Michael Holje

Michael Holje has been a dedicated attorney at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP since 2003, focusing on criminal defense, administrative and professional licensing issues, and cases before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. He adeptly handles both felony and misdemeanor charges, including sex offenses, assault, domestic violence, theft, DUI, and drug and alcohol-related offenses.

Michael earned his law degree from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law as a William H. Leary Scholar. During his studies, he contributed as an editor to the Journal of Land, Resources, and Environmental Law. Before graduation, he gained valuable experience as a law clerk with the United States Attorney's Office in the criminal division and with the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association in the appellate division.

After completing his education, Michael joined Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat, LLP. He is a member of the Utah State Bar and is authorized to practice in all Utah state and federal courts, including the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. His professional affiliations include the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Michael has contributed to the legal community by serving as a mentor for the Utah State Bar's New Lawyer Training Program on three occasions and has been honored on the "Pro Bono Honor Roll" for his involvement with the Tuesday Night Bar, a free legal clinic in Salt Lake City. Recognized by his peers, he has been named among "Utah's Legal Elite" and was distinguished as a "Mountain States Rising Star" in 2009 and 2013 by Super Lawyers.