Sex Crimes Defense Attorney in Utah
Early involvement. Clear answers. Your name defended.
These cases are often shaped before charges are ever filed, in the first interview, the forensic exam, and the version of events written down early. Richards & Richards gets involved at the investigation stage, which is when the most can still be done.
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Carl knows how the state builds a case
DUI instructor of instructors
States licensed: Utah · Colorado · Nebraska
Carl Anderson spent years on the other side. That's the advantage.
Before Carl joined Richards & Richards, he was a prosecutor with the Dawson County, Nebraska Attorney's Office. He handled thousands of criminal cases on behalf of the state, including jury trials.
That record means he has firsthand knowledge of how the state builds a case against you: which witnesses they lean on, which evidence they treat as ironclad, which corners they cut when they're overloaded. When he reviews a DUI stop or a drug-possession report, he's looking at it with the same training as the prosecutor you're up against.
DUI is his specialty. Carl is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a standardized field sobriety test administrator, instructor, and instructor of instructors. He knows exactly how the officer who arrested you was trained — and how officers deviate from that training. If the arrest was bad, we find out at the suppression hearing, not at trial.
Carl is licensed in Utah, Colorado, and Nebraska. He's a father of five. He speaks Spanish.
He took the time to explain everything to me face-to-face. Whenever I contacted him he would return my call or email within a few hours.
— Andrew, Weber County · DUI Defense
What We Handle in This Area
The stage you are at matters enormously here. This is what the work looks like at each of them.
Not sure which one fits your case? Tell us what happened and we will tell you where you stand.
Talk to Us →Serving Ogden and Communities Across Utah
Our office is in Ogden and we defend these cases in district courts across nine Utah counties. Consultations are confidential and can be held virtually.
Weber County
North Ogden, Ogden, Riverdale, Roy, South Ogden
Davis County
Bountiful, Centerville, Clearfield, Farmington, Kaysville, Layton, Syracuse
Salt Lake County
Draper, Herriman, Murray, Riverton, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City
Utah County
American Fork, Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Provo, Saratoga Springs, Spanish Fork, Springville
Cache County
Hyrum, Logan, Mendon, Nibley, Providence, Smithfield
Box Elder County
Brigham City, Garland, Mantua, Tremonton, Willard
Tooele County
Grantsville, Stansbury Park, Tooele
Sanpete County
Ephraim, Manti, Mount Pleasant
Rich County
Garden City, Randolph
Not seeing your city? We defend these cases across Utah. Call and we will confirm whether we can help with yours.
Call 801-528-9357Why Choose Richards & Richards for Your Defense
Most complaints about lawyers are not about who won. They are about communication — the lawyer goes quiet, and you learn what happened to your case after it has already happened. We built this firm around the opposite.
You Get a Real Defense Plan
After your consultation you get a written summary of where things stand: what stage the investigation or case is at, what the State would have to prove, what has to be preserved now, and what we intend to do about each of them.
One Attorney, One Point of Contact
The attorney on your case handles your case. You are not shuffled between five lawyers or handed to a paralegal who cannot make decisions. When you call, you reach the person who knows your file.
A Former Prosecutor on Your Side
Carl Anderson prosecuted criminal cases for the state before joining the firm. He knows how the other side builds a file, what they rely on, and which parts of it will not hold up when someone actually tests them.
We Are Transparent About Costs
You get our rate and retainer requirement upfront, plus an honest estimate of what the work costs through resolution. We also tell you plainly what we cannot promise, because no lawyer can promise you an outcome.
Clear Communication, Always
We answer calls and emails within 24 business hours. When something significant happens on your case, you hear it from a person, not a form letter. We explain what it means and what happens next.
A Family Firm Since 1988
Two generations of Ogden-raised attorneys. We are invested in this community, and we built this firm on the principle that you are not just a case number.
Ready to talk it through? A one-hour consultation is $100, credited to your retainer if we take your case.
Request a Consultation →What Our Clients Say
Five-star reviews from our public Google Business Profile, from people who came to Richards & Richards in the middle of an investigation, an arrest, or a charge.
I needed help keeping a stalking injunction in place. Kevin did an excellent job putting my case together and making me feel comfortable about the situation. When it came time for the hearing, we had no problem keeping the injunction in place.Ben F.
Helped me get a much better ruling on a case I originally thought was going to ruin me. Kevin Richards negotiated it down to a minor inconvenience — at a very affordable rate with payment options.Ben
I have used Mr. Anderson many times to represent my son and I have always been impressed with the fact that he treats us like family.Anonymous
Mr. Anderson made sure I understood every aspect of my case and always kept me informed. He was available to answer questions at all hours of the day.Emma
Very professional, tough. Gets you what you want. Worked with several attorneys and he was the only one who got us the results we wanted and needed.Jasmin S.
He took the time to explain everything to me face-to-face. Whenever I contacted him he would return my call or email within a few hours.Andrew
Reviews are sourced from our public Google Business Profile. Some have been condensed for length; the clients and the underlying text are real. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Every review here started with one conversation. If you are facing a criminal charge in Utah, yours can start today.
Request a Consultation →Questions We Get About These Cases
These come up in almost every first consultation. Here is what we tell people.
- An investigator has asked to speak with me. Should I?
- Call a lawyer first. This is the most important decision in the case. Interviews at this stage are recorded and frequently become the foundation of everything that follows. Declining to speak until you have counsel is not an admission of anything.
- Can charges be filed a long time after the alleged event?
- Yes. Utah allows extended periods for many of these offenses. It is one reason people are contacted about events from years earlier. The age of an allegation affects what evidence still exists, and that cuts in more than one direction.
- What happens if I am convicted?
- Registration is often the consequence with the longest reach. Beyond any sentence, registry obligations affect where you can live and work for years. That is why the registry question is part of the defense from the beginning.
- The accusation is false. Does that make this simpler?
- No, and treating it that way is how people get hurt. Innocence does not make a case disappear on its own; documentation, timelines and careful handling of the investigation do. Bring us everything, including what seems unhelpful.
- Will my family find out?
- Court records are largely public, though there are protections for certain information. How and when people learn can sometimes be managed, and it is a fair thing to ask about at the consultation.
- Should I contact the person who made the accusation?
- No. Not directly, not through anyone else, not at all. Contact at this stage frequently becomes a separate charge and is treated as consciousness of guilt. If something needs saying, it goes through counsel.
- Are these cases handled discreetly?
- Yes, and the consultation is confidential. You will get a plain explanation of what you are facing without a lecture, and an honest view of what the road ahead looks like.
- What should I bring to the consultation?
- Anything you have been served with, and your devices intact. Do not delete messages, photos or accounts, even ones you would rather nobody saw. Deletion is far more damaging than the content usually is.
General information about Utah law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case turns on its own facts.
Still have a question about your own situation? That is what the consultation is for. One hour, $100, credited to your retainer if we take your case.
Request a Consultation →Before the interview, not after.
The most valuable call in one of these cases is the one made before anything has been filed. If you have been contacted, call us today.
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