William Melton

Melton Law was founded by William L. Melton. William has taken pride in serving his clients and his community for many years. After experiencing his own encounters with the legal system he decided to dedicate his career to the pursuit of law. William has been involved in proactively changing to improve the community in multiple ways throughout his career. In addition to fighting for his clients in the courtroom, William is also actively involved in making changes at the legislative level. In 2015, William helped lobby and successfully pass the alternative parent-time schedule. This new law substantially increased the amount of time that non-custodial parents receive with their children. Additionally, William is an appointed member by the governor to a state Child Support Guidelines Committee. The committee is responsible for making recommendations to the legislature for changes to the child support guidelines.

William has worked on hundreds of different cases from minor traffic infractions to major sex crimes and white-collar crimes. William is an experienced trial attorney with experience on all sides of a criminal case. During law school, William clerked for the Hon. Judge Parker in the Third Judicial District Court, he assisted clients in the Idaho Street Law Clinic and worked in the Utah County Attorney's Office prosecuting cases in both their misdemeanor and major crimes divisions. William loves working with his clients and doing everything in his power to help them resolve their cases with the absolute best possible outcome.

Contact me today at william@melton.law

University of Idaho College of Law

J.D. (2019)

2017 - 2019

Deputy County Attorney Intern

Utah County Attorney's Office

2019 - 2020

Responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases. Successfully handled over a hundred cases including taking several cases to trial.

DUI Seminar, 2022 UACDL DUI Seminar, Salt Lake City

May 18, 2022

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Presented at the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers annual DUI Seminar. Discussed the impacts of driver license hearings and DUIs. Addressed strategies to fight a driver license suspension at the hearings and procedural issues that can be raised.

Utah State Bar  # 17422

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Utah State Bar

ID Number: 17422

Since 2020

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Q. Does amending charges require new service for jurisdiction in Utah criminal court?

July 16, 2025

A: No, it doesn't. Personal jurisdiction is really a civil law issue and not criminal law. But to answer your question, they do not need to serve you anything. Depending on the charges and what court you're in, you may be entitled to a new preliminary hearing. You should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney.

Q. Should I turn myself in for a misdemeanor theft warrant from 2013?

June 15, 2025

A: You could contact the court and schedule a court hearing. They will usually recall the warrant when you show up for that hearing (especially considering how minor the charge was). However, keep in mind that they could arrest you for the warrant. It's a relatively minor offense, so I think the odds are low, but you need to be prepared in case it happens. I would suggest contacting an attorney to assist. Many attorneys have good relationships with prosecutors and can arrange to get the warrant recalled prior to appearing in court. Either way, an attorney can help you get the best possible outcome.

Q. Can DUI charges be made in Utah based on footage and eyewitnesses, without tests?

March 19, 2025

A: Yes, they can be charged. However, it would definitely be a difficult case for the prosecutor to prove. Just because someone is charged with a crime, it doesn't mean the prosecutor can prove it. You should consult with an attorney about the specifics of the case to see what your best options are.