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Ogden District Court - Second District

Criminal courts in Weber County include one district court department and several justice courts. This page presents information on the criminal jurisdiction and contact information for the Ogden District Court.

If you are facing prosecution for criminal charges in Ogden or elsewhere the state of Utah, it is crucial that you have the help of a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney. Contact us now to learn how we can help you.

District Court in Weber County - Jurisdiction

District courts, under Utah law, are considered courts of general jurisdiction and can hear any level of criminal charge. The district courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all felony and class A misdemeanor charges. These higher-level charges must be filed in the district court despite a justice court with geographic jurisdiction.

District courts are able to hear lower level misdemeanor cases when no justice court has geographic jurisdiction over the matter. Because Weber County has no county-wide justice court, cases involving only class C or class B misdemeanors committed in unincorporated areas of the county should be filed directly in the district court. Cases with only class C or class B misdemeanor that occurred within a city having its own justice court should be filed in the city justice court.

The Ogden District Court also has jurisdiction over de novo appeals from all justice courts in Weber County. Because justice courts in Utah are not considered to be "courts of record" an appeal from the justice court is normally in the form of a trial de novo or hearing de novo in the district court.

Ogden District Court Contact Information

The Ogden District Court in Weber County is located at 2525 Grant Avenue, Ogden, Ut 84401. The court's main telephone number is 801-395-1079. The court also has a Spanish language phone line - 801-395-1080.

Choosing a Criminal Defense Lawyer for Weber County

Utah criminal defense lawyer Stephen Howard has assisted clients in literally thousands of serious felony and misdemeanor cases. He provides quality legal defense to clients in both district courts and justice courts throughout the state. No matter what charges you are facing, Stephen Howard has a proven record of effective representation.

When facing criminal charges in Ogden or anywhere throughout the state of Utah, it is crucial to the success of your case to have a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Contact us to see how we can help you..

Selected Victories
Not Guilty - Client was charged with aggravated assault for allegedly pointing handgun at and threatening another driver during a road rage incident. Defense investigation and analysis, combined with effective cross-examination at trial indicated the alleged victim was the initial aggressor and suported client's self-defense claim. Jury acquitted client at trial.
Dismissed - Minor in possession charge (MIP) was dismissed by prosecutor when defense analysis demonstrated that the police had failed to obtain necessary evidence against client. Police had raided a large party involving underage drinking. Several individuals were charged, but police did not obtain evidence showing that client had personally consumed or possessed alcohol. Case was dismissed.
Expunged - Client with prior conviction for violent felony was ineligible for expungement through the courts. A successful 2-step reduction restored expungement eligibility and ultimately led to the court's decision to grant the requested expungement.
Not Guilty - Client was charged with residential felony burglary and theft charges. Effective cross-examination of alleged victim at preliminary hearing resulted in an admission by the alleged victim that the charges were based on a false report to police, made for the purpose of getting revenge against the defendant. Case was dismissed outright.

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Criminal Defense Attorney in Utah - Reasons to Hope

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