Kyler E. Ovard

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Kyler E. Ovard

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Federal Crime

445 E 200 S, Suite 150, Salt Lake City, UT

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About Kyler

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Handled thousands of cases across the state.

15 years

80%
DUI and DWI 10%

Handled hundreds of cases across the state.

15 years

10%
Federal Crime 5%

Handled dozens of federal felony cases.

15 years

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

15 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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+ 3

Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 14 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

KO LAW, PLLC

445 E 200 S, Suite 150, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

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Kyler E. Ovard's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my future

I hired Mr Ovard for my case in Toole Utah on a reference from a friend who had a unrelated criminal incident at the Salt Lake City airport and had a good experience with him. So initially I knew I was getting a good hardworking lawyer who was always available and cared for his clients. My case howev...er was much more serious looking at a 3rd degree felony accompanied with a misdemeanor. However, the reason why the police pulled me over and discovered my charges was skeptical. Kyler fought tooth and nail with the prosecution and got me the best result possible of a dismissal without prejudice. Me and my family cannot thank him enough for getting these cases dismissed. I would recommend him anywhere he is licensed to practice. He answered every text and called back with little wait time. Mr. Ovard's staff was very helpful when I needed answers. And best of all he never lost confidence in himself or what was possible for the case. Which in return gave me the confidence to stay calm because he had my back. I live currently in Florida and I did not have to return to Utah one time for court or my sentencing. I believe in the justice system because of people in his office. It was worth every cent

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kyler gets the job done...

I received notice the district attorney was charging me with custodial interference which is a misdemeanor B charge. As you can imagine I felt very vulnerable as this could include jail time and fees. Kyler was recommended to me by an acquaintance educated in criminal law. I contacted Kyler and h...e listened to my story very patiently and was able to sift through the details and distinguish the important facts. He contacted the district attorney and received the discovery information for the charge against me. Kyler and I discussed and determined a strategy. I supplied him with supporting information. This is where Kyler did his magic. Kyler contacted the district attorney, and using his valuable negotiation and persuasion skills, he was able to convince the district attorney the case should be dropped. Kyler was professional, timely, responsive, kind, empathetic and most of all committed to my case. He got the job done efficiently and effectively. I would highly recommend Kyler if you are wanting the best result in a criminal case.

Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Brilliant!

Kyler represented me in a felony DUI case. I was facing a minimum of 62.5 days in jail and a maximum of 5 years in prison. Because of his recommendations and tremendous effort, I received an ankle monitor for the minimum 62.5 days, enabling me to continue working and going to school. Throughout the... entire process I was paralyzed with fear and emailed him incessantly. Kyler was quick to respond to ALL of them, always assuring me to not panic until he said we had a reason to. Fortunately, that time never came. Kyler is extremely intelligent and well-versed in Utah statutes. Throughout the duration of my case, he was straightforward, did the necessary research, and put a tremendous amount of time into exploring every possible option. This speaks volumes considering I was not his only client. Kyler is a stand-up guy and is excellent at what he does. Because choosing a good attorney is critical in the face of serious charges, I highly recommend Kyler Ovard.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Excellent service in all aspects & so blessed to have found Josh & Kyler!

We were so blessed to have come upon Kyler and Josh from Sharifi & Baron. We do not live in UT but had an unfortunate incident happen while visiting there. Kyler returned my first call after 7 at night and listened to our incident. I knew right then that he would work hard for us in proving our innoc...ence to the charges. We appreciated his sensitivity to our financial concerns as well. We had total trust in his representation of us when we had to come to court hearings and when he got us excused from them, being out of state. Josh was also crucial in bringing to light the false accusations given from the prosecution. When Josh put us on the stand he questioned with purpose and validity which left the prosecution looking uneasy and wrong. The teamwork of both Kyler and Josh pushed the prosecution to dismiss the case before even going to trial! We couldn't be more pleased with the results and their efforts as a team. Highly recommend and truly grateful.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Fantastic

Towards the end of May in 2014 I was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time and ended up getting a Minor In Possession of Alcohol. I was very worried because this was the weekend before my high school graduation and I had just received a full-ride scholarship to a great school so I was very worr...ied that I could have gotten those all taken away from me in the blink of an eye due to a bad choice that I had made! Thankfully I was able to get contact with Kyler and as soon as I spoke to him on the phone he was very reassuring and helped me feel a lot more confident about my case, I met with him in person and he was very personable and friendly. He also showed a lot of sympathy that you would not expect from many lawyers, he made you feel like he really does care about what happens to you and how to get the best possible result. He gave me the game plan and we stayed in contact through email and phone after that. Over email he writes very short and straight to the point responses which is great but it did make me feel a little uneasy at times. Overall, Kyler helped me be able to lessen my charge drastically and he was able to demonstrate effectively to the prosecutor that I am a good kid that was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I would definitely recommend Kyler to anyone! He's a great guy and a great lawyer. Thanks Kyler!

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Kyler E. Ovard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jaclyn Robertson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kyler not only has the smarts and expertise of a great criminal lawyer, he is tireless and driven to seek justice for each and every one of his clients. I confidently refer criminal cases to Kyler, knowing they are in excellent hands."

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Tara Isaacson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kyler is a top notch lawyer. I’ve worked on cases with him, referred clients to him and seen him in Court. He is always on top of his game. He is a great communicator with clients and keeps them up to speed on what is happening. He gets along with prosecutors and judges respect him. Highly recommended."

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Philip Wormdahl

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kyler for several years. He is a respected lawyer in Utah and has a good reputation among judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys alike. Perhaps Kyler's best asset is that he is not afraid to push cases all the way to trial and make the government work for everything they want in court. I frequently see Kyler in court and would not hesitate to refer friends or family to him."

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Jarom Bangerter

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's got a solid grasp of the intricate details of criminal law and I've seen him represent his clients with compassion and true grit."

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Robert Saunders

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyler is smart, knowledgeable, and a well respected attorney in Utah's criminal defense world. Whenever I have legal questions, I turn to Kyler for answers. Truly a great lawyer."

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Stephen Allred

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyler is an attorney that obtains great results for clients. I know he does quality work and I endorse him"

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William Shelton

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Friend

"Kyler is an excellent advocate with good court room presence. I rely on him often to give me advice in my own cases."

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Justin Pratt

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Kyler on several matters. He is a dedicated, effective attorney. He knows the law better than the prosecutors and he is always willing to fight for his clients. I highly recommend Kyler."

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Joshua Baron

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kyler was made to be a criminal defense lawyer. No one works harder or cares more about their clients. He is never afraid to fight a prosecutor and his hard work always benefits his clients. If I or a family member were charged with a crime, I would hire Kyler without hesitation."

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Yossof Sharifi

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kyler is the hardest working attorney I've ever seen. He fights tooth and nail on cases other attorneys think are hopeless. I have literally been shocked at some of the wins he has on his record (including getting 30 pounds of marijuana thrown out of court, which resulted in the client's case being dismissed.) If I had a criminal charge, I would hire him."

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Mark Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Kyler on several matters. He is hard working, enthusiastic and passionate about criminal defense. I look forward to working on more cases with Kyler in the future."

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Sharla Dunroe

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kyler Ovard embodies that rare combination of dedication, courage, ingenuity, and empathy. Any individual would be incredibly lucky to have him as a representative."

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Russell Pietryga

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kyler is an extremely knowledgeable, aggressive and passionate attorney. I have consulted with and appeared with Kyler on numerous cases. If I were charged with a crime, I would not hesitate in making my decision to retain him."

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Jaclyn Robertson

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Gregory Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tara Isaacson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Greg Law

Criminal defense lawyer

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Philip Wormdahl

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Stephen Allred

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Shelton

Litigation lawyer

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Mark Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

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Russell Pietryga

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, KO Law, PLLC

2012 - 2016

Attorney, Sharifi & Baron

Associations

2015 - Present

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

Education

2010

University of Arkansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of South Carolina

MA - Masters

2006

Utah State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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