Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Lawyer

Charged with a criminal offense in Salt Lake City?

When charged with a criminal offense in Utah, your selection of a Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney is an extremely important decision. The skill and experience of your defense attorney often makes a significant difference in the outcome of the case, whether in getting a charge dismissed or a better verdict at trial. At Zabriskie Law Firm, our legal team has over 50 years combined experience in the criminal justice system and over 400 trial victories throughout the years in practice.

We are a large group of highly dedicated and experienced defense lawyers that take on cases with the intention to aggressively defend the accused client, no matter how serious the offense. Whether you are facing DUI charges or a more dangerous felony charge such as carjacking or child abuse, our team is well-qualified to defend you.

Criminal Defense: Our Services

No two cases are the same, and we take this to heart as we approach each case by conducting a thorough analysis of the matter from every possible angle. We determine the best strategy in order to seek a dismissal, reduced charges or an acquittal. The goal is always to seek the best possible outcome regardless of the circumstances of the case. A criminal lawyer at our Salt Lake City offices may be able to assist you with whatever type of case or charges you are dealing with, including any drug crime, such as possession of marijuana, possession with intent or more serious charges of cultivation and manufacturing or distribution.

We can protect your license at your DMV hearing and in criminal court by challenging field sobriety test and blood/breath test results if you have been arrested for DUI, whether it is your first time DUI or you have multiple DUI offenses on record, DUI with injury or under 21 DUI. We can take on virtually any type of violent crime, including assault and battery, gang related offenses, weapons charges, domestic violence, kidnapping, and murder/homicide.

Our team is also skilled in handling all types of sex crimes such as rape, child pornography, prostitution/solicitation of prostitution and internet sex crimes and can provide hard-hitting legal counsel in the face of federal crime, white collar crime and juvenile crime charges as well as criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and any type of theft crime such as shoplifting, petty theft, grand theft, fraud, robbery, burglary and all computer internet crimes.

DUI / Drunk Driving
DUI is one of the most common types of cases seen in the criminal court system. These charges are the result of a driver being accused of operating a motor vehicle (car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, etc.) while with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater, and/or while his or her abilities were impaired by alcohol or drug use. These cases require a specific approach in order to secure a positive result on a client's behalf. At our Salt Lake City criminal defense law firm, we understand how drunk driving charges work. We know what the prosecution is likely to build their case on and are familiar with challenging breath test evidence and the arresting officer's testimony regarding field sobriety test performance and the driver's behavior. We fight to protect our clients' rights at their license suspension hearings and in criminal court. Click here to learn more about DUI charges.

In addition to handling criminal charges, our firm can offer valuable legal representation in dealing with such matters as restraining orders, expungements (clearing your criminal record), criminal appeals, probation violations, bench warrants and extraditions.

Criminal Attorney Serving Salt Lake City, UT

Facing criminal charges is an exceptionally dangerous position; you could be facing severe penalties. Utah has harsh punishments under law and in many cases, a conviction can lead to jail or prison time, fines and a destroyed reputation, both personally and professionally. Our criminal defense firm is often retained to defend other attorneys or law enforcement officers who are facing criminal charges, which is an indication of the talent and reputation of our legal team. We have defended several high profile cases and have been consulted as legal experts on various television shows including Good Morning America, 20/20, Inside Edition, Dr. Keith Ablow Show, Court TV, and On The Record with Greta Van Susteren.

When it becomes necessary to defend yourself from serious criminal charges, you want to know that you are represented by a talented and creative Salt Lake City criminal defense lawyer. Our attorneys take on each case with a full determination to defend the case through a careful and thorough review and evaluation of the facts and evidence surrounding the case.

All aspects of the evidence must be analyzed, including police procedure, arrest procedure and chain of custody of any evidence. Any flaw or error found will be addressed and exploited in defending the case. It is critical that you act quickly after an arrest, and ensure that you have retained legal counsel from our firm prior to any interviews as statements you make will definitely be used against you later in court. Your attorney will protect your rights from the moment of the arrest.

Contact a Salt Lake City criminal defense lawyer to fight for your defense in any criminal charges, no matter how serious your case.

We are also proud to serve the residents of Ogden.