Who is the Best Utah Criminal Defense Attorney?
I was contacted recently by a prospective client who was looking for a
Utah defense attorney to represent him in a criminal case. He was
worried about how a conviction would impact his life, and wanted to
have the best
criminal defense attorney
represent him in the case. He had gotten the idea somewhere that I was
the
best criminal defense attorney in Utah. I had to explain to him
that there really is no single “best” criminal defense attorney in the
state.
There are thousands of attorneys actively practicing law in Utah. And a
significant number of those attorneys devote at least a part of their
practice to defending criminal cases. Given the number of Utah
attorneys doing criminal defense work, there will of course be some
that are better than others. But even among the top tier criminal
defense attorneys in Utah, it is probably not possible to name a single
“best” attorney.
There are a range of skills involved in defending criminal cases. But
each attorney will have his or her own particular strengths. Rather
than asking who the “best” attorney is for your case, perhaps the
better question is who is the “right” attorney for your case.
High profile cases and television series often highlight the drama of
jury
trials. Being able to successfully conduct a jury trial
requires a criminal defense lawyer to have a thorough understanding of
the Utah Rules of Evidence, the ability to effectively cross-examine
the prosecution’s witnesses, the ability to present the defendant’s
story through defense witnesses, as well as effective communication
skills and the ability to persuade a jury.
But while television series and news media coverage may indicate
otherwise, the reality is that jury trials represent only a small part
of an effective criminal defense practice. Legal research, motion
practice, and
negotiations
along with a thorough understanding of the overall criminal process
from police investigations through potential
sentencing
hearings and
probation
all contribute to a criminal defense lawyer’s ability to achieve the
best results for a client.
Finding the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer in Utah
If you have been charged with a crime in Utah, choosing the right
criminal defense attorney to represent you may be the most important
decision you make. Based in Salt Lake City,
criminal defense attorney
Stephen Howard represents clients in criminal cases throughout Utah.
His experience ranges from defending clients charged with aggravated
murder to
DUI, and virtually everything in between.
Contact us today to
schedule an initial consultation.

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