SLF SALCIDO LAW FIRM - Key Persons


Christopher J. Salcido

Job Titles:
  • Founding Member
  • Partner
Chris Salcido is a Utah licensed attorney and founding member of Salcido Law Firm. Voted as a Super Lawyer by his peers (other attorneys and judges in Utah), Chris has a reputation in the legal community for professionalism, integrity, and expertise in multiple areas of law. Known mostly as a zealous advocate in family law and criminal defense, he represents clients all of the state of Utah. Chris manages a team of attorneys representing individuals in divorce and family law, criminal defense and DUI, personal injury and medical malpractice, bankruptcy, and more. Chris Salcido is rated a Superb Divorce Attorney on Avvo with the highest rating of a 10. A primary mission in his legal practice, Chris is dedicated to helping families get through divorce and other difficult family legal matters. Few things are as life changing as a divorce or custody battle. The rights we have to our children are paramount and enjoy special protections under the law. Chris is committed to protecting children through a divorce, paternity, protective order, or related proceeding. Client's often remark on Chris's unique ability to bring calm to a high conflict family law matter. Whether you are facing a protective order, complex divorce, hotly contested custody fight, or any other related issue, Chris is well suited to the task. Many clients come to Chris when they are facing the "trifecta" of family legal issues (domestic violence, protective order, and divorce). With unmatched experience in both criminal defense and family law, Chris is uniquely qualified to resolve all the related legal matters a client in this situation may be facing. To speak with Chris about any family law matter you may be facing, call anytime at 801-413-175. He provides free consultations by phone, or you can schedule a face to face and decide whether Chris and his associates make the right team to tackle your case. Chris Salcido is rated a Superb Criminal Defense Attorney on Avvo with the highest rating of a 10. Inspired by John Adams and his willingness to represent those who stood accused in the Boston Massacre, when no one else would, Chris feels it his calling to defend those accused of crimes and facing the penalties of the state. In doing so Chris seeks to be a force in defending constitutional rights, upholding the rule of law, and keeping government accountable to the people. Chris has a reputation as a rising star in the criminal defense system in Utah. Chris has represented clients accused of almost all types of crimes in both state and federal court. Whether you are facing a serious felony matter such as aggravated assault, drug distribution, homicide, arson, burglary, kidnapping, sexual crimes, felony DUI, etc., Chris's can represent you through the process in superior fashion. You would also benefit from Chris's expertise if facing misdemeanor charges such as marijuana possession, retail theft, domestic violence, minor's consumption of alcohol, DUI, and related matters. The bottom line is this, nobody will put more time, passion, and energy into defending you than Chris. Chris Salcido is one of the founding partners of Salcido Law Firm. Chris's experience includes complex criminal defense, divorce and domestic matters, personal injury and more. Prior to founding Salcido Law Firm, Chris worked as general counsel for a tech start up. Click on his link to find out more details about his background and experience.

Gerald M. Salcido - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner
Jerry Salcido is a trial lawyer who is licensed to practice law in Utah and Arizona and a founding Member of Salcido Law Firm PLLC. Before founding Salcido Law Firm, Jerry practiced litigation in the San Francisco Bay Area for six years, including at the world's largest law firm Baker & McKenzie LLP. In doing so, Jerry gained invaluable experience in representing everyone from the local individual to the multinational Fortune 500 company. In addition to having appeared countless times before both state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels, Jerry also has vast experience in alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and international arbitration. Since leaving the Bay Area to form his own firm in 2009 with his brother Chris, Jerry has focused his practice on representing individuals in criminal defense, personal injury, divorce, and business and representing small businesses. Jerry has represented thousands of people and done hundreds of jury trials, bench trials, and evidentiary hearings and is one of the most experienced trial attorneys in Utah. Education: Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2004 Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Arts, cum laude - History, 2001 Jerry Salcido is one of the founding partners of Salcido Law Firm. The senior most attorney at the firm Jerry handles some of the most complex criminal defense matters in Utah's judicial system. Prior to founding Salcido Law Firm, Jerry worked for the world's largest law firm in its Bay Area offices.

Jon M. Hogelin

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Attorney
  • Provo Lawyer
Jon M. Hogelin is a graduate of Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark School of Law. Mr. Hogelin also received his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University (Political Science) and his associate's degree from Utah Valley University (Engineering). While in law school, Mr. Hogelin served on the Moot Jon M. Hogelinā€˜s experience includes a decade in the legal industry. He has worked in many areas of law, including commercial & civil litigation, business formations, criminal defense, real estate, wills & trusts, debt collection, personal injury and bankruptcy. During law school, he clerked for firms in Salt Lake City and Park City, while also externing for the Honorable Dee Benson of the United States Federal Court.

Shima Baradaran

Job Titles:
  • Assistant for Professor

Spencer "Benny" Salcido

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Spencer "Benny" Salcido is a partner at Salcido Law Firm who specializes in DUI and criminal defense. Benny is a graduate of Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School. Click Benny's profile for more info.

Utah Divorce

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
Chris Salcido is rated a Superb Divorce Attorney on Avvo with the highest rating of a 10. A primary mission in his legal practice, Chris is dedicated to helping families get through divorce and other difficult family legal matters. Few things are as life changing as a divorce or custody battle. The rights we have to our children are paramount and enjoy special protections under the law. Chris is committed to protecting children through a divorce, paternity, protective order, or related proceeding. Client's often remark on Chris's unique ability to bring calm to a high conflict family law matter. Whether you are facing a protective order, complex divorce, hotly contested custody fight, or any other related issue, Chris is well suited to the task. Many clients come to Chris when they are facing the "trifecta" of family legal issues (domestic violence, protective order, and divorce). With unmatched experience in both criminal defense and family law, Chris is uniquely qualified to resolve all the related legal matters a client in this situation may be facing. To speak with Chris about any family law matter you may be facing, call anytime at 801-413-175. He provides free consultations by phone, or you can schedule a face to face and decide whether Chris and his associates make the right team to tackle your case.