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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by Katie | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Communication

Kyler was hired to assist my husband in a matter and answered all of our questions. He made himself available even more so than we expected, always answering our calls very timely and returning emails promptly. Even if we wouldn't have had a favorable outcome (which we did), I think Kyler is a grea...t attorney, seeming to genuinely care and also knowing the court system. I always tell people that you think the attorney is bad if you lose and great if you win (guilt doesn't seem to matter). I feel Kyler is great either way due to his caring nature and knowledge.

Posted by Nathan | August 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Above And Beyond!

Kyler was exceptional. In court he advised me on all the options, weighed the evidence with me and explained the possible outcomes. When we reached a plan of action Kyler brought it to the judge and would not take no for an answer. In the end He got me (in my opinion) the best possible out come for m...y case. He is a true advocate for his clients. Can't Thank him enough!

Posted by Dylan | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing !

He was always very fast at replying to all my thousands of questions also treats you like a human being not like you're just one of his clients he helped me get my charge reduced and I am now working on a second charge with him HIGHLY recommend

Posted by Kevin | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended

I highly recommend Kyler for any case you may find yourself in need of professional counsel. Kyler came highly recommended by several other lawyers and not without reason. Easy to work with, flexible, down to earth yet extreamly versed in how he handled my case. I came to him needing counsel from ou...t of state and his fee was not only very reasonable for myself, but able to help finically in my situation by limited times I needed to apprear in court. His resources and willingness to go the extra mile and not settling on terms I found unreasonable, Kyler was able to negotiate and I am completely satisfied in the wake of a horrible and stressful event in my life. 5/5

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kyler is the man!

Kyler did not fail to do anything. In my situation he was able to work with me and get my drug charges completely dropped for a one year good-behavior deal and a small fine. Kyler is extremely personable and professional and made this horrible experience much easier to deal with. Thank you so much, K...yler!

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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

Divorce and separation lawyer

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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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