63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Real Estate Lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT: 2026 rankings
48 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Salt Lake City: Dean Smith, Attorney, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews.
- 28
Most-reviewed: Titan Legal, 803 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #28.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 Salt Lake City real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 48 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Salt Lake City at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Smith, Attorney | 63 | 4.9★ (177) | South Jordan, 14 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Heather Thuet, Attorney/Real Estate Broker | 61 | 4.8★ (24) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 3 | Crippen & Cline LC | 59 | 4.6★ (10) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 4 | Richards Law, PC | 58 | 3.3★ (10) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 5 | Nelson Christensen Hollingworth & Williams | 58 | 4.2★ (5) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 6 | Hepworth Legal | 58 | 4.5★ (409) | Bountiful, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Scalley Reading Bates Hansen & Rasmussen, P.C. | 56 | 4.8★ (148) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 8 | Hepworth Legal | 55 | 4.2★ (56) | Salt Lake City | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Wall & Wall Attorneys At Law PC | 55 | 4.4★ (356) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 10 | Ascent Law | 55 | 4.7★ (595) | West Jordan, 12 mi away | — | — |
All 48 real estate lawyers in Salt Lake City, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Salt Lake City
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Bountiful, 9 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 409 Google reviews.
Based in Salt Lake City
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Salt Lake City
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 356 Google reviews.
#10 Ascent Law
Based in West Jordan, 12 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 595 Google reviews.
Based in Salt Lake City
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Sandy, 15 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Provo, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Sandy, 13 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based in Murray, 9 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 153 Google reviews.
#17 Voyant Legal
Based in Farmington, 17 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews.
#18 Richards Brandt
Based in Salt Lake City
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#19 Shumway Van
Based in Salt Lake City
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Cottonwood Heights, 9 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agent”.
Based in Draper, 15 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Layton, 23 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agency”.
Based in Bountiful, 7 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Salt Lake City
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
All 48 real estate lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Kirton McConkie | 50 | 3.5★ (212) | In Salt Lake City |
| 27 | William R. Hadley Attorney At Law | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | In Salt Lake City |
| 28 | Titan Legal | 50 | 3.9★ (803) | 16 mi |
| 29 | Jeremy Eveland | 50 | 4.8★ (38) | 12 mi |
| 30 | Helgesen, Houtz & Jones | 50 | 4.6★ (133) | 20 mi |
| 31 | Sean Wood Attorney at Law | 50 | 5.0★ (83) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Fetzer Booth PC | Mountain West Law | 49 | 4.4★ (9) | In Salt Lake City |
| 33 | Terry Jessop & Bitner | 49 | 3.9★ (12) | In Salt Lake City |
| 34 | Summit Exchange Services | 49 | 4.4★ (5) | In Salt Lake City |
| 35 | Stoel Rives LLP | 48 | 4.7★ (3) | In Salt Lake City |
| 36 | Hale & Wood, pllc | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 37 | Weekes Law | 47 | 4.0★ (23) | 11 mi |
| 38 | Aspen Legal Services | 47 | 4.5★ (15) | 13 mi |
| 39 | York Howell | 47 | 4.2★ (20) | 14 mi |
| 40 | King & King | 47 | 4.6★ (27) | 20 mi |
| 41 | Hepworth Legal | 47 | 3.7★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 42 | John Park Law | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 43 | Skousen Law PLLC | 46 | 4.1★ (13) | 14 mi |
| 44 | Utah Business Lawyer Mike Anderson | 46 | 4.5★ (8) | 12 mi |
| 45 | Schmutz & Mohlman LLC | 46 | 3.3★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 46 | Attorney John K. Rice | 45 | 3.7★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 47 | Jason M. Yancey | 44 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 48 | Sage Estate & Business Law, LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (9) | 24 mi |
Also serving Salt Lake City
20 more real estate lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Law Group | 4.8★ (206) | In Salt Lake City |
| Alta Legal | 4.7★ (160) | In Salt Lake City |
| Blue Bee Bankruptcy Law | 4.9★ (267) | In Salt Lake City |
| Craig Swapp & Associates | 4.9★ (1,101) | In Salt Lake City |
| Cutt Kendell & Olson | 4.8★ (211) | In Salt Lake City |
| Intermountain Legal, P.C. | 4.8★ (189) | In Salt Lake City |
| JR Law Group | 4.9★ (205) | In Salt Lake City |
| Law Office of David Pedrazas, PLLC | 4.9★ (237) | In Salt Lake City |
| Lexington Law | 4.3★ (4,215) | In Salt Lake City |
| Liberty Law | 4.9★ (155) | In Salt Lake City |
| Lowe Law Group | 5.0★ (151) | In Salt Lake City |
| Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys | 4.9★ (164) | In Salt Lake City |
| Nelson, Taylor & Associates PLLC | 4.6★ (142) | In Salt Lake City |
| Private Wealth Law Group, P.C. | 5.0★ (229) | In Salt Lake City |
| Robert J. DeBry & Associates | 4.8★ (724) | In Salt Lake City |
| Schatz, Anderson, Egan & Wormdahl | 4.8★ (262) | In Salt Lake City |
| Steele Adams Hosman Trial Attorneys | 4.9★ (382) | In Salt Lake City |
| Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law | 4.7★ (197) | In Salt Lake City |
| Taylor Law | 4.9★ (262) | In Salt Lake City |
| Wasatch Defense Lawyers | 4.9★ (594) | In Salt Lake City |
How we ranked Salt Lake City real estate lawyers
We scored 48 Salt Lake City real estate lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Salt Lake City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a real estate lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many real estate law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask what the closing fee includes and which disbursements are charged on top.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a real estate lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- What does your closing fee include?
- Will you review the purchase contract before I sign?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Real estate lawyers in Salt Lake City: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Salt Lake City?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Salt Lake City, UT is Dean Smith, Attorney with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews. Heather Thuet, Attorney/Real Estate Broker (#2) and Crippen & Cline LC (#3) follow. We ranked 48 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Salt Lake City?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 48 real estate lawyers serving Salt Lake City, UT. 19 of them are based in Salt Lake City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which real estate lawyers in Salt Lake City work on weekends?
3 of 48 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hepworth Legal (#6), Hepworth Legal (#8) and Keller Williams Success Realty - Northern Utah Home Team (#23). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Salt Lake City real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated real estate lawyers in Salt Lake City is 4.5★, with a median of 25 reviews. Titan Legal has the most, 803 reviews, and ranks #28. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank real estate lawyers?
Each real estate lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do real estate lawyers outside Salt Lake City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Salt Lake City city center, our service radius for real estate lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can real estate lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do real estate lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT charge?
Real estate lawyers often charge a flat fee for a residential closing and hourly rates for disputes and commercial work. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $399 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?
It depends on the state: some states require or customarily use an attorney for closings, others use title or escrow companies. A lawyer can still review the contract before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of real estate lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Salt Lake City?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Salt Lake City
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 48 real estate lawyers serving Salt Lake City.
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