Cliff Venable
Salt Lake City, UT Criminal Defense Lawyer
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI / DWI, Expungement, Retail Theft, White Collar Crimes
Main Office
Salt City Defense, PC
2150 S 1300 East, Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Phone: 919-744-6471
About Cliff Venable
Cliff earned his Juris Doctorate in 2010, graduating Magna Cum Laude from North Carolina Central University School of Law. He began his legal career at the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association, dedicating over eight years exclusively to criminal defense. During this time, he provided aggressive representation to clients facing both misdemeanor and felony charges, refining his courtroom advocacy and trial skills.
As the founder and lead trial attorney at Salt City Defense, Cliff handles a wide range of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to serious felony accusations. His strategic approach in the courtroom has led to favorable outcomes, including securing a lesser charge in a high-stakes murder trial. Licensed to practice in both state and federal courts in Utah, he continues to build a strong reputation for his unwavering defense of the accused.
Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law, J.D.-2010North Carolina State University, B.A.-2004
Bar Associations
Utah Bar AssociationsProfessional Associations
Salt Lake Legal Defender Association
