Carol Mortensen brings over 10 years of counseling and advocacy experience into her legal practice. She has worked as a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor and Social Service Worker for many years prior to joining the legal profession. As a result, Carol has a unique and comprehensive insight into the dynamics of individuals and families dealing with the judicial system.
Family & Juvenile Law Expertise:
Carol is a long time and committed advocate for individuals and families dealing with issues such as: divorce, custody and domestic violence. She has worked extensively with DCFS, Dependency Drug Court, Juvenile Drug Court and has worked with youth in Juvenile Delinquency proceedings.
Criminal Law Expertise:
Carol has advocated for clients in the Justice and District Courts and through Drug Court Programs for drug related charges, DUI / DWI, domestic violence, assault, probation / parole violations, theft and other property crimes.
Since 2009
Since 2009
2009 - Current
Managing Attorney
Managing attorney of Ogden based law firm serving Northern Utah. Focused on Family, Juvenile and Criminal Defense Law.
2008
District Manager
Developed and managed Outpatient Treatment Program serving Northern Utah. Advocated for clients as a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in Justice and District Court systems.
2007 - 2008
International Legal Intern
Performed legal research, analysis, witness and trial preparation and drafted closing arguments for the prosecution of War Crimes / Crimes Against Humanity.
2007
Law Clerk
Worked with trial attorney's performing research and writing of legal motions and memoranda.
2006 - 2007
Extern
Served as a judicial extern for Judge Dee Benson.
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk
Performed legal research and drafted legal memoranda, motions and petitions.
2004 - 2006
Contract Consultant / LSAC
Facilitated treatment groups at the Utah State Prison and Salt Lake Day Reporting Center for inmates, parolees and probationers focusing on family dynamics, drug addiction, and cognitive restructuring.
1997 - 2006
Facility and Case Manager, Dependency Drug Court Liaison, Prevention Specialist
Provided case management and counseling to individuals and families dealing with drug dependency, domestic violence issues, negative family dynamics and criminal thinking errors.
1998 - 2004
Youth Corrections Technician II
Counseled youth in secure care with criminal thinking errors and drug addiction.
2004 - 2007
J.D. | Law
Honors: -- CALI Achievement Award -- -- John Farr and Ann Clayson Larson Scholarship -- -- Lloyd G. Balfour Scholarship -- -- Mary Cherry Mosslander Roberts Scholarship -- -- Minority Law Caucus Scholarship -- -- Nagoya International Scholarship -- -- Olga V. Alexandria Scholarship -- -- Pro Bono Initiative Certificate
1995 - 1998
B.S. | Psychology; Sociology; Criminal Justice
2007
Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
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Utah State Bar - Active
