Rudy Bautista - Utah Criminal Attorney Profile
As one of only a few private criminal defense attorneys in Utah
qualified by the Utah Supreme Court's rules to defend capital homicide
cases (death penalty cases), Utah criminal lawyer Rudy J. Bautista
brings a wealth of experience to each client's case.

Mr. Bautista graduated from the United States Merchant Marine
Academy in Kings Point, NY in 1991. Following a successful career as a
Merchant Marine officer, Mr. Bautista entered and graduated from the
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark School of Law in
1999. Mr. Bautista has practiced criminal defense exclusively,
defending his clients' rights since that time.
Mr. Bautista has represented more than 5,000 clients, obtaining not guilty
verdicts or dismissals in a variety of criminal cases including
homicide, white collar crime, sex offenses, aggravated robbery,
burglary, thefts, forgeries, drug and alcohol offenses, and violent
crimes.
Mr. Bautista handles each case from the onset as if the case were going
to trial. While most criminal cases are dismissed or resolved prior to
trial, this kind of aggressive and diligent case preparation is
fundamental to achieving a successful result for his clients. Whether
you intend to take your case all the way to trial or are hoping to
reach a negotiated resolution, it is vital to have an attorney on your
side who is willing to put in the work necessary to achieve the results
that you need.
Mr. Bautista habitually exceeds the
mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) requirements set by
the Utah State Bar.
Mr. Bautista keeps abreast of major developments in important
defense-related fields, such as fraud and white collar crime, sex
crimes, computer crimes, environmental crimes, and more. Mr.
Bautista is one of only a few criminal defense attorneys in private
practice who is qualified, under the rules set forth by the Utah
Supreme Court, to represent clients facing the death penalty
for a capital murder charge in
Utah. Thanks to his hard work and extensive experience, Mr. Bautista
has successfully helped five clients facing capital homicide charges to
avoid the
death
penalty.
Current and Past Affiliations:
- NACDL-National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- UACDL-Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- NLADA-National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Selected Utah Appellate Courts Reported Cases:
- Salt Lake City v. Hendricks, 2002 UT App 47
- Salt Lake City v. Roseto, 2002 UT App 66
- State v. Jensen, 2003 UT 273
- State v. Cushing, 2004 UT App 73
Contact a Utah Criminal Attorney in Salt Lake City
Based in Salt Lake City, Mr. Bautista provides effective criminal
defense representation to clients throughout Utah. If you are facing
criminal charges, call Rudy Bautista now to
arrange for a confidential consultation.
Consequences of Conviction - A criminal conviction in Utah, even in a misdemeanor case, can result in substantial jail time and thousands of dollars in fines. Felony convictions carry much more serious consequences, including the potential for many years in jail. Even beyond the formal sentencing order imposed by a court, a criminal conviction can carry collateral consequences that can result in a driver license suspension, lost employment opportunities, and much more. Avoiding these most serious consequences is best achieved with....
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