A criminal appeals lawyer challenges convictions and sentences in higher courts and handles post-conviction relief — focusing on legal errors made at trial.

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The Zabriskie Law Firm Salt Lake City UT

·Salt Lake City, UT·Attorneys

The first and only calls you should make seeking legal advice after such a bad weekend should be to the trusted criminal defence lawyers at Zabriskie Law Firm. With more than 70 years of combined l

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Steven R Bangerter Law Office

·St. George, UT·Attorneys

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Blackley & Wingad, Attorneys at Law, PLLC

·Salt Lake City, UT·Attorneys

At Blackley & Wingad, we refer to ourselves as trial attorneys because that’s what we do. We have amassed over one hundred trials in multiple jurisdictions and areas of law. Every person being investi

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Familia America Immigration

·Murray, UT·Attorneys

Familia America Immigration located in Utah, The state of the United States. The mission of Familia America Immigration law firm is to bring a more personal touch to the practice of Immig

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Burdett & Neeley

·Ogden, UT·Attorneys

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Brown Bradshaw & Moffat

·Salt Lake City, UT·Attorneys

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Utah Criminal Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Your Rights If Arrested in Utah

Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Utah — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Reasonable phone access.

Assault Charges in Utah

Utah assault charges: simple assault is typically Class B misdemeanor up to 6 mo; aggravated forms can reach up to 15 yrs to life.

Criminal Appeals in Utah

Utah criminal defendants have a right to appeal — but appeals are limited to legal errors preserved at trial, run on tight deadlines (often 30 days), and reverse only ~10% of cases.

Cyber Crime Defense in Utah

Utah cyber-crime cases combine state computer-crime statutes with federal CFAA and other digital-crime laws. Federal prosecution is common for major cases.

Domestic Violence Charges in Utah

Utah domestic violence charges combine an underlying assault/battery offense with state-specific DV enhancements. Mandatory arrest on probable cause.

Drug Court Eligibility in Utah

Utah drug courts offer eligible defendants treatment-based alternatives to incarceration. Successful completion can result in dismissed charges or reduced sentences.

Drug Crime Penalties in Utah

Utah drug law: cannabis is legal for medical use only.

Expungement and Record Sealing in Utah

Utah's record-clearing process is called expungement (and "clean slate"). Among the most generous in the country — recent Clean Slate reforms now automatically clear many records without a petition.

Federal Criminal Charges in Utah

Utah federal criminal charges differ from state — federal sentencing guidelines, mandatory minimums, no parole, and 90%+ conviction rates. Specialized federal-experienced counsel essential.

Felonies vs Misdemeanors in Utah

Utah divides offenses into felonies (more serious) and misdemeanors (less serious). Capital felony, 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree felonies.

Gun Laws in Utah

Utah concealed carry: Permitless (since 2021); permits still available. Open carry: Legal (must be unloaded in vehicle without permit). Red flag (ERPO) law: No state red-flag law.

Hate Crime Laws in Utah

Utah hate crime laws enhance penalties for offenses motivated by bias against protected categories: Ancestry, disability, ethnicity, and others.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to appeal a conviction?

Deadlines are short — often 30 days after sentencing. Contact an appeals lawyer immediately.

Is an appeal a new trial?

No. Appeals review the trial record for legal errors; new evidence usually isn't considered.

Should I talk to the police before I have a lawyer?

You have the right to stay silent and to ask for a lawyer. Politely say you want to speak with an attorney before answering questions.

How soon should I hire a criminal defense lawyer in Utah?

As soon as you're charged or know you're being investigated. Early help can affect bail, evidence and whether charges are filed at all.

Can a criminal charge be dismissed?

Sometimes — for weak evidence, an illegal stop or search, or through programs like pretrial diversion. A local defense lawyer can tell you what's realistic for your case.

How many criminal appeals lawyers are listed in Utah?

There are currently 6 criminal appeals lawyers listed in Utah on CGMIMM.