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Clayton A. Simms

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“Clayton Simms saved our son”

Posted by: Dennis, 2011-09-09 6 months ago.

Client Review: Clayton Simms Saved our Son Our son was charged with a bizarre kidnapping and was facing three aggravated felony charges of 15 years to life each.... more
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“Clayton Simms is the defense attorney you need!”

Posted by: R.Manz, 2011-06-17 8 months ago.

Client Review: I recently was found not guilty in jury trial of DUI and other serious charges including causing a car accident, fleeing the scene and failure to... more
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Philip Laurence Wormdahl

I saw Clayton successfully defend an assault case in Salt Lake City and was very impressed by his courtroom demeanor and skills as a trial attorney.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Philip Wormdahl , Salt Lake City (UT), 12 months ago
Joshua S. Baron

Clayton is an articulate advocate. He brings common sense to bear on every case. At the same time, he understands the nuances of criminal law and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Baron , Salt Lake City (UT), 12 months ago
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License

13 years since Clayton A. Simms was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Utah Authorized to practice law 1998 05/10/2010
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Trial Attorney at Salt Lake Legal Defender Association 1999–2001

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
University of Houston Business-Organizational Behavior & Mangement Bachelor of Business Administration 1993

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Legal Elite in Criminal Law Utah Business Magazine 2012
Super Lawyer in Criminal Law Super Lawyers 2011
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Fellow American Board of Criminal Lawyers 2008-present
Barrister David K. Watkiss - Sutherland II American Inn of Court 2003-present
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Ethics In Criminal Plea Bargaining Utah State Bar's Spring Convention 2012
Criminal Law & Immigration Current Issues in Immigration 2010
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