UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
FORMER PROSECUTOR &
LAW PROFESSOR
Facing charges or an investigation?
What you do next matters.
Former Prosecutor Defending Serious Criminal Charges In Northern Utah
If you are under investigation or facing criminal charges, the decisions you make right now can affect your future for years to come. Early action, the right strategy, and experienced legal guidance matter.
Call (801) 449-1247 to speak directly with an attorney or schedule your confidential consultation.
WHAT YOU DO NEXT MATTERS
If you are dealing with a criminal investigation, arrest, or pending charges, the situation can move quickly and the consequences can be serious. What you do early in a case can affect how it is charged, how it is defended, and how it is ultimately resolved.
Taking the right steps at the beginning can help protect your rights, preserve important evidence, and prevent avoidable mistakes that may be difficult to undo later.
You do not have to navigate this process alone. A clear understanding of what is happening and a strategic plan moving forward can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your case.
Working with an attorney who understands how criminal cases are built can make a critical difference.
A STRATEGIC APPROACH BUILT ON PROSECUTOR EXPERIENCE
Andrew McAdams is a former felony prosecutor who has handled thousands of criminal cases. He understands how cases are reviewed, how evidence is evaluated, and how charges are built and presented.
That experience is now used to anticipate how your case may be handled and to develop a defense strategy that addresses the specific strengths and weaknesses of the evidence.
Every case is prepared with the expectation that it could proceed to trial. This approach strengthens negotiation positions and ensures that your defense is built thoroughly from the beginning.
EARLY ACTION CAN CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF A CASE
Many criminal cases begin before formal charges are filed. Law enforcement may already be gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and building a case.
What happens during this stage matters.
Taking action early allows you to protect your rights, avoid statements that may be used against you, understand what evidence may exist, identify weaknesses in the allegations, and begin developing a defense strategy immediately.
WHAT EARLY REPRESENTATION
CAN DO FOR YOU
Working with a criminal defense attorney early allows you to protect your rights during an investigation, avoid critical mistakes, preserve favorable evidence, evaluate the strength of the case against you, and position your case more effectively from the start.
In many cases, decisions made early can have a lasting impact on the outcome.
CRIMINAL CHARGES WE DEFEND IN UTAH
McAdams Law PLLC represents individuals facing a wide range of criminal charges and investigations across Utah.
Representation includes violent crimes such as assault and aggravated offenses, sex crimes and internet-based investigations, domestic violence allegations, drug possession and distribution charges, theft and property crimes, fraud and financial offenses, firearm-related charges, DUI and alcohol-related offenses, and other misdemeanor and felony cases.
You can explore detailed information about these charges throughout the practice area pages on this site.
DIRECT REPRESENTATION AND FOCUSED DEFENSE STRATEGY
Clients work directly with Andrew McAdams throughout their case. This is not a high-volume practice where cases are handed off or managed indirectly.
Each case receives careful attention, clear communication, and a strategy tailored to the specific facts and circumstances involved.
This approach leads to better preparation, stronger positioning, and more effective defense.
MEET ANDREW MCADAMS
Former Felony Prosecutor | 20+ Years of Experience | Thousands of Cases Handled
Andrew McAdams is a Utah criminal defense attorney who has spent more than two decades working inside the criminal justice system. He has handled thousands of criminal cases as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.
His experience provides a practical understanding of how cases are built, evaluated, and challenged. Learn more about Andrew McAdams and his background.
REPRESENTING CLIENTS ACROSS NORTHERN UTAH
McAdams Law PLLC represents individuals throughout Northern Utah and regularly appears in district courts, justice courts, and municipal courts across multiple jurisdictions.
Representation is available across Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Utah, Summit, Box Elder, Cache, and Tooele counties.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
A CASE IS RESOLVED
For many individuals, questions about clearing a criminal record arise after a case is complete.
In some situations, expungement may be available after a waiting period. In others, a pardon may be the appropriate path depending on the nature of the case and the outcome.
Understanding these options early can help you make informed decisions throughout your case.
Learn more about the Utah expungement process
Find out who qualifies for expungement in Utah
Explore how the Utah pardon process works
SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY TODAY
If you are facing criminal charges or believe you may be under investigation, taking action early can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your case.
Call (801) 449-1247 to speak directly with an attorney or click below to schedule your confidential consultation.