Steven Kent Burton
Intermountain Legal, P.C.
Steve is one of the premier defense attorneys in the State. He started his career as a prosecutor. During this time, he gained an intimate knowledge of various Domestic Violence Courts, Drug Courts, DUI Courts, and other criminal court programs and procedures. Steve has spent over 6,000 hours in court and has argued more cases than most attorneys do in a lifetime. Recently, he completed his term as the President of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Because of his expertise, he has been asked to train other attorneys on domestic violence defense, DOPL defense, and criminal legislative affairs. He has had broad success in front of many city, county, and district judges in the state.
During his career, Steve has built up a reputation as a skilled and trusted attorney. Because he believes in treating his clients with respect, he will take time to listen to and understand your concerns and will give honest answers and straightforward advice. He is also known for using his knowledge gained as a prosecutor to find unique solutions that match his clients’ unique needs and situations.
In addition to criminal prosecution and defense, Steve served as a part-time "pro temp" judge in North Salt Lake for five years. As a defense attorney, he uses his unique experience in the courtroom to find the best solutions for his clients. Before becoming an attorney, he worked in the State Attorney General’s Office, Utah Governor’s Office under Governor Huntsman, and in the Office of Congressman Chris Cannon in Washington D.C. Additionally, he traveled to Rome, Italy to briefly work for the world’s largest law firm Baker & McKenzie. Currently, Steve practices in Utah and focuses exclusively on criminal defense with an emphasis on violent crimes and domestic violence defense.
- Brigham Young University
- J.D. (2008) | Law
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- Managing Partner
- Intermountain Legal, P.C.
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- Judge Pro-Temp
- North Salt Lake Justice Court
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- Miller Law Office
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- Notable Statutory Changes in Utah Criminal Law
- Utah Journal of Criminal Law
- Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week
- In This Week
- Strategies for Defending Domestic Violence Cases
- Utah Associaction of Criminal Defense Lawyers (UACDL)
- Lawmaking: The Other Battleground for Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (UACDL)
- How to Run a Successful and Ethical Criminal Defense Firm
- Society Membership Meeting
- Preparing for a Practice in Criminal Defense
- The Culture of Law
- Justice Court Reform
- House Judiciary Interim Committee
- License
- Utah State Bar
- Top 40 Under 40
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys Client Satisfaction Award
- American Institute of Criminal Attorneys
- Pro Bono Honor Roll
- Utah State Bar
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Tria Lawyers
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- AVVO rating
- UACDL Legislative Committee
- Chairman
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- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Board of Directors
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- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Utah State Bar
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- American Bar Association
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- J. Reuben Clark Law Society
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- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Utah
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- 10th Circuit
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- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- English: Spoken, Written
- Italian: Spoken, Written
- Website
- Utah Criminal Defense Attorney | Intermountain Legal
What is the process for criminal cases in Utah?
http://www.utahdefenseattorney.net Attorney Steve Burton, a Utah Criminal Defense Attorney explains the criminal case process in Utah State and City courts. Mr. Burton explains the following: arraignment, pretrial conference, initial appearance, scheduling...
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