Atty. James B. Hanks
James B. Hanks is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, child support/alimony and 5 other areas of law.
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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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- 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
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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.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
James B. Hanks is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Utah →
James B. Hanks is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Utah →
James B. Hanks is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Utah →
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 →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James B. Hanks is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Utah →
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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