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 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Jerome Lamont Lesueur | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Jerome Lamont Lesueur

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Posted by Sione | February 22, 2023 | Civil Rights

Zero Communication

In October of 2022 I needed help with a police misconduct issue. And I attempted to contact Darwin via his website https://www.utahcriminallaw.net/salt-lake-city-police-misconduct-lawyers/ I provided my name, email, phone number, and a detailed description of my case and submit the info using his w...ebsite. To my disappointment a month had passed and I never received any reply to my email or phone. I next attempted in December to contact him by calling the local number (801) 758-2287. But after calling 4 times I kept running into the same problem, which was his secretary would answer the phone, and always told me he's not available because he's either busy with another client or left to court, stepped out etc. And every time she told me either Darwin or another lawyer would give me a call back as soon as they're available. But I never did receive any calls back. I next attempted to ask a family member to deliver a letter to Darwin and the secretary said he stepped out of the building and she will give him the letter with my contact info. After waiting another week there was no response from him by email or phone. I asked my father to try deliver the letter to him only. My father was lucky to find him early when his office first opened and explained some of my case and gave him my letter. Darwin told my dad he would call me at 2pm that same day. But after waiting from 2pm to 3pm, it was obvious I was no going to be receiving any call. I finally decided this is not worth the trouble, if this is how bad the communication is now, I would definitely not want to put up with it after hiring him. I

Posted by Mike | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Framed for Rape Charges

I was in jail an being framed. I needed to get a hold of a lawyer. Mom called several lawyers an sent them them to the jail for me to interview. I was nervous an scared. My case was not going to be easy. After interviewing I decided to pick Darwin. I didn"t know what I was doing but was only hoping ...I had a good lawyer. I knew at the same time this was not going to be an easy case. As I was working with Darwin. he never left me in the dark . He always updated me. He worked many hours an stayed on top of my case the whole time. He showed up every court hearing. It finally came to the point we had turned down every plea bargain. We were now going to trial. I was petrified. My lawyer walked into court and for the 3days we were in court . My lawyer proved he knew what he was doing. By the time the court was over I walked out the door with relief. charges dropped. I cant begin to thank my lawyer enough. Thank you my life is back to normal. .....Sincerely Mike

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

We hired Darwin Overson to handle two cases for us.. He was referred by people who had dealt with Darwin in the past. The first case was handled last week with excellent results. He was at every court date, had all information necessary, and the outcome was better than expected. So good to work w...ith. The second case is in the process now, and going well. He answers all questions, provides advise on how to proceed, etc. Yes, I would recommend Darwin and his firm which I have!! Several family members and friends have all used the firm with great results.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Darwin Saved Us

We asked Darwin Overson to take over our case. We decided that the previous lawyer was looking for easy money. Darwin did take over our case and we can't thank him enough! He kept us in the loop and fully informed through the entire battle. We had devastating false charges filled against us for child... molestation.  Darwin was present and on time for every court date. When the prosecuting attorney approached us, Darwin was right there to protect us. Darwin knew all the right people to help prove our innocence. We have since then recommended Darwin to another person Taggart was in need of an awesome attorney.  If you need help, Darwin is your man!

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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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