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I am the founder of Burke Law, PC. We are a boutique criminal defense firm with offices in Burlington, Vermont and White River Junction, Vermont. Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases in various states and in every county in Vermont. If you or someone you know is charged with a state or federal crime, do not hesitate to email or call us for a free consultation.

The focus of my practice is criminal defense and family law in state and federal court.  I am a member of Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel, where I have the privilege and opportunity to be assigned by the U.S. District Court to represent indigent individuals charged with crimes in federal court.  In 2008, I was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Sparrow Project.  The Sparrow Project was initially granted funded by H. 859 (The Justice Reinvestment Pilot Screening Project) and continues to provide community based treatment plans and support to individuals while their criminal charges are pending in the Criminal Division of Windsor Superior Court.  I am currently a member of the team that oversees the operation of the Sparrow Project.  I also helped develop and start Vermont’s first and only DUI Treatment Court, and represent participants in the treatment team and systems meetings.

Rebecca's legal experience crisscrosses the country and reads like an adventure novel. From her start as a public defender trying felony cases in Miami, Florida, to serving her country in the U.S. Air Force, to protecting her community as a domestic and sexual violence criminal prosecutor in Addison County, Rebecca's wealth of legal experience has prepared her for any legal need her clients might have.. Rebecca was born on Yokota Air Force Base in Japan and subsequently moved frequently in her childhood. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls, SD in 1998. Rebecca earned a B.S.B.A. in International Business from Drake University in 2001 and her Juris Doctorate from University of Iowa College of Law in 2004.. During law school, Rebecca studied European Union law in the south of France and British common law in London with a British Barrister. After graduating from law school, Rebecca joined the Miami, Florida Public Defenders' Office, gaining valuable criminal defense and trial experience in a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases for indigent defendants. She then joined a private criminal defense firm in Coral Gables, Florida, continuing her criminal defense practice and experience.. In 2007, Rebecca felt the call to serve her country and joined the United States Air Force as a Judge Advocate General. While stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, Rebecca rose through the ranks while broadening her legal skills and experience helping military personnel with their legal issues. During her active duty tour Rebecca wrote wills and counseled airman about their estates, worked in labor law, civil litigation and continued to expand her trial experience in criminal defense. Still a major in the Air Force reserves, Rebecca continues to serve her country and assist the men and women of the Air Force as appellate defense counsel, reporting to her duty station in Washington, D.C.. In 2012, Rebecca and her husband moved back to Vermont with plans to stay and raise their two children. Rebecca joined the Addison County State's Attorney's Office as the domestic and sexual violence prosecutor under a federal grant. For two years, Rebecca prosecuted domestic batterers and sexual predators, obtaining countless guilty pleas and no less than two guilty verdicts from trial juries.. At home, Rebecca enjoys her time with her husband and children on their hobby farm, raising chickens and ducks, along with a cat, a dog, and a horse the whole family is learning to ride.

As premier criminal defense attorneys,we use precise insight, creativity, and excellent service to protect people accused of crimes so they can sleep well at night. We will work to get you out of jail as soon as humanly possible. We will represent you with passion and confidence. We utilize every opportunity to reduce impact upon your criminal record. More than anything we will help you to stand back up and defend yourself and your life.. No one is ever prepared for such an experience, and sadly it can happen to anyone. It’s incredibly frustrating to see all you’ve worked for slipping away or your good name being tarnished. You need a champion in court, one with a pedigree of success. Our lawyers are your courtroom heroes.. When faced with a criminal charge, criminal defense attorney Thomas Weber has the extensive knowledge you need. He works for his clients and provide the most professional services to help with their cases. He understands the criminal justice system and carefully works on each case from start to finish. He will ensure that you know what is happening at every stage, and will help you choose the best legal option in your situation.. Attorney Thomas Weber has taken a variety of cases and knows how to achieve the best possible outcome, no matter the charge or situation. When the Weber Law team attacks a case, they evaluate every piece of evidence while challenging the prosecution’s case against you. They’ll seek expert opinions, cross-examine witnesses, and use extensive resources to build the strongest possible defense strategy.. Weber Law ranks highly and their experience speaks for itself. Weber clients receive the highest level of service from experienced lawyers. Weber Law is results oriented. Their attorneys will support you in your goals. You don’t have to go through this alone, call today.. Thomas Weber is an aggressive, careful, and detail oriented defense attorney and litigator. His experience and focus is in defending misdemeanor and felony DUI, drug, violence, and white collar crime. If you have been arrested for any crime in Utah, he can help. Mr. Weber also takes specific consulting cases involving international law. Mr. Weber has worked for the international law firm, Anderson & Anderson LLP, in Shanghai, China. He has worked on civil litigation cases involving real property, contracts, business law, bankruptcy, and intellectual property and has defended hundreds of criminal cases. Mr. Weber served as an LDS missionary to Taichung, Taiwan from 2000-2002. Mr. Weber obtained his law degree from the University of Wyoming in 2009, and his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Utah in English in 2004. He holds an international law certificate from the East China University of Politics and Law. Mr. Weber is admitted to the Utah State Bar. Mr. Weber speaks Chinese and English. He currently resides in Sandy, Utah, but travels often to China and the Philippines.

Prior to joining Rocky Mountain Defenders, P.C., Kevin S. Vander Werff, Sr. worked for approximately 6 years as a full-time criminal defense attorney with Keith Barton & Associates, P.C. and previously as corporate in-house counsel for a technology company.. Mr. Vander Werff has experience in business law, bankruptcy law, insurance defense, criminal law and personal injury law. Kevin Vander Werff currently focuses his efforts as a criminal trial attorney whose practice is limited to criminal defense cases.. Kevin has tried both felony and misdemeanor jury trials and has dealt with a wide range of cases involving everything from sex charges to traffic cases. Many of Kevin's trials involve defending DUI cases. Kevin has received specialized training for DUI defense and has completed the NHTSA course for the Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) which is the same training received by police officers who are administering the Sobriety Tests in the field. Kevin has earned a reputation for aggressively defending his clients against criminal charges and is an effective negotiator when you need someone in your corner.. Mr. Vander Werff graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Utah Valley State College in 1998. He attended law school at Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska and was a visiting student at the J. Reuben Clark School of Law at Brigham Young University, receiving his Juris Doctor degree in 2001 from Creighton University. During law school, he clerked for the Federal Defender of Nebraska, David R. Stickman, where he learned the great importance of protecting constitutional rights of all citizens. While in law school, he served as president of the Intellectual Property Law Society.. Kevin is a member of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and admitted to practice law in all state & federal courts in the state of Utah.

Lindsay Jarvis is a fearless and respected trial attorney who knows what it’s like to work on both sides of the courtroom. Why? Lindsay used to be a competitive, award-winning prosecutor. Now, Lindsay puts her hard work, trial experience, and hands-on approach to work as a criminal defense attorney, working for people like you.. As a defense attorney, Lindsay has proven herself to be as compassionate and calming in overwhelming situations, as she is tough and tireless during a fight. Lindsay’s work ethic, in addition to her ability to communicate and relate with ordinary people, makes Lindsay exceptionally unique and overwhelmingly successful.. When you need a defense attorney, you need more than just a lawyer. You need someone who recognizes the complete devastation associated with being charged with a criminal offense and someone who will take the time to explain the nuances of the criminal justice system; a system that can seem completely overwhelming and intimidating at times. Additionally, you need somebody who’s both confident in the courtroom and creative in plea-negotiations. You need someone you can trust, and someone who will passionately advocate for you on your behalf.. When you need a criminal defense attorney, you need Lindsay Jarvis.

Christopher J. Salcido is an experienced Utah Divorce Attorney and Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer. He has a stellar reputation in the legal community and was nominated by his colleagues (Utah lawyers and judges) to the Super Lawyers list in Utah. Only 2.5% of all attorneys in the Mountain West make the list. Chris has distinguished himself as a Rising Star in the legal community for his dedicated and often "out of the box thinking" to complex criminal and family law matters.. Chris is one of the founding partners of Salcido Law Firm which is a family owned and operated firm. He practices law with his 2 brothers who are also partners in the firm, and a team of other lawyers working for him. In many cases a Client may be facing a range of legal issues which spans the criminal and family law areas. For example, a potential client may be involved in a domestic violence charge, a protective order, and resulting divorce. Chris's practice is uniquely qualified to represent these individuals and works to achieve global resolutions all pending legal matters. With offices in Salt Lake, Provo, Ogden, and St. George, Salcido Law Firm represents clients throughout the entire state of Utah.. UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. Chris is one of the Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Utah who enjoys the challenges of taking on the state and protecting the constitutional rights of those accused of crimes in Utah. Chris represents individuals charged with DUI, Drug Charges, Domestic Violence, Assault, Felonies, Etc. Chris has tackled some of the toughest drug cases over the years on both the state and federal levels. Chris and his brothers are often referred difficult and challenging criminal matters from other attorneys such as sex crimes, aggravated assault charges, etc. UTAH DIVORCE LAWYER. One of the Best Utah Divorce Lawyers, Chris has represented countless clients in difficult family law matters including custody battles, complex divorces involving millions of dollars in assets, actions for paternity, enforcement, modifications, and more. In a domestic matter, Chris first seeks to understand his client's goals and strategizes with the client in the best methods for reaching those goals.. OTHER. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is committed to giving back to the local community. He served as a member of the Utah Army National Guard for many years and is a decorated veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. Chris offers pro bono and reduced fee services to veterans on a case by case basis. Chris has helped many veterans facing criminal charges and/or family law issues. With a military background, Chris understands many of the issues military members face following a deployment. A former adjunct professor, Chris taught college courses in logic, business law, history, and philosophy and offers reduced fees to students of the University of Utah and Utah Valley University.

Ryan N. Holtan specializes in criminal defense and trial law. Mr. Holtan grew up in Alaska before attending college in Montana where he raced for Montana State University’s NCAA ski team. After college, Mr. Holtan went to straight to law school at the University of Utah. In his third year of law school, Mr. Holtan elected to participate in a year-long criminal clinic with the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office.. See “No Trial Is Unwinnable“.. Ryan N. Holtan was raised in Alaska and spent his summers fishing and his winters skiing.  School and skiing took him to Montana State University where he raced for their NCAA Division I ski team.  Mr. Holtan graduated with honors from Montana State University in 2006 with a degree in Political Science.  He immediately enrolled in the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah where he focused on criminal and natural resources law.. During his second year of law school Mr. Holtan worked as a law clerk for a large regional Oil & Gas law firm.  In his third year of law school, Mr. Holtan elected to participate in a year-long criminal clinic with the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office.  It was there that he discovered his true passion and love trial law.  While at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Holtan prosecuted cases for Salt Lake County and the State of Utah.  He handled difficult and complex  criminal charges from arraignment to trial.  This experience has proven invaluable as it gave him an inside look at the system he would later face across the courtroom.. After graduating from law school at the age of only 24, Mr. Holtan went into private civil practice for a short time but left to pursue his career in criminal defense.  He managed his own criminal law practice and quickly gained a reputation for passionate and professional defense.  Managing his own practice gave him a unique perspective on the law and the opportunity to relate directly to his clients.  But after more than a year Mr. Holtan wanted to spend less time on business and more time on law and his clients.  It was then he joined the team at Pearson, Butler & Carson.  He brought the passion and personal contact that made his own practice successful and gained the support and experience of Pearson Butler.. Mr. Holtan is licensed to practice law in the State and Federal Courts of Utah.  He actively participates in the criminal law community and pro bono projects.  He is extremely excited to be a part of Pearson, Butler & Carson and continue serving his clients and protecting their rights.. Mr. Holtan managed his own criminal defense practice in Salt Lake City before joining the team at Pearson Butler & Carson, PLLC.

Keith retired from public service in 2013 after serving for 32 years as a police officer, proscutor, a Judge Pro Tem in the Third District Court, an Administrative Law Judge (2 years), a Chief Prosecutor for West Valley City (17 years), a City Attorney, a Justice Court Judge (12 years), mentor judge, a member of the Utah Judicial Council.  During that time period he was head of his own law firm, a certified court mediator, and taught police officers for 20 years at Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training.  He has trained police officers all over the western United States, attorneys, and judges in subjects such as criminal law, criminal procedure, search and seizure, laws of evidence, domestic violence, DUI law, laws of arrest, interrogation, Miranda, motor vehicle law, and testifying in court.  He has successfully argued before the Utah Supreme Court and tried over 10,000 cases at all levels of courts with 500 jury trials in justice and district courts.. Keith has an Associate’s degree in Interpersonal Communication from Ricks College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and a Juris Doctorate from Brigham Young University.  He taught speech, debate and communication courses at BYU and criminal law as an ad junct professor at the J. Reuben Clark School of Law.  He was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 1982.. Keith has thoroughly enjoyed the last 6 years representing clients charged criminally.  In his spare time he enjoys his family (28 grandkids), skiing, and golf.

I was born and raised in South Jordan, UT and that is where I live now. I worked in corporate America for nearly 10 years before I decided to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney. My family and I moved to Kansas in 2009 so I could attend law school. I get a great deal of satisfaction from interacting with my clients and helping them obtain the results they need. I enjoy spending time with my family, playing sports, cooking, and reading.

Darren M. Levitt is a Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney and founder of Levitt Legal, PLLC. The law firm is focused on defending misdemeanor and felony charges for clients located in Salt Lake County, Box Elder County, Chase County, and nearby areas. Darren represents a diverse group of clients in need of legal counsel, including business and working professionals, stay at home parents, students, and out-of-state visitors. All clients receive the highest level of attention, regardless of the severity of the charges they face.. Utah does have a lower crime rate than many other states, but it has stricter penalties for the same crimes. Darren is dedicated to defending individuals who face charges for criminal offenses, including DUI in Salt Lake County, marijuana crimes, domestic violence crimes, weapons violations, violent crimes, violation of probation, theft and property crimes, and juvenile offenses. He also provides legal counsel for men, women, and minors who wish to pursue records sealing and expunging.. Before starting his own law firm, Darren honed his criminal defense skills by working with the state's finest criminal defense attorneys. Darren even had the opportunity to work on one of the most high profile murder cases in Utah's history. Additionally, Darren has worked on many full trial civil litigation cases, including family law, personal injury, and property law. This knowledge has proven invaluable in his current function as a criminal attorney, when cases include elements of family law or personal injury.. While in law school at the University of Utah, Darren competed in the Moot Court competition, served on the Journal of Land Resources, and Environmental Law, and a CALI award. These experiences served as a strong foundation to Darren's later career in the legal field.. Darren's perspective on productive attorney-client relationships is shaped by his experience as a professional ski instructor, where he travelling the world. When teaching a nervous first time skier, trust is critical. The instructor must lead the student through a new and slightly dangerous environment. This is especially true in criminal court, when a client's trust in your abilities, knowledge, and guidance are vital. Darren applies this philosophy of open-communication and careful guidance when working with all of his clients.. To explore your legal options with Darren Levitt, call . During your free consultation with Salt Lake City criminal defense lawyer Darren Levitt, you will gain the knowledge to understand the charges you face and the most favorable options to pursue. Darren will begin laying the foundation for a solid defense strategy that can help protect your life and your future.

As an attorney working in the areas of consumer rights, bankruptcy, and criminal defense, my job is to instantly relieve the anxiety and stress my clients suffer by protecting their homes, jobs, livelihoods and paychecks; and to give them a second chance at a fulfilling future.

Prior to attending lawschool, I was a police officer in Texas (1998-2005).. After graduating from law school I relocated to Utah with my husband, Greg, who is a criminal defense attorney. ()  In 2010 I gave birth to twin sons and currently work part-time practicing family law on my own and also assist my husband with his criminal defense practice.. Working on my own allows me to choose my cases as they come in, allows me to have lower overhead costs resulting in lower prices for clients, and allows me to give special attention to my clients....they are not just a file to me.