Inducted as a fellow in September, 2010. Partner at Nester Lewis PLLC, in Salt Lake City, Utah, since January 2022. Executive Director of Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. 2018 – 2021. Previously served as the Federal Public Defender for the District of Utah (2011-2017) and as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Southern District of Mississippi (2005-2011). Also in private practice handling both civil and criminal law in Jackson, Mississippi (1992-2005). Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers, International Society of Barristers, American Board of Criminal Lawyers, Litigation Counsel of America. Awarded Mississippi Trial Lawyer of the Year (2001) and Federal Bar Distinguished Service Award (2015). Appointed by Chief Justice John Roberts to serve on SCOTUS Evidence Committee (2017). Served on Deputy Attorney General’s Re-entry Roundtable and on the national Steering Committee for Clemency Project 2014. Tried over 60 civil and criminal jury trials to verdict including death penalty cases, wrongful death, complex fraud, employment litigation and civil rights cases. BBA (1989) and JD (1992) from University of Texas. Married to Steven with two daughters, Katie and Caroline.

Company Firm

Nester Lewis PLLC
Website

Firm Mailing

40 S 600 E
Salt Lake City
Utah
84102-1007
United States of America

Fellow Since

September 25, 2010

Practice Areas

  • Civil Rights-Plaintiff
  • Criminal Defense
  • Employment
  • Personal Injury-Plaintiff
  • White Collar-Defense

Chapter

  • Utah

Committee(s)