Skye E Lazaro

Skye E Lazaro

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business

36 South State Street, Suite 1400, Salt Lake City, UT

About Skye

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Business 50%

All corporate issues from employment to general governance and litigation

9 years

50%
Criminal Defense 50%

Having spent a number of years in private practice, as well as 4 years at the Legal Defender's Office I have represented clients in criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital crimes, including sex offenses, DUI, domestic violence, robbery, and homicide.

17 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

30%-44%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 13 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Montana for 16 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ray Quinney & Nebeker

36 South State Street, Suite 1400, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

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Skye E Lazaro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Rebecka | April 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Skye Lazaro, Relieves the Worry of Legal Battle Successfully!

Skye Lazaro has helped me resolve three potentially devastating life challenges, with favorable outcome. I never would have guessed I would be faced with these events, as most people believe that they will never need a criminal defense attorney. Skye is who you want to call if you ever find yoursel...f in this sort of predicament, as I am certainly glad I found her when I did! She is knowledgeable, level headed, logical, calm and collective, where a stormy sea of emotions exist. Whenever anyone asks me if I know of a good Defense Attorney, I recommend her. I was amazed at how Judges, fellow attorneys (including the prosecution) gave her respect and gratitude within the courtroom. She is obviously well liked with years of skill, knowledge and experience with navigating through Utah's laws and courts. Warm and effusive professionally, she gets down to business with confidence and assurance. Skye Lazaro has shown me she is a 'Courtroom Wonder Woman', as she is the only Utah Criminal Defense Attorney you want by your side when the prosecution comes after you!

Posted by Greg | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Work

Ms. Lazaro was very helpful in navigating me through my case, which extended over the course of several months due to some red tape. Being in court was really unfamiliar to me, so her demeanor and expertise really helped me stay calm. My case was unnecessarily complex, but Skye eased my mind a great ...deal that we had to go through the process and that it would all work out in the end, which it did. Happy to recommend Ms. Lazaro for anyone in the market for legal representation.

Posted by Krista | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best lawyer I've ever had!

Skye, has been nothing but amazing! She's always been there for me when I needed her, no questions asked! Like most, I'm not perfect and I've had a few run ins with the law, fortunately for me I've had skye by my side through it all. She's made what seemed impossible, possible! she really cared about... what was best for me, never once judging me or making me feel not worth the fight. I can honestly say with her helping me, I have opportunities I've never thought possible and I'm able to continue my life like my legal problems were hardly ever even there. I couldn't have done any of this alone! There's no doubt in my mind that's she's the best there is, and she'll always be my go to whenever the unfortunate happens!

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Skye E Lazaro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brent Huff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Skye is a Rockstar in the criminal defense community."

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Matthew Brass

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had many cases with Ms. Lazaro as the opposing counsel when I was a prosecutor. She was always well prepared and advocated passionately on behalf of her clients whether it was a pretrial conference or a jury trial. I endorse Ms. Lazaro."

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Michelle Diamond

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Skye on many matters. She is intelligent, diligent, and very good at presenting her clients' cases. I have no reservations endorsing her."

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Robert Cummings

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Skye is a dedicated, experienced, and wonderful attorney. She is passionate about criminal defense, and dedicated to her clients. While I have endorsed her for criminal law, AVVO would only let me choose one. I've had consulted with Skye on personal injury and other civil cases, and she has shown to have the same attributes with civil disputes. I have no hesitations in giving Skye an emphatic two-thumbs up."

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Russell Pietryga

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Huff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Brass

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Cummings

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

2018 Utah Legal Elite- Top Lawyers in Utah, Utah Business

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top Lawers to Watch 2017, Attorney at Law

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Ray Quinney & Nebeker

2018 - Present

Corporate Counsel, Injury Care Solutions

2016 - 2019

Owner/Attorney, Lazaro Law Group

2012 - 2016

Attorney, Salt Lake Legal Defender's Association

2008 - 2011

Attorney, Paul Ryan & Associates

Associations

2016 - Present

Utah State Bar

Mentor

2015 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2012 - Present

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

Women Lawyers of Utah

member

2012 - Present

Salt Lake County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Cho

Acquittal

State v. Walker

LWOP

State v. Green

Pending

State v, Hickman

Pending

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Education

2008

University of Montana School of Law

2005

The University of Montana

B.A,

Speaking Engagements

2017

Law Student to Lawyer Panel

Making an Impression: Tips on Being the New Kid

2016

Women Lawyers

Gender in the Law

Publications

2021

Employment Law Alliance PPP Loan Prosecution Is Here to Stay

2018

Utah Business 2018 Utah Legal Elite

2016

Attorney at Law Magazine Talk of the Town

2016

2016

Salt Lake City Weekly Street Justice

2016

Salt Lake Tribune Former USU Player Denied Bail

2016

Newspaper Utah Statesman

Languages

English

Activity

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