Salt Lake County Justice Court Information - Criminal Defense
Lawyer Utah
Every criminal case should be taken seriously, even if it is only
in a justice court. The Salt Lake County Justice Court has
jurisdiction to hear cases ranging from minor traffic offenses to
charges as serious as
DUI,
drug possession,
theft,
and
domestic
violence. It's geographical jurisdiction covers the
unincorporated areas of Salt Lake County.
The Salt Lake
County Justice Court is located in the county government complex at
2001 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84190. The main
phone
number for the court is 801-468-3430.
While many of the
cases heard in a justice court are
misdemeanors
that will only result in fines, other justice
court cases can result in substantial periods of jail time.
In
addition to jail time, some justice court cases can
affect
your licensing, your right to carry a weapon, and the possibility of a
felony
enhancement if subsequent charges are filed. If you
are
facing criminal prosecution in the Salt Lake County Justice Court, you
should talk to an experienced
Utah
criminal defense attorney before entering any plea.
Stephen Howard
has
successfully handled thousands of criminal defense cases ranging from
aggravated murder to DUI and just about everything in between.
He has a record of achieving real
results for his clients.
Contact Mr. Howard now
to schedule an initial consultation and case analysis. Learn
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Salt Lake
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