I had never had any trouble with the police, so I had no idea what to expect when a night out with friends led to an arrest for public intoxication and a night in Salt Lake County Jail. I was released the next day with a summons to appear in court a few weeks later, along with everyone else who had been picked up that night. I told a friend what happened, and my worries about having a criminal record. He recommended that I call Cara. She answered the phone personally when I called, and took me as a client. She explained the court process to me in a knowledgeable way that was very reassuring. A day or two later she called me back to tell me she had rescheduled my court appearance. instead of the "cattle call, " I would have my own hearing. When my court date arrived, Cara met me outside and walked into the courthouse with me. Her manner was confident and professional. She seemed to know and be on good terms with the court personnel. She spoke to the prosecutor before the hearing about my case. The actual hearing went smoothly, and after paying a fine, my charges were dismissed so there was no record of my arrest. I am sure that I would not have had as good of a result if I had not had Cara's help on my case. It was a minor offense, but it could have had major consequences. It is a great relief to me to know that one bad night will not haunt my life or career. I would highly recommend her work to anyone I know who needs legal defense.