Atty. James R. Tanner

Atty. James R. Tanner

Mr. James R.

Tooele Tooele 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Tanner at a glance

James R. Tanner is a Dept. of the Army, Atty. Advsr. based in Tooele, Utah, practicing at Tanner Law Office PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, employment, and poa. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1974), Nebraska (1978), Utah (1979), and Tennessee (1980). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1974) and Kansas State University (B.S., 1970). Serands clients in Tooele, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James R. Tanner is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Tanner Law Office PLLC in Tooele, UT

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Tanner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Tanner 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.

James R. Tanner is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Utah →

Child Custody & Visitation

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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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James R. Tanner is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Utah →

Power of Attorney

James R. Tanner is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Tooele 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 R. Tanner

Where is James R. Tanner's law office located?
James R. Tanner's law practice is located in Tooele, Utah. The firm is Tanner Law Office PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Tanner handle?
James R. Tanner focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, employment, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has James R. Tanner practiced law?
James R. Tanner has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James R. Tanner go to law school?
James R. Tanner earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact James R. Tanner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1974
B.S.
Kansas State University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1974
Nebraska
Admitted: 1978
Utah
Admitted: 1979
Tennessee
Admitted: 1980
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1982

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