Gerald M. Salcido - Sandy, UT
Attorney at Salcido Law Firm
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Sandy, UT
43 W 9000 S Sandy, UT 84070
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22
Years
Experience
Sandy Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury
- Family Law
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
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
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
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Legal Education
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Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School,
Provo,
Utah, 2004
Juris Doctor
Honors: cum laude
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Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School,
Provo,
Utah, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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Brigham Young University, 2001
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
Major: History
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Brigham Young University, 2001
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Baker & McKenzie LLP
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
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
- Utah
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Member)
- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- Arizona State Bar (Member)
- Utah State Bar (Member)
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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Hired Attorney 2021-2024Jerry Salcido is an extremely talented, knowledgeable, and compassionate professional. He will represent and fight for his client with such devotion and care. He will strive to obtain the very best outcome for the most precarious of situations. Lucky to have found him!
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Hired Attorney 2020-2021Salcido Law is a great firm. They are tenacious at heart and they bring that same enthusiasm and passion when it comes to helping their clients. Inside the court, I could tell Jerry Salcido was respected. He knew how to represent my case and was able to settle it in my favor. He always kept in touch, was caring, and hard working. He is an intelligent lawyer who knows the court system well. I’m satisfied with the outcome of my case and grateful that I found someone I could trust. I would recommend him.
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