The immediate facts
Understand the record, identify pressure points, and control the decisions that cannot wait.
Utah criminal defense & litigation
When the stakes are personal, preparation matters.
Mountain State Attorneys represents people and businesses facing criminal charges, courtroom disputes, and high-consequence legal decisions.
- Confidential
- Responsive
- Prepared for court
A comfortable place to begin
Let’s talk about what you need.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. A general idea of what’s happening is enough to start a conversation.
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Joshua R. KotterFounder & managing partner · JD, MBAMeet the attorney
- Is the first consultation free?
- Yes. Your initial consultation is free, with no obligation to hire the firm.
- Who will get back to me?
- A firm attorney generally responds first, so you can begin with someone who understands legal questions.
- How soon should I hear back?
- Usually the same business day, during our office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time. Response times can vary.
- Can we speak by phone or Zoom?
- Yes. Telephone and Zoom consultations are available, so you can speak with us without coming to the office.
- When will I know the legal fees?
- We explain legal fees before you hire our firm, so you can make an informed decision.
- What should I have ready?
- Just a brief overview and any urgent dates you know about. You don’t need a polished explanation. Save detailed sensitive information for your conversation with an attorney.
Focused where it matters most
Built for moments that do not allow guesswork.
A serious legal problem has more than one layer: the immediate threat, the procedural path, and the lasting consequences. Our work begins by seeing all three.
01 / Primary practice
02 / Primary practice
03 / Business counsel
04 / Family matters
05 / Additional service
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07 / Additional service
Criminal Defense
Strategic defense for investigations, arrests, charges, and cases where freedom, reputation, and the future are at stake.
Explore criminal defenseCivil Litigation
Clear-eyed preparation and forceful advocacy for individuals and organizations confronting consequential disputes.
Explore litigationBusiness & Transactional
Practical counsel for decisions, agreements, structures, and disputes that shape what comes next.
Explore business counselFamily Law
Steady guidance through personal disputes that affect family, finances, and long-term stability.
Explore family lawEstate Planning
Forward-looking counsel for wills, trusts, incapacity planning, beneficiary coordination, succession, and estate administration.
Explore estate planningSecurities & Investment Law
Focused review of investment disputes, securities questions, regulatory concerns, and the record surrounding a financial decision.
Explore securities lawInternational & Indigenous Rights
Careful evaluation of cross-border, jurisdictional, sovereignty, and Indigenous-rights matters requiring a disciplined legal team.
Explore international lawA deeper view
Look past the first layer.
The legal issue in front of you is rarely the whole story. Strong counsel must understand what happened, what comes next, and what must be protected after the case is over.
The strategic path
Build a disciplined plan for negotiation, motion practice, trial, or resolution.
The life beyond the case
Protect reputation, family, business, and the options that matter after the legal process ends.
Founder & managing partner
Trial-ready. Business-minded. Human.
Joshua R. Kotter brings legal, executive, business, and military experience to complex problems. His practice combines courtroom preparation with a broader view of the personal and commercial stakes surrounding each matter.
- Juris Doctor and MBA
- Former U.S. Army infantry
- Former general counsel and healthcare executive
- Criminal defense, litigation, and business counsel
Client perspective
These guys did an outstanding job with my case. Good representation can make a world of difference in your future. — Former client testimonial
Start with a conversation
Your next move matters.
Tell us what is happening. We will help you understand the road ahead.
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