team-member

Ann Marie Taliaferro

Salt Lake City, UT

Licensed for 21 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Ann Taliaferro is an associate attorney at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat and has practiced law since 2000. Her practice includes criminal defense and criminal appeals. Ann received her Juris Doctorate from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah and was a William H. Leary Scholar. Ann was a staff writer and editor of the Utah Law Review for two years. She was also a member of the National Trial Team and a semi-finalist at the Traynor Moot Court Competition. Prior to joining Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, Ann was a law clerk for the Utah Attorney General's Office - Criminal Appeals Division and the United States Attorney's Office. She also completed an internship at the Supreme Court of the United States, Office of the Curator. Ann is a member of the Utah State Bar and is licensed to practice before all Utah state and federal courts and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ann is also a member of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has served on the Amicus Committee since 2005. Ann also served on the UACDL CLE Committee from 2005 to 2008. Ann has been a CJA Appellate Panel Attorney for the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals since 2007 and is currently serving as a member of the CJA Standing Committee. In addition, Ann is member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Utah Business Magazine named Ann as an "Up and Coming Legal Elite" in 2009 and 2010, and she has also been designated as a "Mountain States Rising Star" in 2009 and 2010 by Super Lawyers.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Language

English

Contact

Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP422 N 300 WSalt Lake City, UT, 84103

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
February 19, 2019

To put it simply she was amazing . Very diligent in her work. I had went threw five different lawyers before coming to her and I wish I would of not wasted my time with all the others and she would of been first.

Walter
September 22, 2016

I received a misdemeanor citation for possession of marijuana. Never was in trouble with the police before. Ann focused on resolving the problem without fuss. She knew the city prosecutor well. Got me a plea in abeyance so no conviction occurred. She returns phone calls and emails promptly. Definitely going to have Ann handle the expungement.

Chris
August 3, 2016

I had scheduled an appointment with another attorney at this firm, but he was unable to make the appointment. Ann was there and offered to consult with me. During the consultation I could see the heart felt concern on her face as I explained my situation. That compassion that she showed during our initial contact and the professional direct manner in which she spoke and carried herself; instantly gave me confidence that I could utilize the justice system for a favorable outcome. She didn't sugar coat or make promises about anything. During the next several months she consistently showed me her hard work and perseverance to obtain the best possible outcome. During this time she not only provided outstanding legal advice, but sound personal advice as well. Through her hard work and dedication to my case I was able overcome some legal obstacles and feel that I received the best possible outcome pursuant to the legal code. I would definitely recommend her services to any person in need and will utilize her skills again, if needed.

John
February 19, 2015

Ann was exceptionally adroit at negotiating the sometimes terrifying minefield that is the criminal justice system, particularly in negotiating her way through multiple jurisdictions and charges. Not only did she always provide us with a comprehensive picture - warts and all - of the situation(s) involving our son, complete with the sought-after outcomes measured against the realistic outcomes, but was absolutely dogged in his defense. Oftentimes, her comprehensive knowledge of not only the system but the personalities of the judges and prosecutors saved the day in what would have been otherwise undesirable end-results. She was not only absolutely reliable in every one of numerous appearances - not always the case with attorneys - but she was also available during evenings, weekends and holidays when problematic situations arose. Not only was she highly personable but sincerely interested in our son's defense even to the point of making us feel as if we were in Utah every step of the way (we live in Alabama) by constant communication whenever an issue or opportunity arose. She is very bright, imaginative, aggressive, the perfect mixture of velvet glove and a steel fist, with integrity and dedication far beyond what I've experienced in over forty years of professional dealings with criminal as well as business lawyers in Federal and State environments. She is an absolute credit to BrownBradshaw and Moffitt. Having enjoyed the exceptional assistance of Jim Bradshaw in some aspects in these cases, I feel confident in saying that this kind of professionalism permeates the entire firm - from the attorneys to the office professionals. I firmly believe that the surprising and unexpected leniency of the courts was directly attributable to her competency and professionalism; the fact that our son is on a much better track now owes largely to her interventions not only in his case but in his life. Thanks again Ann; thanks again Jim!!

Brandon
March 17, 2014

We went into the case knowing the exact outcome I wanted and she didn't stop until we got that outcome. I went from being charged with a DUI to getting off with a traffic violation. Every time I emailed her she always responded and informed right away once she heard news from Judge or Prosecutor. If you are looking for lawyer that is fighting for you and not for the fact that she will get paid for it, then Ann is who you need to go to.

anonymous
October 11, 2012

I have been an attorney for 30 years and was referred to Ann for a criminal charge involving a family member. Ann not only did an outstanding job on the case in terms of the result in court, but she was personable, kind, and considerate of our concerns and our schedules. I cannot use enough superlatives to describe our experience with Ann and the firm, and I would highly recommend her to anyone with a criminal case who needs zealous and professional representation.

Robert
October 21, 2011

Ann helped our son through a difficult case where our child was charged with behavior far more serious than his actions. Ann did all the usual things, appeared early for hearings to be sure we understood what was going to happen and the issues involved, returned communications promptly, showed great knowledge of the law, etc. In addition, after a particularly unreasonable ruling of the judge based on inflammatory testimony, Ann personally investigated, and found enough information to warrant hiring a professional to contact and interview a specific police officer. That officer provided evidence at an appeal hearing showing that our child had not, in fact, behaved in the way alleged. Based on the officers personal observations and investigation, the judge specifically rejected additional inflammatory testimony from the same witness thereafter. Ann's personal interest in us and assistance in proving our child innocent of the exaggerated charges made was invaluable.

anonymous
February 19, 2019

To put it simply she was amazing . Very diligent in her work. I had went threw five different lawyers before coming to her and I wish I would of not wasted my time with all the others and she would of been first.

Walter
September 22, 2016

I received a misdemeanor citation for possession of marijuana. Never was in trouble with the police before. Ann focused on resolving the problem without fuss. She knew the city prosecutor well. Got me a plea in abeyance so no conviction occurred. She returns phone calls and emails promptly. Definitely going to have Ann handle the expungement.

Chris
August 3, 2016

I had scheduled an appointment with another attorney at this firm, but he was unable to make the appointment. Ann was there and offered to consult with me. During the consultation I could see the heart felt concern on her face as I explained my situation. That compassion that she showed during our initial contact and the professional direct manner in which she spoke and carried herself; instantly gave me confidence that I could utilize the justice system for a favorable outcome. She didn't sugar coat or make promises about anything. During the next several months she consistently showed me her hard work and perseverance to obtain the best possible outcome. During this time she not only provided outstanding legal advice, but sound personal advice as well. Through her hard work and dedication to my case I was able overcome some legal obstacles and feel that I received the best possible outcome pursuant to the legal code. I would definitely recommend her services to any person in need and will utilize her skills again, if needed.

John
February 19, 2015

Ann was exceptionally adroit at negotiating the sometimes terrifying minefield that is the criminal justice system, particularly in negotiating her way through multiple jurisdictions and charges. Not only did she always provide us with a comprehensive picture - warts and all - of the situation(s) involving our son, complete with the sought-after outcomes measured against the realistic outcomes, but was absolutely dogged in his defense. Oftentimes, her comprehensive knowledge of not only the system but the personalities of the judges and prosecutors saved the day in what would have been otherwise undesirable end-results. She was not only absolutely reliable in every one of numerous appearances - not always the case with attorneys - but she was also available during evenings, weekends and holidays when problematic situations arose. Not only was she highly personable but sincerely interested in our son's defense even to the point of making us feel as if we were in Utah every step of the way (we live in Alabama) by constant communication whenever an issue or opportunity arose. She is very bright, imaginative, aggressive, the perfect mixture of velvet glove and a steel fist, with integrity and dedication far beyond what I've experienced in over forty years of professional dealings with criminal as well as business lawyers in Federal and State environments. She is an absolute credit to BrownBradshaw and Moffitt. Having enjoyed the exceptional assistance of Jim Bradshaw in some aspects in these cases, I feel confident in saying that this kind of professionalism permeates the entire firm - from the attorneys to the office professionals. I firmly believe that the surprising and unexpected leniency of the courts was directly attributable to her competency and professionalism; the fact that our son is on a much better track now owes largely to her interventions not only in his case but in his life. Thanks again Ann; thanks again Jim!!

Brandon
March 17, 2014

We went into the case knowing the exact outcome I wanted and she didn't stop until we got that outcome. I went from being charged with a DUI to getting off with a traffic violation. Every time I emailed her she always responded and informed right away once she heard news from Judge or Prosecutor. If you are looking for lawyer that is fighting for you and not for the fact that she will get paid for it, then Ann is who you need to go to.

anonymous
October 11, 2012

I have been an attorney for 30 years and was referred to Ann for a criminal charge involving a family member. Ann not only did an outstanding job on the case in terms of the result in court, but she was personable, kind, and considerate of our concerns and our schedules. I cannot use enough superlatives to describe our experience with Ann and the firm, and I would highly recommend her to anyone with a criminal case who needs zealous and professional representation.

Robert
October 21, 2011

Ann helped our son through a difficult case where our child was charged with behavior far more serious than his actions. Ann did all the usual things, appeared early for hearings to be sure we understood what was going to happen and the issues involved, returned communications promptly, showed great knowledge of the law, etc. In addition, after a particularly unreasonable ruling of the judge based on inflammatory testimony, Ann personally investigated, and found enough information to warrant hiring a professional to contact and interview a specific police officer. That officer provided evidence at an appeal hearing showing that our child had not, in fact, behaved in the way alleged. Based on the officers personal observations and investigation, the judge specifically rejected additional inflammatory testimony from the same witness thereafter. Ann's personal interest in us and assistance in proving our child innocent of the exaggerated charges made was invaluable.