I feel that Mr Langford did a great job considering that I was charged with reckless driving and assault. I feel that I was charged wrongfully because I was the one assaulted and the Accuser was the one who chased me down and struck me several times. One of the people there for jury selection influenced the jury members with statements that I feel should have been grounds for a mistrial. Mr Langford did everything possible to have this declared a mistrial but the judge wasn't going to allow that. I was found innocent of reckless driving and guilty of assault.
Michael is a highly experienced federal criminal defense attorney. He has litigated highly complex cases, which include mortgage fraud, money laundering, RICO and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. He recently argued a complex double jeopardy issue before the 10th circuit Court of Appeals.
CLIENT FOCUSED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY DEDICATED TO RESOLVING COMPLEX LEGAL ISSUES.PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING. EXPERIENCED AND PASSIONATE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY.PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING. EXPERIENCED AND PASSIONATE FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY.
Michael is a passionate, client focused, attorney firmly committed to resolving complex legal issues. Michael's passion is representing people at all stages of the criminal defense process in federal and state court. To that end, he effectively and zealously defends people charged with federal and state crimes. He has litigated highly complex cases, which include mortgage fraud, money laundering, ponzi scheme, racketeering, homicide, and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Michael has argued before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Utah Supreme Court. He has been selected by the Utah Federal District Court to be a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel. In addition, he also has been selected to serve as conflict trial counsel for the Salt Lake Defender's Association. Although his practice is based in Salt Lake City, he also defends people throughout the state. While in law school he clerked at the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Salt Lake Legal Defender's Association, and the Pottawattamie County Attorney's Office. He is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College(NCDC) and the Stetson University White Collar Criminal Defense College. Michael currently sits on the boards of the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center and the Salt Lake County Bar Association. He has been a past board member of the the Salt Lake County Children's Justice Center, Multicultural Legal Center and the Henry's Fork Foundation.
I feel that Mr Langford did a great job considering that I was charged with reckless driving and assault. I feel that I was charged wrongfully because I was the one assaulted and the Accuser was the one who chased me down and struck me several times. One of the people there for jury selection influenced the jury members with statements that I feel should have been grounds for a mistrial. Mr Langford did everything possible to have this declared a mistrial but the judge wasn't going to allow that. I was found innocent of reckless driving and guilty of assault.
Read less
Cost
We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.
What determines Avvo Rating?
Experience & background
Years licensed, work experience, education
Legal community recognition
Peer endorsements, associations, awards
Legal thought leadership
Publications, speaking engagements
Discipline
Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I litigated a murder case with Michael where our clients were charged as co-defendants. Michael was extremely well prepared for the preliminary hearing and very effective with his cross examination. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael Langford is a very good criminal defense attorney. He is willing to fight for his clients and is always seeking what is best for his clients. I have worked with for him in the past and have seen first hand is excellent advocacy."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer.
I've known Michael for several years and have had the opportunity to become familiar with his thinking and approach to legal and other challenges. As an attorney, Michael is a consumate professional. He is thorough in his preparation for individual cases, and he is continuously working to improve his skills and develop new competencies. In my experience, Michael is interested and focused on identifying the best approach for the problem at hand, and he is dogged in his pursuit of the best outcomes for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred clients to Michael because he helps them achieve the best outcome in their cases. He is diligent, professional and trustworthy."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 03
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Langford is an excellent attorney. He cares about his clients and works to ensure that they receive the best possible outcomes."