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
State and Federal criminal defense: DUI, misdemeanors, violent crime, white collar and racketeering charges and State and Federal criminal appeals.
44 years, 4,000 cases
44 years, 1,200 cases
44 years, 500 cases
44 years, 500 cases
44 years, 400 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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UT | Active | 1978 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Mountain States Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
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 | 2014 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Mountain States Super Lawyers | 2013 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Mountain States Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Mountain States Super Lawyers | 2011 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Mountain States Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2010 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
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 | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Mountain States Super Lawyers | 2008 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Mountain States Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2007 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
2006 | Best Lawyers in America | 2006 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2005 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2004 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2002 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2001 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2001 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2000 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 1999 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1998 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 1998 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 1997 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1997 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1996 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 1996 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 1995 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1995 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 1994 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1994 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 1993 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1993 |
Best Lawyer, Criminal Law | Best Lawyers in America | 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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | G. Fred Metos Law | 1991 - Present |
Attorney | Yengich, Rich, Xaiz & Metos | 1986 - 1991 |
Attorney | Salt Lake Legal Defender Association | 1978 - 1985 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Criminal Justice Act Panel | Panel Representative for the District of Utah | 2005 - Present |
United States District Court, District of Utah | Criminal Case Coordinating Committee | 2005 - Present |
Utah State Bar | Attorney | 1978 - Present |
Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Appellate Procedure | Member | 2000 - 2002 |
Utah State Bar | Chairman - Annual Meeting Committee | 1998 - 1998 |
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member - Board of Trustees | 1998 - 2000 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Co-Chairman - Appellate Law Committee | 1998 - 1998 |
Utah State Bar | Chairman - Appellate Practice Section | 1997 - 1998 |
Utah State Sentencing Commission | Member | 1997 - 2005 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Editorial Staff | 1996 - 2000 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member - Board of Directors | 1995 - 1997 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Co-Chairman - Council of Affiliate Organizations | 1995 - 1997 |
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President | 1990 - 1992 |
Utah State Bar | Chairman - Criminal Law Section | 1982 - 1984 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 | 1999 |
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 | 1998 |
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 | 1997 |
The Champion magazine | Standards of Appellate Review | 1996 |
The Champion magazine | Appellate Practice, Playing by the Rules | 1991 |
Utah Bar Journal, Vol 3 No. 9 | Cross Examination: Methods and Preparation, | 1990 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law | 1978 |
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December 17, 2018
Posted by Karen
April 28, 2016
Edward Flint, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.