Chris A. Dexter
Background & Education
I was born in Provo, Utah, and spent portions of my childhood in Alaska, New Zealand, and Arizona. After high school, I served a two-year, Spanish-speaking mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile and later worked as a paid intern in the United States Senate in Washington, DC.
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1992 and earned my Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law. While in law school, I served as class president and student body vice president and received a scholarship from the International Law Society to study abroad at the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies in Israel.
After law school, I returned home to Utah to pursue my legal career and co-founded DexterLaw in 1995.
My Practice
For more than 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals, families, and businesses solve difficult problems and protect the things that matter most to them. My practice focuses primarily on personal injury, business law, real estate law, and criminal defense.
Although these areas of law can be very different, my approach is much the same: understand the client and the problem, develop a practical strategy, and advocate vigorously for the best possible result.
Personal Injury
An unexpected accident can change a person’s life in an instant. I find great satisfaction in helping shoulder the burdens of people who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own.
My approach to personal injury law is shaped by nearly five years representing State Farm Insurance Companies. During that time, I handled thousands of claims, defended State Farm and its policyholders in litigation, and investigated suspected insurance fraud as a member of its Special Investigative Unit.
That experience gave me valuable insight into how insurance companies investigate, evaluate, defend, and settle claims—knowledge I now use to advocate for injured clients and their families. I have extensive experience with serious automobile accidents, traumatic brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, and aviation-related claims.
Business & Real Estate
As an entrepreneur and business owner myself, I understand the opportunities, challenges, and risks involved in running a successful business. I have represented clients ranging from closely held family businesses to corporations with hundreds of employees, providing practical legal counsel focused not only on the law, but also on achieving the client’s broader business objectives.
I also have extensive experience in real estate law. In addition to practicing as a real estate attorney, I have been licensed through the Utah Division of Real Estate, represented real estate professionals, advised buyers and sellers, and participated in the planning and development of commercial and residential projects. I have also represented hundreds of landlords and tenants in protecting their property rights.
Criminal Defense
My interest in criminal defense began during law school, when I worked for a local city prosecutor and handled dozens of criminal trials under her supervision. Seeing the criminal justice system from the prosecution side gave me valuable insight into how cases are investigated, charged, and tried.
I believe an arrest or criminal charge does not define who a person is, and I work diligently to wield my experience to protect the constitutional rights of those accused of crimes and to minimize the impact a criminal case can have on a client’s future.
Court Admissions
I was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in Washington DC in 2004. Since 1995, I have been admitted to practice before the Federal District Court District of Utah and all Utah courts including the Utah Supreme Court.
Community & Family
I have been admitted to practice before all Utah state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Utah, and, since 2004, the United States Supreme Court in Washington, DC.
Utah Valley is a wonderful place to practice law, raise a family, and call home. In an attempt to give back, I have served many valuable community organizations over the years, including the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, BYU Cougar Club, American Red Cross, Hale Center Theater, LDS Family Services, and the Boy Scouts of America. I have been honored to receive several awards for community service, including Scouting’s Silver Beaver Award and the Corporate Alliance/TribeHouse CARMA Award.
My wife, Jennifer, and I live in Lindon and are the parents of four children. Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, swimming, traveling, and following BYU sports—especially Cougar football.
