Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Advocates in Provo, Utah
Since 1947, Esplin & Weight has served Central Utah families and businesses with dedicated legal representation. Our Provo-based firm combines personal attention with team collaboration, ensuring every case receives direct attorney involvement and access to comprehensive resources. With over 75 years of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and business law, maintaining a strong courtroom presence while prioritizing client goals.We offer innovative unbundled services for clients seeking flexible legal solutions, balancing traditional representation with tailored support. Our team regularly consults across practice areas to provide well-rounded perspectives, ensuring strategic outcomes for complex cases. Recognized as Utah's top criminal defense firm in 2022 by Expertise.com, we uphold a legacy of excellence through personalized service and community-focused legal advocacy.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Wills & Estates
Juvenile Court
Business Law
Bankruptcy
Water Law
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- 75+ years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Direct attorney involvement with no junior staff case handoffs
- Recognized as Provo's top criminal defense firm by Expertise.com
- Innovative unbundled services for flexible legal solutions
- Team collaboration approach ensuring comprehensive case strategies
Associations and certifications
- Expertise.com Top Criminal Defense Attorneys 2022
What people say
Proven results
Responsive attorneys
Courtroom excellence
Personal attention
Community trusted
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through others' negligence, securing fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain. Our attorneys handle car accidents, slip-and-falls, and workplace injuries with proven negotiation skills and trial experience. Clients benefit from our track record of successful settlements and verdicts across Utah County.
Criminal Defense
Our defense team protects clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges, including DUIs, drug offenses, and violent crimes. With decades of courtroom experience, we challenge evidence, negotiate plea deals, and provide aggressive trial representation. We serve clients in Provo, Orem, Lehi, and throughout Utah County courts.
Family Law
We guide families through divorce, child custody, alimony, and property division matters with compassionate yet strategic representation. Our attorneys prioritize children's best interests while protecting clients' parental rights and financial interests in cases across Utah Valley.
Wills & Estates
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives to protect clients' assets and family legacies. Our services cover probate administration, trust management, and elder law issues for families in Provo, Springville, and surrounding communities.
Juvenile Court
We represent minors and families in juvenile delinquency, dependency, and DCFS cases throughout Utah County. Our attorneys advocate for clients in abuse/neglect proceedings while working with social services to achieve family reunification and child welfare outcomes.
People
Laura Cabanilla
Partner
Laura Cabanilla is a partner at Esplin & Weight with extensive experience in family law and estate planning. She actively participates in firm ownership and community legal education initiatives.
Trent V. Cahill
Attorney
Trent Cahill has practiced law since 1997, focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases. A Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduate, he brings extensive trial experience to Utah clients.
Stephen R. Frazier
Attorney
Stephen Frazier specializes in constitutional law and criminal defense, combining legal knowledge with courtroom advocacy to protect clients' rights across Utah County's judicial system.
Scott Weight
Attorney
Scott Weight, a former top law student at the University of Utah, focuses on complex litigation and appellate cases, providing strategic legal solutions for challenging matters.
Sam Schultz
Attorney
Sam Schultz is Utah's leading water law specialist at Esplin & Weight, holding advanced certifications from the Utah Division of Water Rights to address complex water rights issues.
Questions
What practice areas does Esplin & Weight handle?
We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, juvenile court cases, business law, and water law matters across Utah County.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and determine the best approach for your case.
Are attorneys available for emergency situations?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent matters during regular business hours and return calls promptly.
What makes your firm different from other Utah law firms?
Our combination of 75+ years' experience, direct attorney involvement, team collaboration approach, and innovative unbundled service options set us apart in Utah legal services.
Do you handle cases outside Provo?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Utah County including Orem, Lehi, American Fork, Spanish Fork, and all surrounding communities.
Can I pay legal fees in installments?
We offer flexible payment arrangements for qualifying clients - discuss financing options with your attorney during your initial consultation.
