Michael graduated from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2000 and has practiced criminal law ever since. He joined LDA in 2020.
The largest public defense agency in Utah is looking to hire members of the Utah Bar who are self-directed, creative, client-centered, and passionate about defending our clients. We seek attorneys with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and personalities. Five years of criminal
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Appellate Attorney LDA is court-appointed to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases. An LDA appellate attorney carries a full caseload of court-appointed appellate cases. The appellate attorney is responsible for reviewing the record on appeal, selecting appropriate appellate issues, researching and writing
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Congratulations to Teresa Welch, who is leaving us to become a judge for the Third District Court. Teresa Welch was a double threat and excelled in both trial and appellate practice. Teresa was always available to help her colleagues, and they will
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The Salt Lake Legal Defender Association commends the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office for its progressive approach to criminal justice reform by identifying appropriate individuals for a reduction in their criminal convictions. Many with prior criminal histories are denied housing, miss out
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NOW HIRING: Felony Attorney The largest public defense agency in Utah is looking to hire members of the Utah Bar who are self-directed, creative, client-centered, and passionate about defending our clients. We seek attorneys with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and personalities.
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Lori Seppi, the head of our appellate department, made an appearance at the S. J. Quinney College of Law’s public interest career fair day. If you’re interested in pursing a career as a public defender, please contact us.
Volunteers attorneys from the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association joined other volunteer lawyers, the Salt Lake County Mayor and District Attorney, the Utah Department of Workforce Services, the Department of Public Safety, Catholic Community Services, the Salt Lake City Justice Court, the
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Special thanks to Diane Grambow and all the LDA staff for supporting this great cause!