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Michael J Langford

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  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Licensed for 17 years
Michael J Langford
Michael J Langford
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About Michael

Client focused criminal defense attorney dedicated to resolving complex legal issues.

     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. 

Practice areas

DUI and DWIFederal crimeCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    Michael's state practice includes firearms, sex offense, homicide, white collar, and drug cases.

    18 years

  2. Federal crime: 25%

    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.

    18 years

  3. DUI and DWI: 25%

Languages spoken

French, Spanish

Contact

43 East, 400 South
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The Law Office of Michael J Langford, P.C.

43 East, 400 South
Salt Lake City, UT, 84111-2754

Website
http://www.langfordlegal.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
UTActive200301/07/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Legal EliteUtah Business Magazine2018
Legal Elite-Criminal DefenseUtah Business Magazine2016
Super LawyerMountain States Super Lawyers2016
Super LawyerMountain States Super Lawyers2015
Legal Elite-Criminal DefenseUtah Business Magazine2014
Super LawyerMountain States Super Lawyers2014
Top 10National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys2014
Super LawyerMountain States Super Lawyers2013
Super Lawyer Rising StarMountain States Super Lawyers2012
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Trial AttorneyMichael J. Langford P.C.2003 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Salt Lake County Bar AssociationAdvisory Board of Directors2016 - Present
Rocky Mountain Innocence CenterBoard of Directors2013 - Present
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/A2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/A2003 - Present
Utah State BarN/A2003 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsLegal Action CommitteeN/A
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionN/AN/A
Salt Lake County Children's Justice CenterBoard Member2014 - 2016
The Utah Multicultural Legal CenterBoard Member2004 - 2007
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Creighton University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2002
Boston CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1996
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
M.K. v. Doyle
United States v. Angilau, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 12082 (10th Cir. Utah, June 14, 2013)

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Great Lawyer up against difficult odds

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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.

Attorney endorsements

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Clifford Venable, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2019
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.

Brent Huff, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. Mike knows how t o work a case like nobody else.

Edwin Wall, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 30, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together on major criminal cases including homicides. He is an excellent, well prepared attorney.

Walter Bugden, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Michael wins cases. He is well respected by judges and prosecutors. He has the skills you want in a trial lawyer.

James Hunnicutt, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Michael is a fantastic attorney: smart, experienced, strong advocate, complete integrity. I trust him and refer clients to him frequently.

John Plimpton, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse Michael. He is a fantastic and dedicated criminal defense attorney who gets the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Aaron Nielson, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Clay Alger, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 6, 2013
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.

Justin Ashworth, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 19, 2013
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.

Josie Brumfield

I endorse this lawyer.

Marlene Gonzalez, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 16, 2013
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.

Russell Pietryga, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 3, 2013
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.

J. Keen, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 26, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.