Dylan C. Utley

Dylan C. Utley is a New Orleans criminal defense attorney with DiGiulio Utley who represents people in municipal, state, and federal cases. Utley defends charges involving drug possession, theft, assault, DWI, domestic violence, sex offenses, weapons, and white-collar allegations. His practice covers New Orleans and surrounding parishes, with a focus on careful case preparation, negotiation, courtroom advocacy, and protecting clients facing serious consequences from criminal accusations.

Utley earned his J.D. from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University in 2001 and a B.A. in History, with a minor in Philosophy, from the College of William and Mary in 1996. He received an award for Excellence in Constitutional Law at LSU. His academic background supports close analysis of constitutional protections, evidence, criminal procedure, and the legal arguments that shape defense strategy.

Utley has more than two decades of experience handling criminal matters in Louisiana. His work includes evaluating police conduct, reviewing evidence, negotiating with prosecutors, preparing motions, and representing clients in court. He practices across Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Plaquemines, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, East Baton Rouge, and West Baton Rouge parishes, giving him experience in multiple local and federal forums.

Dylan C. Utley is a member of the American Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Federal Bar Association, and New Orleans Bar Association. He has also served in young-lawyer leadership within the Federal Bar Association. His practice is centered on criminal defense and on giving accused individuals clear advice, thorough preparation, and representation tailored to the facts and risks of each case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, DiGiulio Utley, LLC
• Member Since, Louisiana State Bar Association (2002)
• Board Member, Young Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association – Criminal Defense Section
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member Since, New Orleans Bar Association (2008 – 2010)

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• College of William and Mary
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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