Alta Justice Court Information - Criminal Defense Attorney
Utah
Every criminal case should be taken seriously, even if it is "just" a
misdemeanor being prosecuted in a justice court. While
justice courts are limited to hearing lower level
misdemeanor
charges, the penalties imposed can still include extended
jail time, substantial fines, losing your driver license, and more.
Having an experienced
Utah
criminal defense attorney on your side can give you the best
chance of achieving a successful outcome in your case.
Stephen Howard's
record
of results speaks for itself.
Serving one of Salt Lake County's smaller communities, the Alta Justice
Court holds a regular session just one day each month. The Alta Justice
Court is presided over by Judge Balmforth, who also presides over the
South Jordan Justice Court. The Alta Justice Court has
jurisdiction over misdemeanor matters that occur within the borders of
the
Town
of Alta.
The court office is located in the Town Office, and is open
weekdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The court phone number
is 801-742-2407, although the court clerk can also be reached at the
Town Office phone number, 801-363-5105.
If you are facing criminal charges, you should have an experienced and
effective
Salt
Lake criminal defense attorney on your side.
Contact Stephen Howard now
for an initial consultation and case analysis. See the
difference experience can make to your case.

Successfully defending against criminal prosecution requires more than just an 'aggressive' defense. The best defense attorneys understand that a sophisticated defense requires a thorough understanding of a variety of nuanced legal issues, real experience in the courtroom, good negotiation skills, and much more. Fighting hard is good. Fighting smart is better....
Strategy
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Our criminal defense lawyers have represented clients facing some of the most serious felony charges on the books in Utah. Whether you are facing prosecution for felony or misdemeanor charges, you can be assured that our attorneys have the experience, knowledge, and determination necessary to help you achieve the results you need. Choosing the best defense attorney for your case will be one of the most important decisions you make....
Experience
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In Utah, even a "minor" misdemeanor conviction carries the potential for jail time and significant fines. A felony conviction carries the potential of lengthy prison terms and the various consequences that come with being labeled as a convicted felon. Never plead guilty without first finding out....
Consequences
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Being charged with a crime is not the same as being convicted. But just being charged can affect more than you may have imagined - jail, job, family, bills, rent or mortgage. It can feel like everything has gone wrong, and may you wonder if anything can go right. But facing criminal prosecution does not mean giving up hope....
Reasons to Hope
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