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As an experienced Utah criminal defense attorney, Stephen Howard is pleased to serve clients throughout Utah. With offices in downtown Salt Lake City and in Davis County, Mr. Howard's practice is focused on the counties along the Wasatch Front and Back, including Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Utah, Summit, and Wasatch counties. Mr. Howard also assists clients throughout the state, from Cache Valley to Saint George, and from Vernal to Tooele.

Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation by using the contact form on this page, or call us at 801-449-1409. You can also learn more about Utah criminal attorney Stephen Howard here.

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    Phone: 801-449-1409
    Fax: 801-447-1649

Salt Lake Office


    560 South 300 East, Suite 200
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
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Davis County Office

    952 South Main St., Suite A
    Layton, UT 84041
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Choosing the right criminal defense attorney to handle your case may be the most important decision you make for your case. Knowledge, experience, and skill are all important factors to consider when hiring a criminal lawyer. With offices in Salt Lake and Davis County, we are pleased to provide legal services to clients throughout Utah. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.


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Serving Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Utah, Cache, Tooele, Summit, Box Elder, and Wasatch Counties, and all of Utah.


Offices in Salt Lake and Davis Counties
560 South 300 East, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
952 S. Main St., Suite A, Layton, UT 84041

Call now to arrange for a confidential initial consultation with an experienced and effective Utah criminal defense lawyer.

In Salt Lake City, call 801-449-1409.
In Davis County, call 801-923-4345.

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