Edwin S. Wall — Over 20 years of criminal defense across Utah and Wyoming. Top 100 Trial Lawyer. Mountain States Super Lawyer. Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
Recognition from the nation's most respected legal organizations, reflecting decades of exceptional advocacy and client service.
Invitation-only recognition awarded to the top 100 trial lawyers in each state, based on qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile.
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.
Peer-selected recognition by fellow attorneys through Utah Business Magazine, honoring outstanding legal professionals across the state of Utah.
Recognized through the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system, the gold standard in attorney ratings for ethical standards and legal ability.
Awarded based on client reviews and ratings, recognizing attorneys who receive outstanding feedback and the highest levels of client satisfaction.
Appointed to the Criminal Justice Act appellate panel for the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, handling federal appellate cases for indigent defendants.
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.
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Defend against DUI/DWI charges including criminal prosecution and administrative license suspension. Mandatory jail, fines, and license suspension consequences make experienced legal counsel essential.
State and federal drug charges including possession, distribution, and conspiracy. Deep understanding of Federal Sentencing Guidelines and mandatory minimums that can dramatically affect the outcome of your case.
Consequences extend far beyond court penalties -- affecting employment, housing, firearms rights, and immigration status. Strong advocacy protecting your rights from the far-reaching collateral consequences.
Assault, battery, and aggravated offenses involving weapons are crimes of violence with serious consequences. Prior convictions can trigger career offender status under federal sentencing guidelines.
Charges based on dollar value with felony thresholds that change severity dramatically. Federal cases involving mail theft, credit cards, and aggravated identity theft carry mandatory sentences.
Federal 18 U.S.C. §922(g) and §924(c) charges carry severe penalties including mandatory consecutive sentences. Experience with ATF investigations and both state and federal firearms enhancements.
Experienced in gang-related murders, child abuse homicide, negligent homicide, and first-degree murder. Background in physics, chemistry, and engineering provides a critical advantage in evaluating forensic evidence.
Full investigation and complete defense preparation are critical in these life-altering cases. Experience with DNA and forensic analysis, challenging prosecution evidence, and defense against sex offense registry requirements.
Focus on mortgage fraud, tax fraud, and investment fraud. Experience working with and against FBI, SEC, and IRS Criminal Investigation Division in building and challenging complex financial fraud cases.
Money laundering, SEC violations, insider trading, corporate conspiracy, and tax fraud. Representation during the investigation phase is critical. Grand jury defense and agency investigation representation.
Federal courts operate under different rules, procedures, and laws. No right to bail in many cases and no federal parole. Experience with money laundering, RICO, internet crimes, and copyright offenses.
Deep understanding of trace evidence analysis, explosive mechanisms, combustion chemistry, and materials science. Mr. Wall's scientific background enables effective challenges to forensic evidence.
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 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.
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.
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.