Nathan C. Reeve
Attorney & Counselor at Law
🏠 HURRICANE LOCAL — Hurricane High School graduate · Southern Utah University · Founding Partner since 2009
About Nathan
Nathan is a Southern Utah attorney and a graduate of Hurricane High School — born and raised in the community he now serves. He earned his degree in Economics, with minors in Management and Spanish, from Southern Utah University, and received his Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV in 2009.
Nathan represents clients in criminal defense, immigration, and family law matters, providing practical, results-driven legal counsel. He is fluent in Spanish and regularly assists Spanish-speaking clients with criminal cases, immigration issues, family matters, and related legal needs.
An Eagle Scout, Nathan brings a strong commitment to preparation, attention to detail, and client advocacy in every case.
Deep Hurricane Roots
Unlike many attorneys who relocate to Southern Utah from elsewhere, Nathan was born and raised in Hurricane. He attended Hurricane High School, knows the local courts, the local communities, and the people he represents. When you hire Nathan, you're working with someone who has lived here his whole life — not someone passing through.
Nathan's Practice Areas
Nathan focuses on criminal defense, immigration, and family law — three areas where his Spanish fluency and local knowledge make a meaningful difference.
Criminal Defense →
DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, domestic violence, felonies. 2026 HB 437 updates.
Immigration →
Deportation defense, family-based immigration, naturalization, crimmigration.
Family Law →
Divorce, custody, support — under Utah Code Title 81 (effective Sept 2024).
Divorce →
Contested and uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.
Child Custody →
Legal and physical custody under Utah Code § 81-9-204.
Adoption →
Stepparent, relative, adult, and ICWA adoptions under the Utah Adoption Act.
Additional Legal Experience
Beyond his primary practice areas, Nathan has handled a wide variety of matters throughout his career:
Education & Distinctions
Education
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Juris Doctor, 2009
William S. Boyd School of Law
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) -
Bachelor's, Economics
Southern Utah University
Minors: Management, Spanish -
High School Graduate
Hurricane High School
Hurricane, Utah
Distinctions & Personal
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Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America — highest rank achievable in Scouting -
Founding Partner
Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC (founded 2009) -
Hurricane, Utah Native
Lifelong Southern Utah resident -
Bilingual Attorney
Spanish-fluent — direct client communication, no interpreter needed
Languages
Common Questions About Nathan Reeve
Direct answers to what clients ask most about working with Nathan.
What practice areas does Nathan C. Reeve handle?
Nathan Reeve's primary practice areas are criminal defense, immigration law, and family law (including divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption).
He also has broad experience handling civil litigation, estate planning and probate, real estate, contracts, corporate matters, bankruptcy, evictions and foreclosures, mortgage modifications, water law, oil and gas law, IRS negotiations, and Social Security matters.
Does Nathan Reeve speak Spanish?
Yes. Nathan Reeve is fluent in Spanish and regularly assists Spanish-speaking clients with criminal cases, immigration matters, family law, and other legal issues at no additional cost. He minored in Spanish at Southern Utah University and uses the language daily in his practice.
Se habla Español. Hable directamente con Nathan en español.
Where did Nathan Reeve go to law school?
Nathan Reeve earned his Juris Doctor from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2009.
Before law school, he earned a bachelor's degree in Economics with minors in Management and Spanish from Southern Utah University. He graduated from Hurricane High School and is a local Southern Utah native.
Does Nathan Reeve handle immigration cases?
Yes. Immigration law is one of Nathan Reeve's primary practice areas. He represents clients in deportation defense, family-based immigration, naturalization, visa matters, and immigration-related criminal defense (sometimes called "crimmigration" — cases where criminal charges affect immigration status).
His Spanish fluency allows him to communicate directly with Spanish-speaking clients about their immigration matters without an interpreter.
What is Nathan Reeve's criminal defense experience?
Nathan Reeve has practiced criminal defense since 2009 and handles the full range of criminal matters — from misdemeanors to serious felonies — in courts throughout Southern Utah.
He regularly appears in the Fifth District Court (covering Washington, Iron, Beaver, Kane, and Garfield counties) and local Justice Courts. His practice includes DUI defense (including 2026 HB 437 updates), drug offenses, theft, assault, domestic violence, and other criminal matters.
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