Skordas, Caston & Hyde, LLC

Skordas, Caston & Hyde, LLC represents clients in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah in criminal defense, family law, civil trial matters, juvenile law, appeals, and federal cases. The firm’s criminal practice includes felonies, misdemeanors, homicide allegations, DUI matters, and white-collar charges. Its work draws on experience from both prosecution and defense, giving the practice a broad understanding of criminal procedure, investigations, courtroom strategy, and the rights of people involved in the justice system.

Skordas, Caston & Hyde, LLC developed from the private practice Greg Skordas began after leaving the Salt Lake County Attorney’s Office in 1995. Before entering private practice, he served as a public defender and later spent eight years with the County Attorney’s Office, where he rose to First Assistant Salt Lake County Attorney. His government service included work as Utah’s first gang prosecutor and leadership of a Special Victims Unit handling sex crimes and crimes against children.

Skordas, Caston & Hyde, LLC handles matters that require significant courtroom experience and familiarity with Utah’s criminal justice system. Greg Skordas has appeared in courts across every county in Utah and has represented people charged with crimes as well as crime victims. The firm’s broader practice has included family law, divorce, child custody, child support, attorney discipline, juvenile matters, appellate practice, civil trials, and federal litigation, allowing it to assist clients across several types of disputes.

Skordas, Caston & Hyde, LLC reflects a practice shaped by criminal defense, prosecution, public service, and private litigation. Greg Skordas helped introduce the Drug Court concept to Utah and has taught extensively at the state police academy. His professional service has included substantial pro bono work for individuals and nonprofit organizations, and the Utah State Bar named him Pro Bono Attorney of the Year in 2017. The firm’s background emphasizes experienced advocacy, constitutional protections, and practical representation in serious legal matters.