Steven Kent Burton

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Intermountain Legal, P.C.

Experience: 16 years

Domestic Violence and Criminal Law

Utah, 10th Circuit and Federal Circuit

Top 40 Under 40, 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys Client Satisfaction Award and 4 others

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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.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Utah

Since 2008

10th Circuit

Since 2008

Federal Circuit

Since 2008

Professional Experience

2010 - Current

Intermountain Legal, P.C.

Managing Partner

2013 - 2017

North Salt Lake Justice Court

Judge Pro-Temp

2008 - 2010

Miller Law Office

Prosecuting Attorney

Education

Brigham Young University

J.D. (2008) | Law

Awards

Steven Kent Burton

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

10 Best Client Satisfaction

American Institute of Legal Counsel

Contacts

Intermountain Legal 2159 S 700 E Ste 240 Salt Lake City UT 84106 Telephone: (801) 990-4200

Videos

What is the process for criminal cases in Utah?

https://intermountainlegal.net/criminal-defense/
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 conference, preliminary hearing, investigations, plea bargain, trial, and sentencing. There is a significant difference between a Justice Court and a District Court.

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Should I Plead Guilty at My First Court Date?

Criminal Defense Attorney, Steven Burton, answers the question, "Should I Plead guilty at my first court date?"
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