Yesterday, the Utah County Commission unanimously voted to appoint Kathryn Nester as legal counsel for Tyler James Robinson, according to a statement released by the commission. Robinson, unable to afford private legal representation, will now receive support to ensure his right to a qualified defense as mandated by Utah law and the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, according to Utah County.
The commission had to quickly act, following a determination from the court that Robinson was financially incapable of hiring his own lawyer. They acted on the advice of an independent criminal defense attorney retained specifically to guide them on such matters. This move comes as a standard procedure to uphold the principle that justice should not be exclusive to the financially advantaged.
Kathryn Nester, who will be taking on Robinson's case, is associated with the firm Nester-Lewis, Attorneys at Law. Following this appointment, the firm is now the point of contact for all queries related to Robinson's defense. For media inquiries, Nester-Lewis can be reached at [email protected].
