DUI Defense
What to Do After a DUI Arrest in Utah
The moments after a DUI stop can determine the strength of your defense — including a 10-day window most people don't know about.
Salt Lake City Criminal & Civil Attorney
Affordable, straightforward legal help for criminal and civil matters. Whether you're facing criminal charges or navigating a civil dispute, Jim Tily fights for you — personally, honestly, and without the big-firm price tag.
About Jim Tily
Jim Tily is a Salt Lake City attorney who brings Georgetown Law credentials, real courtroom experience, and a deeply personal understanding of what it means to face adversity and come out the other side.
Raised along Philadelphia's Main Line, Jim earned his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University before going on to earn his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 2000. He entered legal practice and gained hands-on litigation experience — including appellate-level work — before a decade-long chapter of life led him to Oregon, where he spent years coaching competitive tennis and working closely with people from all walks of life.
That experience — coaching, listening, adapting, problem-solving — shaped the attorney Jim is today. He returned to the law with renewed purpose and a commitment to offering his clients something too rare in criminal defense: an attorney who truly listens, gives you honest answers, and fights hard when it matters most.
Jim practices independently in Salt Lake City and personally handles every case.
What We Handle
Whether you're facing criminal charges or dealing with a civil dispute, Jim Tily offers affordable, focused representation in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah — no runaround, no inflated fees.
A DUI arrest doesn't mean a conviction. Jim challenges traffic stops, breathalyzer accuracy, field sobriety tests, and procedural errors to protect your license and your record.
From simple possession to distribution charges, Jim builds defense strategies that scrutinize the evidence — including the legality of searches and seizures — to pursue the best possible outcome.
From serious felonies to misdemeanor charges, Jim provides committed defense that high-stakes cases demand. Every charge is taken seriously because every charge matters.
Accusations of sex crimes carry devastating consequences even before a verdict. Jim provides discreet, vigorous defense — protecting your rights, your reputation, and your future at every stage.
Divorce is hard enough without legal fees making it worse. Jim helps clients navigate divorce and family law matters affordably and practically, with clear guidance at every step.
Disputes don't have to mean big legal bills. Jim handles civil problems with the same direct, affordable approach — straightforward advice and practical solutions without unnecessary complexity.
Why Tily Law?
Every client deserves focused attention, honest advice, and a real fight. That's what you get with Tily Law.
Jim handles every case himself. You'll never be handed off to a paralegal or a junior associate who doesn't know your name.
With a litigation background that includes appellate-level work, Jim knows how to build and argue a case that holds up under pressure.
No vague reassurances or legal jargon. Jim tells you where you stand, what your options are, and what to realistically expect.
Jim brings a life shaped by resilience and perspective. He understands that people are more than their worst moments — and he defends them that way.
Legal Insights
From the Blog
The moments after a DUI stop can determine the strength of your defense — including a 10-day window most people don't know about.
Even simple possession is usually a felony in Utah. Knowing your Fourth Amendment rights can make or break your case.
Affordable doesn't mean inadequate. Here's what to look for, what to ask, and how attorney fees actually work.
When police are talking to you, they are gathering evidence against you. Here's what to say — and what never to say.
Get in Touch
Don't wait. The sooner you have an attorney, the better your options. Consultations are free and confidential — call or send a message and Jim will get back to you promptly.