Author Archives: Stacey Schmidt

Pro Se Litigants

It is not a medical condition, it is the proper terminology for those who represent themselves in court without an attorney. The benefit to this under the common perception is the savings in money. That being said, nearly all attorneys can tell you of cases where a pro se litigant made their legal issues substantially […]

What Can a Salt Lake Divorce Attorney Do For You

I think the real question here is what can’t they do? A Salt Lake City Divorce Attorney is like a superhero with the power of the law on their side. Well, that might be a little extreme. A divorce attorney can help you calmly and legally navigate one of the toughest experiences that anyone will […]

How to Find a Good Criminal Defense Attorney in Salt Lake City

With all the ambulance chasers and fly by night lawyers out there, it can be hard to find a good lawyer when you need one? If you’re in a position where you need a lawyer, let’s face it, mistakes have been made. Why would you want to make another one by hiring the wrong attorney […]

DUI vs DWI – A Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer Helps With Both

DUIs and DWIs are a serious matter; if you’re arrested for either it can change your life. Mistakes happen but your life shouldn’t have to change because of it. DUIs and DWIs are very similar in nature but are not the same thing. The differences between the two are subtle but important, especially when it […]

Federal Appeals Court: Arizona Sheriff Cannot Detain People on Suspicion of Being Undocumented

Sheriff Joe Arpaio of the Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff’s Department This Tuesday, a federal appeals court denied Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s request to reverse the U.S. District Court’s preliminary injunction that barred his deputies from detaining people solely on the suspicion that they are undocumented immigrants. The court held that the district court judge […]