Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in SOUTH JORDAN | 16 available

Firm: Anderson Hinkins

881 Baxter Dr , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family

Firm: Greg S. Law, PLLC.

887 W. Baxter Dr. , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Branson K. West

10421 South Jordan Gateway , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Hatch Law, LLC

4524 W Dorena Ln , South Jordan , Utah 84009

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Construction , Criminal Defense , Labor , Native American , Personal Injury, Trusts, Wills, Business

Firm: Jarvis & Associates, LLC

887 W Baxter Dr , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney Christi Olcott has been an attorney in Utah since 2011. Ms. Olcott has primarily practiced law in the criminal justice system as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. She is a dedicated attorney who works with her clients to get the best outcome possible.. Education and Experience:. Ms. Olcott earned an A.A. from Dixie State and a B.S. from Utah State University in Elementary Education with a minor in Political Science in 2008. Ms. Olcott then attended the University of Idaho College of Law and obtained her J.D. in 2011. During her time in law school, Ms. Olcott was a student attorney with the Victims’ Rights Clinic, an Officer in the Law Students for Appropriate Dispute Resolution (focusing on negotiation, arbitration and mediation), on the Trial Team moot court team, and a student representative on the Student Bar Association.. Ms. Olcott worked as a prosecutor in Utah county and for several years at different law firms as a defense attorney. Ms. Olcott was also previously an award winning educator, but has returned to the legal field. Ms. Olcott enjoys working in the criminal justice field and helping her clients navigate the court system.

Firm: Frazier Law Firm

1234 W South Jordan Pkwy , South Jordan , Utah 84119

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI, Employment

Firm: Greg S. Law, PLLC

887 W. Baxter Dr. , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Greg Law is an experienced trial lawyer. His practice areas include all areas of criminal defense in both state and federal courts. Practice areas include crimes such as: DUI, possession/distribution of controlled substance (drugs), sex crimes, gun/weapon charges, burglary, theft, assault, domestic violence, probation/parole violation, internet crimes, fraud and arson.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Greg worked as a police officer. He was certified in the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), and as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). He was also an instructor of the Standardized Field Sobriety Test and an Instructor in the DRE program. He was a member of the DUI task force, member of the SWAT team and a Field Training Officer. He investigated all types of crimes to include misdemeanors, drug crimes, family violence, DWI/DUI and violent felonies. Now he uses his investigative and prosecutorial experience in defending his clients accused of crimes.. Mr. Law earned his Juris Doctorate in 2001 from the University of Houston School of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law. He is licensed to practice in all Utah and Texas State Courts, the U.S. District Courts, Utah District and Southern District of Texas and the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. He is a member of the Utah State Bar, State Bar of Texas, Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, DUI Defense Lawyers Association, National College for DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Salt Lake County Bar Association. Mr. Law earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah.. Mr. Law knows the criminal justice system. The consequences of a criminal conviction can be long reaching with extensive collateral consequences. You need an experienced, aggressive attorney who strives to provide clients with superior legal representation. Being charged with a crime or dealing with probation issues can be a stressful situation. That stress can be minimized by communicating with clients to keep them informed about their case. Greg maintains a level of communication with his clients that often exceeds their expectations.

Firm: Greg S Law Criminal Defense Attorney

887 W Baxter Dr , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI, Divorce & Family

Firm: Jarvis & Associates

887 W Baxter Dr , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: Keith Stoney

877 W. Baxter Dr. , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Pearson, Butler & Carson, PLLC

1682 Reunion Ave., Ste. 100 , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Rocky Mountain Defenders, PC

10421 S. Jordan Gateway , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Lindsay Jarvis

887 West Baxter Drive , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Mark T. Ethington, P.C.

1218 W South Jordan Pkwy Ste B , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Civil , Collections, Criminal Defense , Domestic Partnership, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

Firm: Evershed Law, PLLC

10808 S. River Front Parkway , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime, Litigation, Expungement

A former prosecutor and now defense attorney, Nathan Evershed has experience with every kind of criminal case. He began his career as a prosecutor inside the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, where he was assigned to thousands of cases, everything from traffic tickets to aggravated murder. Nathan conducted dozens of jury trials during his time as a prosecutor, most of the trials were felony cases.. Nathan has experience in cases in every kind of misdemeanor or felony criminal case, including: DUI, domestic violence, theft, assault, special victim, white collar, homicide, and others.. Because of his experience and skill, Nathan is regarded as one of the most highly respected criminal attorneys in Utah. Prosecutors, defense attorneys, retired judges, law enforcement officers, victim counselors, and court employees recommend him because they know of Nathan’s abilities and dedication to his clients.

Firm: Pearson, Butler & Carson, PLLC

1682 Reunion Avenue , South Jordan , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.