About Paul
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 59%
31 years, 10,000 cases
- DUI and DWI: 19%
31 years, 2,000 cases
- Domestic violence: 9%
31 years, 2,000 cases
- Sex crime: 5%
- Personal injury: 4%
25 years, 220 cases
- Juvenile law: 4%
25 years, 3,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT | Active | 1988 | 12/03/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Client Rating Preeminint 5 of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Felony Trial Attorney | Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association | 1992 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Attorney | Paul Grant Attorney At Law | 1997 - Present |
| Attorney | Utah Attorney General's Office | 1994 - 1997 |
| Trial Attorney | Salt Lake Legal Defender Assoc. | 1988 - 1994 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| America's Top 100 Attorneys | member | 2018 - Present |
| Salt Lake County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
| Utah State Bar, Criminal Law Section | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
| Utah State Bar | N/A | 1988 - Present |
| Federal Bar Association | N/A | 1988 - Present |
| Americas Top 100 Crimial Defense Attorneys | Member | 2019 - 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Americas Top 100 Crimial Defense Attorneys | Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 1997 - 2010 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Tribune | Man Gets Misdemeanors | 2016 |
| Salt Lake Tribune | Utah Man Accused of Paying | 2016 |
| Salt Lake Tribune | Salt Lake City Man Sentenced To Probation | 2013 |
| Salt Lake Tribube | Salt Lake City Man is Charged with Aggravated Abuse of 74 year old Woman | 2012 |
| Salt Lake Tribune | Salt Lake City Man Ordered to Stand Trial in Mother's Death | 2012 |
| Salt Lake Tribune | Secretary Admits Theft From Davis School District | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Tribune | Utah Dismisses Case | 2007 |
| Pacific Reporter Second | State v. Rosenbaum | 1993 |
| Pacific Reporter Second | State v. Strickling | 1992 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law | N/A | 1987 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| I Lost My License | Drivers License Division Collateral Consequences | 2016 |
| The Breath of Civility | Civility | 2015 |
| Interview | Impairment of a Judge | 2013 |
| Gotcha's in Criminal Law | Criminal Law Basics | 2010 |
| Defending Difficult Cases | Criminal Law | 2005 |
| Defending Patriotism | Criminal Law | 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| The Impact of Drugs and Alcohol on Juveniles | Drugs & Alcohol and Juveniles | 1996 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. White | Dismissed |
| State v Thedell | Evidence suppressed and case dismissed |
| State v Cropper | Case dismissed |
| City v Cropper | Case Dismissed |
| State v Ramakrishna | Case dimissed |
| State v Bell | Dismissed |
|---|---|
| State v. Bulzan | Dismissed |
| State v Carlsen | Abeyance |
| Berard | $78,000 Settlement |
| State v Lane | Dismissed |
| State v Keener | Dismissesd |
| State v Hansen | Dismissed |
You should hire Paul
Posted by Darren
Wed May 04 2016
Paul Grant - If your looking for someone to defend you in a criminal case, look no further.
Posted by anonymous
Tue Nov 11 2014
Attorney endorsements
(20)Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Real estate Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Tyler Ayres, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I've known him for years and observed as he repeatedly provides excellent service to his clients and the legal field. He has answered questions for me and provided advice without hesitation.
Darwin Overson, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an excellent attorney and a quality person.
Tara Isaacson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Paul closely on a very serious criminal matter. I was impressed with his passion for getting a good result for the client. With his hard word and dedication, the client got an amazing result. He truly cared about the case.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Military law Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Murad, Immigration Attorney on Mar 6, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. He is a great attorney!
Jarrett Blakeley, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Patrick Cooney, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Colin McCallin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 3, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Russell Hebets, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Torri, Child support Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Neal Kuvara, Car accident Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Rudy Bautista, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Paul has been and remains to be a powerhouse in upholding the rights of the innocent and wrongfully accused in Utah. Further, he has maintain the reputation of a gentlemen, respected by all, while going the extra mile to help his clients.
Ann Marie Taliaferro, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Kind. Knowledgeable. Experienced. One of the top.
Craig Pankratz, Appeals Attorney on Sep 19, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
When I was a prosecutor, Paul represented many criminal defendants that I was prosecuting. He always protected his clients' rights and gave them sound advice whether to accept a deal or take their cases to trial. Not only do I endorse him, I respect him.
Philip Wormdahl, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Paul to be a knowledgeable and dedicated criminal defense lawyer. I endorse his practice.
Robert Miner, Birth injury Attorney on Jul 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Paul for years. I often see him in court passionatley arguing with prosecutors for a better outcome for his clients. Paul doesn't just go through the motion of being a defense attorney. He gives every client his best.
Russell Pietryga, Domestic violence Attorney on Jul 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Grant is an excellent criminal defense attorney with years of experience. Mr. Grant uses his experience and knowledge of criminal law to ensure the best possible results for his clients.
J. Lyness, General practice Attorney on Jul 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. When I started my practice it included some criminal defense along with my specialty of personal injury. I stopped taking criminal cases but I still get calls from people looking for a criminal defense lawyer. I knew of Paul Grant and he impressed me with his intelligence, knowledge, legal skills and courtroom presence. I refer those people to Paul and I highly recommend him as a criminal defense attorney.
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