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Clifford Blair Venable
also known as Cliff, Venable
About Clifford
Biography
Cliff Venable has spent his entire legal career successfully representing people accused of crimes in Salt Lake County and the surrounding area. His career is built on exceptional criminal defense in the most complicated and routine cases. Cliff has successfully defended clients charged with everything from murder to possession of narcotics and he has a reputation in the community as an exceptional trial lawyer
Every criminal case presents different issues, and your case will be handled by Cliff as his top priority. He listens and asks probing questions to develop the best legal strategy for your defense. Cliff has the experience and personal attention to achieve positive results while keeping you informed during the life of the case. Clients at Salt City Defense feel confident knowing they have hired a respected, experienced and skilled criminal defense attorney.
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Payment Methods
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Utah for 15 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 10 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Salt City Defense
2150 S 1300 East, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106
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Clifford Blair Venable's Lawyer Endorsements
"Cliff is one of the best attorneys in town, and I'm not just saying that because he is my law partner."
"Cliff is a leader in the legal community and a pleasure to work with. He has both the curiosity and zeal to address the most difficult cases. Plus, he is a great human-being."
"Cliff and I have represented co-defendants on serious cases and I have observed him in court on many other cases. He is both passionate and prepared. Cliff is respected by defense attorneys, prosecutors, and judges. You would be hard pressed to find a better advocate."
"Cliff is an extremely skilled and well respected attorney in the Salt Lake area. He has tried many cases since I've known him and is incredibility diligent, passionate, and hardworking. I endorse this lawyer."
Amy Fowler
Criminal defense lawyer
Jonathan Jemming
DUI and DWI lawyer
Edwin Wall
Criminal defense lawyer
Walter Bugden
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Langford
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Magna Cum Laude, North Carolina Central School of Law
Work Experience
2010 - 2019
Public Defender, Salt Lake Legal Defender
Associations
2015 - Present
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Utah State BarMember
2012 - 2012
National Criminal Defense CollegeParticipant
Sample of Legal Cases
Possession of a weapon by a restricted person
Not Guilt Verdict
Education
2010
North Carolina Central University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
North Carolina State University
B.A
Speaking Engagements
2022
Court
Advocacy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I plead in court for first offense retail theft?
05 Apr 2019
Q&A
Can you tell me on a first offense of aggravated robbery how much time would someone get?
05 Feb 2019
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How can I get a speeding ticket expunged
09 Jan 2019