Atty. Jonathan T. Nish
Jonathan has been practicing law since 2013 when he started as a solo practitioner in Woods Cross, Utah. He joined the team at Christensen and Jensen in April of 2020.
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Jonathan T. Nish is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Christensen & Jensen A Professional Corporation. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Utah (2013) and Idaho (2020). Educated at Saint Louis University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jonathan has been practicing law since 2013 when he started as a solo practitioner in Woods Cross, Utah
- He joined the team at Christensen and Jensen in April of 2020
- Jonathan’s career has focused largely on the handling of complex criminal matters with his particular area of expertise lying in death penalty litigation
- Jonathan has been very successful in the defense of people accused of the most serious crimes
- In 2018, Jonathan was named Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (UACDL) Attorney of the Year for his work on death penalty cases, including a victory in a capital case in the early stages of litigation which was unprecedented
- In addition to his criminal practice, Jonathan also excels at family law, including divorce and custody matters, and also represents individuals who have been injured in vehicle and workplace accidents as well as wrongful death cases.Jonathan believes in treating every client as if they were his only client
- A key to his success is the attention to detail and thorough attention given to every matter
- Jonathan has extensive trial experience and never hesitates to take a case to trial when it will serve the interests of his clients
- The courtroom is his place of business
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Jonathan T. Nish's Areas of Practice
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Jonathan T. Nish is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Utah →
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Jonathan T. Nish is one of 29,977 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Utah →
Jonathan T. Nish is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody 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.
Jonathan T. Nish is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Utah →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Jonathan T. Nish is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law 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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