Greg has spent his legal career protecting the rights of others, practicing in nearly every state and federal court in Utah. Now Greg uses this experience and expertise for your case, giving you the attention you deserve.
Experience
Gregory Ferbrache was appointed by the Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes to serve as Division Director of the Justice Division for the Utah Attorney General’s Office. Supervising five criminal prosecution sections with over 30 attorneys, prosecuting cases from:
- the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
- Statewide Enforcement of Crimes Against Undocumented Residents Strike Force (SECURE)
- Human Trafficking Unit, and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA), among others.
Greg also supervised cases involving:
- Officer Involved Critical Incidents
- Political Corruption
- Aggravated Homicide
- Aggravated Felonies
- Fraud
- Sexual Assault
- Child Abuse
- Asset Forfeiture
- Multi-jurisdictional serious felony criminal enterprises.
Practicing law in most courthouses throughout Utah at the local, state, and federal levels.
As Director and designee of Attorney General Reyes, Greg worked closely with other Executive Branch stakeholders, Legislators, and the Judiciary to get the job done. Over the past five years, Greg assisted Legislators to better clarify statutory language by drafting language and providing support to buttress policy. Greg demonstrated understanding of the legislative process and successfully worked with legislators to get Bills passed into law.
Awards
Greg has demonstrated dedication to his craft and has been recognized by community partners throughout his legal career.
He is the recipient of:
- 2010 Salt Lake Area Domestic Violence Coalition’s “Courage Award”
- 2014 “Public Policy” Award from the Utah Council on Victims of Crime
- 2017 “Outstanding Community Partnership” Award from Backyard Broadcast.
Leadership
As Designee of Attorney General Sean Reyes, Greg was trusted with leading the Office in many capacities, including:
- Co-Captain of the statewide Human Trafficking Task Force
- Active member of, the Utah Council on Victims of Crime
- Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
- Utah County and District Attorney’s Association
- Statewide Association of Prosecutors
- Law Enforcement Legislative Committee
- Child Abduction Response Team.
Greg is a recognized expert on criminal law matters. Presented and training for national and international audiences. Traveling to work with Federal, State, and Local government officials in Nigeria on constitutional and human trafficking issues.
Greg conducted best trial practices training with Mexican Prosecutors as Mexico transitioned toward an adversarial criminal justice system. Greg trained attorneys and law enforcement in Idaho, Utah, and Nevada, with several complicated human trafficking he successfully prosecuted.
Prior to joining the Attorney General’s Office, Greg spent seven years with Salt Lake County District Attorneys Office, focusing on domestic violence and elder abuse. Greg began his criminal law career as a law clerk for Salt Lake Legal Defenders Office, and representing indigent Nez Pearce Native Americans in tribal court through his law school practicum.