McGarvey received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science and an Honor's Program Certificate in Preparation for Legal Study from the University of Utah. from Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to attending law school, James worked at the Utah Army National Guard for over eight years, developing robust discipline that is so significant in family law practice. In law s
chool, James co-founded the Family Law Student Society and served on its board for three years. James represented Creighton Law at the ABA Law School Division, Regional Negotiation Competition, earned a litigation concentration, completed a criminal law and procedure concentration, and successfully completed the requirements placed forth by the Supreme Court of Nebraska to mediate. James is fortunate to have been mentored by: Stuart Dornan, a former FBI Agent who is also the former District Attorney of Douglas County and is now a criminal defense attorney, Greg J. O'Meara, S.J., former prosecutor, prosecuted Jeffry Dahmer, and subsequently worked as a criminal defense attorney; and David R. Stickman, the current Federal Defender for the District of Nebraska. James is extremely fortunate to currently be mentored by the Honorable Judge Sharon McCully, former President of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, served on the bench for over 27 years, and currently teaches at the University of Utah, S.J. Family Law Practitioner
As a family law Attorney with first-hand experience in divorce, James McGarvey appreciates how divorce and custody cases may become an emotional roller-coaster that tests the strongest of us. James empathizes with his clients and works tirelessly to shield their rights through the divorce and custody process. Commitment to directing clients through challenging family law matters, James' professional history includes working at Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake. While there James assisted clients in family law matters regarding divorce, custody, parentage, visitation, support, property distribution, and successfully litigated a custody trial. James subsequently worked with clients’ family law issues at the Milton Abrahams Legal Clinic in Omaha, Nebraska where he guided clients through issues surrounding divorce, custody, wills, trusts, probate, protective orders, domestic violence, guardianship, parentage actions, name changes, visitation, support, property distribution, and appellate advocacy. Concurrently with the clinic, James researched family law for the former President of the Family Law portion of the Nebraska Bar, Kathleen M. Prior to founding the Law Office of James P. McGarvey, James worked as an associate family law attorney for Intermountain Legal, P.C. where he guided clients through divorce, custody, parent time, visitation, support, protective orders, property distribution, parentage, enforcement of decrees, order to show cause, settlement negotiation, and modification of decrees. Criminal Law Practitioner
As a Criminal Defense Attorney, James McGarvey understands how fear of the unknown weighs heavily on those charged with criminal offenses. James believes that everyone deserves a second chance, care about his clients and their families, and works tirelessly to shield their rights. Whether your case requires going to trial to defend your rights, or if taking your case to trial is not in your best interest, James, as a great negotiator, will negotiate on your behalf with the prosecution to get you the best deal available. Call the Law Office of James P. McGarvey today for a free consultation about your criminal defense case. Personal Injury Practitioner
As a Personal Injury Attorney with a strong negotiation background, James is concerned about your personal injury settlement. The vast majority of cases do not go to trial and are settled through negotiation with an insurance company and your attorney. Whether you have been in a car accident, bitten by a dog, or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, James will work tirelessly to ensure that the insurance company gives you the settlement that you deserve. McGarvey for a free consultation for your personal injury case.
