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About Mark Brown

Mark W. Brown helps clients by ensuring a competent defense of criminal charges. He resolves cases by articulating to both prosecutors and judges a course of action that will meet the interests of justice while minimizing collateral consequences for clients. If the need arises, Mr. Brown will take your case to trial. He is an experienced jury trial lawyer and has wonΒ Not Guilty verdicts on cases ranging from 1st Degree Felonies down to misdemeanors and infractions. His greatest asset is knowing when to push for trial and when to minimize risks and punishment with equitable resolutions. He is well respected among colleagues, prosecutors and judges.

βš–οΈ Practice Areas

βœ“ Appeals & Appellate βœ“ Domestic Violence βœ“ Criminal Law βœ“ DUI & DWI

Credentials & Experience

πŸŽ“ Education

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
J.D. (2012)
University of Utah
MPP (2008)
Master of Public Policy
University of Utah
B.S. (2006)
Economics
University of Utah
B.S. (2006)
Political Science

πŸ“‹ Bar Admissions

Utah State Bar Β # 14147 Member
Member Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
Member Member
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
Member Member
The National Trial Lawyers Member
Attorney, Member Member
American Bar Association Member
Member Member
UC Hastings Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Member
Executive Board Member Member

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Attorney at Law
M Brown Criminal Defense PLLC 2012 - Current
Attorney
Pietryga Law Office 2013 - 2018
Attorney
ALA PC 2012 - 2013

πŸ† Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers
Mountain States Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
Mountain States Rising Stars
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 10 Under 40
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
10 Best Attorneys for the State of Utah
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Superb Rating
Avvo
Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
Finalist, National Environmental Negotiation Competition
University of Richmond
AmJur Award for Highest Grade in Class: Negotiation and Settlement
UC Hastings College of the Law
CALI Excellence for the Future Award
CALI
1st Place ICMA International Mediation Advocacy Competition
Advocates in Mediation, Toronto, Canada
3rd Place International Mediation Advocacy Competition
International Chamber of Commerce
1L Best Moot Court Brief
UC Hastings College of the Law
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M Brown Criminal Defense PLLC 43 East 400 South Salt Lake City, UT, 84111 UT, Utah
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