Edwin S. Wall, Attorney at Law

Criminal Defense Attorney in
Salt Lake City

Over 20 years defending your rights across Utah and Wyoming. Top 100 Trial Lawyer. Mountain States Super Lawyer. Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

Awards & Recognition

Distinguished Honors

Recognition from the nation's most respected legal organizations, reflecting decades of exceptional advocacy and client service.

Top 100 Trial Lawyer

The National Trial Lawyers

Invitation-only recognition awarded to the top 100 trial lawyers in each state, based on qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile.

Super Lawyer

Mountain States — 10x Selection

Selected 10 times (2013–2014, 2018–2025) to the Super Lawyers list, representing the top 5% of attorneys as determined by peer nomination and independent research.

Utah's Legal Elite

Utah Business Magazine

Peer-selected recognition by fellow attorneys through Utah Business Magazine, honoring outstanding legal professionals across the state of Utah.

Martindale-Hubbell Notable Rating

Peer Review Recognition

Recognized through the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system, the gold standard in attorney ratings for ethical standards and legal ability.

Avvo Clients' Choice Award

Client Review Recognition

Awarded based on client reviews and ratings, recognizing attorneys who receive outstanding feedback and the highest levels of client satisfaction.

10th Circuit CJA Appellate Panel

Federal Appointment

Appointed to the Criminal Justice Act appellate panel for the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, handling federal appellate cases for indigent defendants.

Attorney Profile

Edwin S. Wall

Edwin S. Wall, Attorney at Law

Mr. Wall has spent his career fighting for the rights of those accused of crimes. His practice encompasses both state and federal courts in Utah and Wyoming, from misdemeanor charges to capital cases.

With hundreds of cases tried—including violence, murder, sex offenses, shaken baby syndrome, bank robbery, money laundering, tax fraud, drug conspiracy, murder-for-hire, and bombings—he brings unmatched trial experience to every defense.

Mr. Wall clerked for the Honorable judges of the 9th Judicial District of Wyoming and served as a deputy county and prosecuting attorney for Fremont County, Wyoming. This experience from both sides of the courtroom gives him an invaluable perspective in building defense strategies.

His appellate practice includes the Utah Supreme Court, Utah Court of Appeals, Wyoming Supreme Court, Federal Courts of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Education

Juris Doctor
University of Wyoming College of Law
Physics & Materials Science & Engineering
University of Utah
Political Science
University of Utah

Bar Admissions

Utah
1996
Wyoming
1990
Colorado
1992
USPTO
1992
Shoshone & Arapahoe Tribal Court
1992

Federal Court Admissions

United States Supreme Court2000
10th Circuit Court of Appeals1996
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals1996
U.S. District Court, Utah1996
U.S. District Court, Wyoming1990
Areas of Practice

How We Can Help

Criminal Defense

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DUI
Drugs
Domestic Violence
Assault
Theft
Firearms
Murder
Sex Offenses
Fraud
White Collar
Federal Cases
Destructive Devices

Surrogacy

Since Utah legalized surrogacy in 2005, Mr. Wall has reviewed Gestational Agreements for surrogates, ensuring they fully understand their rights and the terms of their agreement before signing.

Meetings available after hours and on weekends to accommodate busy families.

Intellectual Property & Copyrights

Intellectual property and copyright defense on an exclusive and limited basis for select clients and nationally significant works.

Notable: Vatican Library License for Arnold Friberg's "Prayer at Valley Forge" ($36 million case), Edward J. Fraughton, and Blair Buswell.

Experience

Decades of Proven Results

20+
Years of Trial Practice
100s
Cases Tried
5
Bar Admissions
SCOTUS
Admitted 2000

Trial Experience Includes

Violence, murder, sex offenses, shaken baby syndrome, bank robbery, money laundering, tax fraud, drug conspiracy, murder-for-hire, and bombings. From misdemeanor defense to the most serious federal charges.

Appellate Courts

Utah Supreme Court, Utah Court of Appeals, Wyoming Supreme Court, Federal Courts of Appeals, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Contact

Get in Touch

Office Location
Edwin S. Wall
43 East 400 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone
801.746.0900
Office Hours
Weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening appointments available