Trying to find the best Utah sex crimes defense attorney for your case can be a difficult and stressful process.  In a rape, child sex case or a possession of child porn case there is so much at stake for the accused. Talk with several attorneys before making a decision as to who you want to hire. Some attorneys may charge a nominal consultation fee to meet with you but remember that paying a small consultation fee is far better than paying a full retainer only to find out later that you have hired an attorney that is not a good fit.

Beware of attorneys that promise specific outcomes or guarantee a not guilty verdict. A Utah attorney is ethically prohibited from making such promises. Remember reputation in the community is the best way to judge an attorney. Is the attorney you are evaluating a fellow in the prestigious American Board of Criminal Lawyers? Has he been voted by his peers in the Utah Business Magazine Legal Elite or Super Lawyers?

When looking for an attorney, look for someone who:

*You feel comfortable with. Remember that simply because an attorney has an add in the yellow pages, it does not mean they are a good attorney

*Identifies the issues in your case and raises those issues in an appropriate, understandable, and compelling way

*Is smart, convincing, and credible

 Be particularly weary of attorneys who promise certain results. Remember that even the best criminal defense lawyers can not guarantee a particular result. An attorney who promises the moon, lacks credibility and is probably not respected by prosecutors, judges, and a future jury.

 Be sure to do research before hiring an attorney. Ask questions such as:

*How many trials they have done in the last year?

*How many cases were dismissed or resolved by a defense   motion?

*Have they repeatedly secured favorable outcomes for their clients?