First
through trial
Where the record is made.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mercuri Defense
A superior criminal defense firm in Salt Lake City, Utah
David Ferguson has handled criminal defense cases
ranging from
public intoxication
to
aggravated murder.
Then
on appeal
Where the record is tested.
And
into post-conviction proceedings
Where the record is reopened.
Tried dozens of cases to verdict
Argued multiple appeals to Utah’s appellate courts
Litigates post-conviction petitions and extraordinary writs
Admitted to Utah’s federal district court and the 10th Circuit
Broad Criminal Defense Experience and Advocacy
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers · Executive Director
Leads the state’s criminal defense bar as executive director.
Utah Supreme Court · Advisory Committee on Rules of Criminal Procedure
Advises the Utah Supreme Court on the rules of criminal procedure.
Utah Sentencing Commission · Former member
Sat on the commission that shapes Utah’s sentencing guidelines.
Continuing legal education · Utah and national
Teaches other defense lawyers, in Utah and nationally.
Published scholarship · Jury selection
Publishes and teaches on the science of jury selection in criminal trials.
Amicus practice · Utah appellate courts
Advocates for criminal justice in state and federal appellate courts.
David is a former civil litigator, having handled a variety of cases involving securities, non-compete agreements, partnership disputes, and other complex civil matters.
His background in commercial litigation gives David a unique perspective on criminal defense strategy.