Spencer J Salcido

Spencer J Salcido

also known as Benny Salcido

3.8
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sandy, UT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation ... +2 more

43 W 9000 S Ste B, Sandy, UT

About Spencer

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

15 years

30%
Litigation 15%

13 years

15%
Education 10%

As a former teacher, I know firsthand what it is like for a teacher or student to face legal difficulties.

13 years

10%
Expungement 5%

15 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 12 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Salcido Law Firm

43 W 9000 S Ste B, Sandy, UT, 84070-2040

Salcido Law Firm - Provo

2545 North Canyon Road, #100, Provo, UT, 84604

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Spencer J Salcido's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Benny Salcido is uncommunicative and unhelpful

Benny Salcido was not forthcoming with information pertinent to my case, made my family wait days before receiving critical information to my case, and seemed unprepared and unprofessional in my two court hearings. I had to reach out multiple times before I could get information I needed. While I wai...ted in jail, he charged my parents exorbitant amounts of money while being functionally useless to me. Him and his office failed to email me necessary documents and caused a significant delay to my legal proceedings. I cannot in good conscious recommend the services of the Salcido law firm to anyone but my sworn enemies.

Posted by William | December 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent and Thorough Representation

The assistance and representation from Salcido Law Firm was outstanding, expedient, and professional. Benny is an excellent lawyer with both the depth and breadth of knowledge necessary to represent his clients to the fullest extent practicable. Benny was always able to provide answers to my many que...stions and reassured me when the circumstances were hanging in the balance. I owe my experience with him to his professional demeanor, knowledgeable approach, and dedication to follow-up.

Posted by Brenda | December 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unresponsive unless asking for retainer fee.

I’ve been waiting for 3 years for a response from Benny on what was a simple amendment to a divorce decree. Multiple messages left and emails without a response. No work done. A waste of $1500. A few months ago, To check the responsiveness as a new client, I completed their online form. The next da...y Chris returned my call. I came clean and explained that no would return my calls. He said he had no record of my calls and asked for the emails to Benny be forwarded to him. Guess what? No reponse from Chris either. If you need an attorney who will respond at all (it’s been 3 years), go find someone else.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional every step of the way

After getting in a fight with my younger brother I was arrested and tried as a Felon. After consulting with the Salcido Firm I knew I was in the right hands. He did everything in his power to help me end the case quickly and got me dropped down to a misdemeanor with court probation. Thanks to him I w...as able to return to school and continue my education. The firm's prices are high but I wouldn't expect anything less from some of the best lawyers in Utah. He kept me informed on everything that was going on in the trial, went over all possible senario that could happen depending on what I wanted to do and explained to the fullest why it was a good or bad idea at the end I took his advice and proceeded the way he thought would be best I put all my trust and my freedom in his hands and he didn't disappoint. I would hire him again without question.

Posted by sarahaslem | October 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Would not recommend for criminal cases

I hired Benny (Spencer) Salcido in 2015/2016 to help with my DUI case. I was given a "refusal to blow into the breathalyzer" even though I did blow into the breathalyzer once, and it pulled a reading, but wasn't deemed satisfactory. Their was an obvious and clear abuse of police power that can be see...n from the dash-cam videos of my arrest. Not only did Benny (Spencer) not push to have the refusal to blow dropped, literally the only thing that he was able to "consult" for me was changing the community service requirements to wearing an ankle monitor instead. I'm not sure why community service would have ever been part of the agreement in the first place, if I can't drive, how am I supposed to get to community service? Benny (Spencer) frequently ignored my emails and phone calls for weeks at a time, and I was hardly ever updated on my case. He claimed he took it to the attorney general, but I honestly don't really believe that. So, after the $5,000 dollars I spent on Spencer, I still received an 18 month revocation of my license, an ankle monitor, fines like crazy, a drunk-driving course, and now that I have finally have my license back, I still have over a year with a breathalyzer on my car. For a first time DUI, where I didn't blow too much over the legal limit, this is ridiculous. If I hadn't hired Spencer, I probably could have negotiated the exact same outcome. To Spencer's credit, when I got the DUI I was frantic, and hired the first DUI attorney who would answer the phone, so that is on me for not doing my due diligence. I absolutely would not recommend hiring Spencer, especially if you have a unique case. If you want someone to just push you through the system and not truly fight for what is in the best interest of their client, then he is your guy.

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Donald Reay

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Spencer (Benny) since he started practicing law. From day one he was a great attorney and has only improved with experience and age. I often refer friends and clients to Benny for legal services as I do not do criminal law often anymore. I would not hesitate to send friends and family to Benny for legal assistance. I highly recommend Benny for all your legal needs."

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Jon Hogelin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Salcido is very knowledgeable of the appropriate rules and procedures necessary for proficient representation. Likewise, Mr. Salcido is effective in working with the Courts and different prosecutor's offices, which allows for effective results."

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Jon Hogelin

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate Attorney, Salcido Law Firm

Education

2012

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Brigham Young University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Women's Legislative Council Luncheon

Medical Marijuana Legalization

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