Ruth Hackford-Peer - Salt Lake City, UT
Attorney at James Dodge Russell & Stephens, P.C.
Business/Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT
545 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102
- Free Consultation
Salt Lake City Business/Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business/Commercial Litigation
- White-Collar Defense
- Independent & Internal Investigations
- Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
- Environmental Regulation
Attorney Information
Overview
Ruth Hackford-Peer is Of Counsel with the firm and concentrates her practice on both civil and criminal matters, from complex commercial litigation to internal investigations, and is uniquely situated to do so.
Ms. Hackford-Peer is a seasoned trial lawyer and former Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Utah with more than a decade of litigation experience, primarily focused on complex financial crimes litigation in federal court. Recently, Ms. Hackford-Peer moved from the prosecution side to help defend companies and individuals in the most complex financial and white-collar cases, and her experience as a former prosecutor provides a unique perspective of the legal process those navigating potential criminal investigations. Ms. Hackford-Peer has a known track record of resolving high-stakes issues at the investigative stage, often before formal proceedings are initiated, but is always ready to take a matter to trial.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- S.J. Quinney College of Law Young Alumna of the Year Award 2022
- U.S. Attorney’s Award for Excellent Performance by a Litigative Team in U.S. v. Koerber, 2020
Education
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Legal Education
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The S.J. Quinney College of Law at The University of Utah,
Salt Lake City,
Utah, 2013
J.D.
Honors: Order of the Coif, Highest Honors, Rank #3, 3rd place in Regional Mediation Team Competition
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The S.J. Quinney College of Law at The University of Utah,
Salt Lake City,
Utah, 2013
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Non Legal Education
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University of Massachusetts,
Amherst,
Utah, 2000
Master of Education
Honors: cum laude
Honors: 4.0 GPA -
Utah State University,
Logan,
Utah, 1996
B.S.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: 3.9 GPA
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University of Massachusetts,
Amherst,
Utah, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Bar Admissions
- Utah, 2014
- U.S. District Court District of Utah
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Deputy Section Chief of Securities Fraud Section USAO
- Utah State Bar Leadership Academy, 2019
- Utah Supreme Court Ethics and Discipline Committee, 2021-2024
- David K. Watkiss-Sutherland Inns of Court, 2012 – present (President 2020)
- Adjunct Instructor at S.J. Quinney College of Law, Arbitration (2016), Trial Advocacy (2021-present)
Contact
545 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: 801-363-6363
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.jdrslaw.com
Hours: Monday to Friday - 8AM–5:30PM, Saturday & Sunday - Closed
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