Mr. Metos was kind, patient, empathetic and non judgmental to my daughter. He helped her be accountable for her past history of substance dependence and navigated her through many cities in which she had warrants. I am forever grateful.
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. Metos was my light switch. He was patient, non-judgmental, and the best in his field, which is exactly what you want when you find yourself in this type of situation. Fred was able to negotiate a minimal amount of time for my sentence; I received three months which could have been 15 years. Seven years after serving my sentence, Fred was able to have my record expunged. Life is good; I owe a great deal of my success and happiness after that dark period in my life to Fred.
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
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Mr. Metos was kind, patient, empathetic and non judgmental to my daughter. He helped her be accountable for her past history of substance dependence and navigated her through many cities in which she had warrants. I am forever grateful.
Posted by Karen | April 28, 2016
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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. Metos was my light switch. He was patient, non-judgmental, and the best in his field, which is exactly what you want when you find yourself in this type of situation. Fred was able to negotiate a minimal amount of time for my sentence; I received three months which could have been 15 years. Seven years after serving my sentence, Fred was able to have my record expunged. Life is good; I owe a great deal of my success and happiness after that dark period in my life to Fred.
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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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