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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.

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 am an attorney based out of West Jordan, Utah.  I serve all along the Wasatch Front.  I handle lots of different types of cases and devote attention to all areas of the law.  My goal is to be a sull service attorney who can meet all my clients needs, no matter what they are.  I focus on my clients needs and being attentive to those needs is important to me in my work.

William L. Melton is the founding attorney of Melton Law. William has taken pride in serving his clients and his community for many years. After experiencing his own encounters with the legal system he decided to dedicate his career to the pursuit of law. William has been involved in proactively changing to improve the community in multiple ways throughout his career. In addition to fighting for his clients in the courtroom William is also actively involved in making changes at the legislative level. In 2015, William helped lobby and successfully pass the alternative aarent-time schedule. This new law substantially increased the amount of time that non-custodial parents receive with their children. Additionally, William is an appointed member by the governor to a state Child Support Guidelines Committee. The committee is responsible for making recommendations to the legislature for changes to the child support guidelines.. William has worked on hundreds of different cases from minor traffic infractions to major sex crimes and white collar crimes. William is an experienced trial attorney with experience on all sides of a criminal case. During law school William clerked for the Hon. Judge Parker in the Third Judicial District Court, he assisted clients in the Idaho Street Law Clinic, and worked in the Utah County Attorney's Office prosecuting cases in both their misdemeanor and major crimes divisions. William loves working with his clients and doing everything in his power to help them resolve their case with the absolute best possible outcome.

Before becoming an  attorney, I worked as an investigative journalist and then as a licensed private investigator. Today, I use many of the same skills to fight for my clients.. Research and writing are my passions, and I won't give up before my clients do. I've taken criminal, civil rights, and civil tort cases to trial in local, state, and federal courts, and I've argued before the Utah Court of Appeals and the Utah Supreme Court.

I am a former felony and misdemeanor prosecutor who now focuses exclusively on criminal defense. I have prosecuted all types of crimes from the smallest of infractions to homicide. I have extensive experience in the areas of DUI and domestic violence, among others.. I've taught law related classes (criminal procedure, criminal law, civil procedure, criminal profiling) to bachelor level college students. I've consulted with and trained law enforcement in a number of areas of law, including DUI investigations, searches and seizures, and other investigatory issues.. My experience as a prosecutor and as an adjunct professor is a valuable tool to shaping an aggressive defense for my clients. I know how the government will approach the case against you and will explain everything in easy to understand terms so that we may shape a robust defense strategy. I know how and where to look for areas to poke holes because I used to be on the other side building these very cases against individuals.. I've spent countless hours in courtrooms for pretrial conferences, motion hearings, and trials. I'm extremely comfortable in that environment and am an experienced trial attorney with dozens of jury trials and hundreds of bench trials in my six years of practice. I routinely receive praise from jurors for my advocacy during trials.. I offer free consultations and flexible payment plans. Your attorney should be approachable and available to answer your questions. Contact me anytime for help with your criminal case. I'm available 24/7 by email at and most hours by phone. Call or email without any hesitation as I am here to help.

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.

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.

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.

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.