Cliff Venable

Attorney

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Cliff Venable is a highly experienced and talented criminal defense attorney who has spent his entire legal career successfully defending people accused of crimes in Salt Lake County and the surrounding area. His commitment to his clients is highlighted by his years of experience defending some of the most challenging and complex criminal cases.

From obtaining "Not Guilty" verdicts for clients charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of Marijuana, Aggravated Robbery, DUI, Domestic Violence and other crimes to convincing prosecutors to move for dismissal in Narcotics Distribution, Child Pornography and Assault cases, Cliff relentlessly champions his client's rights.

Cliff understands that facing criminal charges can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience. He approaches each case with empathy and compassion, ensuring that his clients feel supported and informed throughout the legal process. By maintaining open lines of communication, he ensures that his clients are well-prepared and confident as their cases progress.

Having handled thousands of cases throughout his career, Cliff Venable has the experience and personal attention to achieve the result you are looking for. Clients at Salt City Defense feel confident knowing they have hired a respected, intelligent and skilled criminal defense attorney.

Practice Areas

• Criminal Defense

Bar Admissions

• Utah, 2010
• United States District Court, District of Utah

Educational Background

• Law School: North Carolina Central School of Law, Durham, NC, March 2010, J.D.
• College/University: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 2004, B.S. Psychology

Relevant Past Employment Positions

• Trial Attorney - Salt Lake Legal Defender 2010-2019
• Partner - Fowler Venable Law- 2019-2021

Current/Past Affiliations or Offices Held

• Member of Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Honors and Awards

• Elite Lawyer, 2025
• Expertise.com top 12 criminal defense attorneys in Salt Lake City
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Trial College Graduate
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Carolina Central School of Law