Garden City Criminal Lawyers

Brian Craig has 19 years of experience as a lawyer. Before starting his own law firm, Brian worked for several years in the legal publishing and legal information services industry as an attorney for Thomson-Reuters and as a legal writer/analyst for Wolters Kluwer gaining experience with contracts, employment law, real estate law, tax law, privacy law, and other practice areas. Besides helping clients, Brian teaches online legal courses at Purdue University Global and Brigham Young University-Idaho, including courses in civil litigation, business law, criminal law, and media law. He previously taught at the University of Minnesota Law School. Brian is also...

Wayne is a partner at Bearnson & Caldwell.

Former Prosecutor and chief deputy for the Box Elder County attorney's office. Twelve years prosecuting. Now defends private clients and maintains a general practice including mediation.

Education

JD, Reuben Clark School of Law Brigham Young University
BA, School of Accountancy, John Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University

Biography

He is a practicing Estate Planning attorney with the Law firm of Perry & Perry in Logan, Utah. He has set up thousands of trusts and wills. He has over 29 years of experience counseling clients on wealth transfers and succession planning, as well as charitable giving, probate, trust administration and related tax issues. He was president of National Seminars of America where he promoted and presented seminars on Asset Protection, Corporations and Estate Planning. David Perry...

A 20 year Air Force veteran, Darrin served his last 11 years as a Judge Advocate and has acquired a vast breath of legal skills and expertise. He has worked as a both as a criminal prosecutor and a criminal appellate defense attorney. He has drafted hundreds of wills and assisted numerous clients with divorce, child support, and child custody matters.

John D. Bowers is an experienced aggressive attorney who prides himself on fighting for each and every client and their family. He is a rated Super Lawyer and from his peers he has received the top rating of AV. His trial experience ranges from Federal to State Courtrooms giving his clients the benefit of experience and winning strategies. Because of his experience and reputation most cases are settled for his clients giving them the benefit of receiving what they are owed in a quick time period.
John is a licensed attorney in the states of Wyoming, Idaho, Utah and Arizona....

Mr. Goble is a trial attorney in civil litigation and criminal defense. He has litigated over 100 criminal and civil cases to juries. Mr. Goble graduated with an undergraduate degree in International Political Economy. He also played lacrosse in college. He thereafter obtained his juris doctorate degree while serving as honor court chief justice. He also distinguished himself with multiple regional negotiation and mock trial tournament championships. Mr. Goble worked as a law clerk in Utah's Third District Court before taking a job with the Salt Lake Legal Defenders. After four years with the legal defenders, Mr. Goble was hired...

Voted by his colleagues to the Super Lawyer list in Utah, Christopher J. Salcido is one of the best Utah Divorce Attorneys and Utah Criminal Defense Lawyers in practice. Chris has a reputation of out of the box thinking and brings a vast experience to the table in divorce and family law matters such as custody disputes, alimony issues, child support, paternity, and more. Chris is also well known for his methods of aggressive criminal defense. In criminal defense matters, Chris represents people all over the state of Utah facing such charges as DUI, drug possession, assault, theft, felonies, etc....

Mr. Kraft is an experienced bankruptcy and criminal defense attorney and also serves as a small claims judge in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Kraft has successfully handled some of Utah’s highest criminal profile cases and is experienced in dealing with the national and local media that comes with such cases. In the bankruptcy courts Mr. Kraft is recognized as one of the most experienced attorneys handling complicated chapter 7, chapter 13, and chapter 11 cases as well as successfully defending debtors in complicated adversary proceedings. He is an experienced litigator and thrives in an adversarial courtroom...

Mr. Lee is an attorney at Liberty Law, focusing his practice on personal injury and criminal defense. These two practices areas go hand in hand as they both require negotiation and trial skills to be successful. Mr. Lee appears in court on a near-daily basis for cases ranging from homicide to automobile accidents. He boasts a winning trial record, having received "not guilty" verdicts and settlements of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Several of his high-profile cases have been featured in the media. Mr. Lee's hometown is the Bronx in New York City. He is the fourth...

Steve is one of the premier defense attorneys in the State. He started his career as a prosecutor. During this time, he gained an intimate knowledge of various Domestic Violence Courts, Drug Courts, DUI Courts, and other criminal court programs and procedures. Steve has spent over 6,000 hours in court and has argued more cases than most attorneys do in a lifetime. Recently, he completed his term as the President of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Because of his expertise, he has been asked to train other attorneys on domestic violence defense, DOPL defense, and criminal legislative affairs....

Flexible and affordable payment options available. Call or text 801-264-6666 for free consultation. I have personal experience in nearly 3,000 criminal cases, ranging from DUI to rape to murder. Over the past 12+ years of practice, I have worked with hundreds of police officers and prosecutors and have appeared in court thousands of times. I know the system and the tricks the police use to gain an advantage. Few attorneys possess our firm’s background and extensive experience in this area of the law. EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE - My practice is limited to Criminal, DUI, and Traffic defense cases. I am not a...

I am an experienced advocate who has great empathy for those I represent. Once I commit to take your case, you can be confident that I will give and devote all efforts to achieve your legal goals. If there is a way to do so I will find it. When applying for Social Security Disability, long term disability, short term disability, or workers’ compensation benefits, you need a qualified and knowledgeable attorney who will help you from the application process, to litigation and appeal, if necessary. I keep up on the latest developments in the law and on all applicable...

Gregory B. Smith can relate to just about anybody. Not only has he handled more cases that just about any other attorney is Utah, he has trained over 40 attorneys, including some of the best criminal defense attorneys in Utah. Attorney Smith graduated from Columbine High School in Colorado as class president way back in 1982, and was selected to first team all state in football. He was then given a football scholarship to play for the Y under LaVell Edwards (while a missionary in Argentina in 1984, his Cougars won the national championship). However, most of his...

I enjoy being aggressive and helping my clients reach their goals in their cases. I am creative in using the law to my client's advantage. I offer a free consultation in the areas of divorce and criminal defense.

Attorney Justin S. Pratt handles all types of criminal cases, with an emphasis on DUI-related charges. He believes that someone who is charged with a crime deserves the specialized attention of an attorney who will protect his client’s rights by taking the time to examine constitutional issues, important factual circumstances, and any other crucial factors that may be relevant to the case.

Prior to attending law school in Texas, Justin worked in several drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities where he observed the severe consequences of being convicted of a criminal offense. Then, before being admitted to practice law in Utah, Justin...

Jerry Salcido is a founding member of Salcido Law Firm. His passion is defending individuals against the government in all aspects, especially those who have been accused of crimes like DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, and sex crimes. After graduating cum laude from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 2004, Mr. Salcido spent five years as a trial attorney in San Francisco working for the world's largest firm. Mr. Salcido and his brother Christopher decided it was time to start their own firm in 2009. Since that time Mr. Salcido has represented thousands of clients...

Andrew McAdams is a distinguished attorney known for his unwavering dedication to justice and client advocacy. As a former prosecutor and law professor, Andrew has a wealth of experience in criminal trial practice in felony and misdemeanor matters throughout Utah. Andrew is committed to providing exceptional legal representation and upholding the rights of his clients. With Andrew McAdams at your side, you can trust that your legal matters are in capable hands.

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...

Attorney Ed Jones is an expert criminal defense attorney with a successful record exclusively in the area of criminal law. He is licensed to practice law in all of the State and Federal Courts of Utah, and the United States Supreme Court. He has handled a wide range of cases from high profile murder cases, to DUI. Put Ed Jones' expertise and success to work for you. He is a Powerful Defense Fueled by Experience!

Jason earned his undergraduate and a law degree from the University of Utah. Immediately upon graduating from law school, Jason and Steve formed the private practice of Schatz & Anderson, focusing on criminal and DUI defense. Since entering private practice, Jason has continued to study DUI defense, having completed both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Student Course as well as the NHTSA SFST Instructor Course.

Jason has also attended an Intoxilyzer Operator’s course and an Intoxilyzer Technician’s course to learn more about breath testing. He has also attended the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement...

Skyler Anderson is one of the founding partners of ANDERSON & BENSON. He has several years of experience dedicated to immigration. Dating back to his first year in law school through pro bono clinics and internships, Skyler’s focus has always been immigration law. As an attorney, he has successfully navigated clients through the tangled webs of immigration law through U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the immigration and appellate courts. His advocacy has resulted in a number of notable published decisions in the state and federal appellate courts.

Skyler lived for two years...

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime you need an experienced attorney. Every case is different and you need an attorney that gets to know you and your situation.   DUI SPECIALIST -  Michelle has trained extensively in order to provide the best defense for those accused a DUI. Remember, if you have been arrested for a DUI you only have 10 days to file for your court hearing. When you have a free consultation with me I will file for your court hearing, no strings attached. EXPERIENCE MATTERS - Michelle received her Juris...

Ian Quiel is an experienced, respected, and professional trial attorney and public defender. Ian has successfully represented thousands of clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges.

Experienced criminal defense and criminal trial attorney representing clients in the Salt Lake area. For more than 17 years, our attorneys have fought for clients in complex criminal and civil litigation. We are ready to stand by your side and aggressively protect your rights. Our attorneys regularly defend clients in matters related to DUI, theft, gun possession, narcotics crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery, murder, and sexual crimes. We also regularly pursue civil claims on our clients' behalf including personal injury claims. If you have been arrested, are the target of an investigation, or find yourself in the middle...

Mark Moffat is a founding member of the law firm of Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 1987. From 1988 to 1997 he worked as a trial lawyer at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Office. During his time at the Legal Defenders office, Mark represented clients charged with a wide variety of criminal acts ranging from simple misdemeanors to felonies to death penalty offenses. In 1995 Mark was appointed to head the Legal Defenders Serious Youth Offender Division. In 1998 Mark and his partners founded the...

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...

Melton Law was founded by William L. Melton. 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 parent-time schedule. This new law substantially increased the amount...

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...

Recognized for his experience in criminal law, Adam Elmore has handled thousands of criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanors to aggravated murder. With a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Utah in 2001, Adam went on to law school at University of California San Francisco. Among other honors, he served as an editor for the Hastings Constitutional Law Review. In 2005, Adam became a member of the Utah State Bar and has continued to serve Utah ever since. After graduating from law school in 2004, Adam worked as a clerk for the Utah Federal Defenders Office. He then went on to...

I love my career as a Criminal Defense Attorney. Every day, I get to defend our Constitutional rights against an excessively punitive and discriminatory criminal "justice" system. In our criminal "justice" system, many people are wrongfully accused, over-charged, over-punished, or simply not afforded basic human respect. I endeavor to help my clients navigate this system. Sometimes this requires me to show a Jury why my client is wrongfully accused. Sometimes this requires me to show a Judge why a search, seizure, or interrogation, violated our Constitution. Sometimes this requires me to work with a Prosecutor to...

Mr. Bastian is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on trial and appellate work in criminal defense, personal injury, transportation, and healthcare law. Mr. Bastian has conducted over thirty jury trials, including aggravated murder, rape, sex crimes against children, aggravated assault, DUI and various property and drug crimes. He cares about and works hard to serve the best interests of his clients. After graduating cum laude from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU, during which he served as Chair of the Trail Advocacy Team, Mr. Bastian clerked for the Honorable Fred D. Howard in the Fourth Judicial District...

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...

Daniel C. Matern - Criminal Defense Attorney in Ogden, Utah. Licensed attorney to practice law throughout the entire state of Utah. Daniel C. Matern established his legal career with the desire to represent individuals whom have been charged with criminal matters. Attorney Matern has dedicated his career to defending people accused of crimes in Ogden, Salt Lake City, and throughout Northern Utah. Areas of Practice Criminal Law Federal and State Bar Admissions State of Utah U.S. District Court District of Utah Education University of Utah College of Law, Salt Lake...

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...

For over a decade, Robin happily served as a Public Defender in Twin Falls, Idaho before returning to her home state of Utah. As a Public Defender, Robin handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies and from child protection to juvenile justice. She excelled at motion practice (especially motions suppressing the state's evidence) and at negotiating favorable resolutions for her clients. Now in Salt Lake City, Utah, Robin is able to leverage her personal experience with and insights into the challenges of divorce and co-parenting to the benefit of her clients. Her personal experience, along with her training...

Eric Swinyard is a trial attorney dedicated to delivering high-quality representation to injury victims and individuals going through divorce and family law matters. With offices across the Wasatch Front, Eric’s practice is focused on providing personalized legal services to individuals throughout the State of Utah and across the country.

Eric began practicing law after obtaining a law degree and MBA from the University of Arizona. Eric began his legal career by working as a law clerk with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Judiciary. Since becoming an attorney, he has provided legal assistance to thousands of individuals in...

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.

“Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” Gregory W. Stevens, Esquire, is an attorney with a wealth of experience in private practice to help you get through life's challenges. He is dedicated to protecting your rights in the areas of bankruptcy law, criminal defense, and family law. He will provide you not only with his expertise, hard work, and tenacity, but also with integrity, empathy, and compassion. Through his law office in Salt Lake City, Mr. Stevens represents clients throughout the Wasatch Front and Back....