Gerald M. Salcido - Sandy, UT
Attorney at Salcido Law Firm
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Sandy, UT
43 W 9000 S Ste B Sandy, UT 84070
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22
Years
Experience
Sandy Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 06/22/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Jerry Salcido is one of the most experienced criminal defense lawyers in Utah. With more than two decades of law practice behind him, there is little he hasn't seen. He excels in the courtroom and thrives in front of juries.
Even before graduating near the top of his class from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University, he was defending indigent clients and practicing before the courts as a law student under a special exception to the rules.
While Jerry is focused on all aspects of criminal defense, he focuses heavily in defending those accused of violent crimes including sexual offenses, and has some of the most experience in trying cases through jury verdict of any attorney in the State.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Pro bono volunteer of the year, Baker & McKenzie LLP, San Francisco/Palo Alto, 2008
- Avvo Clients' Choice; DUI & DWI
- Avvo "Superb" Rated 10.0; Top Attorney Criminal Defense
- Avvo "Superb" Rated 10.0; Top Attorney Divorce
- Avvo "Superb" Rated 10.0; Top Attorney Personal Injury
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2018
- Utah's Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine, 2011
- Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year, Baker & McKenzie, 2008
Other Sources of Feedback About Gerald M. Salcido
Included on the 2018 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2017 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Mountain States Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School,
Provo,
Utah, 2004
Juris Doctor
Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
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Brigham Young University, 2001
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
Major: History
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Filice Brown Eassa & McLeod, LLP, Associate, 2003 - 2007
- Baker & McKenzie LLP, Associate, 2007 - 2009
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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National Association of Counsel for Children: From Nuts and Bolts to Zealous Advocacy: Tools for Enhancing Your Juvenile Defense Practice Training, 2020
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BYU Solo Practice Seminar: Starting a Law Practice, 2014
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BYU Solo Practice Seminar: Starting a Law Practice, 2013
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BYU Solo Practice Seminar: Using Technology in the Practice of Law, 2012
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BYU Solo Practice Seminar: Using Technology in the Practice of Law, 2011
- BYU Solo Practice Seminar: Virtual Lawyers, 2010
Pro Bono Activities
- Legal Chair, Homeschool Association of California, 2009
- Legal Team Member, Homeschool Association of California, 2005 – 2009
- Legal Team Member, California Homeschool Network, 2008 – 2009
Representative Cases
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Jonathan L. v Superior Court, 165 Cal.App.4th 1074 (2008) – represented California Homeschool Network in the landmark case that cemented the rights of parents to homeschool their children in California
Published Works
Articles
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City Weekly: Prohibition on the march: Why spice should stay legal, 2010
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The Daily Journal: Upholding Comity, 2008
Bar Admissions
- Arizona, 2008
- Utah, 2008
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Member)
- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Executive Committee, 2010 - Present (Member)
- Arizona State Bar (Member)
- Utah State Bar (Member)
- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, Legal Committee, 2014 - Present
- Utah Association for Justice, 2008 - Present
- Homeschool Association of California, Legal Committee, 2005 - 2009
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Gerald M. Salcido
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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