Steven L. Anderson

Steven L. Anderson

4.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1445 E. 3300 S., Salt Lake City, UT

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 23 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schatz Anderson & Associates

1445 E. 3300 S., Salt Lake City, UT, 84106

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Steven L. Anderson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Davis | March 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney

Steve has been a great attorney, he helped me get my charges dropped (DUI to Impaired driving and dismissal of possession) to the best possible scenarios. Steve was very helpful in any situation I needed help with and was very good at communicating with me about what was going to happen in court and... how I needed to proceed. Strongly recommend to anyone who is in need of fighting charges and avoiding jail time.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

Steve was great helping me with my DUI case and got it dropped down to impaired driving. The communication was great as well. Would recommend.

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Case

I hired Steve Anderson to defend me in my DUI case. Steve seamed to start out well until the Drivers License Hearing. Steve explained to me that hearing was just to see if I was legally stopped. But he didn't bring up the dash cam video that I was not swerving, crossing the line and not signaling lan...e changes that the officer reported me doing at that location. I did not get my licenses back. I wanted to petition the driver license division for an appeal hearing to make sure the evidence was summited but Steve failed to get the request in on time. I felt pressure to get my license back and not wait three to four months for a trial so I reluctantly Pleaded to a Impaired driving charge. I felt Steve really didn't have my best interest in mind but just to hurry me through the system.. I would not recommend him for a defense Lawler..

Steven Anderson

Replied last December 19, 2017

I take every case seriously. We look at all factors and provide our clients with the best possible advice and counsel. I am sorry that this client feels this way, but the advice I gave and the strategy we employed was sound. The client was well informed of all aspects of the Driver License Division hearing and his right to appeal. The decision to enter into a plea as opposed to going to trial was his. We work very hard to help our clients through complex legal issues.

Posted by Justin | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Awesome DUI Lawyer

Steve was an amazing lawyer. Made a huge mistake and got a DUI with a bac on .014. He was able to work to where i got an impaired driving ticket which saved my licence. Saving my licence was huge because driving it the majority. His whole staff was awesome, and if i ever get into a situation like thi...s again I would hire him in a second. If you find yourself with a DUI charge Steve would defiantly be the go to guy.

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great DUI Lawyer

I made a stupid mistake and ended up being pulled over for a DUI with a BAC of .17. Steve was able to get my charge reduced to an impaired driving, meaning I could keep my license and have way less severe penalties. I would recommend Steve if you need a DUI lawyer.

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Steven L. Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lindsay Jarvis

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an incredibly attorney. In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable in his areas of practice, Steve is a fierce trial attorney and always willing to fight for his clients."

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Jason Schatz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Steve is an extremely experienced and well-trained DUI defense attorney and is capable of handling even the most difficult DUI cases. He is known for challenging the Utah State toxicology lab and it's failures to follow scientifically valid procedures and practices."

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Daniel Bokovoy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Abigail Dizon-Maughan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Anderson is an excellent advocate for those who have been charged with a DUI or similar offense. He is highly knowledgeable in this area of law and has an excellent rapport with judges, prosecutors and his clients alike."

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Joshua Baron

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a meticulous DUI lawyer who knows his stuff. If I or a family member were charged with a DUI, I wouldn't hesitate to hire Steve."

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Russell Pietryga

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Fulkerson

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Stewart

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jason Schatz

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Abigail Dizon-Maughan

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

2014 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Schatz Anderson & Associates

Associations

2010 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2002 - Present

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2002 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Utah State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. J.M.

Plea to traffic violation, drug charges dismissed

State v. T. S.

Dismissed

Vernal City v. J. A.

Plea to reckless driving

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Education

1999

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Weber State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Fall Forum

De-escalating Involuntary Police Encounters

Languages

English

Activity

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