Utah Attorneys Face Rising Threats, Violence
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Attorney Stephen Kelson unveiled alarming survey results at the Utah State Bars spring convention, revealing a significant increase in threats and violence against attorneys. The study of nearly 13,000 licensed attorneys showed 703 reports of threats or violence and 58 physical assaults, up sharply from a 2006 survey. Attendees shared stories of stalking, death threats, and even a client trying to stab a legal aid director. Family law, criminal prosecution, and defense work pose the most danger, with men reporting more threats overall and women encountering more sexual ones. Despite the risks, lawyers continue to press on, driven by the chance to drive real change.
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