process.
Posted by Brandon | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Very aggressive. Hired him for criminal and divorce cases and he was very thorough. Satisfied with results on both cases and prices were reasonable for services rendered. Friendly, thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable.
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"I have worked as opposing counsel on matters in which E. Jay has been involved. Simply stated, E. Jay has always done a fantastic job representing his clients. Unlike many attorneys who practice in the area of Family Law, E. Jay is not interested in perpetuating a matter for the sole purpose of increasing the number of hours he is able to bill. It is clear that E. Jay spends a great deal of time increasing his knowledge of applicable case law and statutory authority---which is always beneficial to the clients that he represents. E. Jay is very well respected and regarded in the Southern Utah legal community and is someone that I would recommend to anyone in need of an attorney who will take their case personally and will work tirelessly to get favorable results and ensure that their rights are protected!"
"E. Jay is a competent attorney that I have referred people to for their family and criminal law needs. He is knowledgable and empathetic and will see to it that your needs are met."
Family lawyer
2010
Trial Practice Certificate, Geoffrey Feiger Trial Practice Institute
2010 - Present
Attorney, Bishop & Leigh
2010 - Present
Southern Utah Bar AssociationMember
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
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Filipino
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