A Reputation Built on
Trust and Success
A Reputation
Built on
Trust and Success
Whatever your legal needs or questions are, Petro & Aston has got you covered.
Our attorneys are committed to excellence, and have been successfully
representing our clients since 1984.

We Fight For Justice

Practice Areas
Criminal and DUI
We defend against first degree felonies (murder, rape, sex crimes) all the way down to infractions. We represent hundreds of DUI clients every year across the state of Utah.
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Personal Injury
Whether you have been involved in a car accident, slip and fall, or dog bite incident, we have recovered millions of dollars for our clients.
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We Bring a Wealth of Experience and Knowledge to Each Case
Real Trial Experience
Having an attorney with trial experience and a reputation for actually taking cases to trial is critical. Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases.
Case Law and Statutes
Many cases are won on paper by filing impactful motions with the Court. Our attorneys have extensive experience with legal research and legal writing, including at the appellate level.
Reputation
We don't advertise. Our clients come to us based on word-of-mouth referrals because of the reputation we have built and maintained over time.

What People Say About Us?

Meet Our Legal Team

MICHAEL PETRO
Founding Partner

LEAH ASTON
Partner

JADE FARRIS
Associate

ALEXIA WILKINSON
Paralegal

Petro & Aston In The News

March 22, 2025
‘Ritual’ sex abuse case: Judge dismisses charges…
The charges against David Hamblin were dismissed with prejudice, meaning prosecutors can’t refile them in the future. He still faces sex abuse charges in a separate case....
February 21, 2025
Former Utah therapist’s child sex abuse charges dismissed in Utah County — again...
Charges against a former Utah therapist accused of “ritualistic child sexual abuse” have been dropped by a Utah County judge, and it’s not the first time. David Lee Hamblin, 70,....
February 20, 2025
Sex assault charges dropped against former therapist due to discovery issues
Six felony charges against David Hamblin in Utah County have been dismissed due to discovery issues. Hamblin was accused of sexual assault against ....
January 11, 2023
Teens who killed 16-year-old Utah boy got s.....
Fourth District Juvenile Judge Scott Davis told two teenagers Monday that they were given a significant gift when the family of Gavin Hone chose to allow their cases to remain in the juvenile court system, and encouraged them to take adva...