Right to Counsel
Right to Counsel
Right to Counsel
In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that youth have a right to an attorney in juvenile proceedings. In 2019, the Utah legislator passed S.B. 32, which guaranteed all children be provided a juvenile defense attorney at all stages of their delinquency case. Each Utah county is responsible with providing youth a defense attorney. Representation starts with detention hearings, continuing though post-disposition hearings, and even includes potential appeals.
Who We Are
Right to Counsel
Right to Counsel
Utah Juvenile Defender Attorneys, LLC, is a non-profit law firm contracted by Salt Lake County, dedicated solely to promoting justice for children by ensuring excellence in juvenile defense. Through trial advocacy, community building, training, and policy reform, we provide nationally recognized juvenile defense not only to youth in Salt Lake County, but youth statewide.