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Catherine Cleveland, P.C.

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Salt Lake City, UT 84101
  • Federal Offenses
  • Theft Crimes
  • Juvenile Crimes
  • Violent Crimes
  • Sex Crimes

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Catherine Cleveland, P.C. has been defending clients in Salt Lake City against criminal charges for over 15 years. Clients hire the firm for defense against DUI/DWI, sex crimes, juvenile offenses, drug charges, federal offenses, probation violations, violent crimes, theft, white collar cases, and internet crimes. Attorney Catherine R. Cleveland is a former judge pro tempore, is a member of the UACDL, and has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer.

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5.0 / 5 (12)
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G. Fred Metos

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299 S Main St Ste 1300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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G. Fred Metos is a criminal defense attorney that has been representing the people of Salt Lake City for over 40 years. The lawyer advises his clients throughout the entire legal process, starting with the initial arrest and continuing through post-conviction appeals and parole. He defends them from allegations of domestic and sexual violence, drug offenses, drunk driving, and white-collar crimes. Metos founded the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and served as its president, and he was recognized by the Best Lawyers in America for over 25 consecutive years.

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Greg S. Law

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887 Baxter Dr., South Jordan, UT 84095
  • Juvenile Crimes
  • Theft & Burglary
  • Drug Crimes

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Greg S. Law provides criminal defense services to Salt Lake City. Greg Law, the firm’s founding attorney, focuses his practice on misdemeanor and felony cases, including DUI, domestic violence, white-collar fraud, and violent crimes. He aggressively defends his clients’ rights, reputation, and freedom and is prepared to go to court for trial. Law served in the police force and was an official DRE instructor and DUI task force member. He is part of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

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Gregory W. Stevens

2825 E Cottonwood Pkwy Ste 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84121

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Gregory W. Stevens is a Salt Lake City-based criminal defense attorney. Working for both adult and juvenile clients, he handles misdemeanor and felony cases, including domestic violence, probation violations, drug charges, sex crimes, and weapons charges. He has been practicing law since 1987 and is admitted to practice in state and federal courts throughout Colorado. Gregory W. Stevens is a member of the American Bar Association. Other practice areas include bankruptcy and family law.

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Hoyer Law Firm

51 E Main St, Lehi, UT 84043

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Hoyer Law Firm handles criminal defense cases involving assault, DUI, retail theft, stalking, and juvenile crimes. It represents first-time and repeat offenders, as well as those facing misdemeanor and felony charges. Attorney Casey Hoyer has more than a decade of negotiation and litigation experience. He provides clients with aggressive representation and works hard to negotiate a reduction or dismissal of charges, obtain a not guilty plea, and minimize final sentencing. The firm also assists with post-conviction issues and expungements.

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Intermountain Legal

2159 S 700 E Ste 240, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

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Intermountain Legal is a full-service law firm providing the residents of Salt Lake City and the surrounding area with legal representation. The firm has a legal team dedicated to practicing criminal law, and its attorneys defend clients from accusations of drinking and driving, drug offenses, theft and robbery, fraud, domestic and sexual violence, and weapons violations. They also offer advice to clients during all steps of the legal process, including the arrest, hearings, and post-conviction appeals. Attorney Steven Burton has been included in the National Trial Lawyers' Top 40 Under 40 list.

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Kristopher K. Greenwood & Associates

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3450 N Triumph Blvd Ste 102-161, Lehi, UT 84043

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Kristopher K. Greenwood & Associates is a law firm that represents clients charged with criminal offenses. It is most experienced with drug charges, DUI offenses, assault and battery cases, and financial crimes such as fraud, embezzlement, theft, and identity theft. The firm conducts independent investigations to challenge the evidence provided by prosecutors and strengthen a case for the dismissal or reduction of charges. Kristopher K. Greenwood & Associates also provides extensive mediation and litigation services.

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Law Office of Brent J. Huff

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401 South Main Street Suite 930, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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Law Office of Brent J. Huff is a criminal defense law practice serving Salt Lake City. Its primary lawyer, Brent Huff, represents clients who have been charged with sex-related offenses, domestic violence, traffic violations, and white-collar crimes. In addition, he handles cases involving juvenile law issues, drug crimes, DUI charges, and expungements. Huff has helped hundreds of individuals in his practice and as an of counsel at the Langford-Ramos firm. Before practicing law, he served in the USMC and the Utah National Guard.

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McAdams Law PLLC

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952 S Main St Ste A, Layton, UT 84041

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McAdams Law PLLC is a criminal defense law firm that provides the residents of Salt Lake City with litigation and mediation services. The firm defends clients from allegations of serious felonies and misdemeanors, such as drug possession and distribution, aggravated assault, domestic violence, rape, and white-collar crimes. Additionally, the firm helps clients keep their professional licenses. It also offers expungements of clients' criminal history to allow them to apply for jobs and housing. Founding attorney Andrew McAdams has been included in the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100 Trial Lawyers list.

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Melton Law PLLC

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5955 s. Redwood Rd. #103, Taylorsville, UT 84123

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Melton Law PLLC is a Salt Lake City-based law firm that provides legal help for various criminal matters. Its knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys help defendants understand the penalties and charges. They protect the client's freedom by creating a strong defense strategy. The legal team represents clients in a variety of criminal cases, including drug charges, sex crimes, assault and domestic violence, protection orders, and DUI. Melton Law PLLC is also available to handle expungement.

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Ray Quinney & Nebeker

36 S State St STE 1400, Salt Lake City, UT 84121

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Ray, Quinney, & Nebeker is a full service law firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah that provides criminal defense representation. Skye Lazaro, a member of the firm’s White Collar, Corporate Compliance and Governmental Investigations group represents clients in a broad range of criminal cases including domestic violence allegations, sex crimes, drug crimes, property crimes, DUI, white collar crimes, homicide, violent crimes and juvenile defense. Skye has extensive trial experience and has tried over one hundred jury trials throughout her career, including some of the region’s most complex and high-profile criminal matters. Skye was included on the list of Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers Association (2018-2020). She was recognized in 2017 by Attorney at Law Magazine as an Attorney to Watch, and was voted by her peers throughout the state as one of Utah’s “Legal Elite”, as published in Utah Business Magazine (2018) and selected for inclusion by Thomson Reuters as a Mountain States Super Lawyers (2020) “Rising Star”.

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5.0 / 5 (1)

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Salt City Defense

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2150 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

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Salt City Defense is a law practice founded by Cliff Venable, who has over 12 years of experience defending individuals accused of committing a crime. His office caters to Salt Lake City clients who have been indicted in cases involving offenses like DUI, theft, fraud, and violence. Legal assistance is also offered for the expungement of criminal records. Venable works on determining the best strategy for each case and protecting his clients' interests throughout the judicial process. He has represented over a thousand individuals facing misdemeanor and felony offenses.

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5.0 / 5 (15)
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5.0 / 5 (1)

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Schatz Anderson

1445 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

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With offices in Salt Lake City and St. George, Schatz Anderson is a criminal defense law firm that has been representing clients for over 15 years. The firm litigates on behalf of clients who have been accused of serious felonies and misdemeanors, including assault, drug manufacturing and trafficking, trespassing and burglary, and domestic violence. It also helps clients who are being prosecuted for drunk driving keep their drivers' licenses. From 2009 to 2019, founding partner Jason Schatz has been honored by Thomson Reuters as a Mountain State Super Lawyers Rising Star.

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4.8 / 5 (123)
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5.0 / 5 (7)
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5.0 / 5 (4)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the non-emergency contact number for the local police station in Salt Lake City, Utah?

    The Salt Lake City Police Department can be reached at 801-799-3000 for non-emergency concerns and incidents.

  • Can you do anything to clean up your criminal records in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Yes, there are several ways to clean up or minimize your criminal records in Salt Lake City: Expungement, 402 Reductions, and Pardons. Expungement clears out records of criminal investigations, arrests, and convictions as though they never happened. This is the most beneficial but has strict statutory requirements to become eligible for it. 402 Reductions result in bringing down your level of conviction, e.g., converting a felony to a misdemeanor conviction. Pardons are pursued by those who already have multiple convictions.

  • Can your case be dismissed if the Salt Lake City police did not read your Miranda rights during the arrest?

    No, your case will not be dismissed solely for the police’s failure to read your Miranda rights. However, any evidence collected for the case will not be admissible in court due to the violation of your constitutional right. Your Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney can work on getting the case dismissed if there is no admissible evidence left.

  • How does a misdemeanor differ from a felony in Salt Lake City, UT?

    Misdemeanors are less serious offenses like DUI, while felonies are usually major crimes like kidnapping and child abuse. You can be jailed for up to one year and fined up to $2,500 for a misdemeanor. However, felony convictions in Salt Lake City can result in one year to life imprisonment, the death penalty, and fines up to $10,000.

  • What does a plea in abeyance mean, and how can it benefit your case in Salt Lake City, UT?

    A plea in abeyance entails entering an agreement to complete some terms in exchange for a potential criminal conviction to be kept from going on your record. The Salt Lake City judge will hold your case in "abeyance" (on the shelf) while you fulfill the terms. For example, you agree to pay a fee, do community service, and complete treatment, and once these are completed, your case will be dismissed.

  • Can you avoid staying in a Salt Lake City jail while you wait for court proceedings?

    Yes, there are ways to get out of jail before trial. If a judge sets bail for you, you can get out of jail by paying for it. If you cannot afford the bail amount, you can work with a bail bondsman to have a bond posted for your release from jail. Using the Pre-Trial Services in Salt Lake City is another method to get out of jail, however, it has a longer process compared to just posting bail.