Matt earned a Bachelor’s of Science from Brigham Young University – Idaho in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing. He then continued his education by earning a Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law. While attending law school, Matt was able to practice law under a limited license in both Idaho and Washington, working on dozens of cases. During this time, Matt sat first chair on a criminal jury trial and was successful in defending his client against both charges before even completing law school.

Matt focuses his practice strictly on criminal defense law as he is passionate about helping the accused navigate the justice system and ensuring that individuals’ constitutional rights are protected. While Matt is fluent in Portuguese, he constantly strives to improve his Spanish to better aid his clients.

In his spare time, Matt enjoys working meticulously on home theater equipment, hiking, traveling, and reading.

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Her trips with her dad, as well as many family trips to Utah’s National Parks and forests, imbued her with a deep love for Southern and Southeastern Utah. She still enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, boating, and biking in the area.

Rebekah attended Brigham Young University on a full scholarship, and double-majored in Economics and English. In the midst of earning her bachelor’s degrees, she spent a summer study abroad in Vienna, Austria and later served a Spanish-speaking mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala. Rebekah retains her fluency in Spanish.

She then attended law school at Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School where she served as Assistant Editor for the Journal of Public Law in which her work was also published. She graduated from BYU Law School cum laude.

Rebekah previously worked at the Utah County Public Defender Association where she helped hundreds of defendants successfully navigate the criminal justice system.  She now enjoys working on the criminal practice team at Dexter & Dexter Attorneys at Law, PC and finds this meaningful work both engaging and rewarding.

Rebekah has served in various volunteer positions, including in her local scouting and PTA chapters. She lives in Utah County and loves taking advantage of its many outdoor recreational opportunities with her family.

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Reed initially focused his practice on real estate issues (both litigation and transactional), building upon his prior work experience at a local real estate title company. Over the next few years, Reed was asked to assist other attorneys and law firms with complex litigation, including real estate fraud, racketeering, product liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases in state and federal courts.

In 1991, Reed returned to his Utah County roots, joining a Utah County firm to work business transactional matters while continuing his collaborations with other attorneys and firms on complex litigation matters. In 2015, Reed began working with DexterLaw in an of counsel role.

Reed maintains a business transaction and litigation practice which includes business formation, contracts, contract disputes, insurance disputes, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, business litigation, municipal law, whistleblower claims, Federal Qui Tam (False Claims Act) actions, employment disputes, collections, and other litigation and business formation and transaction matters.

Recognizing the critical and cost-effective need to engage in settlement options as an alternative to litigation, Reed regularly advocates for clients in alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration.

When not engaged in his legal writing, Reed enjoys reading, novel writing, and going for long walks with his wife Michelle. He especially enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.

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He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah Valley University in Business Management with an emphasis in International Business. He then pursued his education in Colorado where he attended and graduated from law school at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. While attending law school, Brixton was an Editor of the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy where he was able to publish his scholarly work.

Brixton has extensive trial experience, and exclusively focuses his practice on criminal defense. He is passionate about advocating and vindicating the Constitutional rights of the accused which are so central to our great nation. Brixton has worked on high-profile cases, has taken many cases to trial and has achieved excellent results for his clients.

In his spare time, Brixton enjoys riding motocross, racing (triathlons, go-carts, etc.) snowboarding and spending time with his wife and children.

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I was born in Provo, Utah, and was raised in Alaska, New Zealand, and Arizona. I served a two-year, Spanish-speaking mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile and, thereafter, worked as a paid Intern in the United States Senate in Washington, DC. I then graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 1992.

Upon graduating from BYU, I continued my education in Illinois. I enjoyed serving as president of my class and student body vice president. In 1993, while a law student, I was awarded a scholarship from the International Law Society and studied abroad at the Jerusalem Center for Near-eastern Studies in Israel. I earned the degree of Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1995 and then returned to Utah to pursue my legal career.

Areas of Practice

I have a passion for personal injury, business law, real estate law and criminal defense. I see my role to be one of solving problems by zealously and effectively advocating and representing the interests of my clients in their personal and professional lives.

Personal Injury

Sometimes the unexpected can change our lives in an instant. I am an experienced personal injury attorney and find great satisfaction in shouldering the burdens of those who have been injured through no fault of their own. For nearly five years, I represented the interests of the world’s largest insurer, State Farm Insurance Companies. During my tenure at State Farm, I handled thousands of claims and defended State Farm and its policyholders in court, in addition to investigating insurance fraud as a member of its Special Investigative Unit (“SIU”). I have extensive experience with cases involving wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, aviation law, slip and fall, catastrophic injury and auto accidents, including auto-pedestrian cases.

Business Law

I am an entrepreneur at heart and love to help businesses thrive. As a business-owner myself, I understand that opportunities, challenges and risks can lead to great success if they are handled correctly. I represent the interests of businesses ranging in size from small, closely held family businesses to corporations with hundreds of employees. I know well that success in business is dependent upon the effective formulation and implementation of excellent and competitive strategies.

Real Estate Law

Owning property and investing in real estate are at the very heart of the American dream. I am an experienced real estate attorney and enjoy helping people and their businesses navigate the sometimes uncharted waters of property law. As a licensee of the Utah Division of Real Estate, counsel for real estate professionals, and one who represents buyers and sellers of real property, I possess a unique perspective. I have participated in the planning, development and marketing of both commercial and residential projects, including University Office Park, Springville Heights, and Legacy Mountain, and have represented hundreds of landlords and tenants to ensure that their property rights are protected.

Criminal Defense

We all make mistakes; sometimes we need help to get things back on track. In my practice as a criminal defense attorney, I draw on my experience prosecuting criminal cases in the State of Illinois to help people who face the risk of losing everything. This experience has enabled me to scrutinize and litigate charges to protect the rights of the accused and minimize the impact of mistakes in my clients’ lives.

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 Involvement

I love Utah Valley and feel a deep desire to give back to a community which has been so wonderful to me and my family. In addition to volunteering in my local church and neighborhood, I have served on boards of directors including The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, Brigham Young University’s Cougar Club, The American Red Cross – Mountain Valley Chapter, Hale Center Theater Orem, The Commission for Economic Development in Orem (CEDO), Orem Revolving Loan Fund Committee, LDS Family Services Advisory Board, on the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America – Utah National Parks Council, and in other capacities with organizations such as the Republican Party. I have been honored to receive several awards including Scouting’s “Silver Beaver” and Corporate Alliance’s Relationship Mastery Award (“CARMA Award”). I look forward to serving the organizations and people that make our valley great long into the future.

Family & Hobbies

My beautiful wife, the former Jennifer Bennett of Boise, and I live in Lindon, Utah with our four children. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, swimming and BYU sports – especially football.

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Having discovered a passion and aptitude for language, he taught an Italian class as an undergraduate at BYU. While attending law school, he served as a legal writing assistant and completed a paid internship at Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, representing clients with family law and property matters.

Bryan co-founded DexterLaw after graduating and being admitted to the Utah State Bar in 1995.  He has extensive legal experience; his varied practice includes estate planning, real property and civil matters, as well as bankruptcy.

Bryan is committed to and values community service, and has served as Chairman of the Board of Kids on the Move, a federally funded nonprofit serving challenged children and their families.

He is a member of the Utah and Colorado State Bars (inactive in CO) and is admitted to the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Utah. As a skilled problem solver, he enjoys the inherent rewards that accompany the achievement of superior results. Bryan cultivates and cherishes his relationship with his clients, and takes seriously the trust and confidence they place in him.

Bryan lives in Utah Valley with his wife and six children. His interests include traveling, firearms and exploring, and his preternatural fervor for mountain biking.

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