Robin Kirkham LAW
An Advocate Who Puts Families First
With 20+ years of courtroom experience — including a decade focused entirely on family law — RK Law has the skills to fight for you and the insight to know what the fight actually costs.
Experience and Credentials
Robin’s career began with a passion for helping people through crisis. After earning her undergraduate degree at BYU and her J.D. from the J. Reuben Clark Law School, she became a public defender – spending over a decade in Idaho’s courts, representing clients who needed a strong, steady hand.
Since 2013, Robin has practiced law in Utah, focusing exclusively on family law since 2015. Her experience spans every aspect of divorce and custody, from uncontested settlements to complex, high-conflict trials. She is admitted to the bar in both Idaho and Utah and is an active member of the Utah State Bar Family Law Section and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC Utah Board).
Our Philosophy – Empathy Meets Expertise
Having gone through her own divorce and co-parenting journey, Robin knows the emotional and practical challenges her clients face. This personal experience fuels her client-centered approach: she listens, empathizes, and advocates for the solutions that will genuinely help each family move forward.
Robin believes that strong advocacy doesn’t require hostility. She’s known for keeping tempers cool and finding pathways to resolution that protect children and preserve important relationships – even in high-stress cases.
Roles & Specializations
Certified Mediator
Trained at BYU and mediating since 2004, Robin has helped countless families settle disputes without the cost and stress of trial.
Guardian ad Litem
Regularly appointed by Utah judges as a child’s advocate in contentious custody cases, Robin is trusted to put children’s interests above all.
Litigator & Negotiator
With a foundation in courtroom work and a focus on family law, Robin balances assertive legal strategy with a collaborative spirit.
Community Commitment & Recognition
Robin serves on the board of AFCC Utah, reflecting her leadership in family law reform and continuing education. Her professional reputation is built on integrity, thorough preparation, and genuine care for every client. She maintains a perfect 5.0-star rating from local families, with clients praising her “level-headed guidance” and “compassionate support during trying times.”
Why Clients and Colleagues Trust Robin
Judges trust Robin to handle high-conflict and sensitive family cases with balance and professionalism.
Clients appreciate her personal approach and the fact that she never treats them as “just another case.”
Attorneys refer their own clients and families to Robin for her reliable, ethical advocacy.
Ready to Meet Your Advocate?
If you want a family law attorney who will listen, explain your options, and fight for solutions that truly fit your life, reach out to Robin Kirkham today.
