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Wall & Wall Attorneys At Law
- Mediation
- Meeting
- Emails
“He was calm understanding and sympathetic to my brother's situation as well as equally ticked off as we were, for what my brothers ex had done to him on false allegations.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT
24 firms listed · 21 in Salt Lake City · 3 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Schatz Anderson & Associates
- Call
- Payments
- Outcome
“I can't say enough positive things about working with Josh Egan (and his entire team) they were timely with communication, thorough, incredibly knowledgeable and extremely professional.”
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Liberty Law
- Outcome
- Matter
- Team
“I found James and the team at Liberty Law to be very responsive, communicated often, let me know what was going and kept me informed every step of the way.”
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Morrison Law Office
- Feel
- Emails
- Meeting
“They made a very stressful time in our lives a lot less stressful then it could have been and I will absolutely refer them if anyone I know needs their assistance..”
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Wasatch Defense Lawyers
- Job
- Confidence
- Questions
“Having your freedom threatened over something you didn't do is a scary thing and Lane was absolutely incredible at keeping me calm while I spiraled out mentally”
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Conyers & Nix
- Understanding
- Legal Representation
- Communication
“He always answered my questions with a quickness and if he was ever unsure of something (which was rarely) he would figure it out and answer my question before I was even off the phone.”
The 24 firms listed for Salt Lake City, UT defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Salt Lake City, UT
21 of the 24 firms we list are based in Salt Lake City; the other 3 serve Salt Lake City from West Valley City (7 mi) and South Salt Lake (4 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,511 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (77%) and quality (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "communication". 3 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), personal injury (3), sex crimes (3), child support modification (2) and domestic violence crimes (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 3 offer urgent consultations and 11 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Salt Lake City offer free consultations?
11 of the 24 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
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Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law
- Charges
- Negotiate
- Call
“This didn't sound right to me and Susanne agreed, after her work on my case, no charges were even filed and she was very aggressive in making sure that happened.”
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Paul Grant Attorney at Law
- Court
- Advice
- Calls
“Paul came highly recommended to me through my friends and family for my appearance in court before I went he gladly helped me out with information and details regarding my case.”
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Law Office of Brent J Huff
- Questions
- Intelligent
- Knowledge
“Brent was the best defense attorney that I have worked with—he was able to explain the specifics of the case without confusing me, and was extremely prompt replying to all my emails, calls, and even texts.”
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Larsen Larsen Nash & Larsen
- Outcome
- Public Defender
- Knowledge
“By late Monday morning the judge had signed the order the the estate was out of probate within hours thanks to Bruce and his willingness to get the job done ASAP.”
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Law Offices of Jonathan Z. Paz
- Work
- Honest
- Legal Advice
“I am working on my case with attorney Jonathan, and since we started, he has shown me that he knows the laws and the environment on this issue very well.”
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Stowell Crayk
“Throughout the entire legal process, Michael was patient and attentive, always taking the time to explain complex legal terms in a way that I could understand.”
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Intermountain Legal
- Call
- Prosecutor
- Team
“I can handle lots of stress load but having Elly represent me brought some comfort to me because I knew she would fight for me and our family and get us the best outcome she possibly could.”
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Jose A. Loayza & Associates
- Honest
- Money
- Labor
“If i could explain Jose in a few short words I see him very professional, understanding, patient and has a great way of explaining things, I find Jose a great attorney and human being.”
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Nelson, Taylor & Associates
- Feel
- Information
- Call
“This made dealing with the situation much smoother for me and my children and now I have a final order with primary custody of my children and they both are happier and less stressed now.”
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Buividas Alan J
- Responsive
“Alan remained committed all the way even though he had charged much less than most lawyers - the only person he treated unfairly was himself, but I ain't complaining.”
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Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat
- Case
- Understanding
- Outcome
“I would highly recommend him to anyone whose child has found themselves in trouble and needs not only a lawyer but an educator (on what to expect, how to act, and what my son needs to do to keep themselves out of future trouble).”
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Mark W. Brown, Attorney at Law
“Originally he defended my drug possession charge and what was supposed to be a year probation and a few days in jail turned to no jail and 6 months probation and I didn't take one drug test the entirety of my probation.”
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Salt City Defense
- Probation
- Case
- Happy
“With great wisdom gained only from experience, Cliff guided my case right to the doors of trial when new evidence introduced by Cliff, forced the prosecutors hand ultimately leading the court to a full dismissal without prejudice and an expungement o...”
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Tangaro Law
- Case
“Cara did all the heavy lifting and smoothly navigated a complex and overwhelming criminal process.”
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Smoak Law
“I hope to never again need Family or Legal Counsel of this type again, but if I am in need of any legal guidance, whether I am an official client or not, I trust that Emily Smoak would give me honest, fair and professional advice.”
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Attorney Clayton Simms
- Guilty
- Knows
- Prosecutor
“He encouraged me when I was ready to give up and went above and beyond , handling matters not directly related to my case to assure that I received the best outcome.”
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Prospera Legal
- Work
“Miss Florelia and everyone are very good people and they always continue to help me.”
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Peterson Legal
- Case
“Todd Peterson not only spoke up for me and defended me when prosecutors wanted to cast me aside, but he also protected my ability to provide for my beautiful wife and our future children.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Salt Lake City, UT Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1827
Maximum cost
$21915
National Average
$6697
Avg Per Hour Rates
$427
$4262
$7305
Average price range is based on 548 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Salt Lake City
- “They are extremely experienced and proactive and on top of all of that, incredibly friendly and a pleasure to work with.” — client of Conyers & Nix
- “What a great team at Wasatch Defense. I have been pleased with their experience and knowledge.” — client of Wasatch Defense Lawyers
- “Wade Taylor has been very pleasant and patient to work with for my divorce.” — client of Nelson, Taylor & Associates
- “I would recommend her expertise to anyone who needs a criminal defence attorney.” — client of Tangaro Law
- “Susanne helped me with some very serious charges, she is honest, reliable, professional.” — client of Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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