About Glen Neeley
Utah DUI Defense Attorney — Defending Drivers Since 1998
When a DUI charge puts your driver license, your career, and your reputation at risk, Glen Neeley brings over 25 years of focused DUI defense experience to your case. From the science behind chemical testing to the procedural requirements of the traffic stop, Glen has spent his career knowing DUI law and science better than the prosecution.
25+ Years
Defending Utah drivers against DUI charges since 1998
2 Books Published
Author of two books on Utah DUI law and defense
100% DUI Focused
DUI defense is the entire practice — not a side service
A Practice Built on DUI Defense
Glen Neeley does not dabble in DUI cases. DUI defense is the center of his practice and has been since he was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 1998. Every case is prepared for trial. Every investigation is challenged — from the initial traffic stop through chemical testing and booking.
This level of focus means Glen has seen the patterns that matter: how calibration lapses affect breath test results, how officer training gaps show up in field sobriety test administration, how procedural shortcuts create suppression opportunities. Every detail matters when your freedom, license, career, and reputation are at stake.
Glen's motivation for practicing criminal defense stems from watching family members struggle with addiction and be cast aside by the government. That experience drives a practice built on standing up for people the system would otherwise discard.
Education & Credentials
Legal Education
- Juris Doctor — Oklahoma City University School of Law (highest honors)
- Bachelor of Science — Criminal Justice
- Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College — Dubois, Wyoming (2004)
Bar Admissions & Licensing
- Member in good standing, Utah State Bar — never disciplined
- Licensed in Utah and Texas
- Admitted to practice in Utah State Courts and Federal Courts
- Of Counsel with Texas Criminal Defense Law Group
Professional Memberships
- National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) — Faculty Member and State Delegate
- Board Certified Specialist in DUI Defense Law
- Commits 40+ hours monthly to ongoing research on DUI case law, scientific literature, and testing developments
Scientific & Technical DUI Training
Glen's defense approach is built on understanding the same science and testing procedures that law enforcement uses to prosecute DUI cases.
Field Sobriety Testing
Certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) by an NHTSA instructor — the same training law enforcement officers receive. This allows Glen to identify administration errors and protocol deviations that undermine test reliability.
Breath Testing Science
Completed the Robert F. Borkenstein Course on Alcohol and Highway Safety (December 2003). Trained as both operator and technician on Intoxilyzer machines under DOT standards. Owns a personal Intoxilyzer 5000EN for defense research and preparation.
Advanced Scientific Evidence
Coursework through the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National College for DUI Defense covering forensic toxicology, pharmacology, gas chromatography, and the science behind chemical test challenges.
Trial & Appellate Results
Glen prepares every case for trial from day one — because that preparation is what creates leverage at every earlier stage of the process. His work includes pre-trial motions to suppress evidence, witness cross-examination, expert testimony coordination, independent investigation, video analysis, and chemical test challenges.
In one notable case, the Utah Court of Appeals affirmed a dismissal after Glen successfully argued insufficient evidence for probable cause of impairment. The Utah Supreme Court declined the prosecution's request for further review — ending the case in the defendant's favor at the highest level.
Whether a case resolves through negotiation, motion practice, or trial, the outcome depends on how thoroughly the defense has investigated the evidence and identified the weaknesses in the state's case. That investigation starts the day you hire Glen.
Outside the Courtroom
Glen is a lifelong Utahn who spends time outside the office mountain biking, snowboarding, and exploring Utah's trails and mountains with his dog. He knows the state — the people, the communities, and the courts — because he has lived and worked here his entire career.
Talk to Glen Today
If your driver license, career, or freedom matter to you, don't wait. Utah's license-hearing window can be as short as 10 days after an arrest. A free, confidential consultation can clarify your options and your next steps — with no obligation.
801-645-5008 • Available 24/7 • Free Confidential Consultation