$ 190-275 per hour
Ann Marie Taliaferro
About Ann Marie
Biography
Ann Taliaferro is an associate attorney at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat and has practiced law since 2000. Her practice includes criminal defense and criminal appeals. Ann received her Juris Doctorate from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah and was a William H. Leary Scholar. Ann was a staff writer and editor of the Utah Law Review for two years. She was also a member of the National Trial Team and a semi-finalist at the Traynor Moot Court Competition. Prior to joining Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, Ann was a law clerk for the Utah Attorney General's Office - Criminal Appeals Division and the United States Attorney's Office. She also completed an internship at the Supreme Court of the United States, Office of the Curator. Ann is a member of the Utah State Bar and is licensed to practice before all Utah state and federal courts and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ann is also a member of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has served on the Amicus Committee since 2005. Ann also served on the UACDL CLE Committee from 2005 to 2008. Ann has been a CJA Appellate Panel Attorney for the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals since 2007 and is currently serving as a member of the CJA Standing Committee. In addition, Ann is member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Utah Business Magazine named Ann as an "Up and Coming Legal Elite" in 2009 and 2010, and she has also been designated as a "Mountain States Rising Star" in 2009 and 2010 by Super Lawyers.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 25 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2000
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Location
Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP
422 N 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103
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Posted by John | February 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Absolutely Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney!
Ann was exceptionally adroit at negotiating the sometimes terrifying minefield that is the criminal justice system, particularly in negotiating her way through multiple jurisdictions and charges. Not only did she always provide us with a comprehensive picture - warts and all - of the situation(s) in...
Posted by Robert | October 23, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Ann' personal interest and work saved our child.
Ann helped our son through a difficult case where our child was charged with behavior far more serious than his actions. Ann did all the usual things, appeared early for hearings to be sure we understood what was going to happen and the issues involved, returned communications promptly, showed great...
Ann Marie Taliaferro's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ann is a a guiding force in the legal community and criminal defense bar. She is both assistive and engaging in tackling the hardest issues facing not only her own clients, but the criminally accused population in general. Highly recommend."
"I wholly endorse this lawyer. Ann isn't just a fantastic attorney, she is a great person. She personally cares for her clients, and takes a personal interest in their case and their future. She knows the law well, and provides competent representation that can be difficult to find in this area of law. I can say with confidence that if I were to have difficulty with criminal law, she would be the first person I called."
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"I endorse this lawyer. She is a fantastic lawyer. Annie wears the prosecutor down by filing well thought out and convincing legal briefs to win her cases. She is tireless in defense of her clients. She has a lot of experience in the courtroom and she obtains great results for her clients. She has absolutely all the skills and unrelenting drive you want in a trial lawyer."
"Ann is one of the most compassionate attorneys that I know. She is a zealous advocate, great writer, and even better trial attorney. Her devotion to her clients is beyond admirable, and something that I hope to achieve someday in my own practice."
"Ann Marie and I were invited to judge the BYU mock trials this past year. Ann Marie was a delight to be with during this event. She provided students with valuable insights on effective trial advocacy and did it with humor, intelligence, and accuracy. I would highly recommend her for any criminal defense matter!"
"I endorse this lawyer. As a former prosecutor/opposing counsel I had several opportunities to work with Ann and always appreciated and admired her hard work and ethical practices. Ann has developed a great reputation and rapport with clerks, judges and prosecutors and that goes a long way in obtaining good results for her clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. When I first met her years ago I was impressed by her intellect and it has been impressive to watch her use that intellect to become and experienced and skilled attorney."
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"Ann is a dynamic lawyer who listens carefully to her clients. She sees the big picture and seeks every type of relief available. She knows the law inside and out and is the person I go to most often for advice on my own cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Annie is one of the most caring and compassionate attorneys I know. However, dont let her caring attitude fool you. She is more than happy to go to the mat and fight it out for a client when the need arises."
"I have sought Ann's advice on many occasions. Ann has deep knowledge of Utah case law and is my "go-to" for arguments on how to keep damaging evidence out of a court room. I recommend Ann to anyone facing a difficult criminal charge in Utah."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
"Legal Elite" (Criminal Law), Utah Business Magazine
2010
Mountain States Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2010
"Up and Coming" Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2009
Mountain States Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2009
"Up and Coming" Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attorney, Brown, Bradshaw and Moffat L.L.P.
Associations
Utah State Bar
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Education
2000
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2008
New Lawyer CLE
"A Day in the Life of a Peon: What You Should Expect & What You Shouldn’t Stand For As An Associate"
2007
Annual Seminar
Case Law Update (March 31, 2007) (compiled written material)
2006
CLE Luncheon
"Basics of Criminal Law for the Non-Criminal Lawyer"
2006
Annual Seminar
"Case Law Update"
Publications
2006
Utah Bar Journal No. 5 (Sept/Oct 2006)
Recent Developments in Criminal Investigation and Discovery: Access, Disclosure and Use of Information in the Criminal Defense Realm
1998
1998 Utah L.Rev. 644
Development, Parental Presumption Incompatible with Utah's Child Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Statutory Scheme
Languages
English
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