DUI Defense · Traffic Stop
What to Do During a DUI Traffic Stop in Utah
What you must provide, what you don't have to say, and how the roadside investigation works from the moment you pull over.
What Cases Does Jim Take?
Criminal defense is the heart of the practice, from DUI and drug charges to assault, theft, domestic violence, felonies, and sex offenses. Jim also handles stalking injunctions, expungement, eviction defense, family law, and Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Tap a topic to see what to do and how Jim can help.
Charged With a Crime in Utah?
Select your charge and see what happens next, in English or Spanish
DUI / Impaired Driving
Arrested for DUI or impaired driving?
License suspension, implied consent, breath tests, field sobriety, court dates. What happens next and what your options are.
More information →Drug Possession / Distribution
Charged with a drug offense in Utah?
Possession, distribution, paraphernalia, controlled substance charges. What the law says and how these cases are defended.
More information →Domestic Violence / Protective Order
Charged with domestic violence or served with a protective order?
A DV arrest can trigger three simultaneous proceedings: criminal, civil protective order, and DCFS. Federal firearms consequences apply immediately.
More information →Felony Charge
Facing a felony in Utah?
Felonies range from third-degree to first-degree. Prison time, loss of voting rights, firearms, and employment consequences all depend on how the case is handled from the start.
More information →Misdemeanor Charge
Charged with a misdemeanor?
Misdemeanors are not minor to you. A conviction means jail time, fines, probation, and a record that appears on background checks for housing, jobs, and licenses.
More information →Sex Crime Accusation
Accused of a sex offense in Utah?
Sex crime accusations move fast and carry consequences that extend far beyond the criminal case itself. Registry, housing, employment, and family law are all affected.
More information →Assault or Battery
Charged with assault in Utah?
Assault charges range from Class B misdemeanor to first-degree felony depending on circumstances, weapon use, and victim status. The details of the arrest matter enormously.
More information →Theft / Shoplifting / Burglary
Arrested for theft or burglary in Utah?
Many first-offense theft and shoplifting cases qualify for diversion, which can result in dismissal and no criminal record. Do not plead guilty before speaking with an attorney.
More information →Not sure what applies? Call Jim at (801) 641-0883 for a free consultation.
Arrested for DUI?
You have 10 days to protect your license
Two cases start the moment you are arrested: a criminal case in court and a license case at the Driver License Division. You have only 10 days from the arrest to request the license hearing. Jim handles both cases.
Pulled Over by Police?
What to do in the critical first minutes
Pulled Over · Critical First Minutes
Do Not Talk. It Is the Single Best Thing You Can Do For Your Case.
When you see red and blue in the mirror, what you say in the next two minutes will shape your entire case.
You must provide your license, registration, and proof of insurance. You do not have to answer questions.
"I only had two beers" becomes the prosecution's first piece of evidence. Politely decline questions. Stay calm.
Say only: "I want an attorney. I have nothing to say." Then repeat it. Nothing else.
What to Do When Pulled Over →
Arrested After a Domestic Dispute?
One argument and a 911 call can become a criminal case
Once 911 is called, the case belongs to the state. Your partner cannot drop the charges, and the release conditions usually mean no contact, even at home, even by text. A DV arrest can also trigger a protective order and a DCFS investigation at the same time. Do not talk to police, and do not violate the no-contact conditions. Get counsel before your first court date.
Get counsel before your first court date. Call Jim at (801) 641-0883.
Family Law: Three Ways to Get Help
Full representation, document help, or a $500 flat fee uncontested petition
You decide how much help you need. You pay for that and nothing more.
Option 1
Full Representation
Jim takes the whole case: strategy, filings, negotiation, hearings, and trial when it comes to that. For contested divorce, custody, and support fights where the outcome matters most.
Option 2
Form & Document Help
You represent yourself. Jim drafts and checks the paperwork, walks you through the procedure, and flags the traps before you hit them. Far less expensive than full representation.
Option 3 · $500 Flat Fee
Uncontested Petition
When you and your spouse already agree on the terms, Jim turns that agreement into a signed decree, with all paperwork drafted and filed. The $500 flat attorney fee does not include the court filing fee, which is paid to the court separately. That filing fee is currently $325 and is set by the Utah courts, which change it from time to time.
Not sure which option fits? Call Jim and he will tell you straight, in one conversation, at no charge.
Stalking Injunctions
Get a court order that stops the harassment, or defend against one
Someone Will Not Leave You Alone?
A Court Order Can Stop It.
A civil stalking injunction is a court order against a person who keeps following, contacting, watching, or threatening you. You do not need to file criminal charges to get one. In urgent cases the court can issue it the same day you ask. Violating it is a crime.
Jim has handled civil stalking injunction cases and knows what judges look for. If you need protection, or if an injunction has been filed against you, call before the hearing.
Expungement: Clear Your Criminal Record
$500 flat fee for qualifying misdemeanors
Clear Your Criminal Record. Move Forward.
A criminal record follows you into every job application, rental search, and licensing proceeding. Utah law allows many offenses to be expunged and sealed from public view so you can legally say the arrest or conviction never happened. Jim handles the entire process: eligibility review, BCI Certificate of Eligibility, petition drafting, and court hearings.
Misdemeanor Expungement
$500
Flat attorney fee for a single qualifying misdemeanor conviction. It does not cover government filing fees, which are paid separately and are set by the state. Estimate those at roughly $65 for the BCI Certificate of Eligibility plus about $135 for the court filing fee. These amounts can change and vary by case.
Felony Expungement
From $1,000
Attorney fee depends on complexity and does not cover government filing fees, which are paid separately and set by the state (estimate roughly $65 for the BCI Certificate of Eligibility plus about $135 per court filing fee, subject to change). Free consultation to review your record and determine the exact fee.
Facing Eviction or Got Court Papers?
Tenant tools and next steps, in English and Spanish
Being Sued?
You have 21 days to respond. Doing nothing means losing.
If you were served with a lawsuit, the clock is already running. If you do not file an Answer, the other side wins by default and can collect against your wages and property. Jim defends lawsuits, drafts answers and counterclaims, and handles contract disputes, defamation, and post-judgment problems.
Drowning in Debt?
Flat-fee Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Stop the collection calls.
If you cannot realistically pay your credit cards, medical bills, or other debt, Chapter 7 bankruptcy may discharge most of it and give you a fresh start. Filing triggers an automatic stay that stops most collection, garnishment, and lawsuits while your case is pending. Jim handles standard consumer Chapter 7 cases for a flat $1,000 attorney fee. The court filing fee, currently $338, is separate and set by the federal courts. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.