Despite the irony of her name containing the word, “law,” Angela Law’s passion wasn’t always in the legal field. She originally attended college for marine biology and chemistry and obtained a B.S. in Biology. It wasn’t until she had begun working in a lab with her professors that she decided a science career wasn’t a great fit for her. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science and struggling to find a stable career within a scientific community that did not require a post-graduate degree, Law became interested in forensic science and began a transition into law enforcement. She eventually joined the Dallas Police Department, the Carrollton Police Department, and volunteered for the Town of Ponder. As a Texas police officer, she obtained an intermediate state certification in crime scene and domestic violence investigation, and was well-versed in DUI (DWI) laws. As she settled into her career, Law became disenchanted with the departmental politics and sought out something more fulfilling.
“I had always loved the law, so at the suggestion of a fellow officer, I began considering it,” she said. “Since I was required to be in court as part of my job, I began watching the prosecutor closely and knew I could do it. I started the process of applying to law schools.”
Since 2008 Law has been a family law attorney in Utah, focusing her practice on bringing the best outcome for the family unit, especially the kids. “The stress of family law is indescribable,” she said. “You deal with broken people and the injustices of the legal system,” she said. “You try to make things right, but you’re not always successful. The most frustrating thing I deal with is the abuse of protective orders, which are often used as a pre-divorce method to get custody of children or force a spouse out of the marital home.”
In 2018, she joined her husband in his criminal practice as his right hand, and practices in both areas.