Jessica S. Couser

Jessica S. Couser, the managing attorney at Jess Couser Family Law in Salt Lake City, Utah, emphasizes that family law requires more than just strong litigation strategies. Geographically, she serves the Salt Lake City-Ogden Metro area and practices in multiple areas, including:

• Custody
• Divorce
• Parentage
• Enforcement
• Child support
• Adoptions
• Protective orders
• Guardianship
• LGBTQ+ law

Ms. Couser earned a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2009. Prior to her legal studies, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in English at The University of Utah in 2005. 

This strong educational foundation has equipped Ms. Couser with both the legal acumen and the interpersonal abilities essential for her successful career in family law. She believes that family law requires not only legal acumen but also compassion, creativity and resilience. She is knowledgeable about child development, trauma and communication, and educates clients on both legal and practical issues.

Ms. Couser has received numerous accolades, such as the Legal Elite by Utah Business in 2020 and an “Excellent” rating on Avvo. She has also been honored on the Pro Bono Honor Roll by the Utah State Bar Association from 2016 to 2020 and received the Distinguished Pro Bono Legal Clinic Award in 2018. Additionally, she was awarded the Presidential Silver Gavel Award by Gonzaga SBA in 2009.

In terms of leadership, Ms. Couser has served as president of the Utah Adoption Council in 2018 and as president of the Association of Collaborative Professionals of Utah in 2016. Her commitment to pro bono work is evident through ongoing volunteer activities with the Utah State Office of Guardian ad Litem and various legal clinics.

Ms. Couser has contributed to legal education through speaking engagements and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars. Notable published decisions include "In re Adoption of B.H." by the Utah Supreme Court in 2020 and the Utah Court of Appeals in 2019.