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Biography
Attorney Christopher J. Salcido is an experienced criminal defense attorney in Southern Utah. Over many years Chris has distinguished himself as one of the prominent criminal defense lawyers in Utah representing clients accused of DUI, drug charges, domestic violence, and theft, felony crimes including assaults, robbery, sexual offenses, and more. Chris also represents individuals charged in federal court. Chris is particularly experienced with the workings of the courts in St. George, Cedar City, and surrounding areas. Outside of his vast legal experience Chris served in the military and is a veteran of Afghanistan. As an adjunct professor Chris taught college courses on a range of topics including Logic, History, and Philosophy.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Criminal Defense
- DUI
- Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Bankruptcy
- Protective Order
Education
- The S.J. Quinney College of Law at The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
- J.D. - 05/2007
- Honors: Merit Scholarship Recipient
- Utah Valley University
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2005
- Major: History
Bar Admission
- Utah, 2008
- U.S. District Court District of Utah, 2008
Honors
- Super Lawyers
- Avvo "Superb" Rated 10.0; Top Attorney Criminal Defense
- Avvo Top Contributor; Criminal Defense
- Avvo "Superb" Rated 10.0; Top Attorney Divorce
- Avvo Top Contributor; Divorce
- Mountain States Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
- Distinguished Professor Award, Provo College
- Army Commendation Medal, Utah Army National Guard
Professional Associations
- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2008 to Present
- Utah State Bar, Member, 2008 to Present
- Utah Association for Justice, Attorney Member, 2008 to Present
- American Bar Association, Attorney Member, 2008 to Present
- American Association for Justice, Attorney Member, 2008 to Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2008 to Present
- Young Lawyers Association, Member, 2008 to Present
- Utah State Bar, Family Law Section, Member, 2008 to Present
- Lake County Bar Association, Member, 2008 to Present
- American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Member, 2008 to Present
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2008 to Present
- Federal Bar Association, Member, 2008 to Present
Certified Legal Specialties
- Mediation Certification, Utah ADR, 2014
Classes & Seminars
- Starting Out Solo: Small Firm Practice, 2014
- BYU Solo Seminar: Solo Seminar, 2013
- Seminar: Technology and the Law, 2012
- Solo Practice Seminar: Solo Practice Technology, 2011
- BYU Solo Practice Seminar: Virtual Lawyers, 2010
Published Works
- Salcido Law Firm: Salcido Law Firm Blog, 2017
- Criminal Defense Attorney Salt Lake City: Marijuana - Utah Stays the Same, 2015
- Utah Divorce Hotline: Utah Divorce & Family Law, 2015
- Utah Defenders: Utah DUI & Criminal Defense, 2015
- St. George Divorce Attorney: The Financial Declaration in a Utah Divorce, 2014
- St. George Criminal Defense Lawyer: Problems with Restitution, 2014
- Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer: Law Enforcement Tapping into Cell Phones, 2014
- Provo DUI Defense: Arizona Court Rules DUI Proper In Medical Marijuana Case, 2014
- Criminal Defense Provo: More Teens Facing Charges Instead of School Discipline, 2014
- Divorce Lawyer Provo: Divorce Parties on the Rise, 2014
- Ogden Divorce Law: Older Couples and Divorce, 2014
Pro-Bono Activities
- Utah Army National Guard, Member
- Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan, Veteran
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Past Positions
- Eisenberg & Gilchrist, Law Clerk, 2005 to 2007
- G. Eric Nielson & Associates, Attorney, 2007 to 2008
- Web Marketing, Corporate Attorney, 2008 to 2010