Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Salt Lake City Area

“I grew up on the West Side, fought hard to be able to afford to attend law school, and am proud to now have the skills and knowlege to help people – it’s a hard system, nobody should get trapped in it without a good advocate on their side.”. I've been practicing criminal law for over 16 years – As a former Felony Prosecutor with the DA’s office I expanded my knowledge of criminal law practice and litigation skills while on the Screening, Misdemeanor/Domestic Violence, General Felony/Securities Fraud, Felony Drug and specialty Felony DUI Units.. I spend over a year on the Misdemeanor team in Justice Court prosecuting a wide-range of cases from Drugs/DUI’s to Domestic Violence/Disorderly Conduct. For 3 years I focused solely on and prosecuted hundreds of FELONY DUI cases while on a the Felony DUI Unit.. After eight years at the DA’s office I was proud and excited to start my own law practice putting my skills to work to protect my clients rights and liberties.  Call my office to set up a free consultaiton call

With a passion for the law – and a unique perspective, Skye brings years of legal experience to the table. Thanks to her extensive trial experience, paired with a strong knowledge and understanding of the law, Skye is able to advocate decisively for her clients. Her ability to connect with people deeply allows her to not only communicate effectively, but produces the best possible outcome for clients. Skye has been recognized as a 2018 Utah Legal Elite by Utah Business Magazine, 2018 and 2019 Top 40 under 40 trial lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association and an "Attorney to Watch in 2017" by Attorney at Law magazine.  Utah Business magazine surveyed thousands of Utah State Bar members who were asked to vote for the lawyers whose work they observed firsthand as the best and whose services they would recommend to others.. Skye is a tireless supporter of her son's hockey and lacrosse leagues, as well as the local non-profit communities, including the VOA Homeless Youth Resource Center and Geraldine E. King Women's Resource Center.

Walter F. Bugden, Jr. is a partner with Bugden & Isaacson, LLC. Mr. Bugden focuses his practice in the area of criminal law. He handles all types of criminal matters including white collar cases, murder/manslaughter, sex offenses and DUI cases. He is a seasoned criminal trial attorney with over 35 years of experience, including having tried over 222 criminal jury trials. Between 2000 and 2010, Mr. Bugden obtained 25 acquittals in jury trials involving such charges as manslaughter, rape, negligent homicide, forcible sexual abuse, assault, drunk driving, and aggravated sexual abuse of a child.Mr. Bugden was an adjunct law professor at the University of Utah College of Law for over five years. He has served on the Utah Sentencing Commission and on the Utah Supreme Court's Task Force on Improving the Jury System. In October 2005, Mr. Bugden was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers. In addition, he has received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of lawyers. This is the highest possible rating at attorney can receive, indicating preeminent legal ability and the utmost ethical standards.In 2008, Super Lawyers magazine featured Mr. Bugden in an article entitled “The Unpopular Defense.” He was selected for the Mountain States Super Lawyers from 2007 through the present. Utah Business magazine named Mr. Bugden as one of the Legal Elite in Utah.Mr. Bugden earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah College of Law and has been licensed to practice law in Utah since 1977.

Todd is a Utah Licensed Attorney and the founder of Peterson Legal PLLC. Todd has been practicing criminal defense for 6 years now and has helped hundreds of clients navigate the stressful criminal justice system. After graduating from BYU with a bachelors in Economics, Todd attended Seattle University School of Law in Seattle, Washington. Upon completing his first year of law school, Todd transferred back to his home state of Utah to finish up law school and graduate from the S. J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. During law school, Todd worked as a law clerk for Salcido Law Firm, as well as interned at the Salt Lake Immigration Court.. Since his admission to the Bar, Todd has worked for Salcido Law Firm practicing primarily in criminal defense and family law. Todd has had the great opportunity of working with hundreds of clients in some of the most difficult periods of their lives. Additionally, Todd has traveled throughout Utah appearing in justice, juvenile, and district courts and has developed relationships with judges and prosecutors alike.. Todd has a drive to represent people facing criminal charges and making sure their rights are protected. Along with defending your rights, Todd understands that facing criminal charges is a very stressful and scary thing and he is passionate about working to alleviate as much of the stress as possible. When not working with his clients or appearing in court, Todd enjoys playing music and spending time in the outdoors with his two sons.. Education:. J.D. - SJ Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. B.A. in Economics - Brigham Young University

Thank you for visiting my AVVO page.. I have been practicing law in Salt Lake City, Utah since 2006. I have tried cases in state courts across this great state. My clients have included the entire range of our diverse society: from elderly widows to juveniles, urban office workers, truck drivers, and employees of the court system. Many of our cases are referred to us by other attorneys, court clerks, and former clients and we take great pride in handling those cases in the best way possible.. I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and educated at the University of Utah for my undergraduate degree and the University of Miami School of Law for my law degree.. That the practice of law demands service to our community, is a standard taken seriously by myself and I have made many sacrifices to that end for clients.. I have a history of being able to take a case that other attorneys have given up on and find the silver lining. Many current and former clients have expressed their sincere gratitude that they were able to find someone that was willing to put the effort into their case that was necessary.. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your case.

Tara studied as an undergraduate at Brigham Young University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Piano Performance.  She then went on to attend law school at Brigham Young University while working as a clerk for the Criminal Appeals Division of the Office of the Utah Attorney General.  Following her graduation from law school, Ms. Haynes immediately began her practice as a private attorney, specializing in jury trials and criminal defense.. In 2005, Tara founded The Haynes Law Office, which ultimately merged in 2009 with the practice of her partner, Mr. Fuelling, into The Law Office of Haynes & Fuelling.

Susanne Gustin is a top rated attorney in the state of Utah. With more than 29 years of experience in as a trial attorney, Susanne Gustin has earned a reputation for aggressively defending her clients. Susanne is well-known for her involvement in high-profile cases with some cases receiving national coverage. She has obtained numerous acquittals and dismissals of charges for her clients and has successfully created a name for herself in the legal community. In addition to her reputation in the courtroom, Suanne Gustin has been recognized for her professional excellence by a number of organizations, including an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbel, recognition in Utah Business Magazine’s list of “Best Criminal Defense Attorneys.”  She was also president of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys in 2002 and the David K. Watkiss-Sutherland II Inns of Court in 2012. Susanne Gustin has decades of courtroom experience defending clients against a wide array of offenses, including sex crimes, theft and property crimes, and juvenile crimes.

Stephen McCaughey began his career with the Salt Lake Public Defenders Office, and was in that office between the years of 1974 and 1976.. Since that time, Mr. McCaughey has been counsel in over 25 capital homicide cases and in over 100 homicide cases in total. His practice concentration is in drug offenses, violent crimes and white collar offenses in both Federal and State courts.. In August, 2012, McCaughey got a not guilty verdict in a capital homicide case involving a confession and the killing of a female deputy sheriff. It was the first not guilty involving the slaying of a police officer in Utah in 40 years.. Mr. McCaughey has represented individuals in the State and Federal Courts in Utah, Nebraska, South Dakota, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Oregon, Washington, California, Colorado, and Kansas.

Staci Visser is an experienced criminal defense and family law attorney. Staci is a creative problem solver and is skilled at persuading judges and commissioners both in the courtroom and through her legal writing. Evidencing all of these skills, she drafted the legal "briefs" and then argued her client's case to the Utah Supreme Court and won (Ralphs v. McClellan). Staci is passionate about helping good people going through tough times.. Staci previously practiced divorce/family law and criminal law at Open Legal Services.  During law school, Staci honed her legal skills as an appellate law clerk for the Salt Lake Legal Defender’s Association and was editor-in-chief of the Journal of Law and Family Studies (now the Utah Law Review) at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney School of Law.

Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney Darwin Overson is dedicated to aggressively representing the rights of clients in criminal defense matters.  Contact him today for a free consultation.

Rhiannon is an aggressive criminal defense attorney with experience in State and Federal Courts. She devoted her entire law school career, both in the classroom and in the courtroom, to learning criminal defense law. Ms. Mann clerked for a prominent criminal defense attorney during law school, where she assisted with clients, jury trials, and a 10th Circuit Court of Appeals argument. As a third year law student, Ms. Mann was employed at Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association as an appellate clerk where she worked on a wide variety of appellate issues.  Rhiannon also interned at Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association where she worked with clients and tried cases under the third year practice rule.. Education and Experience. Ms. Mann earned a B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Sociology, and a Criminology and Corrections Certificate from the University of Utah. While at the University of Utah, she served as an intern at the Children’s Justice Center. After completing her undergraduate degree, Ms. Mann earned her Juris Doctorate from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, where she served on the Utah Student Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s executive board, was Vice President of the Outlaws, and served as Student Director of the Rainbow Law Clinic.  Rhiannon earned a Pro Bono certificate for her service to indigent clients and was awarded the S.J. Quincy College of Law Leadership Scholarship.  Since passing the Utah Bar Exam, Ms. Mann has worked on a variety of criminal cases including DUI, domestic violence, drug possession, drug paraphernalia, assault, and homicide. Rhiannon recently assisted on a four-day Federal jury trial and is currently working alongside another attorney on a high profile rape case.

Recognized for his experience in criminal law, Adam Elmore has handled thousands of criminal cases, ranging from Misdemeanors to Aggravated Murder. With a Bachelors Degree in English from the University of Utah in 2001, Adam went on to law school at University of California San Francisco. Among other honors, he served as an editor for the Hastings Constitutional Law Review. In 2005, Adam became a member of the Utah State Bar and has continued to serve Utah ever since. After graduating from law school in 2004, Adam worked as a Clerk for the Utah Federal Defenders Office. He then went on to work for the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association for thirteen years. During his time as a Public Defender, Adam gained extensive experience in handling all types of criminal cases. As Public Defender, Adam has worked closely with community organizations for mental health treatment and substance use disorder treatment. He is a current member of the Utah Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers and works with the Utah State Bar as a mentor for the Young Lawyers Training Program. Throughout his career, Adam has had hundreds of hours of Continuing Legal Education specifically focused on criminal defense, including attendance at the Gerry Spence Trial College in 2006. Adam has dedicated his career to helping those in the greatest need and at their most vulnerable time.. Adam has now established himself as Elmore Law. With his experience and passion, he is ready to successfully handle your case. Contact Adam to set up a consultation today.

Ms. Preston also has many years of experience representing employees in wage and hour cases, and have recovered over 16 million dollars in unpaid wages and overtime over the last 8 years.. Ms. Preston has many years of experience representing immigrants in all manner of immigration issues.  She has particular expertise with complex immigration cases, including asylum and deportation cases, and those involving criminal issues, fraud allegations, and standing deportation orders.. Ms. Preston also has many years of experience representing immigrants (and others) in criminal cases (everything from DUI to homicide charges) before the State and Federal Courts in Utah.Along with practicing in state courts in Utah, she is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeal for the Tenth Circuit, the United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court of Utah.

Michael Holje is an associate attorney at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat and has practiced law since 2003. His practice includes criminal defense, related administrative and professional licensing matters, and actions before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. He regularly defends a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony offenses, including DUI, drug and alcohol charges, sexual offenses, domestic violence and theft. Michael graduated as a William H. Leary Scholar from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, and he was an editor of the school's Journal of Land, Resources, and Environmental Law. Prior to graduation, he worked as a law clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office in the criminal division and later at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association in the appellate division. He joined Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat after graduating from law school. Michael is a member of the Utah State Bar and is licensed to practice before all Utah state and federal courts as well as the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Michael is a member of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has twice been selected by his peers as one of "Utah's Legal Elite."

Mark Moffat is a founding member of the law firm of Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 1987. From 1988 to 1997 he worked as a trial lawyer at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Office. During his time at the Legal Defenders office, Mark represented clients charged with a wide variety of criminal acts ranging from simple misdemeanors to felonies to death penalty offenses. In 1995 Mark was appointed to head the Legal Defenders Serious Youth Offender Division. In 1998 Mark and his partners founded the law firm of Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat. Mark's practice specializes in criminal defense, including misdemeanors and felonies, white collar cases, professional licensing and criminal matters in the juvenile justice system. Mark is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named one Utah's "Legal Elite" by Utah Business Magazine. Mark has also been included in The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of criminal defense. Mark is a member of the Utah State Bar and is licensed to practice before all Utah state and federal courts, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Mark is currently a member of the Utah Sentencing Commission and also the Utah Grand Jury Reform Committee. Mark has served as Chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Utah State Bar and has served for several years on the Utah State Bar's Governmental Relations Committee. Mark was formerly a member of the Rule 8 Capital Qualified Defense Attorneys Panel. He has also served in many capacities for the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, including President, President-Elect, Secretary, member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Legislative Oversight Committee. Mark is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Mark Flores is a respected criminal defense, civil rights, and sports lawyer with an excellent reputation throughout the state of Utah. He offers an effective combination of aggressive representation and patient counsel, and as such, is a great resource to turn to as you strive to resolve complex legal matters.

Kate Conyers is a trial attorney at Conyers & Nix PC. In the past ten years, she has successfully handled over a thousand criminal defense and DUI cases—from simple misdemeanors such as drug possession and domestic violence to serious felonies such as aggravated assault, auto theft, drug distribution, robbery, and sex offenses. Before joining private practice, Ms. Conyers served as a public defender at Salt Lake Legal Defenders.Ms. Conyers is the Immediate Past President of the Women Lawyers of Utah (WLU) and she serves on the boards of the Salt Lake County Bar Association, Utah Center for Legal Inclusion, YWCA of Utah, and Rocky Mountain Innocence Center. She also serves as a Small Claims Judge Pro Tempore and as a mentor to young lawyers through the Utah State Bar. Ms. Conyers is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College at Mercer School of Law, Macon, Georgia.Ms Conyers has been recognized by Legal Elite in Criminal Law, 2014-2017. She was awarded the Sandra Day O'Connor Award for Professional Service and the Young Lawyer of the Year Award by the Utah State Bar. In 2014, Ms. Conyers received the Pro Bono Publico Young Lawyer of the Year Award and the Scott M. Matheson Award for the American Voter Project on behalf of the Young Lawyers Division. Most recently, in 2018, Ms. Conyers received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the University of Utah.. Education. S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAWJuris Doctor, 2008. UNIVERSITY OF UTAHMasters of Public Administration, 2008B.A., Political Science, 2003B.A., History, 2003. Bar Admissions. Utah State CourtsUnited States District Court, UtahUnited States Supreme Court. Activities & Affiliations. Women Lawyers of UtahImmediate Past President. Salt Lake County Bar AssociationBoard Member. Utah State BarEx Officio Commissioner. Young Lawyers DivisionFormer President. Rocky Mountain Innocence CenterVice President, Board of Directors. YWCA of UtahBoard Member. Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersFormer Board Member. David K. Watkiss-Sutherland II Inns of CourtMember

Jim Bradshaw has practiced law since 1982. He is one of the founding members of Brown, Bradshaw and Moffat. His practice includes all types of litigation, including white collar and other criminal matters, civil litigation, criminal appeals, and professional licensing and disciplinary matters. Jim graduated as a William H. Leary Scholar from the University of Utah College of Law. The first eight years of his legal career were spent working as a lawyer in the trenches at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association before moving on to form Brown, Bradshaw and Moffat.. He is a member of the Utah State Bar and is licensed to practice before all Utah state and federal courts and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell. Jim has focused his practice in the area of white collar criminal defense; however, he continues to be involved in a wide variety of all types of civil and criminal litigation.. Jim was elected Chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Utah State Bar and currently serves as Chairman of the Utah State Indigent Defense Board. He is a founding member of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Jim is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been selected by his professional peers for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America." He was designated by Utah Business Magazine as one of the top 100 lawyers in Utah and has appeared in every listing of "Utah's Legal Elite." He has also been designated as a "Super Lawyer" within the field of criminal defense.

Jesse began his legal career working for the Salt Lake District Attorney in 2008, but quickly learned that he’d rather defend someone who made a mistake rather than put an innocent person in jail. His interest in helping people at their worst moments comes from his belief that every person, regardless of their background or crime, deserves the best defense. He joined the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association (LDA) in 2012 where he excelled at achieving excellent results for his clients, despite at times having the highest caseload of any attorney. Recognizing his legal skills and ability to teach others, Jesse became LDA’s intern coordinator. He was responsible for training law students from the University of Utah and Brigham Young University on practicing criminal defense. Jesse’s passion for helping people at their worst moments persuaded Jesse to form Conyers & Nix.. Jesse was recognized for his legal expertise when he was nominated to become a Judge in the Salt Lake City Justice Court. After he was not selected by Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Utah Governor Gary Herbert appointed Jesse to serve on Utah's Third District Judicial Nominating Commission where he interviews lawyers applying to be trial judges.. Education. S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAWJuris Doctor, 2010. UNIVERSITY OF UTAHB.S., Political Science, 2005. Bar Admissions. Utah State CourtsUnited States District Court, Utah. Activities & Affiliations. Third District Judicial Nominating CommissionMember. Plan-B Theatre CompanyImmediate Past President. Utah Minority Bar AssociationFormer Board President. Utah State Bar CommissionFormer Ex Officio Board Member. Committee on the Model Utah Criminal Jury InstructionsFormer Member Secretary. Utah Pride CenterFormer Board Member. S.J. Quinney College of Law Young Alumni AssociationFormer Board Member. David K. Watkiss-Sutherland II Inns of CourtMember

Jeremy Delicino graduated with honors in Italian Literature from Yale University.  After working for Roche Pharmaceuticals in Milan, he returned to the United States for law school, obtaining his juris doctorate from UCLA in 2003.  Immediately following law school, Mr. Delicino began practicing criminal defense.  Although his practice focuses primarily on state and federal cases at the trial court level, he also handles pre-charge representation as well as appellate and post-conviction matters.. Named the Salt Lake City Non-White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year in 2012 by Best Lawyers Magazine, Mr. Delicino was also named the Salt Lake City White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year in 2014 by the same publication.  Licensed in California, Nevada, and Utah, he concentrates his practice in Utah and Southern California.

Jennie Wingad is a dedicated attorney with expertise in a broad spectrum of criminal cases, including assault, DUI, fraud, drug offenses, and attempted murder. She manages a high-volume caseload, utilizing her investigative skills to develop client defenses, conduct depositions, and prepare for trial. Licensed to practice in Utah and Florida, Ms. Wingad is also admitted to the United States District Courts for the District of Utah and the Southern District of Florida. Beginning her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County, she defended both adult and juvenile clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges. During her time there, she was selected to supervise the early representation unit, making her the youngest attorney to hold a supervisory position within the felony division. In this role, she trained and supervised approximately 15 attorneys managing an average of 1,600 cases monthly, implementing streamlined processes that enhanced effectiveness and client service.. Ms. Wingad earned her J.D. from Suffolk University in Boston, receiving Dean’s List honors and recognition for Best Oral Argument. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Rhodes College, where she was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015.

Jackie is a skilled trial attorney and negotiator who specializes in criminal defense. Her work ethic and genuine concern for her clients has given her a reputation for outworking and out-preparing opposing attorneys so she can negotiate from a position of strength and fight the cases that need to be fought. Because she cares about her clients, she considers each client’s specific needs and concerns in order to reach the best possible outcome in their case.. Intermountain Legal recruited Jackie because of the exceptional reputation she gained working as a trial attorney at the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association (LDA). There, she represented thousands of clients at all stages of the criminal process and handled many different types of cases, from driving under the influence and drug cases to violent crimes, including assault and domestic violence matters. Because of her experience handling so many diverse cases, Jackie is able to quickly assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case and then focus specifically on the issues that will get her clients the best results in the courtroom.. Jackie also has an extensive background in immigration law. She served as an Attorney Advisor to the Salt Lake Immigration Court from 2016 to 2018, and was a Board of Immigration Appeals-Accredited Representative for a number of years at the National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago, Illinois. Because of her expertise in immigration law, Jackie is particularly skilled in assessing the impact of criminal charges on her clients’ immigration status. She is also fluent in Spanish.. Jackie graduated from DePaul University College of Law Magna Cum Laude in 2016, and is licensed to practice law in the State of Utah.

I aggressively defend my clients.  I have over 25 years of experience in the state and federal courts and developed an extensive criminal defense practice.  I worked with the Western Trial Advocacy Institute and has tried numerous federal and state felony and misdemeanor cases. I have also been active in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Utah Appellate Courts.. I attended the University of Wyoming College of Law after obtaining bachelor degrees in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering and Political Science at the University of Utah. While at the University of Wyoming I was active in the Potter Law Club and became director of the Prosecution Assistance Program.. Following law school, I clerked for the Ninth Judicial District Court for the State of Wyoming. He then became a deputy prosecuting attorney in Fremont County, Wyoming. He handled cases involving felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile court and competency hearings, taking a fair number of them to trial.. I have conducted hundreds of trails in my carrier, including cases where my clients have been accused of: Muder, RICO, White Collar, Fraud, Forgery, Possession and Ditribution of Controlled Substances, DUI, Child Abuse, Illegal Possession of Firearms, Bank Robbery, Aggravated Kidnaping, Aggravated Assault, and much more.. I like the challenge that comes with defendant someone accused of an offense.  I like to think of my clients as Federal Three-Percenters or State Five-Percenters.  Righly 97% of the people charged federally get convicted and face possible prision and only 3% go home.  Roughly 95% of the people charged in the state system get convicted and face possible prision and only 5% go home.  There is no guarnatee as to how any case will come out, but I fight hard to protect my clients and want every one of them to get the change to go home, be with their families and enjoy their life.

I understand that having to hire a lawyer usually means that a person is in a tough situation.  Thus, I know that when a person hires me, they are relying upon me to give them the best opportunity to try and bring a positive outcome to the tough situation.  Accordingly, I'm aware of the trust and reliance that a client is placing in me and that motivates me to ensure that I am doing everything I possibly can to provide them the best possible representation.. I am not the cheapest lawyer out there, but I'm not the most expensive.  However, I firmly believe that when you hire me, you are getting quality assistance and giving yourself the best possible chance to get a positive result of your case.  Overall, I am confident in my ability to provide excellent representation to any client.

I have zealously represented clients in both federal and state court. I've represented individuals charged with drug distribution, drug possession, money laundering, kidnapping, bank fraud, wire fraud, rape, murder, aggravated identity fraud, forcible sexual abuse, child pornography, dui, bank robbery, illegal reentry, immigration fraud, aggravated assault, among others.. I have witnessed the frustrations that individuals experience as they slowly make their way through the criminal justice system. This awareness serves as a constant reminder to me that the representation of a client must be a personal lifelong commitment to them as an individual. My goal is to become the most effective advocate I can for the accused.