Michael Langford - Lawyer in Salt Lake City, UT

Michael J Langford

Criminal defense Attorney at Salt Lake City, UT

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Great Lawyer up against difficult odds

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.

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Practice areas

Criminal defense

50%

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

20 years
DUI and DWI

25%
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.
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20 years

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.

Licensed for 19 years

State UT

Status Active

Acquired 2003

Updated 01/07/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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The Law Office of Michael J Langford, P.C.

(801) 316-8442 Office

43 East, 400 South

Salt Lake City, UT, 84111-2754

langfordlegal.com

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Trial Attorney
Michael J. Langford P.C.
2003 - Present

Education

Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002

Boston College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1996

Legal Cases

M.K. v. Doyle

United States v. Angilau, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 12082 (10th Cir. Utah, June 14, 2013)

Associations

Salt Lake County Bar Association
Advisory Board of Directors
2016 - Present

Rocky Mountain Innocence Center
Board of Directors
2013 - Present

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2003 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2003 - Present

Utah State Bar
2003 - Present

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Legal Action Committee
N/A

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
N/A

Salt Lake County Children's Justice Center
Board Member
2014 - 2016

The Utah Multicultural Legal Center
Board Member
2004 - 2007

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Languages Spoken

French

Spanish

Honors and Awards

Legal Elite
Utah Business Magazine
2018

Legal Elite-Criminal Defense
Utah Business Magazine
2016

Super Lawyer
Mountain States Super Lawyers
2016

Super Lawyer
Mountain States Super Lawyers
2015

Legal Elite-Criminal Defense
Utah Business Magazine
2014

Super Lawyer
Mountain States Super Lawyers
2014

Top 10
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014

Super Lawyer
Mountain States Super Lawyers
2013

Super Lawyer Rising Star
Mountain States Super Lawyers
2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
2012

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Attorney endorsements

Received (14)

Given (5)

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Clifford Venable

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."

Brent Huff

Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 23
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

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

Edwin Wall

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 30
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 | Feb 10
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 | Oct 28
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 | Sep 03
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 | Jun 04
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 | Oct 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Clay Alger

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."

Justin Ashworth

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."

Josie Brumfield

Unknown Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Marlene Gonzalez

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."

Russell Pietryga

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."