Criminal Defense Team at Stone River Law
Stone River Law’s criminal defense team is led by Utah attorney Stephen Howard, who has successfully represented clients facing some of the most serious felony charges on the books in Utah. Whether you are facing felony charges or just a first-time misdemeanor citation, we understand that any criminal conviction can have serious consequences. Each case is unique, so we work personally with clients to develop a defense strategy tailored to meet each client’s needs and circumstances.
Contact us today to see how our criminal defense team can help you.
A Team-Driven Defense Strategy
Stephen Howard and Stone River Law have assembled a criminal defense team with extensive experience in Utah’s criminal courts defending clients against the most serious charges on the books. Our defense strategies are based on a collaborative approach to the practice of law, where the best of each attorney’s strengths can be leveraged by the team in a way that benefits each client. When Stone River Law takes your case, you get more than just an attorney. You are hiring an entire legal team.
The criminal defense team at Stone River Law focuses on finding the best solution for each client. A strong procedural and evidentiary motion practice, trial work, constitutional law, appeals, and other legal tools can be critical to mounting a successful defense. Many attorneys claim to “fight hard” or present an “aggressive” defense. But over the years, our clients have consistently told us that what matters most is getting the right help to find a real solution for their legal problems. Simply put, fighting “smart” can be much more effective than talking tough.
The best results require the right strategy and the right attorney. If you are facing criminal prosecution in Utah, contact Stone River Law’s criminal defense team. See what real experience can do for you.
Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Stephen Howard
Utah attorney Stephen Howard has been awarded the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, and has been named to the National Order of Barristers. After graduating with honors from Brigham Young University’s school of law, Mr. Howard began his legal career with the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association. As part of the LDA capital defense and felony trial teams, Mr. Howard acquired more real courtroom experience in his first decade as a defense attorney than most Utah attorneys will ever see.
With more than 25 years of experience in criminal defense, Mr. Howard is able to offer his clients a level of experience that is hard to match. By drawing on this extensive experience and by focusing on the individual needs of each client, Mr. Howard works hard to find solutions that work for his clients.
Case Results and Experience
Our combined criminal defense experience includes handling literally thousands of serious felony and misdemeanors cases for clients throughout Utah. We have achieved outright dismissals, not guilty verdicts, or appellate reversals in cases including attempted murder, aggravated felonies, drug cases, kidnapping, violent felonies, white collar cases, fraud, forgery, burglary, DUI, and other felony and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Howard is one of only a few Utah defense lawyers now in private practice who has three times successfully defended a client against the threatened death penalty for charges of aggravated murder.
With experience defending Utah criminal cases ranging from aggravated murder to DUI and from drug crimes to white collar crimes, the criminal defense team at the Stone River Law has the skills and knowledge necessary to help you achieve the results you need. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
Criminal Defense Philosophy and Strategy
A successful defense strategy requires the ability to both fight hard and fight smart. Aggressive representation certainly has its place. But there are times when a thorough understanding of complex legal issues, effective advocacy skills, and the subtle diplomacy necessary for successful negotiations are more likely to produce better results.
Whether your case requires aggressive representation or a more sophisticated defense strategy to address complex legal issues and serious criminal charges, the criminal defense team at Stone River Law is prepared to defend you anywhere in Utah.
Consequences of Conviction in Utah Prosecutions
In Utah, even “minor” charges are serious. A single Utah misdemeanor can carry up to a year in jail. Utah felony convictions carry the possibility of many years in prison. In addition to jail and prison time, criminal convictions can carry other collateral consequences affecting your driver’s license, voting rights, professional licensing, hunting rights, the right to carry a firearm, and more.
Having an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side can greatly increase your chances of avoiding the most serious consequences of a criminal conviction in Utah. We take each case seriously, because your case is serious to you.
Reasons for Hope
Although the consequences of conviction are serious, there are many reasons to hope. Being charged with a crime does not mean your life is over. The outcome of your case is not set in stone. There are many ways an experienced Utah criminal defense lawyer can help with your case. Taking the case to trial is just one option.
While your lawyer works on the legal aspects of your criminal defense, there are a number of things you can do to help your case. Giving up or quitting should not be an option. Working hard, getting involved in treatment or counseling, even going back to school are all things that can help mitigate the potential consequences of your case. As an experienced Utah criminal defense attorneys, we can help guide you through the process.
Confidential Criminal Defense Consultation
If you are facing criminal prosecution, you probably have a lot of questions. The first step to resolving those questions and getting help with your case is to talk to an experienced defense attorney. We understand that time can be critical in a criminal case.
We offer legal services to clients throughout Utah. Contact us now to schedule an initial consultation. We can begin working together to achieve the best solution to your legal problems.
