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Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in Salt Lake City, Utah

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Tanner Willes, Attorney at Law

felony charges, sexual misconduct, crimes against children
Tanner Willes is a relentless advocate dedicated to defending his clients’ rights and standing firm against government overreach. Graduating with honors from the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law and...
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Shain Manuele, Attorney at Law

murder, rape, and violent allegations to non-violent crimes
Shain is an accomplished attorney licensed to practice in Utah and Nevada, as well as in the Federal District Courts of Utah and Nevada, with a passion for litigation and a proven...
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Beau Blackley, Attorney at Law

Crimes Against Persons, Drug Crimes, Traffic Crimes, Sex Crimes, Property Crimes, and Family Law
Beau Blackley is a licensed attorney in the State of Utah, State of Colorado, and the State of Florida. Mr. Blackley is also admitted to the United States District Court for the...
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Emily Garcia, J.D., Attorney at Law

felony charges, sexual misconduct, crimes against children
Emily Garcia earned her J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law, where she focused on criminal law, family law, and trial advocacy. Prior to law school, Emily completed her Bachelor...
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Reed C. Amos, Attorney at Law

Criminal Defense, Family Law, Immigration Law, Commercial & Residential Real Estate Law
Meet Reed C. Amos, a powerhouse attorney with a diverse legal background and a heart for defending the underdog. Recently relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah, Reed is ready to bring his...
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Mark N. Brian, Esq.

Criminal Defense, Family Law, State Felony & Misdemeanor Cases
Mark Brian graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.  He graduated from Louisiana State University Law School with his Juris Doctorate.  He has been practicing law for...
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Franklin Katschke, Attorney at Law

Felony, Murder, Criminal Defense
After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Wichita State University, Franklin received his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas. He brings experience from both sides of the aisle...
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Scott G. Wilding, Esq.

Criminal Law, Employment Law, Estates, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Property Law, and Social Security.
Scott G. Wilding attended Weber State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree with Honors in English, Philosophy, and Legal Studies. Mr. Wilding worked for Autoliv ASP for...
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Joshua N. Brown, J.D., Attorney at Law

hearings, contract law, legal research
Joshua N. Brown, J.D. is a licensed attorney with a focus on administrative law, regulatory compliance, and legal research. Originally from Midtown Manhattan, New York, Josh earned his B.A. from Northeastern University...
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Jennie Wingad, Attorney at Law

Crimes Against Persons, Drug Crimes, Traffic Crimes, Sex Crimes, Property Crimes, and Family Law
Jennie Wingad is a licensed attorney in the State of Utah, State of Colorado, and the State of Florida. Ms. Wingad is also admitted to the United States District Court for the...
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Kathryn Nester, of Counsel

murder, complex fraud, sex offenses, drugs and weapons
Kathy Nester is an experienced trial lawyer who has been trying cases in federal and state courts for over thirty years. Her sixty-plus jury trials have included a wide variety of complex...
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Wendy Lewis, Of Counsel

homicide, rape, fraud, federal crimes
Wendy Lewis is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with a career spanning over three decades of high-stakes litigation and appellate advocacy. A fifth‑generation Utahn and 1991 graduate of the University of Utah...
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Bryan Sidwell, Attorney at Law

Sex Crime Defense, Drug Crime Defense, Violent Crime Defense, Criminal Defense
Bryan Sidwell is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer in Salt Lake City, UT. Since graduating in 1995, Bryan has seen many trials and brings valuable experience to the Wasatch Defense Lawyers team.
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Jake Tuimaualuga

Immigration, Criminal Defense
Jake Tuimaualuga is an accomplished immigration attorney who joins Wasatch Defense Lawyers as Of Counsel, bringing specialized expertise in the critical intersection of criminal defense and immigration law.  Many defendants don’t realize...
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Katelyn Webb Attorney at Wasatch Defense Lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT.

Katelyn Webb, Attorney at Law

Sex Crimes, Criminal Defense
Katelyn Webb graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She then earned her Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School. She is licensed...
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Craig R. Chlarson, Esq.

Criminal Defense, Family & Bankruptcy Law
Craig R. Chlarson is known as one of the most aggressive and highly skilled criminal defense attorneys in Utah. Meet with him today … prepare an aggressive defense … and fight back!
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Darrell J. York, Attorney at Law

Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes, Sex Crimes, Drug & Immigration Crimes
Introducing Attorney Darrell J. York, a seasoned law professional with an illustrious career spanning over three decades. Darrell brings a depth of expertise and a unique perspective to the Wasatch Defense Lawyers...
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Paul H. Johnson, Esq.

Civil and Business Litigation, Appeals, Collections / Creditor Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Family, Juvenile and Criminal Law.
Paul H. Johnson grew up on a potato farm in Idaho Falls, Idaho, learning at a young age to care for livestock, operate farm equipment, and perform all types of farm labor,...
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Matthew ‘Cole’ Strickland, Attorney at Law

Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Drug Crimes, Violent Crimes, DUI Defense
Matthew ‘Cole’ Strickland attended the University of Utah and graduated Cum Laude with Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Philosophy. Mr. Strickland then went on to earn his J.D. at the S.J....
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Tyler Ayres, Attorney at Law

Consumer Rights Protection, Predatory Lending, Debt Collection Harassment, Excessive Medical and Dental Collections, Misrepresentation and Deceptive Business Practices, Employment Background Check Errors
For years, Tyler Ayres made a name for himself as a Utah criminal defense and civil rights attorney. Tyler fought for the rights of real people accused of crimes and hurt by...
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Meet the Criminal Defense Team Fighting for Your Future

When you’ve been accused of a crime, everything can change in an instant.

Your freedom, career, reputation, finances, and future may all depend on the attorney standing beside you.

That’s why choosing the right criminal defense law firm in Salt Lake City isn’t just about finding a lawyer. It’s about finding the right legal team.

At Wasatch Defense Lawyers, you’ll have access to one of Utah’s most experienced criminal defense teams. Our attorneys bring decades of combined courtroom experience representing clients charged with everything from DUI and drug offenses to homicide, white collar crimes, federal prosecutions, and other high-stakes felony cases.

Every case benefits from the collective knowledge of our firm. Our attorneys routinely collaborate, develop defense strategies together, and draw upon one another’s experience to ensure every client receives the strongest representation possible. Rather than relying on the perspective of a single attorney, you’ll have the resources, experience, and strategic insight of an entire criminal defense team working to protect your rights.

When your future is on the line, experience matters.

So does having the right team behind you.

Top-Rated Criminal Defense Law Firm

Many law firms assign your case to a single attorney and that’s where the collaboration ends.

At Wasatch Defense Lawyers, our attorneys work together to develop strategies, evaluate evidence, prepare for trial, and solve complex legal challenges. Whether your case involves forensic accounting, digital evidence, DNA analysis, accident reconstruction, financial records, expert witnesses, or constitutional issues, our team has access to the legal resources necessary to build a comprehensive defense.

We also work with a trusted network of investigators, former prosecutors, forensic accountants, medical experts, digital forensic specialists, psychologists, accident reconstruction experts, and other respected professionals whose expertise can become critical in challenging the prosecution’s case.

Every criminal case presents unique facts and unique challenges.

Having an experienced Salt Lake City criminal attorney behind your defense can make all the difference.

When prosecutors devote significant resources to building a case against you, your defense deserves the same level of preparation.

That’s exactly what you’ll find at Wasatch Defense Lawyers.