Atty. Mark Leonard Shurtleff
Mark Leonard Shurtleff is a lawyer practicing government, litigation, regulatory compliance and government litigation and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1971, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Government & More Attorney · Serving Salt Lake City, UT · 41+ Years Experience
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About Mark Leonard Shurtleff at a Glance
Mark Leonard Shurtleff is a criminal defense, litigation, and government attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Utah (1985), California (1989), U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (2001), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Utah U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tent (2012). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1985) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Political, 1971). Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Leonard Shurtleff
- Mark Leonard Shurtleff is a lawyer practicing government, litigation, regulatory compliance and government litigation and 1 other area of law
- Mark received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1971, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Mark practices in Salt Lake City, UT
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Mark Leonard Shurtleff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Leonard Shurtleff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salt Lake City.
Criminal Defense in Salt Lake City
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil Litigation in Salt Lake City
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Government & Administrative Law in Salt Lake City
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Mark Leonard Shurtleff is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Utah →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Salt Lake City
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Salt Lake City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salt Lake City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Salt Lake City Choose Mark Leonard Shurtleff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Leonard Shurtleff's practice in the field of criminal defense, litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Leonard Shurtleff brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Utah, California, and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Mark Leonard Shurtleff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, litigation, and government, Mark Leonard Shurtleff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City-based practice means Mark Leonard Shurtleff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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