Named Partner
Anthony P. Werrett
Attorney & Counselor at Law
A Southern Utah criminal defense and family law attorney with strong courtroom skills, licensed since 2003. Se habla español.
- Since 2003
- Licensed attorney
- Named Partner
- Appointed January 2025
- Español
- Fluent in Spanish
About Anthony
Anthony P. Werrett received his law license in 2003 and has lived and practiced law in Southern Utah for more than 17 years. He joined Ruesch and Reeve, PLLC in July 2022 and was named a partner in January 2025, when the firm became Ruesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC.
His practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Anthony builds one-on-one relationships with his clients and stays hands-on throughout their cases, advocating firmly for each client's position in and out of the courtroom.
A husband and father of four, Anthony is grateful to practice in Southern Utah, where he works every day with remarkable people from every walk of life.
Order of the Barristers honoree
The Order of the Barristers is a national honorary organization that recognizes a small number of graduating law students each year for excellence in oral advocacy, brief writing, and courtroom skills. Anthony received the honor at the University of Wyoming College of Law, and he uses those trial advocacy skills daily in his criminal defense and family law work.
Anthony's practice areas
Criminal defense and family law, two areas where his trial advocacy skills and Spanish fluency make a real difference for Southern Utah clients.
Criminal defense
DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, and domestic violence defense.
DUI defense
Utah's 0.05% BAC limit, ignition interlock, and driver license hearings.
Felony defense
Felony charges in Fifth District Court across Southern Utah.
Family law
Divorce, custody, child support, and alimony under Utah's Title 81.
Divorce
Contested and uncontested divorce, including property and business division.
Child custody
Legal and physical custody, parent-time, and modifications.
Education
- Juris Doctor, 2000University of Wyoming College of Law; Order of the Barristers
- Bachelor's degree, 1996University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Distinctions and career
- Named PartnerRuesch Reeve Werrett & Jones, PLLC, January 2025
- Joined Ruesch and Reeve, PLLCJuly 2022
- Order of the BarristersNational honor for excellence in oral advocacy
- Licensed attorney since 2003More than 17 years practicing in Southern Utah
- Bilingual attorneyWorks directly with Spanish-speaking clients, no interpreter needed
Beyond the office
Husband and father of four
Family is at the center of Anthony's life, a perspective that shapes his family law practice in particular.
At home in Southern Utah
He loves the moderate weather, wide skies, red hills, and the people who make Southern Utah home.
Off the clock
Broadway musicals, college football, movies, weight lifting, reading, racquetball, and anything he can do with his family.
Common questions about Anthony Werrett
What practice areas does Anthony Werrett handle?
Anthony focuses on criminal defense and family law. His criminal defense work includes DUI, drug offenses, domestic violence, misdemeanors, and felonies. His family law practice covers divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and property division under Utah's family law code, Title 81.
How long has Anthony been practicing law?
Anthony has been licensed since 2003 and has lived and practiced in Southern Utah for more than 17 years. He joined Ruesch and Reeve, PLLC in July 2022 and became a named partner in January 2025, when the firm 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 a small number of graduating law students each year for excellence in oral advocacy, brief writing, and courtroom skills programs. Anthony received this honor at the University of Wyoming College of Law.
Does Anthony speak Spanish?
Yes. Anthony is fluent in Spanish and works directly with Spanish-speaking clients on criminal defense and family law matters, with no interpreter needed. He is one of three Spanish-speaking attorneys at the firm, along with Ben Ruesch and Nathan C. Reeve.
Where did Anthony go to law school?
Anthony earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2000, where he was named to the Order of the Barristers. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 1996.
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