Casey Hoyer earned his law degree from Willamette University College of Law, which was founded in 1842 and holds the distinction of being the oldest law school in the Western United States, a historical note that places his legal education within a long institutional tradition, even as his practice is rooted firmly in present-day Utah County. He served as an Administrative Law Judge, won two elected terms on a local City Council, and worked as a legislative lobbyist before focusing on private practice at Hoyer Law Firm PC in Lehi. That combination of legal process experience from the judicial side, electoral accountability from local governance, and advocacy experience from legislative work produces an attorney with an unusually broad operational perspective.
Hoyer Law Firm PC maintains two office locations in Lehi: the primary office at 1250 E 200 S Suite 2G, near Thanksgiving Point, and a second location at 2975 West Executive Parkway, Suite 204. The firm carries a 4.9 Google rating based on 85 client reviews. Office hours run Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact numbers are (801) 901-0797 and (801) 751-5907. Free consultations are available, and payment plans can be arranged. The firm’s website is attorneylehiutah.com/.
Practice Areas
Family Law
The core of Hoyer Law Firm’s practice is family law, with particular experience in high-asset divorce proceedings that involve complex property division, business valuations, and significant financial stakes. High-asset divorces require careful analysis of marital and separate property, evaluation of business interests, and attention to retirement accounts, real estate, and other assets that require specific valuation methods and division mechanisms.
Beyond high-asset divorce, the family law practice includes alimony determinations, child custody arrangements and visitation schedules, modifications of existing court orders when circumstances change, contested and uncontested divorces, temporary orders that govern the parties’ situation while a case is pending, paternity cases, prenuptial agreements, and civil stalking matters. The breadth of that list reflects a full-service family law practice rather than a narrowly specialized one.
Modifications of existing court orders arise when the original custody arrangement, support order, or visitation schedule no longer fits the parties’ circumstances. Changed employment, relocation, a child’s evolving needs, or changes in a parent’s situation can all provide the basis for seeking modification. Casey Hoyer’s experience with these proceedings means he can assess whether the circumstances warrant modification and build the case that the changed conditions require a new order.
Prenuptial agreements are drafted before marriage to establish how assets and debts will be handled if the marriage ends. A prenuptial agreement prepared by an experienced family law attorney addresses the legal requirements for enforceability and reflects the parties’ actual intentions rather than generic provisions.
Personal Injury
Personal injury matters arising from accidents and negligent conduct are handled alongside the family law practice. Utah’s personal injury framework addresses medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other compensable damages. The firm handles these claims with the same analytical approach applied to family law: assess the facts, understand the applicable law, and advocate for the outcome that reflects what the client is owed.
Slip and Fall
Premises liability claims, including slip and fall cases, require establishing that the property owner or manager had a duty, that the duty was breached by allowing a dangerous condition to exist, and that the breach caused the client’s injuries. Property owners and their insurers often dispute these elements, and thorough documentation and expert analysis can be required to establish what happened and who bears responsibility.
Juvenile Law
The juvenile law practice serves young people and their families in matters that arise in the juvenile court system. Casey Hoyer’s coaching of Junior High football in the Lehi Youth Football League reflects an engagement with youth in the community that complements his legal work in juvenile proceedings.
Attorney Profiles
Casey Hoyer’s professional background includes legal practice in multiple arenas before private practice became his full focus. His time as an Administrative Law Judge gave him a perspective on how adjudicative proceedings work from the bench: how evidence is weighed, what arguments are most persuasive, and how the procedural posture of a case affects outcomes. Attorneys who have served as adjudicators often bring a qualitatively different understanding of courtroom dynamics than those who have only practiced from one side.
His two elected terms on a local City Council reflect the kind of community accountability that electoral office demands. Elected officials answer directly to constituents in ways that appointed professionals do not, and that experience informs an approach to client service that takes the practical consequences for people’s lives seriously.
His work as a legislative lobbyist added advocacy in a non-judicial context, presenting legal and policy arguments to legislators with different concerns than judges or opposing parties. Navigating that environment requires the ability to make arguments to decision-makers who are not legally trained and who are weighing multiple competing interests.
Casey Hoyer earned his J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 2003, holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Oregon, and also attended Brigham Young University-Idaho. His LDS mission to Auckland, New Zealand and the Cook Islands reflects an international experience and cultural exposure that adds perspective to his work with diverse clients. He coaches Junior High football in Lehi Youth Football League and is the father of six children. The 4.9 Google rating across 85 reviews reflects consistent client satisfaction with his representation.
Location and Service Area
Hoyer Law Firm PC operates two Lehi offices. The primary office is located at 1250 E 200 S Suite 2G, Lehi, UT 84043, near the Thanksgiving Point area. The second office is at 2975 West Executive Parkway, Suite 204, Lehi, UT 84043. The firm is reachable at (801) 901-0797 and (801) 751-5907 during business hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The firm’s website is attorneylehiutah.com/.
The service area extends across Salt Lake and Utah counties, covering a substantial portion of the Wasatch Front. Communities served include Orem, Provo, Draper, Sandy, West Jordan, South Jordan, Salt Lake City, Saratoga Springs, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Eagle Mountain, and surrounding areas. Lehi’s central location within Utah County positions the firm for accessible service to clients across this geographic range.
Client Focus
The firm serves individuals and families dealing with family law matters, personal injury claims, and juvenile proceedings in Utah County and Salt Lake County. High-asset divorce clients face the specific challenge of property division that involves significant financial complexity: businesses, investment accounts, real property, and retirement accounts that require expert valuation and careful analysis. Casey Hoyer’s experience with these matters provides the relevant technical capability.
More broadly, the family law client base encompasses people navigating one of the most personally difficult processes that legal practice addresses. Divorce proceedings, custody battles, and support disputes happen during periods of high stress, and clients benefit from an attorney who has handled many of these matters, who understands the applicable law and procedure, and who communicates clearly about what is happening and what to expect.
The payment plan availability and free consultation policy reflect a practical recognition that family law clients are often managing financial transition at the same time they need legal representation. Access to legal help should not depend entirely on the ability to pay a full retainer at the outset.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Utah determine child custody arrangements in a contested case?
Utah courts apply a best interests of the child standard in contested custody determinations. The statute identifies specific factors the court considers: the parent’s ability to provide a stable home, the relationship between the parent and child, each parent’s willingness to facilitate the other parent’s relationship with the child, geographic proximity of the parents’ homes, the child’s adjustment to home and school, and other relevant circumstances. There is no automatic presumption in favor of either parent based on gender. Cases that proceed to a contested hearing require presenting evidence on these factors effectively.
What is a temporary order in a Utah divorce case and why does it matter?
When a divorce case is filed, it may take months before a final decree is entered. A temporary order governs the parties’ situation during that period: who lives in the marital home, what the custody and visitation schedule is, what child and spousal support payments are required, and how assets are managed. Temporary orders are not final, but they establish the status quo during the proceeding and sometimes influence what the final order looks like. They also provide structure and predictability for children during a period of uncertainty.
How is a high-asset divorce different from a standard divorce in Utah?
High-asset divorces involve greater complexity in property identification, valuation, and division. Business interests require forensic accounting or business valuation expertise to assess accurately. Investment portfolios, retirement accounts, real estate, and other assets must be properly identified as marital or separate property and valued at the appropriate date. The financial stakes are higher, which means errors in the analysis or advocacy have larger consequences. Casey Hoyer’s experience with high-asset divorces means familiarity with the valuation processes and expert witnesses these cases require.
Can a custody order be modified after it is entered in Utah?
Yes, under certain conditions. Utah requires a showing of a substantial material change in circumstances since the original order was entered, and a finding that the modification is in the child’s best interest. The bar for modification exists to provide stability for children and to prevent constant relitigation of custody arrangements. What constitutes a substantial material change depends on the specific facts; significant examples include a parent’s relocation, a major change in a child’s needs, evidence of harm to the child in the current arrangement, or a dramatic change in a parent’s circumstances.
What is the process for establishing paternity in Utah if the parents are not married?
Paternity can be established voluntarily through a Declaration of Paternity signed by both parents, or through a court proceeding. Once paternity is established, the legal father has rights to seek custody and visitation and obligations to pay child support. The legal consequences of establishing paternity are significant for both parent and child, and they run in both directions: parental rights and parental responsibilities arise together. The process and timeline depend on whether both parties cooperate or whether a contested court proceeding is necessary.
Closing
Casey Hoyer’s trajectory from Administrative Law Judge to elected City Council member to legislative lobbyist to private practitioner with a 4.9 Google rating across 85 reviews reflects a legal career that has engaged with institutions and communities from multiple angles. At Hoyer Law Firm PC, that background translates into family law representation across the full range of Utah County matters, from high-asset divorce to custody modifications, alongside personal injury and juvenile law services. Clients in Lehi, Orem, Provo, Salt Lake City, and the surrounding Wasatch Front communities can reach the firm at (801) 901-0797, visit either Lehi office, or start with a free consultation at attorneylehiutah.com/.