since 1944

Practice AreasFelony Criminal Defense


Attorney representation in Murray, Utah since 1944

Utah Criminal Defense Attorney

Our criminal defense lawyers at the Murray, Utah, firm of Day Shell & Liljenquist L.C., handle all matters related to criminal defense, including trials, appeals, and expungements. Our chief criminal defense attorney, Steve Spencer, is known for vigorously taking criminal cases to  trial. Because of his reputation as a trial lawyer, Steve accepts criminal cases from our colleagues in other law firms. Whether clients come to us directly or are referred by another lawyer, our law firm vigorously defends their rights, taking a case as far as it needs to go to achieve the best outcome possible. For more information about our philosophy on criminal defense and what we can do to help you or a family member who has been arrested or charged with a crime, contact our Salt Lake area law firm, Day Shell & Liljenquist, L.C.

Misdemeanors and felonies

Our criminal defense attorneys defend clients against all levels of criminal charges, from DUI to murder. We have represented clients charged with misdemeanors, felonies or federal crimes such as:

  • Drug possession and distribution
  • Larceny such as shoplifting, pick pocketing, and other theft crimes
  • Auto theft
  • Rape and other sex offenses
  • Murder
  • Assault
  • Burglary
  • Robbery
  • Embezzlement and other “white collar” crimes
  • DUI / DWI
  • Domestic violence

Post conviction

Whatever the charge, we will develop and argue a strong case at any type of proceeding—pre-trial negotiations, bench trial, jury trial, or appeal. If a client is convicted, we work hard during pre-sentencing hearings to ensure a fair sentence. We also undertake civil actions on behalf of our criminal defense clients, including expungement petitions, extraordinary relief petitions, and civil rights actions against law enforcement officials. In short, we go the extra mile to make sure our clients’ rights are protected, their sentence appropriate, and that all possible post conviction actions are offered.

If you are facing a criminal charge, contact a defense lawyer who will use all opportunities to fight for you. Call the Murray, Utah, law firm of Day Shell & Liljenquist, L.C. Call us, we will help.

We are Utah criminal defense attorneys defending people in cities such as Murray, Salt Lake City, Provo, Orem, Sandy, Draper, West Valley City, West Jordan, Ogden, Layton, Logan, Vernal, Bountiful, Brigham City, Tooele,  Price, Park City, Richfield, Cedar City and St. George.

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