Ogden Office
Helgesen, Houtz & Jones
Ogden Office
We are committed to providing you with all the legal help you need. Contact us today to find out more about how we can meet your needs, answer your questions and help get you the benefits you deserve. Our office is conveniently located in South Ogden. With 5 specialized Utah attorneys, we are ready to help you. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your case and get an expert legal evaluation.

We listen, we care, we give you our best work and we tell you the truth.
We are ethical. Our ethics are crucial as your information is always confidential. We promise to tell you the truth about your case. As Utah attorneys, we are absolutely committed to giving our best efforts to obtain the most desired outcomes and solutions for our clients. If you are looking for an honest, hardworking attorney, then you have found the right legal team. Contact us today for a free consultation and legal case evaluation.
One of the oldest and most dynamic law firms in Northern Utah
As one of the largest law firms in Northern Utah, we have proudly served over 40,000 Utahns since 1982. Our law firm now consists of 10 experienced Utah attorneys and two office locations– in Kaysville and Ogden– making it easier and more convenient to serve our clients and their families. As a top rated Utah law firm, we offer free consultations and provide specialized service for a variety of legal services. Come see us at one of our convenient locations.
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Meet Our Team
Helgesen, Houtz & Jones | Ogden Office
RICHARD W. JONES
ATTORNEY
Richard received his B.A. in ecomonics and graduated from BYU Law School in 1982. He has been successfully practicing law in Ogden, Utah since 1983— he has been with the law firm ever since. Rich specializes in homeowners associations, condominium and real estate law, evictions, and foreclosures.
Office Location: Ogden
MICHAEL V. HOUTZ
ATTORNEY
Michael received a master’s degree from NYU and law degree from BYU. He joined the firm in 1991. He has extensive practice in criminal law as a prosecutor and defense attorney. He specializes in social security disability, personal injury, government entities, medical malpractice, contracts, and estate planning.
Office Location: Ogden
KEITH M. BACKMAN
ATTORNEY
Keith graduated from BYU Law School in 1993. He has been with the law firm his entire career. Keith has extensive experience representing Utahns all along the Wasatch Front. He specializes in all areas of family law, including divorce and custody, as well as estate planning, real estate, contracts, and business law.
Office Location: Ogden
SCOTT P. NICKLE
ATTORNEY
Scott originally joined the law firm in 2005 as a legal intern. He returned to the law firm in 2006 after graduating from Gonzaga University School of Law. Scott’s area of specialty is in family law issues, specifically divorce, custody, infant and adult adoptions, and surrogacy. Scott also practices estate planning for families.
Office Location: Ogden
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