IAN LISTENS TO AND COLLABORATES WITH HIS CLIENTS AND IS ALWAYS TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS, NO MATTER THE STAKES.
IAN LISTENS TO AND
COLLABORATES WITH HIS
CLIENTS AND IS ALWAYS
TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH
THEIR GOALS, NO MATTER
THE STAKES.
SKILLED ATTORNEY WHO SPECIALIZES IN
CRIMINAL LAW CASES
Ian is an experienced and professional trial attorney and Utah criminal defense lawyer. Trusted by clients and respected by judges and his peers, Ian has successfully represented countless individuals facing everything from minor misdemeanors and DUIs up to first-degree felony, life-without-parole, homicide and sex-related offenses. Throughout his time as a felony public defender and private defense attorney, Ian has handled more serious charges than many lawyers have in their entire career.
Ian started his career at the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office, where he assisted other prosecutors on major cases and directly handled misdemeanor prosecutions. He also worked for several years as a felony public defender at the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association. He later was selected as first head of the Postconviction Section, at the Utah Indigent Appellate Defense Division—a state agency responsible for representing clients seeking postconviction relief. Ian has also litigated million-dollar lawsuits, involving catastrophic injuries and major business disputes when he practiced as a civil attorney at one of Salt Lake’s oldest and largest civil law firms.
Beyond his extensive courtroom and jury trial experience, Ian works tirelessly to gain and keep his clients’ trust. Whether it's negotiating for the best possible deal from the prosecutor or fighting your case at trial, Ian's focus is obtaining the best resolution for your case, while striving to accomplish your goals and objectives.
Education:
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law – JD with honors
National Criminal Defense College – graduate of the Trial Practice Institute
Memberships:
Utah State Bar
United States District Court for District of Utah
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circut
Associations:
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – member of the board
Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct – member
Past Client Quotes:
Jared L.“Ian is a true professional. Patient, calm, and a good communicator. I felt confident from his experience, understanding of the legal process, and his familiarity with the day-to-day operations of local courts and prosecutors.”
Wyatt S."Ian was amazing in helping me with my court case. He kept me updated on the process and helped me find a reasonable sentence."
SKILLED ATTORNEY WHO SPECIALIZES IN
CRIMINAL LAW CASES
Ian is an experienced and professional trial attorney and Utah criminal defense lawyer. Trusted by clients and respected by judges and his peers, Ian has successfully represented countless individuals facing everything from minor misdemeanors and DUIs up to first-degree felony, life-without-parole, homicide and sex-related offenses. Throughout his time as a felony public defender and private defense attorney, Ian has handled more serious charges than many lawyers have in their entire career.
Ian started his career at the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office, where he assisted other prosecutors on major cases and directly handled misdemeanor prosecutions. He also worked for several years as a felony public defender at the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association. He later was selected as first head of the Postconviction Section, at the Utah Indigent Appellate Defense Division—a state agency responsible for representing clients seeking postconviction relief. Ian has also litigated million-dollar lawsuits, involving catastrophic injuries and major business disputes when he practiced as a civil attorney at one of Salt Lake’s oldest and largest civil law firms.
Beyond his extensive courtroom and jury trial experience, Ian works tirelessly to gain and keep his clients’ trust. Whether it's negotiating for the best possible deal from the prosecutor or fighting your case at trial, Ian's focus is obtaining the best resolution for your case, while striving to accomplish your goals and objectives.
Education:
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law – JD with honors
National Criminal Defense College – graduate of the Trial Practice Institute
Memberships:
Utah State Bar
United States District Court for District of Utah
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circut
Associations:
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – member of the board
Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct – member
Past Client Quotes:
Jared L.“Ian is a true professional. Patient, calm, and a good communicator. I felt confident from his experience, understanding of the legal process, and his familiarity with the day-to-day operations of local courts and prosecutors.”
Wyatt S."Ian was amazing in helping me with my court case. He kept me updated on the process and helped me find a reasonable sentence."
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As a former prosecutor Steven gained an intimate knowledge of various Domestic Violence Courts, DUI courts and other criminal court programs and procedures. He has spent over 3,500 hours in court and has argued more cases than most attorneys do in a lifetime. For more on Steve's experience, click here.
JUSTIN PRATT
Attorney Justin S. Pratt handles all types of criminal cases, with an emphasis on DUI-related charges. He believes that someone who is charged with a crime deserves the specialized attention of an attorney who will protect his client's rights by taking the time to examine constitutional issues, important factual circumstances, and any other crucial factors that may be relevant to the case. For more on Justin's experience, click here.
MARK LAROCCO
Mark is skilled at dealing with all aspects of family law, including helping clients obtain modifications, enforce court orders, and achieve fair custody and support awards. Going through a painful divorce or a custody battle can be one of the most difficult times in someone’s life, and Mark is there to help every step of the way. For more on Mark's experience, click here.
JACKIE REIDELBERGER
Jackie is a skilled trial attorney and negotiator who specializes in criminal defense. Her work ethic and genuine concern for her clients has given her a reputation for outworking and out-preparing opposing attorneys so she can negotiate from a position of strength and fight the cases that need to be fought. Because she cares about her clients, she considers each client’s specific needs and concerns in order to reach the best possible outcome in their case. For more on Jackie's experience click here.
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