Darwin L Overson

Darwin L Overson

4.6
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Wrongful Death ... +3 more

136 E S Temple, #1530, Salt Lake City, UT

About Darwin

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

I have handled well over 1000 cases ranging in everything from white collar matters, murder, sex crimes, aggravated assault, to various misdemeanors.

27 years | 1,000 cases

60%
Sex Crime 15%

I have handled well over a 1000 sex cases and have taken many to trial with successful results for my clients.

27 years | 1,000 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 27 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 27 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Overson Law, PLLC

136 E S Temple, #1530, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

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Darwin L Overson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Laurie | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great lawyer, easy to talk to, very understanding

Darwin has represented me on a couple legal issues over the last couple years. He's very knowledgable in his profession. He gives sound advice and fights to protect your rights. He's always available, if not, he gets right back to you. His office is comfortable and inviting. I never felt out of ...place. I'd highly recommend Darwin. I always do (especially in DUI's), I've seen him work miracles with these cases. Mine included! Thanks Darwin, I owe you.

Posted by Danielle | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Impressive advocate for misfortunate events

Darwin Is a great attorney and always has his client's best interest in mind. He has a deep understanding of the law and can execute it to the fullest extent. When faced with life's challenges, it's important to find someone who will advocate for you and ensure you have a chance to prove yourself. I ...will always recommend him to my friends and I know I can count on him if there ever comes a time I need an attorney.

Posted by Marvin | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Above and beyond

Darwin has provided me with legal advice on several occasions that has been extremely beneficial and kept me and my business out of trouble. When I had a legal issue in another state he guided me through the issues and connected me with an attorney that provided me a great service. Darwin is my go to... attorney, without reservation.

Posted by Xima | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended!!

Darwin was on top of things with my case! I couldn't of asked for a better attorney. My paperwork was filled and everything was 100%. He was always easy to contact and very professional. I have had quite a few different attorneys and have never had one that actually does his job, that isnt cocky. Da...rwin hit the case right on the head and was exactly what u needed. I high recommend him. Thank you Darwin.

Posted by Brian | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unprofessional

He did not follow up with me on my case beforehand. He was late to my court hearing and kept calling me by the wrong name. I had to speak to the judge myself because he didn't even know the details about my case. He didn't seem to care. I could've represented myself and saved 1,500.00. Go with someon...e else.

Darwin Overson

Replied last January 21, 2016

I am at a loss. I wish Avvo could provide me a name of this alleged client. I have only two clients with the name Brian and both are very happy with my services since I obtained a dismissal in one case and kept the other out of jail on multiple occasions--the later having retained me just recently on a new matter. I can't help but think this is not an actual client. If it is a client that is not happy, I wish they would contact me so that I can make it right with them.

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Darwin L Overson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Grant

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer and a good guy."

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Justin Knell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Darwin is an intelligent and tenacious defense attorney. I have seen him obtain good outcomes for his clients in tough cases."

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Abigail Dizon-Maughan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Darwin is professional and responsive. He gives each of his clients personal attention and strives to provide the quality representation. I enjoyed working with Darwin and look forward to working with him again on future cases."

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Edward Flint

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Darwin L. Overson as a quality criminal defense attorney in Utah. He is an excellent representative for persons facing the most serious and frightening events in their lives, and a compassionate lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Bautista, Overson & Stewart PC

1998 - Present

Partner, Overson & Sheen PLLC

1998 - 2014

Attorney, Law Office of Darwin L. Overson

1998 - 1998

Clerk, Idaho 5th Judicial District

Associations

1999 - Present

Utah Defense Lawyers Association

Amicus Committee Member

Education

1998

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

1997

Utah Law Review Associate Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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