Salt Lake Criminal Defense Lawyer
Salt Lake Criminal Lawyer - Defense Philosophy
As
an experienced Salt Lake criminal defense lawyer, Stephen Howard
understands the difference between an "aggressive" defense and an
"effective" defense. Many attorneys claim to "fight for you" or to be
"aggressive." But getting the best result for your case often
requires strategy, skill, a thorough understanding of the law, and
diplomacy. Don't settle for an "aggressive" defense when you
can have an experienced and effective defense lawyer on your side.
After handling thousands of serious felony
charges, Mr. Howard has developed an
approach
to
criminal defense
that is designed to get the results his clients need. "Aggressive"
representation has its place. But
there are
many situations that call for a more sophisticated approach. A good
attorney knows how to fight hard, and also
how to fight
smart.
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Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Lawyer - Results
If you are facing criminal charges, you need more than just a sales
pitch. Stephen Howard is a
Salt
Lake criminal
defense attorney
who has handled more serious felony cases
than most attorneys will see in their entire careers. He has
a
record of real results
that includes dismissals or not guilty verdicts on charges including
aggravated
robbery,
burglary,
aggravated
assault,
domestic
violence,
drug
crimes, forgery,
DUI,
and many more. He is one of only a
few attorneys now in private practice who has twice successfully
avoided the
death penalty clients charged with aggravated murder.
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Salt Lake City Criminal Defense - Attorney Profile
Stephen Howard began his career
as a criminal defense lawyer as part of the Salt Lake Legal Defender
Association. He quickly advanced to the felony trial team
where
he handled literally thousands of serious felony charges over the next
decade. His skill as an attorney eventually earned him a
position
on the capital defense team. As part of this team, he became
one
of only a few Salt Lake attorneys who has successfully
avoided the death penalty for a client charged with aggravated murder.
In private practice, Mr. Howard takes only a few cases at a
time,
allowing him to give each client and case the attention necessary to
achieve real results.
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more.
Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Lawyer - Consequences of
Conviction
A criminal conviction can carry serious
consequences. Whether
you are facing a
"minor
misdemeanor" in a Salt Lake justice court, or a more serious
felony
in
the district court, you face the risk of
incarceration in addition to other collateral consequences
that
come with a conviction. Even a first offense
can land you in the
Salt
Lake
County Jail. An effective Salt Lake
City defense
lawyer can give you your best chance of achieving a positive outcome in
your case.
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more.
Salt Lake City Defense Attorney - Drug Crimes / DUI / DWI
Drugs and alcohol play a role in a large percentage of criminal
cases. Even if the charge is not a "
drug"
charge, many people
find themselves facing criminal charges as a result of their struggles
with substance abuse and addiction. Salt Lake City criminal
attorney Stephen Howard understands that if drugs or alcohol are a
problem in your life, that handling the legal case is only
half
the battle. He previously served as defense
counsel in
a felony
drug court
program, and has received extensive training in how
the criminal justice system can best help a person struggling with
addiction. If drugs
are a part of your life, you need an attorney who understands more than
just the legal system. Mr. Howard's experience and training
can help guide you toward a more lasting solution.
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Salt Lake County District Courts and Justice Courts
With
an office centrally located in downtown Salt Lake City, Stephen Howard
offers services to clients in all Salt Lake County District Courts and
Justice Courts. District Courts include the Salt Lake City
District Court and West Jordan District Court. Justice Courts
include
Alta,
Bluffdale,
Draper,
Herriman, Holladay,
Midvale,
Murray,
Riverton,
Salt Lake City,
Salt Lake
County,
Sandy,
South Jordan, South Salt Lake, Taylorsville,
West Jordan,
and
West
Valley.
If you have a charge pending in any of these courts,
contact
us now to see how we can help.