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Logan Collins
Bountiful, UT Criminal Law Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Before Logan stepped foot into the world of formal education, he had already been in the auto industry for eight years. At a mere 18-years old, he started as a salesman and often emerged triumphant among his 40 fellow competitors, becoming 'salesman of the month' on multiple occasions. As time passed by, Logan was able to negotiate thousands of deals - an accomplishment that lead him being promoted far quicker than expected; ultimately holding responsibility over numerous salesmen while aiding them in closing their final agreements. It is with pride that Logan reflects upon those fruitful business endeavors.
Subsequently, Logan took...
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Jarom Bangerter
Midway, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCriminal, Cannabis Law and DUI
Willamette University
Jarom Bangerter has practiced criminal law for over 17 years. He defends misdemeanor and felony cases in Utah, Salt Lake, Summit and Wasatch Counties. Bangerter Law Firm prides itself on a high level of communication and dedication to clients' defense. Mr. Bangerter is a former prosecutor and has tried over 60 jury trials. DUI Defense, DV Charges, Assault, Marijuana offenses, drug possession, sex crimes.
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Jim Bradshaw
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Criminal
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Jim Bradshaw has practiced law since 1982. He is one of the founding members of Brown, Bradshaw, and Moffat. His practice includes all types of litigation, including white collar and other criminal matters, civil litigation, criminal appeals, and professional licensing and disciplinary matters.
Jim Bradshaw graduated as a William H. Leary Scholar from the University of Utah College of Law. The first eight years of his legal career were spent working as a lawyer in the trenches at the Salt Lake Legal Defender’s Association before moving on to form Brown, Bradshaw, and Moffat.
Having previously served as the Chairman of the Criminal...
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Amy N. Fowler
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(801) 824-9698
150 South State Street, Suite 100, #35
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Utah
I graduated from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 2011. I started my career practicing intellectual property law, but then found my passion as a public defender. I worked for the Salt Lake County public defender's office for five years before leaving and beginning my own firm. Our firm is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and ensuring that our clients are well-informed. I want to make sure that my clients feel they are part of every step of the process and they know I've got their back.
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Michael Holje
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Administrative, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Michael Holje has been an attorney at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP since 2003. His practice includes criminal defense, related administrative and professional licensing matters, and actions before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. He regularly defends both felony and misdemeanor charges, including sex offenses, assault, domestic violence, theft, DUI, and drug and alcohol offenses. Michael graduated as a William H. Leary Scholar from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. While in law school, he was an editor of the school's Journal of Land, Resources, and Environmental Law. Prior to graduation, he worked as a...
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David Mark Corbett
South Jordan, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Baylor Law School
David has found that passion and creativity separate the best attorneys from the rest. As an intern in the Federal District Court in Waco, Texas while in law school, he observed that the most effective attorneys showed genuine belief in their clients and their rights. He incorporated these lessons into his work with Baylor Law School’s celebrated mock trial team, for which the school awarded him the American Board of Trial Advocates award. After law school, David chose to serve the people of Northwest Arizona as a public defender. For five years, he represented men and women charged with...
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Darren R. Watts
South Jordan, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(801) 630-8309
10808 S River Front Parkway, Suite 311
South Jordan, UT 84095
Criminal and Estate Planning
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
Hi! I have been an attorney for over 18 years and have practiced in a wide variety of areas. Now, I have narrowed down my areas of practice to help individuals with their estate planning to minimize conflict as the estate is administered as they want it done without any unnecessary expenses or hassle to their beneficiaries. I also offer business transaction services to individuals or businesses whether just starting out or well established.
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Todd Alan Peterson
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and Seattle University School of Law
Todd is a Utah Licensed Attorney and the founder of Peterson Legal PLLC. Todd has been practicing criminal defense for 6 years now and has helped hundreds of clients navigate the stressful criminal justice system. After graduating from BYU with a bachelors in Economics, Todd attended Seattle University School of Law in Seattle, Washington. Upon completing his first year of law school, Todd transferred back to his home state of Utah to finish up law school and graduate from the S. J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. During law school, Todd worked as a law clerk...
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Lorenzo Miller
Draper, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
With over 20 years of experience in criminal law as a prosecutor, Lorenzo Miller understand cops, courts and the criminal justice system.
Our office understand that cops make mistakes, eyewitnesses make false IDs and there are those who abuse the system for their advantage. We also know that good people make bad decisions when they are struggling with addictions, mental health issues or going through tough times in their lives. It is too easy these days to find yourself on the wrong side of the law.
At Miller Law Office we have decided to put the skills we have learned as prosecutors...
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Cory Wall
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Pepperdine University
Cory R. Wall has over 26 years experience and is a member in good standing of the State Bars of both Utah and California. Cory is an aggressive and tenacious attorney committed to his clients. He and his friendly staff work very hard to educate his clients about their legal situation and options. After deciding on a plan, he and his staff are committed to keeping his clients up to date as to the legal proceedings. This is done through email, mail, consultations and phone contact. He works hard to partner and help teach his...
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Ann Marie Taliaferro
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Ann Taliaferro is an associate attorney at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat and has practiced law since 2000. Her practice includes criminal defense and criminal appeals. Ann received her Juris Doctorate from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah and was a William H. Leary Scholar. Ann was a staff writer and editor of the Utah Law Review for two years. She was also a member of the National Trial Team and a semi-finalist at the Traynor Moot Court Competition. Prior to joining Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, Ann was a law clerk for the Utah Attorney General's...
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Benjamin Durham
West Jordan , UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
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Attorney Benjamin C. Durham received his law degree from Brigham Young University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, and has traveled extensively in South America. In the course of his career, he has defended several high-profile prosecutions in Las Vegas, including such defendants as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, Aryan Warriors, and Rolling 60s Crips.
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Jared Pearson
Sandy, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Brigham Young University
Jared Pearson is a licensed Utah litigation attorney. Before forming Pearson Law Firm Jared practiced law in both Salt Lake and Utah County and represented companies and individuals in a number of matters, including family law, divorce, bankruptcy, criminal defense, contract disputes, personal injury, real estate transactions, and corporate law. Jared is an experienced bankruptcy attorney that has handled many Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Jared has the knowledge and resources to handle any consumer bankruptcy case from start to finish and has the experience to foresee specific issues based on the unique circumstances of any given case...
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Jordan Haycock
Midvale, UT Criminal Law Attorney
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The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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Susanne Gustin
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Susanne Gustin is a top rated attorney in the state of Utah. With more than 24 years of experience as a trial attorney, Susanne Gustin has earned a reputation for aggressively defending her clients. Susanne is well-known for her involvement in high-profile cases with some cases receiving national coverage. She has obtained numerous acquittals and dismissals of charges for her clients and has successfully created a name for herself in the legal community.
In addition to her reputation in the courtroom, Susanne Gustin has been recognized for her professional excellence by a number of organizations, including an AV rating from...
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Carol Mortensen
Bountiful, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and London Law Consortium, London, England
Carol Mortensen brings over 12 years of counseling and advocacy experience into her legal practice. She has worked as a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor and Social Service Worker for many years prior to joining the legal profession. As a result, Carol has a unique and comprehensive insight into the dynamics of individuals and families dealing with the judicial system.
Family & Juvenile Law Expertise:
Carol is a long time and committed advocate for individuals and families dealing with issues such as: divorce, custody and domestic violence. She has worked extensively with DCFS, Dependency Drug Court, Juvenile...
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Preston Day
Lehi, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Idaho College of Law
Preston spent over two years working as a prosecuting attorney for Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County. During his time as a prosecutor, he managed several hundred cases and took over a hundred cases to trial. In his current role, Preston manages primarily divorce, family, and criminal cases.
Preston began his legal career working as a law clerk for Judge Richard Wagner of the Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada. He transitioned from his clerkship alongside Judge Wagner to a position as a trial attorney for the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office in Minden, Nevada.
Preston attended law school in...
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Brent Jensen
Orem, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy and DUI
Are you facing financial instability? Have you fallen behind on your mortgage, auto loans, medical expenses or other bills? Brent J. Jensen has been helping people overcome debt issues for over 30 years. Our law firm offers prompt and reliable legal support services. Call us at 801-226-2101 or visit our web site at UtahCountyBankrupcy.com to schedule a free initial consultation with Mr Jensen. We also assist clients who have been charged with criminal offenses, including DUI. Our rates are very affordable. Call 801-226-2101 to schedule a free initial consultation.
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Douglas A. Gubler
Salt Lake City , UT Criminal Law Lawyer
4376 S. 700 E.
Suite 103
Salt Lake City , UT 84107
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Utah
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Thomas Howard
Park City, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
Southwestern University School of Law
I have practiced in Park City, Utah for 23 years, always maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and professionals in the courts and community.
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Sean Druyon
Bountiful, UT Criminal Law Attorney
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I got into criminal defense after participating in the criminal litigation section of the University of Nebraska College of Law. I was an assistant to the county attorney who prosecuted criminal defendants. I routinely saw unprepared defense attorneys beg and plead for good deals from the county attorney's office and many were unable to get very good deals because they were not prepared to show the county attorney why they had a weak case if it went to trial. I noticed the most effective defense attorneys were those that were not only prepared by knowing the facts...
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Nonie Ferguson
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal and Family
Nova Southeastern University
Nonie Ferguson is a Partner at Just Law, LLC. She has been a practicing attorney since graduating from Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2012. Currently, she practices almost exclusively in Family Law, but she has a vast amount of experience in Criminal Law and she does take on Criminal Law cases. While in Florida, Nonie practiced in the area of Criminal Law as an Assistant Public Defender. As a criminal defense attorney Nonie worked in the felony criminal trial division representing accused first, second, and third degree felony offenders and juvenile delinquents. Nonie has...
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Tulsi J. Patel
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal and Family
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Tulsi J. Patel is a former prosecutor who is very experienced in all aspects of litigation from beginning to end. She has handled a wide variety of cases such as divorce, adoption, custody, protective orders, narcotics, violent sex crimes, aggravated assault, armed burglaries, robberies, fraud, and thefts.
With Tulsi on your side, you'll have an extremely compassionate, detailed, and aggressive advocate. You'll never have to worry about where you stand in your case.
Most importantly, Tulsi is an honest advocate. She will help you understand the best path to achieving your goals while keeping you informed of cost expectations...
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Michael K Hepworth
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(801) 872-2222
10808 S River Front Parkway
Suite 300
South Jordan, UT 84095
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSouth Jordan, UT Criminal Law Attorney
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Denver
Michael is a 4th generation entrepreneur and attorney. His great grandfather, Henry W. Stahle, Esq., founded a real estate development, management, and investment firm that he and his family still operate to this day. Michael earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (Magna Cum Laude) from Weber State University, and a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
Michael is the Managing Attorney of Hepworth & Associates, LLC. He is also the Principal Broker and President of Security Real Estate, LLC located in Bountiful, Utah, and Vice President of Hepworth Investment Group, LLC, which is a...
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Gage Herbst
Midvale, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal and Immigration
University of Akron School of Law
Attorney Gage Herbst is a dedicated advocate of the people. He has built a career around trust, clear communication, and reasonable fees. Gage has represented hundreds of people before immigration courts and services all over the country. Gage has also represented many clients in complicated criminal matters in the state of Utah. Gage handles many types of cases in immigration court including cancellation of removal and asylum. He also works closely with clients to provide the individual and diligent representation each case deserves.
With a bachelor's degree in linguistics from Brigham Young University and a doctorate of jurisprudence from the...
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Darren M. Levitt
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Animal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Attorney
As the founder of Levitt Legal, PLLC, Darren M. Levitt is a strong advocate for men, women, and minors charged with alleged criminal offenses. His firm works closely with individuals who face misdemeanor or felony offenses in Utah. Levitt Legal, PLLC, is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and represents clients throughout Salt Lake County, Box Elder County, Chase County, and the surrounding communities.
Darren Levitt provides all clients with the utmost attention, no matter the seeming severity of the charges they face. His Salt Lake City practice focuses solely on criminal defense. This includes DUI...
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Anita Dickinson
Taylorsville, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Anita has over 6 years of Criminal Law experience and has handled a variety of Felony and Misdemeanor cases. While at the DA's office she prosecuted hundreds of Felony and Misdemeanor DUIs while working on a Specialty Felony DUI Unit. She is now putting her experience an skills to work defending and protecting the rights and liberties of her clients.
Anita started her own practice in 2013. utahdefensecounsel.com
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Justin Ashworth
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(801) 810-9750
466 South 500 East
P.O. Box 521198
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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Lauralyn Cabanilla
Provo, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Brigham Young University
Laura H. Cabanilla attended college at Brigham Young University in 1980, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in English in 1986. During college she joined the U.S. Army Reserve in order to fund her schooling and because of her desire to serve her country. She was the only female cadet enrolled at that time. She is a 1994 graduate of Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School. She previously worked as a prosecutor with the Utah County Attorney’s Office where she prosecuted many high profile criminal cases. In 2000, Laura Cabanilla joined the law firm...
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Dennis Pawelek
Provo, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Dennis has defended thousands of clients in all criminal matters, such as Assault & Battery, Drug Crimes, DUI, Sex Crimes, Theft Crimes, Violent Crimes and White Collar Crimes. He is known as one of the up and coming top rated felony lawyers in Utah. Compassionate with his clients and aggressive in the courtroom, Dennis is a must have when it comes to choosing a lawyer when it really matters.
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Christopher M. Ault
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
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James Tanner
Tooele, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Employment and Family
Washburn University School of Law
James R. Tanner is a Utah employment law attorney. He was an employment lawyer with the federal government until he retired in 1998. Since that date, he has had a private practice of law in Tooele, Utah. He currently has a private practice of law with his son, Richard J. Tanner. Their firm, Tanner Law Office PLLC, provides legal services in the area of employment law, divorce and family law, criminal defense, wills, and general practice matters.
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William M. Fontenot
Bountiful, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Criminal, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Utah
Will Fontenot is a results-oriented, client-focused attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Utah. His practice focuses on estate and trust drafting and litigation. Mr. Fontenot has over eleven years of experience strongly advocating for the client’s desired outcome, including document preparation and courtroom advocacy that has required innumerable hearings and trials. Mr. Fontenot has argued before the Utah Supreme Court. He has an extremely impressive track record of winning and being respected in the community by both lawyers and judges.
Mr. Fontenot’s academic and professional accomplishments include graduating in the top twenty percent of his law school class...
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Matthew R. Howell
Provo, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Business and Family
Columbia Law School
A former federal prosecutor now representing businesses and individuals across a range of practice areas, Matthew R. Howell began his career as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. government in Salt Lake City, Utah, prosecuting crimes against federally insured financial institutions and crimes committed on Indian reservations and federal lands. After four years, Matt joined David K. Isom Law Offices, where he focused on coal contract litigation and arbitration and other complex commercial litigation, including qui tam (whistleblower) claims and class action lawsuits. Since joining Fillmore Spencer LLC in 2005, Matt has worked on cases large and...
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Mr. Sidney B. Unrau
Provo, UT Criminal Law Attorney
(801) 235-9400
2155 N. Freedom Blvd.
sid.unrau@gmail.com
Provo, UT 84604
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Mr. Unrau has practiced law for over 19 years. His main areas of experience are: Family Law (divorce, custody, paternity, adoption), Criminal Defense (DUI, Possession, Murder, Assault, etc.), Juvenile Court (Juvenile Criminal Defense, DCFS matters), Bankruptcy and General Practice (Contracts, Landlord/Tenant, etc.).
Mr. Unrau is an experienced Mediator with hundreds of successfully mediated cases.
Mr. Unrau is also trained as a Guardian ad Litem, and is occasionally appointed to represent the interest of minor children or incapacitated adults in various cases.
Mr. Unrau's staff is friendly, efficient and helpful.
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Tyler Ayres
Sandy, UT Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal and DUI
Willamette University
As the founder of Ayres Law Firm, Tyler Ayres knows that the legal system requires specific strategies to get the best possible outcome for your case. This is why Mr. Ayres has assembled Utah's most experienced team of DUI defense trial attorneys, former prosecutors and drivers license experts. Together, the entire team works in concert on your case to ensure the best possible outcome for you.
"Being accused of a DUI does not make you a criminal," Tyler explains. "We treat you with respect and dignity as our team does everything possible to minimize the disruption of a DUI in your...
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Michael John Langford
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal and White Collar Crime
Creighton University School of Law
Michael's passion is representing people at all stages of the criminal defense process in federal and state court. To that end, he has effectively and zealously defended numerous people charged with federal and state crimes. He has litigated highly complex cases, which include mortgage fraud, money laundering, ponzi scheme, racketeering, and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Michael recently argued a complex double jeopardy issue before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has been selected by the Utah Federal District Court to be a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel. In addition, he also has been selected to serve...
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Russell Pietryga
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Eastern Michigan University
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Christina Miller
PARK CITY, UT Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Christina has practiced family law in Park City for over 20 years. She has experience with complicated legal and factual cases. Christina and her entire firm specialize in outstanding customer service and constantly give back to the Park City / Summit County community through philanthropic and volunteer efforts. Miller Law Group provides individual focus to your legal needs that big city firms will never understand.
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Brett Anderson
Lehi, UT Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Brett Anderson is a founding partner of the Utah law firm of Anderson & Rogers where he has represented clients throughout the State of Utah for well over a decade. Mr. Anderson was raised in Utah County and graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in business and then from law school in Oregon. As an attorney he has successfully represented clients in countless personal injury, criminal, divorce, business, insurance and real estate matters. Many injured persons, insurance companies, businesses, doctors and even other attorneys have sought Mr. Anderson and trusted him with their legal...