Lehi Defense Lawyers
In an area where the workforce is built on background checks, security clearances, and professional licensing, criminal charges can take on an added degree of seriousness. The charge itself is problem enough. The career built around it may need to be considered as well. Our defense lawyers in Lehi understand how to build a defense strategy based on the specific circumstances of each client’s life.
Wasatch Defense Lawyers offers free consultations, and we can meet via video conference for your convenience. Call (801) 459-8909 today.
We know what it takes to turn experience into results. Our attorneys understand how prosecutors think, how to challenge the evidence, and when to negotiate or take your case to trial. Every strategy is built around putting you in the strongest possible position.
But we don’t just know how to win—we have a track record that proves it. With more than 30 years of experience and thousands of clients represented, our results speak for themselves.
Proven Results. Relentless Defense.
A History of Successful Defenses
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Not Guilty State v. A - Not Guilty on Attempted Rape, Forcible Sex Abuse, Kidnapping, Assault
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Not Guilty State v. A - Not Guilty on Attempted Rape, Kidnapping & Assault
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Dismissed State v. F - Aggravated Sexual Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping Dismissed
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Dismissed State v. F - DV & Aggravated Assault Charges Dismissed
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Dismissed State v. F - Protective Order Violation Charges Dismissed
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Dismissed State v. F - Violation of Protective Order Dismissed
Background Checks Don't Forget
Lehi's Silicon Slopes area runs on employers who screen hard before they hire and keep screening after. A pending charge or conviction can surface in an internal review long before it ever reaches a courtroom outcome, and for roles tied to federal contracts, financial systems, or sensitive data, that review can move faster than the case itself.
While a minor citation may not end a career, certain charges, such as fraud, unauthorized computer access, theft involving employer systems, or drug charges tied to a federal contractor's drug-free workplace policy, carry consequences that reach well past sentencing.
Cybercrime allegations in particular tend to draw extra scrutiny in an industry built on data security, precisely because the accusation itself can raise questions an employer isn't willing to take risks on.
In major commercial hubs along Innovation Way, Digital Drive, and around Thanksgiving Point, tech companies operating under strict non-disclosure agreements and federal subcontracts often enforce mandatory HR reporting requirements for pending criminal matters.
Allegations involving proprietary data access, electronic white-collar disputes, or workplace substance violations carry immediate professional consequences long before a formal verdict is reached.
Having a legal defense team that understands the intersection of Utah criminal law and tech-sector corporate compliance can help protect your standing with your employer while your legal defense is developed.
Why Choose Wasatch Defense Lawyers
Hire at Team You Can Count On
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Largest Criminal Defense Team in the History of the State
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100+ Years of Combined Criminal Defense Experience
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Fewer than 1% of its clients have been sent to prison
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Over 650 Trials Handled
our winning strategy
4 Steps to a Positive Outcome
Every case is different. At Wasatch Defense Lawyers, we thoroughly investigate the facts, examine the evidence, and identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. Our attorneys evaluate every available option, from challenging improper procedures and suppressing evidence to negotiating reduced charges or preparing for trial. With decades of combined experience and hundreds of trials, we approach each case strategically and aggressively. Whether pursuing dismissal, reduced charges, or a favorable trial outcome, we build a defense focused on protecting your rights, freedom, and future.
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1Laying the GroundworkWe prepare before the fight begins. Decades of experience, deep legal knowledge, and strong relationships with prosecutors and judges give us the foundation to build a smarter, more targeted defense.
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2Discussing The DetailsEvery detail matters. We dig deep into your case, examining reports, records, evidence, and your side of the story to uncover the facts that can shape your defense.
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3Building Your CaseWe challenge what the prosecution thinks it knows. We scrutinize the evidence, investigate police procedures, expose weaknesses, and develop a defense strategy built specifically for your case.
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4Obtaining Positive ResultsWe pursue the outcome that puts you in the strongest position. Whether through aggressive negotiation or a meticulously prepared trial defense, we fight to reduce charges, protect your future, and achieve the best result possible.