Tawni Bugden, Criminal Defense Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

Tawni concentrates on criminal defense, insurance, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tawni handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Criminal Defense

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• Product Liability

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Tawni's primary office is at 424 E. 500 S., Ste. 300, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tawni usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Tawni discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Tawni for a criminal defense case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tawni walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Tawni offer a free consultation?

  Tawni charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tawni's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Tawni's current terms during booking.

• How long do criminal defense cases in Utah typically take?

  Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Tawni gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Tawni take my case if I'm outside Salt Lake City?

  Tawni is licensed in Utah. Matters governed by Utah law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Tawni will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Tawni?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Tawni will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Tawni accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

  Tawni's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.