About Andrew B. Berry Jr. — Criminal Defense Fountain Green Utah

Andrew B. Berry Jr., Attorney at Law, is a criminal defense Fountain Green firm serving residents of Sanpete County and the surrounding rural Utah communities. The practice handles misdemeanor charges, traffic offenses, and family-related disputes that route through small-town justice courts and the Sixth District Court. Sanpete County’s mix of long-time agricultural families and growing bedroom communities along Highway 89 produces a steady volume of low-level criminal and civil matters where local courtroom familiarity carries weight. Browse other Fountain Green, Utah attorneys to compare options before retaining counsel.

The Fountain Green Justice Court hears misdemeanor B and C charges, infractions, traffic, and small claims by appointment, while felony matters move to the Sixth District Court in Manti at 160 North Main Street. Cases involving children — custody disputes, juvenile delinquency, and family interventions — often touch both forums and benefit from a single attorney coordinating across them. Reviewers note Mr. Berry’s history of family-related work, including reuniting clients with children after custody disputes. Civil rights and litigation matters are also part of the practice.

What Clients Say

Clients describe Mr. Berry as a great attorney who genuinely cares about outcomes. Reviews highlight effectiveness in family matters and a willingness to fight for clients in difficult situations. The personal attention common to small-county practice — direct attorney access without layers of staff — comes up consistently in feedback.

Criminal Defense Fountain Green — Practice Areas & Services

• Misdemeanor defense: Class B and C misdemeanors heard at Fountain Green Justice Court and other Sanpete County justice courts.
• DUI and traffic: Driving-under-the-influence charges, reckless driving, and license-related matters.
• Felony defense: Sixth District Court matters in Manti, including preliminary hearing strategy and pretrial motions.
• Civil rights: Disputes involving alleged government overreach or civil liberties issues common in rural Utah.
• General litigation: Family-related disputes, contract claims, and other civil matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Fountain Green Justice Court located and when does it meet?

The Fountain Green Justice Court is at PO Box 97, Fountain Green, UT 84632, and holds court once a month by appointment. Office hours run 9 AM to 2 PM Monday through Thursday. The court has jurisdiction over Class B and C misdemeanors, infractions, traffic, and small claims arising within city limits.

What happens if my charge is too serious for justice court?

Class A misdemeanors and felonies are handled in the Sixth District Court at 160 North Main Street, Manti. Felony cases begin with a preliminary hearing where the state must show probable cause before the case is bound over to the district court for arraignment. Most cases route through Sanpete County’s prosecutor before charges are formalized.

How are family-related criminal matters handled in Sanpete County?

Charges involving domestic violence or child welfare can route through criminal court while a parallel proceeding moves in juvenile or district court for custody. Coordinating those forums matters because outcomes in one often shape the other. Protective orders are typically issued through the district court and can affect criminal bail conditions.