Judge Douglas Hedger

10/02/2021

After more than 18 years on the bench, I made the decision to retire. I’ve loved being a Judge and serving our community. That makes it a bittersweet moment; however, I am so excited to announce that I have joined the Clear Counsel Law Group as a partner. I will be helping to mentor and train new attorneys as we add a criminal division to the firm. Clear Counsel Law Group already has an outstanding reputation for attorneys who are well versed in many other areas of the law—trusts, wills and estate planning, commercial litigation and personal injury cases, motorcycle accidents and bicycle accidents. I’m honored to bring my experience and add a new area of the law to such a great firm. Please consider us for any of your legal needs. We are all dedicated to giving outstanding legal service to the community. Please share this post and tell your friends and family!!

08/31/2021

These three men have made some pretty significant changes in their lives over the last 2 years. Before and After photos sort of tell the story. I am honored to have seen them graduate the ABC Drug Court and to congratulate them in their consistent efforts to turn their lives around. Kudos to Bryce, Dillon and Mike. The world is now yours to conquer!!

04/29/2021

ABC Drug and Alcohol Court had its 25th graduation yesterday. This young man has turned his life around over the last two years, going from being homeless, unemployed and a daily m**h user to a contributing member of the community, working full-time, helping others in their sobriety and regaining the trust of his family and friends. We were pleased to have his arresting officer present from his last arrest, two years ago, who was thrilled to see all the progress made. We were also honored to have Mr. Phil Dunleavy present and presenting the keynote speech. Phil is a long-time advocate for drug courts and has given countless hours of service to our program. Congratulations to the graduate!!

08/24/2020

These three remarkable people are the latest graduates of the Assistance in Breaking the Cycle Drug Court. They've worked diligently over the last two years to turn their lives around, to enter long-term sobriety, to reestablish lost family relationships and to rise to their potential. Congratulations!! The masks may not show it but the smiling eyes say it all!! Thanks for all who attended to support the wonderful occasion. A special thanks to Mayor March and Councilwoman Romero for helping me present the diplomas.

02/07/2020

Congratulations to our newest ABC Drug Court graduates!! Cameron and Helen, you are amazing!! You've turned your lives around. What great examples of dedication to your sobriety you both are. Good luck in all your future adventures!!

11/15/2019

I am a little late in the post, but wanted to recognize these six individuals for their hard work and dedication in creating a sober, successful life. Congratulations to our latest ABC Court graduates!!

03/11/2019

This is the new video we have created as an introduction to the ABC Drug/Alcohol Court. We will be making this available for defendants in the criminal justice system, with drug and alcohol addictions, to help them recognize that there IS hope for people struggling with addictions, that other people have been where they currently are--and have been able to make significant life changes through the program--and to encourage them to consider drug court to help them stop the cycle.

06/02/2017

Had the opportunity to be interviewed about ABC Drug Court on BYU Radio--Siris XM 143. Here's the link to listen to the interview: http://www.byuradio.org/episode/2e80e368-63c4-4f15-8f76-7e1cc947b6b4?playhead=3622&autoplay=true

04/24/2017

A nice write up in BYU Magazine about the ABC Drug Court.

When Nevada judge and BYU alum Douglas Hedger was seeing the same offenders for the 10th time in his court, he knew the system was broken.

01/26/2016

group photo of the ABC Court graduates with the Judge. Congratulations on completing a tough, but life-changing program!

01/26/2016

So proud of these recent graduates of the ABC Drug Court. They've all turned their lives around 180 degrees. They've gone from daily drug use and living in the tunnels of the city streets to clean, sober and working full-time. Congratulations on your new lives!!

06/11/2015

Come one, come all and help me make it official :)