Jerry Salcido
801-413-1753
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Jerry Salcido
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About Jerry Salcido
Jerry Salcido is relentless on prosecutors when it comes to marijuana laws because let's face it, the criminalization of marijuana is immoral. Jerry graduated in the top of his class in 2004 from J. Reuben Clark Law School and has been a practicing attorney ever since. He started out working in the San Francisco Bay Area where he worked for the largest law firm in the world and remained there for ... read more »
Biography
Jerry Salcido is relentless on prosecutors when it comes to marijuana laws because let's face it, the criminalization of marijuana is immoral.
Jerry graduated in the top of his class in 2004 from J. Reuben Clark Law School and has been a practicing attorney ever since. He started out working in the San Francisco Bay Area where he worked for the largest law firm in the world and remained there for a number of years. During his stint in the Bay Area Jerry was able to witneses first hand the benefits of a hands off approach to marijuana by law enforcement.
In 2009 Jerry and his brother Chris started Salcido Law Firm PLLC with eye toward protecting people against unjust laws, especially marijuana laws which take honest citizens and turns them into criminals.
Although fighting against an over intrusive and oppressive government has always been a strong interest for Jerry, he has made drug crimes one of his passions because of the damage the war on drugs has done to communities and families.
To talk to a Utah criminal defense lawyer who actually cares about what he's fighting for, give Jerry a call at 801.413.1753 any time to get a free consultation.
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- Office: 801-413-1753
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Practice Areas
| Area of Practice | % Focus |
|---|---|
| Marijuana Defense | 100.00% |
| Criminal Defense | 50.00% |
| Family Law | 35.00% |
| Personal Injury | 10.00% |
| Business Law | 5.00% |
Credentials
Work Experience
| Position | Duration |
|---|---|
| Owner at Salcido Law Firm PLLC | 2009 – present |
| Associate | 2004 – 2009 |
Education
| School | Major | Degree | Year Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Reuben Clark Law School | Juris Doctor | 2004 |
Associations
| Position | Organization | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Member | National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws | 2016 – present |
| Member | Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2010 – present |
Awards and Recognitions
| Recognition | Granting Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2011 |
| Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year | Baker & McKenzie | 2008 |
Speaking Engagements
| Presentation Title | Conference | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Starting a Law Practice | BYU Solo Practice Seminar | 2014 |
| Starting a Law Practice | BYU Solo Practice Seminar | 2013 |
| Using Technology in the Practice of Law | BYU Solo Practice Seminar | 2012 |
| Using Technology in the Practice of Law | BYU Solo Practice Seminar | 2011 |
| Virtual Lawyers | BYU Solo Practice Seminar | 2010 |
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Modifying an Alimony Award When the Paying Spouse Retires
Posted on Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
How Does a Court Decide if an Alimony Award Should be Modified when A Spouse Retires? In 1975 Ronald and Paula Ann got married. Twenty-four years later they separated and a lengthy divorce action ensu... [read more]
Does Checking Identification During a Traffic Stop Illegally Prolong the Stop?
Posted on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017
When is a Traffic Stop Prolonged? The Utah Supreme Court addressed whether cops can runs identification checks when conducting a traffic stop. In the case before them, Martinez was the passenger in a ... [read more]
In Utah, Signal for Two Seconds Before Changing Lanes
Posted on Wednesday, April 5th, 2017
Signal for at least two seconds before changing lanes or get arrested. Romeo Lucero Olivarez activated his turn signal on an Interstate 15 exit ramp and in one motion moved across two lanes of tr... [read more]
New Laws Passed by the Utah Legislature
Posted on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017
The following bills, related to law enforcement and criminal justice, were passed in Utah’s 2017 General Session: H.B. 381 Law Enforcement Body Camera Footage Amendments; H.B. 184 Contraband Dev... [read more]
Assault Against School Employee Charges Require Knowledge
Posted on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
Defending Assault Against School Employee Charges This was a case of a junior high school student’s (W.E.M.) appeal for assault against school employee, a class A misdemeanor if committed by an ... [read more]
Concealed Weapons and Rules of Evidence
Posted on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017
The Utah Court of Appeals recently decided a concealed weapon case, State v. Isaacson. In October of 2013, the Draper City police received information from a library that Douglas Ewald Isaacson was ca... [read more]
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What Does “Promptly” Mean Under Rule 1102?
Posted on Monday, September 21st, 2015
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Utah Reaffirms Its Liberal Preliminary Hearing Standard
Posted on Thursday, August 27th, 2015
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What is an Armed Career Criminal?
Posted on Thursday, July 9th, 2015
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Utah Law Reform: Drug Possession No Longer A Felony
Posted on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
Drug Possession Is A Common Offense In a sweeping move which was totally unexpected and unusual (for Utah), the Utah Legislature effectively passed legislation to reduce the population in its jai... [read more]
Difficult For A Defendant To Withdraw His Guilty Plea
Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
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