Attorney Clayton Simms – Salt Lake City, UT

High-Stakes Criminal Defense for High-Profile Cases

Attorney Clayton Simms is one of the most recognized criminal defense lawyers in Salt Lake City, Utah, known for handling complex, high-stakes, and often high-profile cases. With a philosophy that ‘Difficult is done at once, the impossible takes a little longer,’ Clayton Simms has built a reputation for achieving acquittals where others see no hope. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, an exclusive honor reserved for attorneys with significant trial experience and high ethical standards. Whether representing a celebrity, a white-collar executive, or an everyday citizen, Mr. Simms brings the same level of aggressive, strategic advocacy to the courtroom.

Elite Legal Defense Services

Clayton Simms specializes exclusively in criminal defense, with a particular focus on serious felonies and federal crimes.

• Sex Crimes Defense: Defending against allegations of sexual assault, solicitation, and internet crimes. Mr. Simms understands the forensic and psychological complexities of these sensitive cases.
• Federal Criminal Defense: Handling white-collar crimes such as fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering in federal court, where the stakes are highest.
• Violent Crimes: Representing clients accused of homicide, aggravated assault, and domestic violence. He has tried over 175 jury trials, giving him unmatched courtroom experience.
• Drug Crimes: Challenging unconstitutional searches and seizures in cases involving distribution, trafficking, and possession.
• DUI Defense: utilizing scientific experts to challenge breathalyzer and blood test results to save clients’ licenses and reputations.

A Media-Savvy Advocate

Clayton Simms is not just a lawyer; he is a legal commentator whose expertise is sought by national media outlets like CNN, Fox News, and NBC. His involvement in high-profile cases, including appearances related to the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City legal dramas, demonstrates his ability to manage the media narrative while protecting his client’s rights in court. This media savvy is a crucial asset for clients whose reputations are being tried in the court of public opinion.

Historic Broadway Location

The firm is headquartered in a building as distinguished as its practice.
Address: 35 W Broadway STE 203, Salt Lake City, UT 84101.
Building: The office is located in the historic 35 West Broadway Building (formerly the Broadway Hotel), a beautifully restored brick structure in the heart of downtown. It sits directly across from the Judge Building and near the Gallivan Center.
Parking: Metered street parking is available along 300 South (Broadway). Several public parking garages are also within walking distance, including the garage at 3rd South and Main.
Public Transit: The location is incredibly central, sitting just one block from the Gallivan Plaza TRAX Station, providing easy access via the Blue and Green light rail lines.

Unapologetic Defense

Clayton Simms believes that a vigorous defense is the cornerstone of justice. He offers confidential consultations for those facing serious criminal charges, providing a realistic assessment and a fighting strategy from day one.

Fighting the case is the only path to victory. We don’t take the path of least resistance; we fight for your life.