Best Utah Criminal Defense Lawyers

Smith and Associates, Criminal Law Attorneys

When we say "Best Utah Criminal Defense" we mean it. In other words, that is our goal, and we’ll do whatever we can legally and ethically do for YOU, so that the best possible result for YOU can be achieved. In other words, we don’t dabble in criminal law, it is our focus, and what we eat, sleep, drink and breathe, so that YOUR rights are protected.

We also get a lot of calls from parents, relatives, and friends. We are happy to talk to you, too. And if your loved one is in jail, you can rest assured that we will see your loved one in jail as soon as possible – usually the same day we speak to you. Time is of the essence, and the quicker you call us, the better. We believe that people exist to have joy. Let us help put the joy back into your life!

We treat every client the same way that we would want our own loved ones treated: with 100% respect. We also strive to return all client emails and text messages within 10 minutes. We feel that you have a right to have incredible access to your team of attorneys, which include Brent Smith and Jesse Murff. In fact, once we’re retained, we give you the personal cell phone numbers and emails of our attorneys and their law clerks, so that you will never be in the dark.

We offer first class, state-of-the-art defenses for people accused of crimes. And we believe that our job is to fight for you, not judge you. So, whether you are 100% innocent or guilty, call us now so that we can begin to fight hard for your rights. You can call us day or night, and even on week-nights and holidays. If you are like many of our clients, you are likely at your wits’ end, and want somebody to talk to right now. So, feel free to pick up your phone, and call us now.

Unlike many law firms that bounce around from chasing ambulances to writing wills, the focus of Brent Smith and Jesse Murff is on defending those who have been accused of a crime. Brent Smith is a former prosecutor, so he knows how the "other side" thinks. Clients love our "team approach", and the fact that 99% of what we do is one thing only: defending those who have been accused of a crime in Utah.

After you hire us, here is what we do as soon as humanly possible:

1. Visit our Client – in other words, YOUR LOVED ONE – in jail. We can usually do this the SAME DAY. We can also help you arrange bail if needed. Please do NOT post bail until you talk to us first! And tell your loved one NOT to talk to anybody until he or she has talked to us first. Why? Because loose lips sink ships!

2. Represent the Client vigorously and compassionately. We will get the best deal possible, which may result in a complete dismissal (often based on an illegal stop or search, or bogus evidence that was relied upon). However, it is far more likely that we will reach a negotiated settlement with the Prosecutor, which the Judge will typically approve. We know virtually all the prosecutors and all the judges, and they cannot be dealt with the same way, which is where our decades of experience is invaluable.

3. To help our Client get their charges and convictions reduced or erased from their criminal records, even if we were not the original attorneys.

4. To let our Client know that their life is precious, and their life still has TREMENDOUS VALUE! We assure them that we are there for them, and we will get them through this. They are sometimes suicidal, and we tell them not to harm themselves, and remind them how precious their life is. You can contact us now for a free consultation.

Usually people call us on the phone, but you can also e-mail or text us. If for some reason we don’t pick up, just send a text message, and we will usually call you back within minutes. An actual attorney WILL talk to you today. Our number is 801-364-6454.

Our reputation is solid. We often advise other attorneys, and our thoughts and opinions have been aired on Good Morning America (twice) and printed in national newspapers such as USA Today. But don’t worry, we are very down-to-earth and friendly, and our fees are very fair.

We have people who have been accused of domestic violence, assault and battery, sex crimes, and weapons charges. We also defend people accused of business crimes, which include white collar crimes such as fraud and embezzlement. We also defend many drug crimes such as marijuana, cocaine meth, heroine, mushrooms, etc. We also defend people who have been charged with alcohol crimes such as DWI and DUI (drunk driving), and drug trafficking. Our DUI and DWI fees are very low because we are so experienced in them. We also do a lot of MIP or minor in possession charges. We also do a lot of other criminal law issues including theft, burglary, robbery, and juvenile crimes and conspiracy charges. We also see a lot of a wildlife violations, which includes poaching or illegally wasting an animal, interfering with wildlife. Here are some of the other things we often see: traffic violations such as reckless driving and speeding, disorderly conduct, lewdness, sexual battery, rape, forcible sex abuse, child abuse and/or neglect, evading or fleeing from a police officer, assault upon a police officer, drug possession/trafficking, malicious mischief, forgery, vandalism, illegal possession of pornography, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, statutory rape, telephone harassment, changing computer records, possession of drug paraphenelia, failure to register as a sex offender, failure to stop at a police officer’s command, selling cars illegally or without a license, illegally operating a business, failure to obtain workman’s compensation insurance, workers’ comp fraud, unemployment fraud, driving with metabolite in the blood, illegal possession of a firearm, illegal discharge of a firearm, and many other things.