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G. Fred Metos
also known as Fred Metos
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Biography
G. Fred Metos has been engaged in the practice of criminal defense law since 1978 when he graduated from the University Of Utah College Of Law. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, and in the Mountain States Magazine “Super Lawyers”. He is listed in Martindale Hubble’s AV Preeminent Lawyers. Lawyers earning the highest rating for both legal ability and ethical standards are listed in that publication.
I have extensive experience in both the State and Federal Courts. Before entering private practice I worked at the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association. My clientele varies from defendants charged with complex white collar, RICO and drug offense to those charged with local misdemeanors. I represent clients at both trial and appellate levels. I have published articles and lectured in both those areas.
I was one of the founders and the first president of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I have served on the Board of Directors of that organization and of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I was the Utah State Bar Associate representative on the Utah State Sentencing Commission from 1997 – 2005. I also served on the Utah Supreme Court Committee on the Rules of Appellate Procedure
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
48 years | 4,000 cases
Federal Crime
30%
48 years | 1,200 cases
Domestic Violence
15%
48 years | 500 cases
Violent Crime
15%
48 years | 500 cases
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Licensed in Utah for 47 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Fred Metos
299 S. Main Street, Suite 1300, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
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Posted by Karen | April 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Patient, Non-judgemental and the BEST in his field
We all make mistakes; some of us make illegal ones. being caught is horrifying. Your fate is left in someone else’s hands, and you have little control of what the consequences of your actions will be. It’s like having the lights turned off, it’s pitch black and you can’t find the light switch. Mr...
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"I endorse this lawyer. Fred is one of the giants in criminal defense in Utah, and someone that I have admired my entire 30 year career as a consummate professional."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2009
Distinguished Service Award, Federal Bar Association - Utah Chapter
2009
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Super Lawyer, Mountain States Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
2006, Best Lawyers in America
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2004
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2003
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2001
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2001
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
2000
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
1998
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
1997
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
1997
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
1995
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
1995
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
1994
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
1993
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
1991
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
1990
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
1989
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Attorney, G. Fred Metos Law
1986 - 1991
Attorney, Yengich, Rich, Xaiz & Metos
1978 - 1985
Attorney, Salt Lake Legal Defender Association
Associations
2005 - Present
Criminal Justice Act PanelPanel Representative for the District of Utah
2005 - Present
United States District Court, District of UtahCriminal Case Coordinating Committee
1978 - Present
Utah State BarAttorney
2000 - 2002
Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Appellate ProcedureMember
1998 - 1998
Utah State BarChairman - Annual Meeting Committee
1998 - 2000
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember - Board of Trustees
1998 - 1998
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCo-Chairman - Appellate Law Committee
1997 - 1998
Utah State BarChairman - Appellate Practice Section
1997 - 2005
Utah State Sentencing CommissionMember
1996 - 2000
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersEditorial Staff
1995 - 1997
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember - Board of Directors
1995 - 1997
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCo-Chairman - Council of Affiliate Organizations
1990 - 1992
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
1982 - 1984
Utah State BarChairman - Criminal Law Section
Education
1978
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Publications
1999
The Champion magazine
Logic and Argument
1999
The Champion magazine
Alternative Grounds to Affirm Convictions
1999
The Champion magazine
Selecting Issues to Argue on Appeal
1998
The Champion magazine
Drafting Effective Statements of Issues
1998
The Champion magazine
Harmless Error, Plain Error and Standards of Review Revisited
1998
The Champion magazine
Drafting a Statement of Facts
1998
The Champion magazine
Release of Defendant Pending Appeal
1998
The Champion magazine
Making a Record for Appeal
1997
The Champion magazine
Arguing Harmless Error
1997
The Champion magazine
Preparing for Oral Argument
1997
The Champion magazine
Common Mistakes in Oral Argument
1997
The Champion magazine
Plain Error Doctrine
1997
The Champion magazine
Making Appellate Briefs Readable
1996
The Champion magazine
Standards of Appellate Review
1991
The Champion magazine
Appellate Practice, Playing by the Rules
1990
Utah Bar Journal, Vol 3 No. 9
Cross Examination: Methods and Preparation,
Languages
English