Can I Request a Jury Trial in My Utah Divorce?
When we see trials on TV, they’re always jury trials.
Why?
Because it’s more dramatic that way. The TV attorney gets to play to the jury, while the judge sits there like a bump on a log and plays the bad guy.
The reality is most trials are not jury trials. Instead, they’re trials to a judge, also known as “bench trials” (the bench is where the judge sits).
In Utah, all divorce and child custody trials are bench trials.
If you requested a jury trial, the judge would turn down your request.
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2 days ago
I had the privilege of working with Ray and his paralegal Carren for three years during a very high-conflict custody battle with my ex, and I truly cannot say enough good things about them. From start to finish, their level of professionalism, dedication, and compassion set them apart from most legal teams.
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Ray was not only knowledgeable and strategic, but also straightforward and honest with me at every stage of the process. He never made unrealistic promises and always made sure I understood my options, which gave me a lot of confidence and peace of mind during a very stressful time. Carren was equally amazing—organized, responsive, and incredibly supportive. She made sure I was always kept in the loop and was quick to answer questions or provide updates.
What stood out most was their consistent communication. They always made the effort to call and keep me updated, which made me feel like I was truly a priority, not just another case. Their teamwork, transparency, and genuine care made a difficult experience much more manageable.
I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of strong, reliable legal representation.
Siobhan Glover
1 week ago
Thank you to everyone at Brown Family Law. You guys are an amazing team. My attorney Katrina Redd made this so easy for me. She was always available to help explain the details, answering all of my questions and concerns with respect and clarity. And can I say, the way she handled my mediation…I was so impressed. Im so happy I chose to go with Brown.
Bailey Rivera-Wymes
2 weeks ago
Brown Family Law wasn’t able at the time to take on my case however the team was super nice and helpful. They took the time to send me referrals to other lawyers who could help me. Appreciate this level of service.
Cleo Mecham
2 weeks ago
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Tommy Cline
2 weeks ago
They did an outstanding job working on my case. It was very difficult due to me being in the military and stationed in Texas. They did a great job communicating with me by email and phone and i was very satisfied with the outcome and their work. I would definitely recommend them, especially to any other military people who need to have legal issues dealt with in Utah and that are unable to be there themselves to handle it.
luis rascon
2 weeks ago
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Thank you for always being able to help me out with questions and concerns I had and keeping me updated with calls and text about my case through out this whole process!!
Thank you for always being able to help me out with questions and concerns I had and keeping me updated with calls and text about my case through out this whole process!!
Brandon Rhoades
2 weeks ago
I was able to have a consultation with Clay. He did an incredible job at helping me understand my legal rights.
Gilberto Gomez-Gonzalez
3 weeks ago
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Dolan Raby
3 weeks ago
I have had a long drawn out case with my divorce and I will say that Daniel and Carren have been amazing to work with through this process. They are always on point and responded quickly to all of my questions and concerns.
Cassie Martinez
1 month ago
I am incredibly grateful for my legal team. They provided steady, knowledgeable guidance while addressing the unique challenges of a military family case. Their professionalism and attention to detail gave me confidence and peace of mind throughout the entire divorce process.
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