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Mark J. Edwards
also known as J. Mark Edwards, Mark Edwards
About Mark
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
75%
17 years | 100 cases
Criminal Defense
25%
17 years | 1,000 cases
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Licensed in Utah for 20 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2005
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020
Location
J. Mark Edwards, Attorney at Law
2825 East Cottonwood Parkway, #500, Salt Lake City, UT, 84121
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Mark J. Edwards's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
friendly but poor defense
My case was a domestic violence case. As a first offender and someone that had little knowledge of the justice and court system. I was not properly informed of my options even when I asked questions. I had to remind him of things to bring up in the court room. Mr. Edwards seemed more interested in h...
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer
Helped me with my probate case. Was very organized and left us feeling confident. Very helpful and understanding. I would recommend mark to anyone. You will not be disappointed.
Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2014
Loved My Modification!
I am having a wonderful evening thanks to the time and hard work of his team to save my family's home from being foreclosed on! We received our trial modification packet in the mail and it was definitely a happy moment for us. This firm has been a blessing and I'm so appreciative that we've been all...
Posted by Sara | January 30, 2014
Great experience!
Mr. Edwards assisted me with my DUI case. He got my charges reduced and handled everything quickly and professionally. I would definitely recommend him. He was very informed about the laws and I couldn't have been happier with the outcome of my case.
Posted by Ken | January 27, 2014
Great to work with. Very thorough.
Mark did a wonderful job putting together a will for me and my wife. We had a lot of special circumstances that he was able to include in it with out any problems. He was great to work with and was very prompt and thorough.
Mark J. Edwards's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've worked with Mark on a number of criminal cases. He is a talented attorney with an understanding of criminal case law and a knowledge of the judicial system. Mark is not afraid to fight for his clients. Keep up the good work!"
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I know Mark because I worked with him a on few matters when he was prosecuting in South Salt Lake. Even though we were on opposite sides of the court room, I always found him to be an honest and straightforward lawyer and I happily endorse his practice."
"Mark is a hard working attorney that truly wants to do a good job for his clients. You should hire Mark if you are looking for someone to keep your best interests in mind."
"I worked with Mark on many cases when he was a prosecutor for South Salt Lake. Unfortunately, he was an excellent prosecutor who knew his cases well and prosecuted them vigorously. I'm sure he will apply the same focus and energy to criminal defense and his clients will be lucky to have him."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.
Suspension issued in UT, 2020
updated on 02/26/2025Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Mark’s comment:
“This experience made me a much better advocate for defendants and was the hardest thing I ever dealt with. The conduct was in 2016 during a major depressive episode that led to therapy and medication. I have taken responsibility for what I did, but the system was too harsh. I hope to make sure my clients don't go through what I did.”
Honors
2004
Top of Section, Agency and Partnership, CALI
Work Experience
2012 - 2020
Attorney, Private Defense Practice
2011 - 2012
Prosecutor, South Salt Lake
2010 - 2011
Deputy District Attorney, Salt Lake County DA
2007 - 2010
Assistant City Prosecutor, West Jordan City
Sample of Legal Cases
SSL vs. Neeley
Not Guilty after trial
Bountiful City v. Arredondo
Very good plea bargain.
Taylorsville v. Rasmussen
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving on appeal
West Jordan v. Genao
Not-Guilty
Education
2005
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Brigham Young University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2010
Utah Administrative Code Section 438-12-2(2)
Fixed Rule For Law Enforcement Blood Draws
Activity
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Can my dad remove my bedroom door and start throwing away all my possessions if I'm over 18?
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