Andrew Eric McAdams

For nearly two decades, Utah criminal defense attorney Andrew McAdams has built his reputation on one of the most valuable assets any defense lawyer can have - experience on both sides of the courtroom. Before dedicating his practice to defense work, McAdams spent nearly a decade as a prosecutor handling thousands of cases, including homicide, serious sex offenses, and the full range of felonies and misdemeanors. That insider knowledge of how the government builds, presents, and argues its cases is something he puts to work every single day to protect his clients. His defense practice covers the full spectrum of criminal charges - violent crimes, aggravated assault, weapons offenses, drug charges, white collar fraud, homicide, and serious sex offenses. He has secured jury acquittals on felony assault charges involving firearms, won complete dismissals of murder charges, obtained directed verdicts mid-trial on multiple felony counts, and defended clients whose stakes extended far beyond prison - including deportation, career destruction, and family separation. His credentials reflect a career built on results. McAdams holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating in the legal profession, and a 10 out of 10 Avvo rating. He has earned the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Award and has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. He also serves as a USCCA Representative Attorney for Utah, defending lawful gun owners in self-defense cases - reflecting his deep commitment to constitutional rights at every level. What sets McAdams apart beyond his courtroom record is access. Clients have his direct cell phone number, can reach him personally by call or text, and always have in-person appointments available. He runs a small, focused practice by design - because serious cases deserve serious, personal attention. When you hire Andrew McAdams, you get Andrew McAdams.