Loni F. De Land

Loni F. De Land

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 48 years

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

43 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 48 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1977

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Loni F. Deland, Inc.

43 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111-2711

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Loni F. De Land's Reviews

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Posted by Amber | June 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Brilliant Attorney

Loni De land has represented me, family members as well as close friends in the Uintah basin. He is undoubtably the best criminal defense attorney in Utah . He is a miracle maker! He is professional, kind and easy to talk to. This is your #1 attorney if you want results!!!

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Criminal Defense Attorney In Utah

Loni Deland is the number one Criminal Defense Attorney in the State of Utah. His untouchable success record, reputation, and professionalism are second to none. His rates are more than reasonable, especially if it is results that you need. Loni Deland takes special interest in each and every client ...to ensure the best representation possible. He puts his heart and soul into every case. Over the years I have recommended Mr. Deland's services to over a dozen people needing representation for themselves or a loved one. Every single one of them was more than pleased they had retained Mr. Deland. About 15/16 years ago I was going through a very tough time and making very poor life choices. I found myself charged with an aggravated DUI that Mr. Deland managed to get dropped to a "Reckless" charge (small fine, no jail, no drama). It wasn't too long before I screwed up again, but this time, I hired a different attorney because my blood alcohol level was only a .05. I figured I could get by with a less expensive attorney (I saved $200). That was a horrible idea. I learned the hard way that when hiring an attorney it is wise to pay for the best, even if you think your situation may not require top of the line representation. Apparently, I was not quite finished with my self abuse, and got yet another DUI. I was facing prison and a felony charge. I honestly wanted to die. The only things I had going for me is that no one was hurt, and I had Loni Deland to defend me. Mr. Deland could see potential in me even though I could no longer see the good in myself. Mr. Deland got the felony dropped to a misdemeanor and a slap on the wrist. His expertise saved me in court, but his empathy and solid personal advice after court resonated with me very deeply and I turned my life around. Looking back, it is hard to believe that I was the person making all of those stupid decisions. Now, I am a very successful business owner and a very happy person. I owe many of my successes, if not in fact, my life, to Loni Deland. In him, you will find the best Criminal Defense Attorney in the State of Utah, and much, much more.

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Stellar Representation

Several years ago I found myself in need of a Lawyer for a DUI charge. I was going through a difficult time in my life at the time and decided after speaking to several people to hire Mr. DeLand. I made an excellent decision. Mr. DeLand was able to have the charge reduced to a DWI, no jail time a red...uced fines. I was also not required to receive months of DUI counseling saving me more time and money. Mr. DeLand facilitated everything leading up to my court date and simply told me where I needed to be and when saving me an incredible amount of stress which at that time in my life was of utmost importance. I have since recommended Mr. DeLand to several people.

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Loni F. De Land's Lawyer Endorsements

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"I endorse this lawyer. Loni is one of the "Godfather's" of criminal defense in Utah."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Highest rating, The Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

1977 - Present

Owner, Loni F. De Land Inc. LLC

1973 - 1977

Senior Special Agent, U..S. Customs Service

1970 - 1973

Agent, Utah State Narcotics Enforcement

1969 - 1970

Deputy Sheriff, Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office

1965 - 1968

Sergeant - Military Police / CID, U.S. Army

Associations

1978 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1990 - 2014

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Past President and Founding Member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. Atene

Not guilty verdicts

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Education

1977

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of Utah

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2006

Constitutional Law seminar

Search and Seizure law

2000

Annual suimmer conference

DUI

N/A

Political Science Honors program, multiple occasions

Criminal Justice System

N/A

Police academy, multiple years

Criminal/constitutional law

N/A

Multiple seminars

DUI, homicide, sex crimes

N/A

multiple classes as guest instructor

Criminal law

N/A

multiple classes

Criminal law and civil rights law

N/A

Multiple annual conferences

criminal law

Languages

English

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