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Acquired: 2012
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422 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103
700 Bitner RD, Suite 125, Park City, UT, 84098
26 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2015 | Expungement
Very Satisfied Client
Dain got two cases expunged for me. One of which i had failed to get expunged before. I highly recommend him. He did all of the paperwork and court appearances for me while I continued my life in another state.
Posted by Scott | May 06, 2015 | Expungement
My review of Dain
Dain handled two expungements for me. The process was easy, and Dain was great to work with. Dain was responsive and courteous throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend his services to anyone.
Posted by Kate | June 04, 2014 | Expungement
Effective representation
I retained Dain Smoland for an expungement on a case that was handled (poorly) by another attorney. His representation was thorough, and although the prosecutor was not necessarily the most cooperative, he accomplished everything reasonably possible, and the charge was expunged. His prices were fai...
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Very efficient lawyer, very helpful, great communication.
I hired Dain for a case of retail theft. My immigration status made the situation even more complex. I had passed the interview for naturalization but was waiting for the oath ceremony, and a case of retail theft can be considered as a crime involving moral turpitude, which could have prevented me fr...
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2013 | Expungement
Great experience with Dain Smoland
I couldn't have hoped for a better experience than I had with Dain Smoland-- he immediately responded to all my emails and inquiries; he was personable, respectful, and friendly; he was professional and savvy about how to proceed with my expungement. I hadn't originally intended to hire a lawyer bec...
"Dain is one of the smartest attorneys I know. I believe his client reviews speak for themselves. It takes a kind and caring individual to handle the sensitive and personal issues that arise in handling a criminal case, and he is well suited to advocating for his clients in that regard."
"I've had the opportunity to work closely with Dain. He is personable, intelligent and experienced. I can only hope my clients speak as highly of me as they do of him."
"Dain is a bright young attorney with a passion for criminal defense. Particularly, in criminal defense, there are any obstacles that a defendant needs to deal with. Dain is responsive, intelligent, and creative when it comes to resolving his client's legal issues. I would highly recommend this attorney."
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2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Academic Excellence Award (Constitutional Law), Vermont Law School
2010
Academic Excellence Award (Contracts), Vermont Law School
2013 - Present
Attorney, Dain Smoland, Attorney at Law PLLC
2012 - 2013
Volunteer Attorney, Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, United States District Court For The District Of Utah
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Salt Lake City Prosecutor's Office
2010 - 2010
Volunteer Legal Intern, United States Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona
2008 - 2009
Court Judicial Assistant, Colorado Sixth Judicial District Court
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Salt Lake County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Utah State Bar, Young Lawyers SectionAttorney Member
Reduced to Infraction, Plea-in-Abeyance, to be dismissed in 6 months
Successfully expunged
Successfully Expunged
Successfully Expunged
Amended to infraction, dismissed upon completion of online traffic school and $150 fine
Plea-in-abeyance (to be dismissed in 12 months)
Plea in Abeyance--to be dismissed upon completion
Plea-in-abeyance. Case to be dismissed in 6 months.
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
MA - Masters
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
English
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Re: plea in abeyance and job applications, if asked about convictions/pending charges, should this be disclosed as conviction?
12 Sep 2013
Is .078 considered a DUI, can I fight this?
11 Aug 2013
I was denied expungement and am wondering what the most effective way to appeal is.
06 Jul 2013