Christopher J. Salcido

Christopher J. Salcido

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Practice Areas

  • Divorce
  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI
  • Family Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Bankruptcy
  • Protective Order

Biography

Attorney Christopher J. Salcido is an experienced criminal defense attorney in Southern Utah. Over many years Chris has distinguished himself as one of the prominent criminal defense lawyers in Utah representing clients accused of DUI, drug charges, domestic violence, and theft, felony crimes including assaults, robbery, sexual offenses, and more. Chris also represents individuals charged in federal court. Chris is particularly experienced with the workings of the courts in St. George, Cedar City, and surrounding areas. Outside of his vast legal experience Chris served in the military and is a veteran of Afghanistan. As an adjunct professor Chris taught college courses on a range of topics including Logic, History, and Philosophy.

Education

  • The S.J. Quinney College of Law at The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
    • J.D. - 05/2007
    • Honors: Merit Scholarship Recipient
  • Utah Valley University
    • B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2005
    • Major: History

Bar Admissions

  • Utah, 2008
  • U.S. District Court District of Utah, 2008

Honors

  • Super Lawyers
  • Avvo "Superb" Rated 10.0; Top Attorney Criminal Defense
  • Avvo Top Contributor; Criminal Defense
  • Avvo "Superb" Rated 10.0; Top Attorney Divorce
  • Avvo Top Contributor; Divorce
  • Mountain States Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
  • Distinguished Professor Award, Provo College
  • Army Commendation Medal, Utah Army National Guard

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Utah Army National Guard, Member
  • Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan, Veteran

Professional Associations

  • Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2008 to Present
  • Utah State Bar, Member, 2008 to Present
  • Utah Association for Justice, Attorney Member, 2008 to Present
  • American Bar Association, Attorney Member, 2008 to Present
  • American Association for Justice, Attorney Member, 2008 to Present
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2008 to Present
  • Young Lawyers Association, Member, 2008 to Present
  • Utah State Bar, Family Law Section, Member, 2008 to Present
  • Lake County Bar Association, Member, 2008 to Present
  • American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Member, 2008 to Present
  • American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2008 to Present
  • Federal Bar Association, Member, 2008 to Present

Current Employment Positions

  • Partner