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 15 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Douglas | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Defense

**⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Criminal Defense Attorney – Saved My Future!** I cannot recommend **Darwin Overson** enough! As a **criminal defense attorney** in Salt Lake City, he represented me with unmatched skill, dedication, and compassion. From our first consultation, he listened carefully t...o my situation, explained my legal options clearly, and fought aggressively for the best possible outcome. What truly sets Darwin apart is his **deep knowledge of criminal law**, strategic thinking, and commitment to his clients. He was always responsive, kept me informed at every step, and never sugarcoated the truth—yet made sure I felt supported during an incredibly stressful time. Thanks to his expertise, my case was resolved favorably, and I can move forward with my life. If you’re facing criminal charges in Utah, **do not hesitate** to hire Darwin Overson. He’s the kind of attorney you want in your corner when everything is on the line. Grateful

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

Jerome Lamont Lesueur

Mr overson I'm needing to get back about the registry calling me I've spoke to a Ms. Holly within the ut registry office today 10:37 10:50am she explained I have the ending month of November to get back and sign under both addresses Samantha sold here mother's house supposedly and I just believed to ...found true speaking in her. Therefore I need to know of any other responses from you and getting back to tomb stone my mother's grave . Of my new finance to do so . I am aware of the compensation of the duty of your law firm and getting this done at a timely matter. 314701-1180 please call thank you friday my bus plans. Of the 11_22_2024

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 anonymous | November 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Disappointed

I regret hiring Mr. Overson. I felt as though he did not care about my case. There were times when he was going through the motions and the effort didnt seem to be there. He was always telling me he was going to do certain things and never did them. A bit of a procrastinator you could say. He was als...o very slow to respond to calls regarding my case. I recommend taking your business elsewhere.

Posted by David | March 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Added Insult to Injury

On February 20, 2020 I was in a ski/snowboarding collision at Park City Mountain Resort when I was blindsided by a ski instructor who was looking over his shoulder at his class and not where he was going. He hit me behind my right shoulder dislocating it and tearing my left MCL. Vail resorts took 2 w...eeks to send me a copy of my accident report which was essentially just a written account of what I told a Vail employee in the clinic after the accident. Vail made no apparent effort to determine the cause of the accident nor did they identify any corrective actions that they planned to take to keep this sort of thing from happening again. I contacted Darwin Overson and met with him in his office on March 13, 2020. After listening to my account of the collision he agreed to represent me. We both signed a contract with him pledging that his firm would devote its “full professional abilities” to my case in return for my full cooperation and payment. For the next 3 months I got nothing. I tried to reach Darwin multiple times to get an update on the status of my case by calling his office and his cell phone, leaving voice mails, leaving messages with his receptionist, leaving messages with his answering service, texting and emailing. He finally called me on April 23 for the first time (after I admonished him in a text for his lack of professionalism) saying that he was working on it but didn’t have all my medical records yet. On May 6, 2020 I emailed him requesting an update on the status of my case and he replied with the following statement, “Records requests have gone out and we are waiting for the medical records and bills. I anticipate records being in by the end of the month and I can’t imagine it taking long to review them and prepare the demand letter.” I never heard from him again. It is now a year later, March 13, 2021. Although I will likely never fully recover from my injuries, Darwin caused me more anxiety, frustration, and stress than the accident itself. To date I have seen no evidence that he produced one tangible work product and didn’t even have the courtesy to cancel the contract. Unfortunately I do not have the right to terminate the agreement myself per the contract - my fault for signing it.

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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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