Cache Defender’s Office is a dedicated criminal defense law firm specializing in providing comprehensive legal representation to middle and low-income individuals facing criminal charges. The firm stands out for its commitment to affordability through a sliding scale fee structure based on client income, ensuring that quality legal defense is accessible to those who need it most.
Led by attorney Ryan L. Holdaway, who brings over twelve years of extensive experience in criminal defense, the firm adopts a client-centered approach focused on protecting constitutional rights and achieving the best possible outcomes. The team, including legal assistant Janet Bengtzen, emphasizes personalized service, thorough case review, and vigorous advocacy—whether through skilled plea negotiations or assertive trial defense. They handle a wide range of criminal matters, from misdemeanors to serious felonies, and are well-versed in preserving issues for appeal.
Services Offered
- Criminal defense representation
- Discovery acquisition and review
- Pretrial hearings and preliminary hearings
- Plea negotiations
- Jury trials and bench trials
- Sentencing advocacy
- Appellate representation (including briefing and arguing before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Idaho Court of Appeals, Utah Court of Appeals, and Utah Supreme Court)
- Constitutional rights litigation (Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment issues)
- Legal research and motion drafting
- Case assessment and strategy development
- Client communication and support
- File and schedule management
The firm serves clients throughout Utah and handles cases involving charges such as attempted murder, rape of a child, sodomy of a child, lewd and lascivious conduct, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, aggravated kidnapping, distribution and possession of controlled substances, DUI, and simple battery. With a flat-rate pricing model that includes all necessary services, Cache Defender’s Office ensures transparency and predictability for clients navigating the criminal justice system.
