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Gregory Ferbrache was appointed by the Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes to serve as Division Director of the Justice Division for the Utah Attorney General’s Office. Supervising five criminal prosecution sections with over 30 attorneys, prosecuting cases from:. the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)Statewide Enforcement of Crimes Against Undocumented Residents Strike Force (SECURE)Human Trafficking Unit, and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA), among others.Greg also supervised cases involving:. Officer Involved Critical IncidentsPolitical CorruptionAggravated HomicideAggravated FeloniesFraudSexual AssaultChild AbuseAsset ForfeitureMulti-jurisdictional serious felony criminal enterprises.Practicing law in most courthouses throughout Utah at the local, state, and federal levels.. As Director and designee of Attorney General Reyes, Greg worked closely with other Executive Branch stakeholders, Legislators, and the Judiciary to get the job done. Over the past five years, Greg assisted Legislators to better clarify statutory language by drafting language and providing support to buttress policy. Greg demonstrated understanding of the legislative process and successfully worked with legislators to get Bills passed into law.

Alyssa Beard is experienced in Family and Domestic Relations Law, Criminal Law, and Juvenile Law. Alyssa was born and raised in Utah and attended the University of Utah for her Bachelor of Arts in Political Sciences, Sociology and a Criminology Certification. Upon graduation, Alyssa began work with the Utah Division of Child and Family Services as a Social Service Worker. This further aided in Alyssa in her passion and drive in advocating for those who are disadvantaged, which lead her to attend University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, where she excelled in her pursuits.. During her attendance at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, Alyssa completed internships as a Law Clerk at Utah Indigent Defense Commission and later with a law firm, an internship as a law clerk assisting in the defense of clients in Federal criminal cases, and as a Student Clinician with Rocky Mountain Innocence Center.. Alyssa graduated with High Honors from the S.J. Quinney College of law, where she received recognition for her outstanding achievements such as the 2020 Outstanding Clinical Student Award for her work with the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center, a CALI award in Juvenile Law, and an OAA Award in White-Collar Crimes. As an attorney focused on Family and Domestic Relations Law and Criminal Law, Alyssa is a committed and fierce advocate for her clients’ rights and interests.

Cliff Venable has spent his entire legal career successfully representing people accused of crimes in Salt Lake County and the surrounding area. His career is built on exceptional criminal defense in the most complicated and routine cases. Cliff has successfully defended clients charged with everything from murder to possession of narcotics and he has a reputation in the community as an exceptional trial lawyer. Every criminal case presents different issues, and your case will be handled by Cliff as his top priority. He listens and asks probing questions to develop the best legal strategy for your defense. Cliff has the experience and personal attention to achieve positive results while keeping you informed during the life of the case. Clients at Salt City Defense feel confident knowing they have hired a respected, experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney.

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.

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.

Shain Manuele has provided representation to individuals throughout Utah and Nevada. His practice has primarily been Criminal Defense, but given the nature of rural areas, he has provided services as needed to best serve the community. Shain practices in a number of areas including Cedar City, Kanab, and Beaver, Utah and the Nevada towns of Panaca, Pioche, Alamo, Caliente, Ely, and Eureka. Give us a call,.

Edrick Jay (E.Jay) Overson is the owner of Overson Legal & Mediation, PLLC, located in Cedar City, Utah. He has been licensed as an attorney since October 2010, and he primarily practices in criminal defense, family law, contracts, private guardian ad litem work, and mediation. He is a litigator and spends a majority of his time defending clients in court, but is also experienced in motion practice, preparing legal documents/pleadings, interviewing clients, legal research, consultations, mediation, and the like. Throughout his time in practice, E.Jay has also served as the Beaver County Public Defender during multiple calendar years (2012; 2015-2018; 2021-2022), where he represented and served indigent clients in Beaver County in the following five (5) courts: Fifth District Court, Fifth District Juvenile Court, Beaver Justice Court, Milford Justice Court, and Minersville Justice Court. Prior to becoming licensed, E.Jay successfully passed the 2010 July Utah State Bar Exam on his first attempt.. E.Jay obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the Michigan State University College of Law (MSUCOL) in May 2010. At graduation, E.Jay also received a certificate from the Geoffrey Feiger Trial Practice Institute, which is an intense litigation program at the law college. Out of hundreds of applicants each year, only thirty-two (32) students are accepted for the two (2) year program each year. Prior to law school, in May 2006, E.Jay obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Utah University, with a Major in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Psychology. Growing up in Cedar City, Utah, he was also a graduate from Cedar High School in 1999, where he received his high school diploma.. Another notable achievement/accomplishment of E.Jay Overson is that he served a two (2) year LDS mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Bacolod Philippines Mission, which comprised two islands (Negros Occidental and Panay) from June 2002 to August 2004. While serving his mission, E.Jay was given the opportunity to serve in many leadership capacities (Assistant to the President, Zone Leader, District Leader, Trainer, Senior Companion). He also learned two (2) Filipino dialects fluently (Cebuano, Ilonggo).. E.Jay and his wife Ann Elise have three (3) wonderful daughters, Lauren; Jasmine; and Roslyn. His family loves living in southern Utah, where they enjoy spending time together and taking advantage of the beautiful scenery around Cedar City. Some of the attributes which define E.Jay are dependable, personable, trustworthy, loyal, peaceable, determined, caring, and hard working. E.Jay has the ability to be an asset to whomever he is working for, and can work well with others in any capacity.

I am Attorney Robert B. Breeze. I have more than 30 years of experience in over 200 jury trials providing favorable resolutions for my clients. At my firm, you will receive outstanding representation and trusted legal counsel to help defend your rights and freedoms

I became a lawyer because I love working with people, especially in times of need.  I am devoted to my clients, the practice of law, and to serving my community.  I focus primarliy on criminal defense but also have experience in family law and other civil matters.

Hyrum centers his practice on Criminal Defense.  While in law school he gained valuable experience on the prosecution side working with the Montgomery County Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office and the Criminal Section of the Attorney General’s Office for the District of Columbia. Hyrum has worked on all levels of criminal matters from public intoxication and retail theft to kidnapping and first degree murder. These experiences give him a unique perspective as he advocates to defend clients in all levels of the criminal justice system. Hyrum also assists clients in the areas of real estate and litigation.

Haylee attended law school at the SJ Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah where she graduated at the age of 23. She then spent three years as a Federal Judicial Clerk for the late Hon. J. Thomas Greene of the United States District Court for the District of Utah.   Leading the Mills Law Firm, Haylee works in Justice, District, and Federal courts.  She has a passion for the Law and finds commendation and respect for her zealous client advocacy with the judges before whom she practices.

I was born and raised in the Ogden area and have lived here for nearly 40 years.  I have a beautiful wife who is a high school math teacher and four (4) awesome children.  I served a church mission to the beautiful country of  Taiwan and learned to speak Mandarin Chinese.  I love Asia and have traveled to China at least six (6) times.  Before I completed law school, graduating at the top of my class, I worked in law enforcement for over eight (8) years and use that experience to help my clients, when applicable.  I love what I do and enjoy helping people work through their problems and challenges.  Regardless of what you are facing, I always willing to help out by sitting down with you and helping direct you down the best path for you.  I love cycling and fly-fishing.  I also enjoy spending time with my wife and kids and try to travel when able.