Utah County Commissioners have hired high-profile attorney Kathryn Nester to represent Robinson. She is a former federal public defender with more than 30 years of experience.
She also famously defends Kouri Richins, A Utah author of a children’s book that deals with the loss of a parent, who has been accused of murdering her husband.
According to a contract obtained by RadarOnline.com, the county will pay Nester, along with her co-counsels Richard Novak and Michael Burt, $295 an hour to defend Robinson. That fee covers not only the hours of the three attorneys but also their staff, travel, expert witnesses, security, and related expenses.
However, the high price tag to represent someone so universally disliked isn’t sitting well with some locals.
“Most people understand that public defense is a constitutional function and a normal part of the justice system, but many are still surprised by the high cost of this case,” Utah County Commissioner Skyler Beltran told RadarOnline.com.
Beltran justified the cost, explaining: “Kathy Nester and her team were selected after considering several different law firms, as she offered the best combination of experience, resources, and value.”
