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Your Trusted Legal Advocates in Provo, Utah
Esplin & Weight is a Provo-based law firm with over 75 years of combined legal expertise, serving clients across Utah. Our approach combines personalized attention, team collaboration, and courtroom experience to deliver tailored legal solutions. We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, business law, and estate planning, ensuring direct representation without delegating cases to junior staff. Our attorneys are recognized for excellence, including being named Provo's Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in 2022 by Expertise.com.We prioritize client needs through innovative unbundled services and traditional legal representation, maintaining a commitment to protecting rights and achieving results. With a focus on Utah County communities, we provide accessible, client-centric advocacy rooted in decades of local legal experience.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Bankruptcy
Debt Collection
Wills & Estates
Business Law
Juvenile Court
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas.
- Our team approach ensures personalized attention without delegating cases to junior staff.
- Recognized as Provo's Best Criminal Defense Attorneys by Expertise.com in 2022.
- We provide innovative unbundled legal services for flexible client solutions.
- Direct courtroom experience in Utah County's most complex legal matters.
What people say
Top-Rated criminal defense
75+ Years Of Experience
6 Professional Lawyers
Client-focused approach
Proven courtroom results
Services
Personal Injury
We advocate for clients injured due to negligence, ensuring fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and emotional suffering. Our team combines courtroom experience with investigative resources to build strong cases for car, truck, and motorcycle accident victims. With decades of local legal expertise, we handle complex cases involving brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death claims across Utah County.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team includes three former prosecutors who understand prosecution strategies and courtroom dynamics. We defend against felony and misdemeanor charges including DUI, drug crimes, and white-collar offenses. With 24/7 emergency availability, we provide aggressive representation in state and federal courts while exploring all options for charge reduction or dismissal through negotiation or trial.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and adoption. Our attorneys prioritize mediation for amicable resolutions while maintaining litigation readiness for contentious cases. With specialized knowledge of Utah's family court system, we protect parental rights and ensure child-centered outcomes in custody disputes and post-decree modifications.
Bankruptcy
We guide clients through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy options to eliminate or reorganize debt. Our attorneys help stop wage garnishments and creditor harassment while navigating Utah's bankruptcy court procedures. We provide personalized assessments to determine the most appropriate debt relief strategy based on individual financial circumstances and long-term goals.
Business Law
We assist businesses with formation, contracts, and dispute resolution across Utah's commercial landscape. Our services include entity selection, partnership agreements, and compliance guidance for startups and established companies. With experience in construction law and commercial litigation, we provide comprehensive legal support for business operations and growth strategies.
People
Laura Cabanilla
Partner
Laura Cabanilla is a partner at Esplin & Weight and co-owner of the firm's historic Provo building. She brings extensive legal experience to her practice areas, contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence in Utah County.
Trent V. Cahill
Attorney
Trent V. Cahill has practiced law since 1997, offering Utah clients legal expertise across multiple practice areas. A Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduate, he combines experience with dedicated client representation in Provo and surrounding areas.
Stephen R. Frazier
Attorney
Stephen R. Frazier focuses on delivering quality representation while upholding constitutional rights. His practice emphasizes client needs through knowledgeable legal strategies and courtroom advocacy in various areas of law.
Scott Weight
Attorney
Scott Weight graduated second in his class at the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law. He contributes academic excellence and practical legal experience to the firm's diverse practice areas in Utah County.
Spencer Thomas
Attorney
Spencer Thomas holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a J.D. from the University of Utah. Graduating in 2013, he brings contemporary legal knowledge to the firm's practice while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Questions
What areas of law does Esplin & Weight specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, business law, estate planning, and juvenile court matters across Utah County.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all practice areas, including bankruptcy, criminal defense, and family law matters.
Are your attorneys available 24/7 for emergencies?
Yes, our criminal defense team offers 24/7 emergency availability for urgent legal situations requiring immediate attention.
Can you handle cases outside Provo?
We serve all of Utah County, including Lehi, Orem, Spanish Fork, and surrounding areas for all our practice areas.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We combine 75+ years of experience with a team approach that ensures direct attorney involvement and personalized legal strategies.
Do you handle both litigation and alternative dispute resolution?
Yes, we offer both courtroom representation and mediation services to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
