Attorney, Cedar City
Debra Stillman
Attorney & Counselor at Law
A Cedar City attorney with a broad civil and criminal practice, so Iron County clients can get experienced legal help without driving to Hurricane or St. George.
- Cedar City
- Office base
- Iron County
- Primary service area
- BYU Law
- J. Reuben Clark Law School
About Debra
Debra is a Southern Utah attorney who represents clients in business law, civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, municipal law, and real estate. Based in Cedar City, she gives individuals and businesses throughout Iron County practical, client-focused legal counsel.
Originally from Murray, Utah, Debra attended Utah State University and earned her bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Utah. She went on to BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School, where she served as a mediator in the Utah County courts and as an editor of the BYU Education Law Journal.
Her path to law began in New York City, where working as a legal secretary inspired her to become an attorney. She later practiced at a private firm in Florida focused on real estate, construction law, and civil litigation, and served in the Constitutional Issues Division of the Florida Department of Financial Services, handling contract review, wage garnishments, and unclaimed property matters.
Since returning to Southern Utah, Debra has built a broad practice that covers both litigation and transactional work, helping clients work through complex legal issues with clarity and confidence.
The firm's Cedar City attorney
Debra is the only attorney at Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones based in Cedar City. The firm's main office is in Hurricane, but Iron County clients have a dedicated attorney in their own community for business, civil, criminal, estate, municipal, and real estate matters.
Debra's practice areas
Six practice areas across litigation and transactional law, all available to Iron County clients close to home.
Business law
LLC formation, contracts, corporate matters, and business disputes.
Civil litigation
Business and consumer civil litigation in Utah courts.
Criminal defense
Misdemeanors, felonies, and DUI matters in Iron County courts.
Estate planning
Wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration.
Municipal law
Local government matters, special districts, and public entity counsel.
Real estate
Transactions, title, leasing, and real estate disputes.
Career path
Experience in New York, Florida, and Utah that shapes her Cedar City practice.
New York City
Where it started
Working as a legal secretary inspired her to pursue a career in law.
Provo, Utah
BYU Law
Mediator in the Utah County courts and editor of the BYU Education Law Journal.
Florida
Private firm and state government
Real estate, construction, and civil litigation, then the Constitutional Issues Division of the Florida DFS.
Cedar City
Southern Utah today
Serving Iron County clients across six practice areas.
Education
- Juris DoctorJ. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
- Bachelor's degree, CommunicationsUniversity of Utah, Salt Lake City
- Undergraduate courseworkUtah State University, Logan
Distinctions and experience
- Editor, BYU Education Law JournalAcademic writing and editorial work in law school
- Mediator, Utah County courtsDispute resolution experience during law school
- Florida Department of Financial ServicesConstitutional Issues Division: contract review, wage garnishments, unclaimed property
- Cedar City-based attorneyThe firm's attorney based in Iron County
Serving Iron County
Cedar City-based representation for clients throughout Iron County.
- Cedar City
- Enoch
- Parowan
- Paragonah
- Brian Head
Common questions about Debra Stillman
Is Debra Stillman based in Cedar City?
Yes. Debra is the only attorney at Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones based in Cedar City. She serves clients throughout Iron County, including Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, and Brian Head. The firm's main office is in Hurricane.
What practice areas does Debra handle?
Business law, civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, municipal law, and real estate.
Where did Debra go to law school?
She earned her Juris Doctor from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, where she served as a mediator in the Utah County courts and as an editor of the BYU Education Law Journal.
Does Debra handle criminal cases in Iron County?
Yes. Debra handles misdemeanors, felonies, and DUI matters in Iron County courts.
What is Debra's background?
She is originally from Murray, Utah. She began her legal career as a legal secretary in New York City, practiced real estate, construction, and civil litigation at a private firm in Florida, and served in the Constitutional Issues Division of the Florida Department of Financial Services before returning to Southern Utah.
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(435) 635-7737Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Mountain Time
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