Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Salt Lake City | 137 available

Firm: RVM Law

405 S Main Street, Suite 930 , Salt Lake City , Utah 84111

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: McConkie Hales

4055 South 700 East , Salt Lake City , Utah 84107

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: McCaughey and Metos

10 W Broadway Ste 650 , Salt Lake City , Utah 84101

Practice Areas: Appellate , Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Steele Adams Hosman

6713 S 1300th E , Salt Lake City , Utah 84121

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, General Litigation

Firm: Intermountain Legal

2159 S 700 E , Salt Lake City , Utah 84106

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Snow Christensen & Martineau

10 Exchange Pl , Salt Lake City , Utah 84111

Practice Areas: Business, Criminal Defense

Firm: Smoak Law, PC

299 S Main St , Salt Lake City , Utah 84111

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

Firm: Ray Quinney & Nebeker

36 South State Street , Salt Lake City , Utah 84111

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Cook, Skeen & Robinson

5788 S 900 E , Salt Lake City , Utah 84121

Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Consumer Protection, Debtor/Creditor, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

I have practiced law for over 20 years.  I have never lost a jury trial.  I zealously represent my clients in criminal cases, divorce matters and in commercial litigation cases.  I have a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating.  In 2008, my law partners and I obtained the first jury acquittal in Salt Lake County in twenty years.  The Discovery Channel featured the case in "Forensics, You Decide - Deadly Kiss".

Firm: Preston & Brar, LLC

670 East 3900 South Suite 101 , Salt Lake City , Utah 84107

Practice Areas: Immigration, Employment, Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: R. Shane Johnson, PLLC

24 D Street , Salt Lake City , Utah 84103

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Scott N Cunningham

211 E Broadway , Salt Lake City , Utah 84111

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Firm: Bautista & Campbell, PC

136 E South Temple , Salt Lake City , Utah 84111

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

After leaving a career as a Merchant Marine officer, Mr. Bautista has practiced criminal defense exclusively since 1999.  Since then, he has  represented over 6,000 clients and has obtained dismissals or not guilty verdicts in all types of criminal cases, including white collar crimes, criminal homicide, all sex crimes including rape and aggravated sex abuse of a child, aggravated burglary, robbery, thefts, forgeries, aggravated assaults, drug and alcohol charges including DUI, and domestic violence allegations.  When unable to secure a dismissal, Mr. Bautista has helped obtain a favorable resolution, or tried the case before a jury.  As of December 1, 2014, he has tackled over 196 jury trials as lead counsel with 139 acquittals, and of the guilty verdicts, three have been reversed on appeal and two were to a lesser misdemeanor charge. Of note is he has obtained acquittals in 5 murder trials in a row!. Mr. Bautista believes that each case must be handled from the onset for trial.  While most criminal cases are dismissed or resolved prior to trial, diligent and aggressive representation from the onset is fundamental to obtaining the best results.. At Bautista,Booth & Parkinson, Mr. Bautista focuses on representing individuals and companies in white collar criminal cases, and individuals in all criminal cases.  By habitually exceeding the continuing education requirements established by the Utah Bar, Mr. Bautista keeps abreast of all major developments in frequently litigated areas, such as securities fraud, health care fraud, environmental crime, computer crime, and sex crimes.  Mr. Bautista has represented many high profile clients and he prides himself in being one of less than 15 criminal defense attorneys in private practice qualified to represent clients charged with capital murder in Utah.  Thanks to his extensive experience as a trial and appellate attorney, he has successfully helped two clients avoid the death penalty.. Whether you, your company, or your loved ones are under investigation, or have been formally charged, Mr. Bautista has the experience, dedication, and a proven history of success to help avoid the most serious consequences.

Firm: Rocky Mountain Defenders

10421 S Jordan Gateway , Salt Lake City , Utah 84095

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: Robert B. Breeze, Attorney, Llc.

292 East 3900 South , Salt Lake City , Utah 84107

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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

Firm: Sunny Side Law Firm

, Salt Lake City , Utah 84111

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy

Firm: Smart Schofield Shorter

5320 S 900th E , Salt Lake City , Utah 84117

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Firm: Goebel Anderson PC

405 S Main St Ste 200 , Salt Lake City , Utah 84111

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Smoland Law

422 N 300th W , Salt Lake City , Utah 84103

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Traffic Ticketing

Firm: Yengich, Rich and Xaiz

175 East , Salt Lake City , Utah 84111

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense