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Salt Lake City Juvenile Court Lawyer

Salt Lake City Juvenile Court Defense Lawyers

Has your son or daughter been accused of a crime?

We believe that your child should be protected from the repercussions he or she may face if found guilty in juvenile court. Our attorneys understand that what happens now can have an absolutely critical impact on the rest of your child's life. We want to make certain that his or her future is not hampered by what happens now.

E-mail or call us at (801) 363-5297 for a free consultation with a juvenile court attorney.

At Access Legal, we are willing to provide aggressive criminal defense in all juvenile court cases. Knowing how important this matter truly is, we are willing to put up a fight to see that your child gets through this ordeal intact.

We are available to defend against all juvenile crimes, including:

  • Underage drinking
  • Drunk driving (DUI/DWI)
  • Drug charges (drug possession, drug distribution, drug cultivation)
  • Sex crimes (rape, sex with a minor, statutory rape)
  • Assault
  • Arson
  • Theft (shoplifting, car theft)
  • Breaking and entering
  • Drive-by shooting
  • Gun charges
  • Parental rights, shelter hearings and foster care

No matter what your son or daughter has been accused of, you can be assured that we will provide the level of criminal defense your child deserves.

We are available to handle cases inside juvenile court. We are also available to stand beside children accused of serious matters that have been escalated to the adult court system. If your child is going to be tried as an adult, we can help.

We Get Results

We have developed a strong record for success not only because we are aggressive, but also because we are thorough. Our lawyers take great care in preparing cases. We are not interested in trying to bluff the opposition. We will make it clear to them that we have done our homework. We want the prosecutor to understand that we are willing to fight in juvenile court if they do not provide results that are in the best interest of your child. Because Juvenile Court records are sealed, we can't tell you about specific case results; we can tell you that we have more experience in juvenile matters than most private attorneys, and we get results.

Juvenile Court is also the venue for the State to take away your children, put them in foster homes or even up for adoption, and deny your parental rights or visitation rights in many cases involving child abuse, neglect or sexual abuse. The State has huge resources in the Division of Family Service, Child Protective Services, Guardian Ad Litem and the Attorney General's Office, and we are here to be your advocate in that system.

E-mail or call us at (801) 363-5297 to find out more about our experienced juvenile court representation.
Recent Verdicts
  • State v. Thompson, 2nd District, Farmington, on December 11, 2009, at the time set for Preliminary Hearing, the State Dismissed the 1st Degree Felony charges of Forcible Sexual Abuse of a Child, that would have locked up this client for life in prison.


  • State v. Villareal, 1st District, Logan, on December 16, 2009, the State Dismissed all charges against the defendant who had demanded that the police obtain a search warrant before entering his room; when the police executed the warrant, they found marijuana and paraphernalia, and also charged the young college student with "Obstruction of Justice" in addition to the possession charges. The State's Attorney agreed that the contraband did not belong to our client, and Dismissed all charges.


  • In Re: Irfan H. Before the Immigration Law Judge, on March 8, 2010, Attorney Edward Flint successfully argued that our client should not lose his permanent residency status and be deported to Bosnia, despite drug and attempted burglary convictions (Cancellation of Removal).


  • Holladay City v. Lake, Holladay Justice Court, on April 2, 2010, Attorney Jonathon W. Grimes argued that the charges be dismissed with prejudice, and the Court granted that motion.


  • State v. Evans, 4th District, Provo, on April 13, 2010, Attorney Jonathon W. Grimes successfully obtained a Plea in Abeyance to Domestic Violence Assault for our client, who had been charged with 1st Degree Felonies of Aggravated Kidnapping, Rape and other serious charges, that could have resulted in a life sentence.


  • Salt Lake City v.Longley, 3rd District, Salt Lake, on April 2, 2010, Edward Flint successfully obtained a Plea in Abeyance to one Misdemeanor for our client who was charged with two Class A Assault on a Peace Officer charges, plus other charges for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, public intoxication and criminal mischief.


  • State v. Herrera, 3rd District, Salt Lake, on April 13, 2010, Edward Flint obtained a dismissal of charges of 1st Degree Felony Aggravated Robbery and Burglary of our client, which will also resolve his Parole violation and release him from prison.


  • State v. Benson, 3rd District, West Jordan, on April 22, 2010, Edward Flint negotiated our client's charges down from 2nd Degree Felony Burglary to a Class B Misdemeanor Trespassing.


  • State v. McHugh, Judge Stott, 4th District Court, Provo. On June 24, 2009, Edward Flint and Jonathon Grimes for the Defendant, the Defendant was found guilty of making a threatening phone call after a two-day Jury Trial.


  • United States v. Vero Ken, US District for Utah, Central Division, Judge Waddoups. On June 11, 2009, Jonathon Grimes for Defendant successfully argued against the cross-referencing sentencing of defendant in Federal Court on a conviction for possession of a gun by a convicted felon. The US Attorney had sought to have the Defendant serve up to 10 years of prison for possession a handgun, because of pending charges of Attempted Murder in Wyoming State Court. Mr. Grimes convinced the Judge that the harsher penalties were not proven in a case where the defendant’s rights of due process and confrontation of witnesses was at issue, and the Defendant will only serve an additional 29 months of incarceration, instead of 10 more years.


  • West Valley v. Eschler, 3rd District Court, Salt Lake and West Valley Justice Court (two cases). On June 4, 2009, Jonathon Grimes for Defendant, Judge McCullaugh dismissed the last of several charges against defendant alleging domestic assault. Previously, the prosecution voluntarily dismissed a more serious charge pending in District Court, and Defense counsel filed a motion to Disqualify Judge Keith Stoney from the remaining Justice Court case. Rather than allow the details to be made public, the prosecution asked the Court to dismiss the case.


  • State v. Warren, Judge Harmond, 7th District Court, Price. On February 20, 2009, Edward Flint for the Defendant, an Evidentiary Hearing on Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Evidence resulted in the Court finding that the police did not have Reasonable Suspicion to stop the defendant’s vehicle, and ordered the suppress of all evidence, resulting in the Dismissal of Felony charges of Possession of methamphetamine, DUI, weapons violations and other charges. This was the second time that this same defendant obtained a suppression of all evidence and dismissal of nearly identical charges in a different court, based upon the research and arguments of Mr. Flint as his attorney.


  • West Valley v. Warthen, Judge McCullaugh, West Valley Justice Court.. On October 30, 2008, Edward Flint for the Defendant, the Jury returned a Verdict of Not Guilty to DUI and Improper Turn. Defendant blew a .139 Blood Alcohol Test, but our Expert Witness convinced the Jury that the test was unreliable.


  • State of Utah v. Jamie Clark 071701923 and 081700868. Felony DUI case in Davis County, UT. The prosecutor is unable to get the case bound over on two successive Preliminary Hearings. All Charges dismissed and cannot be re-filed on August 18, 2008.


  • Farmington City v. Aubrey Sines 085005370. Motion so suppress evidence granted after prosecutor agreed that stop violated the 4th Amendment. Case dismissed on 8/19/08


  • West Valley City v. Todd Hull 08192956 After entering a guilty plea in West Valley City Justice Court, Todd Hired Jonathon Grimes to represent him on an appeal. Mr. Grimes sets the case for trial and September 8, 2008, less than a month before trial, the prosecutor moves the court to dismiss all charges against Todd. Mr. Grimes does not oppose the motion and the case is dismissed.


  • Cottonwood Heights v. Rublev (Judge Daniel Gibbons) On June 16, 2008, Edward Flint for Defendant, the jury only heard the first witness before breaking for lunch; after lunch, the prosecutor Lorenzo Miller was 20 minutes late for court and the Judge Dismissed the DUI charges against defendant, with prejudice. The prosecution did not appeal and the case is closed. 


  • State v. Rios, West Jordan District Court, Judge T. Christiansen. On April 17, 2008, Edward Flint and Jonathon Grimes together for the Defendant, the Jury returned Verdicts of NOT Guilty to Rape and NOT Guilty to Forcible Sodomy, both 1st Degree Felonies punishible by up to life in prison, but this defendant is home with his family tonight. 


  • Vernal City v. Moore, Vernal Justice, (Judge McRae) Edward D. Flint for the defendant, the prosecutor dismissed the case prior to trial scheduled on February 26, 2008 because the arresting officer errantly destroyed some evidence that could not be retrieved.


  • State v. Jordan, SL County Justice, (Judge Robertson) on February 7, 2008, Jonathon W. Grimes for the Defendant, the prosecutor dismissed the case halfway through jury trial when it became obvious they would lose.


  • State v. Farrington, St. George District, (Judge Beacham) Edward D. Flint for defendant, on February 20, 2008, the prosecutor dismissed Felony DUI charges against the defendant, a commercial truck driver, prior to a Final Pre-Trial Conference.


  • State v. Giles, Duchesne District Court, (Judge Payne) On December 20, 2007, Edward D. Flint for the Defendant the Jury returned a split verdict, finding defendant NOT GUILTY of Class A Misdemeanor domestic violence in presence of a child, and Guilty of simple assault.


  • State v. Fail, Salt Lake District, (Judge Skanchy) Edward D. Flint for the defendant, on November 30, 2007, the jury returned guilty verdicts for tax evasion and failure to file tax returns after a two day jury trial.


  • Taylorville v. Gallegos, Taylorsville Justice, (Judge Kwan) November 1, 2007, Edward D. Flint for defendant, the case resolved with a Plea in Abeyance prior to jury selection.


  • State v. Cossey, SL County Justice, (Judge Robertson) Jonathon W. Grimes for the defendant, the case settled half-way through jury trial.


  • State v. Dade, SL District Court (Judge Barrett) Edward D. Flint for Defendant on June 18, 2007, the scheduled jury trial was stricken and the defendant plead guilty to Sexual Battery, a Class A Misdemeanor, and two First Degree Felony charges of Aggravated Rape and Aggravated Sodomy were dismissed. The defendant had faced a minimum mandatory sentence of 20 years to life if convicted, but as a result of the plea bargain, received credit for time served and was released from jail that day.


  • State v. Barrow, SL District Court (Judge Hilder) Edward D. Flint for Defendant, on June 5, 2007, the prosecutor reduced the charges before Jury selection from a Third Degree Felony Aggravated Assault (5 years prison) to a Class C Misdemeanor "Disorderly Conduct" and the defendant was assessed $600.00 in restitution and the case closed.


  • West Valley City v. Kimball, WVC Justice (Judge Stoney) Edward D. Flint for Defendant, in October, 2006, the jury returned a verdict of NOT GUILTY of Child Abuse.
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