About Rudy
Rudy J — Bautista is a seasoned criminal defense attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He earned his Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University in 1999 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, class of 1991. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Bautista served as a Merchant Marine officer, a role that provided him with a unique perspective on discipline and responsibility. Since 1999, Mr. Bautista has dedicated his practice exclusively to criminal defense, representing over 4,000 clients.
His experience encompasses many criminal cases, including white-collar crimes, criminal homicides, sex crimes such as rape and aggravated sexual abuse of a child, aggravated burglary, robbery, theft, forgery, aggravated assault, drug and alcohol offenses including DUI. Domestic violence allegations. In instances where dismissals were not achievable, he has successfully secured favorable resolutions or taken cases to trial, achieving numerous acquittals. At Anderson & Karrenberg, P.C., where he has been a member since 2011, Mr. Bautista focuses on representing individuals and corporations in white-collar criminal cases, as well as individuals in all criminal matters. He is one of fewer than 15 criminal defense attorneys in private practice qualified to represent clients charged with capital murder in Utah.
His commitment to professional development is evident in his consistent efforts to exceed the continuing education requirements set by the Utah State Bar, ensuring he remains informed about developments in areas such as securities fraud, healthcare fraud, environmental crime, computer crime. Sex crimes. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Bautista has been actively involved in public service. He ran for Utah Attorney General in the 2020 and 2024 elections, reflecting his dedication to the state's legal community and his desire to influence positive change within the justice system. His candidacy shows his commitment to upholding the Constitution and advocating for the rights of Utah residents.
Mr. Bautista is a member of the Utah State Bar and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. His office is located at 50 West Broadway, 7th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. For consultations, he can be reached at (801) 232-5311.
