Areas of Practice: 

Assault & Battery — Plaintiff

Bad Faith

Computer Crimes

Criminal Fraud

DUI/DWI

Drug Violations

Felonies

Identity Theft

Juvenile Crimes

Misdemeanor

Motor Vehicle Accidents — Plaintiff

Prisoners’ Rights

Search & Seizure Protections

Sex Offenses

State Trial Practice

White Collar Crimes

Wrongful Death — Plaintiff

Bar Admissions:

Utah, 1969

U.S. District Court District of Utah, 1969

U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1969

U.S. Supreme Court

Education:

University of Utah College of Law, Salt Lake City, Utah
J.D.

Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Major:  Political Science/Psychology

Representative Cases:

State v. Gallim, 572 P2d603 (Utah Supreme Court 1977)State v. Lafferty, 20 P3d342 (Utah Supreme Court 2001)

Classes/Seminars Taught:

Practical Tips for Representing Your Clients, National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center, 2006

Combating Myths in Sexual Abuse Cases, Tulane County Public Defenders Office, 2005

Honors and Awards:

J. Ruen Clark Association, Distinguished Attorney, 2006 – Present

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Central Utah Bar Association, 1978 – 1979

President

Utah Association Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2002 – 2003

President

Past Employment Positions:

Esplin & Halliday, Partner, 1969 – 1976

Utah County Public Defender, Managing Attorney, 1976 – 1978

Utah County, Chief Criminal Deputy Attorney, 1978 – 1980

Birth Information:

1943, St.George, Utah, United States of America