Atty. James B. Hanks

Atty. James B. Hanks

James B. Hanks is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, child support/alimony and 5 other areas of law.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James B. Hanks at a glance

James B. Hanks is a Member based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Hanks & Peterson, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Utah (1984), U.S. District Court for the District of Utah (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2009), and U.S. Supreme Court (2011). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Utah (B.S. Mining, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Davis County Bar Association Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James B. Hanks is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, child support/alimony and 5 other areas of law
  • James B. received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James B. practices at Hanks & Peterson, P.C. in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Hanks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Hanks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

James B. Hanks is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Utah →

Trusts

James B. Hanks is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Utah →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James B. Hanks is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Utah →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James B. Hanks

Where is James B. Hanks's law office located?
James B. Hanks's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Hanks & Peterson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Hanks handle?
James B. Hanks focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has James B. Hanks practiced law?
James B. Hanks has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James B. Hanks go to law school?
James B. Hanks earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Mining, 1981).
How can I contact James B. Hanks for a consultation?
You can contact James B. Hanks directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James B. Hanks received?
James B. Hanks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 1984
B.S. Mining
University of Utah
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2009
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2011

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