About
Anita Dickinson is a criminal defense lawyer at Anita Dickinson, PLLC Attorney at Law, with extensive experience handling misdemeanor and felony matters in Utah. Her background includes years of courtroom work, case review, motion practice, and trial preparation. She has worked on matters involving DUI, drug offenses, domestic violence, fraud, theft, and other serious charges. This broad experience helps her guide clients through complex legal issues with clear advice and representation. She works to protect their rights, explain their options, and pursue practical solutions in difficult situations.
Anita earned her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2006. During law school, she built practical legal skills while working for an insurance subrogation firm in Seattle, Washington. She also gained early courtroom experience under the 3rd Year Student Rule, where she argued motions and helped present cases. This legal education gave her a strong foundation in research, writing, advocacy, and case analysis. It also prepared her to step into demanding roles in practice soon after graduation.
Anita, after law school, served at the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, where she worked in several units and developed knowledge of criminal law. She screened and evaluated hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases, prepared legal motions, and assisted with trial strategy. Her work covered Special Victims matters, domestic violence, general felony cases, securities fraud, felony drug cases, and felony DUI prosecutions. This experience gave her an understanding of how prosecutors review evidence, build cases, and present arguments.
Anita Dickinson later brought that experience into private practice, where she represents clients facing stressful and life-changing legal problems. She uses her knowledge of the court system to build strong defenses, challenge weak evidence, and prepare each case with care. Her work helps clients understand the process, make informed decisions, and move forward with confidence. By combining courtroom experience with practical guidance, she provides trusted, effective advocacy for people who need skilled legal support and steady representation at critical times.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney/Owner, Anita Dickinson Attorney at Law
- Member, Utah State Bar
Licensed State
- Utah
Education
- Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Utah
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & Government
Awards & Badges

- Assault And Battery
- Drug Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile
- Sex Crime
- Violent Crime
- Adoption
- Child Custody
- Divorce & Separation
- Mediation And Collaborative Law
- Paternity
- Uncontested Divorce




