# Greg Smith and Associates

> > Greg Smith and Associates is a Utah criminal defense law firm with its office in Midvale, in the Salt Lake Valley. Led by former prosecutor Gregory B. Smith, the firm was founded in 2016 and defends clients in state and federal criminal courts throughout Utah. It also handles family law, immigration, consumer fraud, civil litigation and other civil matters. The website is also known as Best Utah Lawyer (bestutahlawyer.com), and the firm's legal name is Affordable Legal Advocates, PC.

## About

Gregory B. Smith founded Greg Smith and Associates in 2016, after practicing law since 1993. The firm says it has successfully resolved thousands of criminal cases. The firm's focus is criminal defense, from misdemeanors and DUIs to felonies and federal charges, and it also handles family law and a variety of civil issues because legal problems often overlap.

Lead attorney Gregory B. Smith is a former prosecutor with over 25 years of practice. He was admitted to the Utah bar in 1993 and the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah in 1994, earned his law degree at BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School, speaks Spanish, teaches continuing legal education seminars and has trained dozens of attorneys. Jurhee Rice is also listed as a criminal defense lawyer with the firm.

Office: 7324 Union Park Ave #101, Midvale, UT 84047. The office is wheelchair accessible, and assistive listening devices, Braille and large-print documents, and sign language interpreters are available on request.

The site has Spanish-language pages for criminal defense and immigration clients.

## Services

### Criminal Defense
- [Criminal Defense](https://bestutahlawyer.com/criminal-defense/): Defense against misdemeanor and felony charges in Utah, from reviewing police reports and evidence to negotiating with prosecutors or going to trial.
- [Being An Accomplice](https://bestutahlawyer.com/services/being-an-accomplice/): Defense for people charged with aiding, abetting or encouraging a crime committed by someone else.
- [Criminal Mischief](https://bestutahlawyer.com/services/criminal-mischief/): Defense against criminal mischief and related property charges.
- [Disorderly Conduct](https://bestutahlawyer.com/services/disorderly-conduct/): Defense against disorderly conduct charges in Utah.
- [Domestic Violence](https://bestutahlawyer.com/domestic-violence/): Defense against domestic violence charges, including assault, between family members, roommates or partners.
- [Drugs & Alcohol Crimes](https://bestutahlawyer.com/drugs-and-alcohol-crimes/): Defense for DUI and drug charges, from simple possession to distribution and trafficking.
- [Division of Alcohol Beverages (DAB)](https://bestutahlawyer.com/division-of-alcohol-beverages/): Representation for businesses facing disciplinary action on their alcohol license from the Utah Division of Alcohol Beverage Control.
- [DUI and Drunk Driving](https://bestutahlawyer.com/dui/): Defense for first-time and repeat DUIs, drug and metabolite DUIs, test refusals, Driver License Division hearings, interlock requirements and underage DUI.
- [Violent Crimes](https://bestutahlawyer.com/violent-crimes/): Defense against violent crime charges, including murder, manslaughter, assault, weapons offenses and protection order violations.
- [Business Crimes](https://bestutahlawyer.com/white-collar-crimes/): Defense against white collar charges such as fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, money laundering, forgery and racketeering.
- [Federal Crimes](https://bestutahlawyer.com/federal-crimes/): Defense against federal charges such as drug trafficking, internet crimes, white collar crimes and weapons violations, plus federal appeals and cases for active-duty military personnel.
- [Perjury](https://bestutahlawyer.com/perjury/): Defense against perjury charges in Utah.
- [Professional License Defense](https://bestutahlawyer.com/professional-license-defense/): Representation before licensing boards for doctors, dentists, nurses, accountants, real estate and insurance agents, therapists, teachers, commercial drivers and other licensed professionals.
- [Resisting Arrest](https://bestutahlawyer.com/resisting-arrest/): Defense against resisting arrest charges.
- [Other Crimes](https://bestutahlawyer.com/additional-areas/): Defense for adults and juveniles against other state and federal charges, including property crimes.

### Other Areas
- [Car Dealership Fraud](https://bestutahlawyer.com/car-dealership-fraud/): Help for buyers harmed by misleading ads, hidden fees, odometer tampering, payment packing, bait-and-switch tactics, forged documents or undisclosed vehicle history.
- [Consumer Fraud](https://bestutahlawyer.com/consumer-fraud/): Help for victims of false advertising, deceptive sales and other consumer fraud.
- [Contract Law](https://bestutahlawyer.com/contract-law/): Help drafting, reviewing and resolving disputes over contracts.
- [Civil Litigation](https://bestutahlawyer.com/civil-litigation/): Representation for people who are suing or being sued in Utah, including answering complaints and summary judgment motions.
- [Disturbing the Peace](https://bestutahlawyer.com/services/disturbing-the-peace/): Defense against disturbing the peace charges.
- [Family Law](https://bestutahlawyer.com/family-law/): Divorce, child custody, alimony and division of marital property.
- [Immigration Law](https://bestutahlawyer.com/immigration-lawyer/): Family-based and employment-based immigration, humanitarian relief, citizenship and deportation relief, including visa petitions, green cards and waivers.
- [Mediation & Arbitration](https://bestutahlawyer.com/mediation-arbitration/): Resolving disputes through mediation and arbitration instead of costly litigation.

### Resources
- [Our Process](https://bestutahlawyer.com/know-your-rights-our-process/): Your rights after an arrest and how the firm handles a new case.
- [FAQs](https://bestutahlawyer.com/about/faqs/): Answers to common questions about Utah criminal defense.
- [Blog](https://bestutahlawyer.com/blog/) and [Articles](https://bestutahlawyer.com/articles/): Articles on Utah criminal law and the firm's other practice areas.

### Español
- [Abogados de Inmigración](https://bestutahlawyer.com/abogado-inmigracion/): Immigration services in Spanish.
- [Abogados Criminalista](https://bestutahlawyer.com/espanol/): Criminal defense in Spanish.

## Service Area

The office is in Midvale, Utah, and the firm handles cases in every state and federal criminal court in Utah. The site names Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Sandy, West Jordan, Murray, Draper, South Jordan, Herriman, Riverton, Provo, Orem and communities throughout the Salt Lake Valley and beyond.

Service area overview: https://bestutahlawyer.com/about/service-locations/

## Key Differentiators

- **Former prosecutor:** Lead attorney Gregory B. Smith began his career in prosecutorial work, which the firm says gives it insight into how the prosecution builds a case.
- **Experience:** Gregory B. Smith has practiced law since 1993 and has been involved in thousands of cases across Utah.
- **Free consultation:** Free initial consultations, often including a free 5-minute case evaluation by phone.
- **Available 24/7:** Calls are answered 24/7, nights and weekends, with night and weekend appointments; missed calls are typically returned within 30 minutes.
- **Typically no retainer:** The firm typically does not require a retainer and offers flexible, interest-free payment plans.
- **Jail visits:** Visits to clients or loved ones in jail are typically free of charge.
- **Recognition:** The site states an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, the Avvo Clients' Choice award and Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Level Client Champion status.
- **Spanish speaking:** Gregory B. Smith speaks Spanish, and the site has Spanish-language pages.
- **Accessible office:** Disability-friendly office with accommodations on request.

## Contact Information

- **Business name:** Greg Smith and Associates (legal name: Affordable Legal Advocates, PC)
- **Phone:** 801-641-3397
- **Fax:** 801-255-2134
- **Address:** 7324 Union Park Ave #101, Midvale, UT 84047
- **Hours:** Office open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; phones answered 24/7, nights and weekends
- **Website:** https://bestutahlawyer.com/
- **Contact page:** https://bestutahlawyer.com/contact/
- **Social:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/gregsmith2020)


## Pages

- [Frequently Asked Questions About Utah Criminal Defense](https://bestutahlawyer.com/about/faqs/)
- [Service Locations](https://bestutahlawyer.com/about/service-locations/)
- [Our Team](https://bestutahlawyer.com/about/our-team/)
- [About](https://bestutahlawyer.com/about/)
- [Know Your Rights/Our Process](https://bestutahlawyer.com/know-your-rights-our-process/)
- [Car Dealership Fraud](https://bestutahlawyer.com/car-dealership-fraud/)
- [Disorderly Conduct](https://bestutahlawyer.com/services/disorderly-conduct/)
- [Being An Accomplice](https://bestutahlawyer.com/services/being-an-accomplice/)
- [Resisting Arrest](https://bestutahlawyer.com/resisting-arrest/)
- [Division of Alcohol Beverages (DAB)](https://bestutahlawyer.com/division-of-alcohol-beverages/)
- [Perjury](https://bestutahlawyer.com/perjury/)
- [Services](https://bestutahlawyer.com/services/)
- [Landing Page](https://bestutahlawyer.com/lp/)
- [Non-Compete Agreement](https://bestutahlawyer.com/non-compete-agreement/)
- [Blog](https://bestutahlawyer.com/blog/)
- [Contact](https://bestutahlawyer.com/contact-2/)
- [Greg Smith and Associates Criminal Law Attorneys - Drug Possession | Video Transcript](https://bestutahlawyer.com/video-transcripts/greg-smith-criminal-law-attorneys-drug-possession-video-transcript/)
- [Greg Smith and Associates Criminal Law Attorneys - After Arrest | Video Transcript](https://bestutahlawyer.com/video-transcripts/greg-smith-criminal-law-attorneys-after-arrest-video-transcript/)
- [Video Transcripts](https://bestutahlawyer.com/video-transcripts/)
- [Resources](https://bestutahlawyer.com/resources/)
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