Anthony P. Werrett
Attorney & Counselor at Law
⚖️ NAMED PARTNER — Appointed January 2025 · 22+ Years Practice · 17+ Years Serving Southern Utah
About Anthony
Anthony P. Werrett received his law license in 2003 and has lived and actively practiced law in Southern Utah for the last 17 years. He joined Ruesch and Reeve, PLLC in July 2022 and was appointed Named Partner in January 2025 when the firm officially became Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC.
Anthony's practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. He possesses the requisite knowledge, expertise, experience, and personal interest to zealously advocate his clients' individual positions. Anthony has built his practice around developing one-on-one relationships, building unique rapport, and offering hands-on assistance to his clients throughout Southern Utah.
A devoted husband and father to four children, Anthony is profoundly grateful for the unique opportunity to practice law in Southern Utah where he is privileged to daily associate with so many remarkable people in a multiplicity of contexts and professions.
Order of the Barristers Honoree
The Order of the Barristers is a national honorary organization that recognizes graduating law students for excellence in oral advocacy, brief writing, and dedication to courtroom skills programs. Membership is limited to a small number of graduates each year.
Anthony received this distinction at the University of Wyoming College of Law — reflecting his demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy, skills he applies daily in his criminal defense and family law practice.
Anthony's Practice Areas
Anthony focuses on criminal defense and family law — two areas where his trial advocacy skills and Spanish fluency make a meaningful difference for Southern Utah clients.
Criminal Defense →
DUI, drug charges, assault, theft. 2026 HB 437 updates.
DUI Defense →
Utah's 0.05% BAC limit, ignition interlock, ALR hearings.
Felony Defense →
Felony charges in Fifth District Court across Southern Utah.
Family Law →
Divorce, custody, support under Utah Code Title 81.
Divorce →
Contested and uncontested divorce, property division.
Child Custody →
Legal and physical custody under Utah Code § 81-9-204.
Education & Distinctions
Education
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Juris Doctor, 2000
University of Wyoming College of Law
Order of the Barristers -
Bachelor's, 1996
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Distinctions & Career
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Named Partner
Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC — appointed January 2025 -
Order of the Barristers
National honorary organization for excellence in oral advocacy -
Joined Ruesch and Reeve PLLC
July 2022 -
Licensed Attorney Since 2003
22+ years of legal practice -
Bilingual Attorney
Spanish-fluent — direct client communication, no interpreter needed
Beyond the Office
Anthony brings the same energy and care to his personal life that he brings to his practice.
Husband & Father of Four
A devoted husband and father, family is at the center of Anthony's life — a perspective that informs his family law practice in particular.
Southern Utah Devotee
Loves Southern Utah's relatively moderate weather, vast skyline, panoramic views, red hills, and wonderful people.
Wide-Ranging Interests
Broadway musicals, college football, movies, weight lifting, reading, racquetball — and any activity he can do with his family.
Languages
Common Questions About Anthony Werrett
Direct answers to what clients ask most about working with Anthony.
What practice areas does Anthony P. Werrett handle?
Anthony P. Werrett focuses his practice on criminal defense and family law. His criminal defense work includes DUI, drug offenses, misdemeanors, felonies, and domestic violence defense. His family law practice covers divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and property division under Utah Code Title 81 (effective September 2024).
With over 22 years of practice and 17+ years in Southern Utah, Anthony brings significant trial experience to both areas of practice.
How long has Anthony Werrett been practicing law?
Anthony has been practicing law since 2003 — over 22 years. He has lived and actively practiced law in Southern Utah for the last 17 years.
He joined Ruesch and Reeve, PLLC in July 2022 and was appointed Named Partner in January 2025 when the firm officially became Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC.
What is the Order of the Barristers?
The Order of the Barristers is a national honorary organization that recognizes graduating law students for excellence in oral advocacy, brief writing, and dedication to courtroom skills programs. Membership is limited to a small number of graduates from participating law schools each year.
Anthony received this distinction during his time at the University of Wyoming College of Law, reflecting his demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy — skills he applies throughout his criminal defense and family law practice.
Does Anthony Werrett speak Spanish?
Yes. Anthony is fluent in Spanish and regularly assists Spanish-speaking clients with criminal defense and family law matters. He is one of three Spanish-speaking attorneys at the firm, alongside Ben Ruesch and Nathan C. Reeve.
Bilingual services are provided at no additional cost. Se habla Español.
Where did Anthony Werrett go to law school?
Anthony earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2000, where he was recognized with the Order of the Barristers distinction for excellence in oral advocacy.
He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 1996. He received his law license in 2003 and has been practicing for over 22 years.
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