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Dylan Clark Utley
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Biography
Dylan Utley, a New Orleans criminal lawyer, practices criminal defense at the highest level in both state and federal courts. Mr. Utley has practiced criminal law for over 22 years with significant trial experience. Mr. Utley is aggressive yet compassionate in his representation of clients. He represents clients who have been charged with white collar fraud, embezzlement, bribery, federal drug conspiracy crimes, criminal RICO violations, firearm and violent crimes. Mr. Utley represents clients charged with state felony and misdemeanor charges including: DWI/DUI, domestic violence matters, theft, battery, drug charges, public drunkenness, lewd conduct, disturbing the peace, expungements and all other state and municipal code violations. Mr. Utley represents those with Professional License issues, including Louisiana Nursing License Defense and violations of the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
24 years | 3,000 cases
DUI and DWI
5%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Louisiana for 23 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
DiGiulio Utley, LLC
530 Powder Street, Suite 3, New Orleans, LA, 70114
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Federal Crime
Posted by James | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime
Fantastic Lawyer
Mr. Utley represented me in a federal drug charge in 2012 and was able to get me the best possible outcome for my situation. After my release from prison I (stupidly) violated my probation but Mr. Utley was there every step of the way to help me get back on the straight and narrow. I would highly rec...
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"Mr. Utley is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced attorney who aggressively advocates for his clients. From simple misdemeanors to complex felonies, Mr. Utley gives each case his undivided attention. Additionally, he truly cares about the personal well-being and best interests of each individual he represents. I strongly recommend Dylan Utley."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dylan was a tremendous help in a matter that we handled together. We took on one of the most conservative jurisdictions in the state and we managed to provide our clients with an excellent result. He is thoughtful, thorough, tenacious, and a great criminal defense lawyer."
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"I have known Dylan for many years. We have worked together on one case and I was very impressed with his dedication to his client and work ethic. He is a talented lawyer who I have seen in action on many occasions. He is always well prepared and has a great intuition to anticipate the prosecution. I whole heartedly endorse my colleague, Dylan Utley."
"I have known Mr. Utley for many years and have been continually impressed with his quick wit, extensive knowledge of the law, and affable nature. I have referred several matters to Mr. Utley, who has handled them all with strong leadership and a tough work ethic. He is a highly respected member of the criminal defense bar and an easy recommendation for anyone in need of his services."
"I have the distinct pleasure of being Dylan's business partner. Dylan fights diligently and strategically to ensure that our client's rights and interests are defended and preserved. Dylan has a way of bringing hope and obtaining outcomes that can only be reached by an uncompromising dedication to his craft."
Ariel DiGiulio
Criminal defense lawyer
Robert Toale
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
1999
Excellence in Constitutional Law, Paul M. Hebert - Constitutional Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Member/Partner, DiGiulio Utley, LLC
2010 - 2011
Capital Trial Attorney, Capital Defense Project
2005 - 2008
Member/Partner, DeSalvo, DeSalvo & Blackburn APLC
2003 - 2005
Felony Public Defender (Trial Attorney), Orleans Indigent Defender Program
2001 - 2005
Associate, Law Office of John DiGiulio
2000 - 2001
Law Clerk, Law Office of James Boren
Associations
2014 - Present
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCommittee Member - DWI 2014
2014 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationCLE Section Co-Chair 2014 (Animal Law)
2013 - Present
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2013 Legislative CommitteeCommitte Member - 2013 Legislative Committee on Expungements
2013 - Present
Louisiana State Bar Association, Animal Law Section2013 CLE Committee Co-Chair
2001 - Present
Louisiana State Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Louisiana Capital Case Certified
New Orleans Bar Association
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2008 - 2010
Young Lawyers Division of Federal Bar AssociationFormer Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Aggravated Battery / Domestic Abuse Battery
Dismissed / Refused
Federal (Wire Fraud)
Probation
Gambling Marker
Dismissed with restitution
Public Drunkeness
Dismissed
Federal Felon in Possession USDCT (Eastern)
60 month sentence instead of 15 year mandatory minimum
Federal Drug Matter
Client received significant variance
Attempted Second Degree Murder
Dismissed
Felony Drug Charge
Reduced to misdemeanor
Expungement
Granted
Theft
Dismissed
Felony Guns and Drug Charge
Reduced to misdemeanor
Student Sex Offense Charge
Dismissed
Felony Domestic Violence Charge
Reduced to misdemeanor
DWI
Reduced to Reckless Driving
DWI
Dismissed
Theft of Goods
Dismissed
Criminal trespass, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest
Dismissed
Federal DWI
Dismissed
Criminal trespass, disturbing the peace
Dismissed
Felony Drug Possession
Dismissed
Burglary
Felonies reduced to one misdemeanor
Home Invasion
Dismissed
Theft of Goods
Dismissed
Battery - Orleans
Dismissed
Drug Possession
Dismissed
Lewd Conduct
Dismissed
DWI
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Federal Investigation
No Indictment
Orleans Municipal Charges
Dismissed
Simple Battery
Dismissed
Federal DWI
Dismissed
Drug Possession
Reduced to paraphernalia
Orleans Municipal Charge
Dismissed
Underage Drinking
Dismissed
Orleans Municipal Charge
Dismissed
Underage Drinking
Dismissed
Felony Drug Charge
Dismissed
Expungement
Granted
Domestic Violence Charge
Dismissed
Orleans Municipal Charges
Dismissed
DWI
DWI reduced to reckless driving
Felony Domestic Violence Charge
Dismissed / Refused
DWI
Dismissed
Issuing worthless checks
Dismissed
DWI
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Battery and Public Intoxication
Dismissed
Firearm related charges
All charges dismissed
Resisting and officer/ reckless operation of a vehicle
Dismissed
Underage Drinking
Dismissed
Battery
Dismissed
Felony Domestic Violence Charge / Home Invasion
Reduced to misdemeanor
Lewd Conduct
Dismissed
Drug Possession
Dismissed
Burglary
2 felonies reduced to one misdemeanor
Orleans Municipal Charges
Dismissed
Orleans Municipal Charge
Dismissed
Municipal Charges
Dismissed
Minor in Possession
Dismissed
Minor in Possession
Dismissed
DWI
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Underage Drinking
Dismissed
Battery - Orleans
Dismissed
Theft
Dismissed
Felony Drug Charges
Felony reduced to misdemeanor possession
Orleans Municipal Charges
Dismissed
DWI
Dismissed
Drug Possession
Dismissed
Theft of Goods
Dismissed
Drag Racing Spectator
Dismissed
Disturbing the peace
Dismissed
Lewd conduct
Dismissed
DWI
Reduced to reckless driving
DWI
Reduced to Reckless
Criminal Damage to property
Dismissed
Obstruction
Dismissed
Underage Drinking
Dismissed
Disturbing the peace & disorderly conduct
Dismissed
Underage drinking
Dismissed
Lewd Conduct
Dismissed
Federal (Fraud)
Federal probation in lieu of imprisonment
Criminal trespass
Dismissed
Felony Theft, Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Case Dismissed
Felony Theft
Case Dismissed
Sexual Battery
Case dismissed
Aggravated Battery
Case Dismissed
Felon in Possession of Firearm
Case dismissed
Federal Drug Conspiracy
Federal drug conspiracy
Education
2001
Paul M. Hebert Law Center
J.D.
1996
College of William and Mary
B.A.
Publications
N/A
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