DUI: How Do I Find a Good Defense Lawyer?

Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI) in Utah can lead to harsh criminal penalties for those found guilty. Several factors can determine how serious your charges for DUI might be. That’s why you need an experienced legal team who will fight for your rights—no matter the charges.

Experience You Can Trust with DUI Cases

If you are arrested for DUI, remember to remain silent until you speak with an experienced lawyer. Also, know that you only have 10 days from your date of arrest to request a hearing and contest the administrative suspension. Considering the time sensitivity, it’s important to contact an experienced DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Whether your charges are for a refusal to submit to testing, a blood alcohol level over the *legal limit, or even a DUI with serious injury or death, the defense lawyers at Brown, Bradshaw, and Moffat are skilled at navigating the court system and Utah’s DUI laws.

*As of 2018, the legal blood alcohol level in Utah is 0.05.

Preparing For Your Case

With nearly two decades of experience defending clients against DUI charges, you can rest assured we will investigate all the details of your case and fully prepare for your defense. If you want to do some of your own research on Utah’s DUI laws, you can visit our DUI page to find more in-depth information about the following and more:

  • Administrative Suspension after a DUI Arrest in Utah
  • Types of DUI Charges in Utah
  • Types of Evidence in a DUI Case
  • DUI Plea Restrictions in Utah
  • Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver Suspension
  • What Happens in a Typical DUI Investigation in Utah

Finding A Defense Lawyer for Your DUI Case In Utah

Whether this is your first offense or your third, or you were charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, the attorneys at Brown, Bradshaw, and Moffat know all the details and laws around DUI crimes in Utah. We are prepared to fight for your rights in court.

Give us a call at (801) 532-5297 so we can start working on your defense today.

More Articles

What Affects the Ability to Consent in the State of Utah?
In the state of Utah, it’s perfectly legal to engage in sexual activities with another person as long as you are doing so with consent. However, that word goes beyond just simple permission. It also has to do with who the person is and the circumstances around the sexual activity.
Read More →
The Sentencing Process in Utah
After you enter a guilty plea or are found guilty by a jury in the state of Utah, you will be sentenced by the judge in your case. The judge determines your penalty, whether it be prison time, jail time, parole, community service, fines, etc. When Does Sentencing Happen?The timeline of sentencing in Utah is usually between two and 45 days after your conviction. However, you can request that it be sooner or later. You can even choose to be sentenced on the day of conviction. 
Read More →
law office in Utah
Does Utah Have a Clean Slate Law?
Utah is one of only 12 states that has a Clean Slate law. It was passed in 2019 with the intention of making it much easier to get an expungement. Salt Lake City police confirmed that after a massive backlog, they have cleared more than 74,000 criminal records as a result of this law as of August 2024, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. If you’ve struggled because of your criminal record, the Clean Slate law may be a big help to you. 
Read More →

Defend your case with the best criminal defense attorneys in Utah

Get a confidential case evaluation

Our office will contact you as soon as possible to arrange for you to discuss the facts of your case with an experienced criminal defense attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah.​ The use of this form for communication with our personnel does not establish an attorney-client relationship.