The attorneys who founded Allan & Easton spent more than 24 combined years as prosecutors handling misdemeanors and felonies in Utah courts before switching sides to build a criminal defense firm, and they put that prosecutorial knowledge directly to work for defendants at offices in West Jordan, Provo, and Layton.
Introduction
Understanding how the prosecution thinks is not an abstract advantage in criminal defense. It is a specific, operational knowledge of which evidence matters most to a jury, how charging decisions get made, what arguments prosecutors rely on, and where the weaknesses in the state’s case are most likely to appear. Allan & Easton was built by attorneys who accumulated that knowledge from the inside, working as prosecutors in Utah for a combined total exceeding 24 years before establishing a firm built around defending the people they used to prosecute.
That professional history is central to how the firm operates. Criminal defense attorneys who have only ever represented defendants understand defense strategy. Allan & Easton’s founders understand both sides of the courtroom, and they use that understanding to anticipate the prosecution’s approach and identify the pressure points that produce better outcomes for their clients.
The firm also includes Attorney Rachael, who brings specialized personal injury litigation experience to the practice, extending the firm’s capabilities beyond criminal defense into the civil injury claims that often accompany accidents and physical altercations.
Three Utah office locations, West Jordan, Provo, and Layton, allow the firm to serve defendants throughout the state.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Criminal defense is the firm’s primary focus, and it covers the full spectrum of charges that come before Utah courts. The firm has represented thousands of defendants throughout Utah, and the range of charges it handles reflects the full breadth of what prosecutors bring.
Drug offenses include possession charges at various levels of severity, possession with intent to distribute, and distribution charges. Utah law distinguishes between different controlled substances and quantities, and the penalties increase substantially as severity rises. Defense strategies can involve challenging the circumstances of the stop and search, the chain of custody for evidence, and the reliability of laboratory analysis.
Domestic violence charges in Utah carry both criminal and civil consequences, including protective orders that can affect housing, child custody, and employment. These cases often involve contested factual accounts, and the defense must address both the evidentiary record and the surrounding legal proceedings.
Sex offenses are among the most serious charges the firm handles, with potential consequences including lengthy prison terms and lifetime sex offender registration. The stakes demand attorneys with the experience and commitment to mount a thorough defense.
Violent crimes encompass assault, battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, robbery, and homicide charges. These cases typically involve significant evidence and multiple witnesses, requiring careful preparation and strategic presentation.
DUI defense involves both the criminal proceedings and the administrative license hearing before the Utah Driver License Division. The firm handles both tracks. DUI defense often includes challenges to the traffic stop, the administration of field sobriety tests, breathalyzer calibration and administration protocols, and blood draw procedures.
White collar crimes include fraud, forgery, prescription fraud, embezzlement, and related financial offenses. These cases are typically document-intensive and require attorneys who can analyze and present complex financial evidence.
Theft and burglary cases range from misdemeanor shoplifting to felony burglary with distinct elements and consequences at each level.
Child abuse charges require careful, serious defense representation given both the severity of the allegations and the complex forensic and testimonial evidence these cases often involve.
Criminal mischief covers intentional property damage, often arising in the context of domestic disputes or neighbor conflicts.
Murder is among the most severe charges the firm handles. Representation in homicide cases demands the highest level of preparation and experience.
Expungements allow eligible individuals to clear qualifying criminal records, opening access to employment, housing, and licensing opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. The firm handles expungement proceedings as part of its criminal practice.
The firm’s operating philosophy reflects the constitutional presumption of innocence: defendants are innocent until proven guilty, and the prosecution bears the burden of proof. Every case the firm handles is approached with that presumption as the foundation.
Personal Injury
Attorney Rachael brings specialized personal injury litigation experience to Allan & Easton, handling civil injury claims for clients who have been harmed by the negligence of others. Personal injury matters arising from car accidents, workplace incidents, and other sources of physical harm are addressed through the firm’s PI practice.
Attorney Profiles
The founding attorneys of Allan & Easton accumulated more than 24 combined years of prosecutorial experience before establishing the firm, handling both misdemeanor and felony matters in Utah courts. That background gives them a prosecution-side perspective that directly informs their defense strategies.
Attorney Rachael has developed particular expertise in personal injury litigation, adding a civil practice dimension to the firm’s predominantly criminal defense focus.
Location and Service Area
West Jordan: 8813 S. Redwood Rd, #B, West Jordan, UT 84088, phone 801-938-9868
Provo: 1892 N. 1120 W., Provo, UT 84604, phone 801-375-8800
Layton: 905 Marshall Way, Suite C, Layton UT 84041, phone 855-375-8800
The firm serves clients throughout Utah from its three locations covering the Salt Lake City metro area, Utah County, and Davis County. All of Utah falls within the firm’s service area.
Client Focus
Free consultations are available at all three offices. The firm’s experience is directly relevant to its client base: having represented thousands of defendants throughout Utah, the attorneys have encountered the range of situations that produce criminal charges and the range of outcomes that effective defense can achieve.
The founding attorneys’ prosecutorial background means they can offer clients a realistic assessment of how the state will approach a case, what evidence is likely to be most significant, and where defense strategies are most likely to produce favorable results. This is not speculation. It is knowledge built from years of actually making the arguments and decisions that defense attorneys are trying to anticipate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the advantage of hiring former prosecutors as defense attorneys?
Former prosecutors understand how the state evaluates cases, what evidence matters most in the courtroom, and where the weaknesses in a prosecution’s case are likely to appear. That knowledge is directly applicable to building an effective defense strategy. Allan & Easton’s founding attorneys bring more than 24 combined years of prosecutorial experience to every defense matter.
What types of criminal charges does the firm handle?
The firm handles drug offenses, domestic violence charges, sex offenses, violent crimes, DUI, white collar crimes, theft, burglary, child abuse, criminal mischief, murder, and expungements, among other matters.
Does the firm handle personal injury cases as well as criminal defense?
Yes. Attorney Rachael handles personal injury litigation for clients who have suffered harm due to others’ negligence.
Does the firm offer free consultations?
Yes. Free consultations are available at all three office locations.
Which Utah counties does the firm serve?
The firm serves all of Utah from its three offices in West Jordan, Provo, and Layton, with particular coverage of Salt Lake, Utah, and Davis Counties.
Closing
More than two decades of combined prosecutorial experience converted into defense representation, three office locations covering a substantial portion of Utah’s population centers, and a track record of representing thousands of defendants throughout the state: Allan & Easton occupies a distinctive position in Utah’s criminal defense market. Individuals facing criminal charges or personal injury matters in Utah can reach the firm at the West Jordan office at 801-938-9868, the Provo office at 801-375-8800, or the Layton office at 855-375-8800. Additional information is available at allanandeaston.com.
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