Business Details
8 Years
experience
Trusted Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Attorneys
At Conyers & Nix, we are a dedicated criminal defense law firm serving clients in Salt Lake City, Utah, and surrounding areas. With over a decade of combined experience, attorneys Kate Conyers and Jesse Nix provide strategic, client-focused representation for individuals facing felony and misdemeanor charges. Our practice emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and aggressive advocacy, ensuring clients understand their rights and options at every stage of the legal process.We prioritize trial readiness while exploring all avenues for case dismissal or reduced charges, including diversion programs and plea negotiations. Our teams deep knowledge of Utahs legal system, honed through thousands of cases involving violent crimes, sex offenses, DUIs, and drug crimes, positions us to deliver tailored defense strategies. We maintain a personal, compassionate approach, ensuring clients never feel like just another case in a large firm.
Services
DUI Defense
Drug Crimes
Sex Crimes
Violent Crimes
Expungements
Protester Defense
Student Defense
Theft Charges
Domestic Violence
White-Collar Crimes
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer a collaborative legal approach with two experienced attorneys working on every case.
- Our team has extensive trial experience handling Utah criminal defense cases since 2018.
- We provide free initial consultations to discuss your charges and legal options.
- We specialize exclusively in criminal defense, with expertise in DUI, drug crimes, and sex offenses.
- Our attorneys prioritize transparency and client education throughout the legal process.
What people say
Fierce advocates
Transparent process
Personalized attention
Successful dismissals
Trial expertise
Services
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense service challenges breathalyzer accuracy, field sobriety test validity, and procedural errors to reduce penalties or secure dismissals. We handle first-time offenses, repeat violations, and felony DUI cases. Clients benefit from our familiarity with Utahs .05% BAC law and license suspension hearings.
Drug Crimes
We defend against charges including possession, distribution, and manufacturing of controlled substances. Our strategies address unlawful search claims, drug classification disputes, and diversion program eligibility. We handle cases involving marijuana, methamphetamine, opioids, and prescription drug violations across Utah courts.
Sex Crimes
Our sex crime defense covers rape, lewdness, voyeurism, and child pornography allegations. We challenge forensic evidence, confront witness credibility, and address registry implications. We represent clients in trials and negotiate plea agreements while protecting their reputations and future opportunities.
Violent Crimes
We defend against domestic violence, aggravated assault, and homicide charges. Our approach includes self-defense claims, witness cross-examination, and forensic analysis. We advocate for reduced charges, alternative sentencing, and dismissal of protective orders when appropriate.
Expungement
We guide clients through Utahs expungement process for eligible offenses, including DUIs, misdemeanors, and certain felonies. Our service handles petition preparation, court filings, and hearings to remove convictions from public records and improve employment prospects.
People
Kate Conyers
Attorney
Kate Conyers specializes in criminal defense with a focus on DUIs, drug crimes, and sex offenses. She joined the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association in 2011 and co-founded Conyers & Nix in 2018. Her experience includes thousands of cases and pro bono work at the VA Hospital legal clinic.
Jesse Nix
Attorney
Jesse Nix represents clients in violent crimes, white-collar offenses, and appellate cases. He transitioned from prosecution to defense work in 2008 and co-founded Conyers & Nix in 2018. His practice emphasizes trial advocacy and community-focused legal support.
Questions
What does a Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney do?
We defend clients against criminal charges, protect legal rights, and develop strategies for dismissals, reduced charges, or trial victories.
Will my case automatically go to trial?
No. We explore plea negotiations, diversion programs, and dismissals first, proceeding to trial only when necessary for your best interests.
How can you help with DUI charges in Utah?
We challenge evidence, question testing procedures, and leverage Utah’s strict DUI laws to seek reduced penalties or case dismissals.
Do you handle juvenile criminal cases?
Yes. We represent minors facing criminal charges, focusing on minimizing long-term consequences and securing educational opportunities.
Can I get my criminal record expunged?
We help eligible clients pursue expungement for certain offenses, including DUIs and misdemeanors, to improve employment and housing prospects.
