El Paso County Lawyers

Aaron P. Gaddis is the seasoned Colorado Springs attorney at Gaddis Law with an extensive background in criminal defense litigation and over a decade of professional experience. He has appeared in Court and fought for his clients and their rights thousands of times, ranging from homicide to sexual assault to driving under the influence, with countless contested hearings and trials behind him. Through successful negotiations, the pre-trial process, and successful motion hearings, he has saved his clients from lengthy prison sentences. He knows that when clients come in with criminal charges, it is likely the lowest point in their lives,...

Shawn Hillewaert joined Fisher and Associates after starting his legal career as an intern for a Denver-based corporation where he supported the in-house legal team and project engineers in developing a 1,000 turbine wind energy project and a 750-mile transmission line.

Mr. Hillewaert, a fifth generation Coloradan, received his J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law and holds degrees in Economics and Spanish from the University of Utah.

Prior to entering law school, Mr. Hillewaert enjoyed successful careers in call center management and as an underground miner. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it’s on his motorcycle...

Brad Laybourne represents clients in both personal injury and criminal defense. After graduating from the University of California School of Law, Brad worked as a prosecutor in Colorado Springs winning many convictions. Brad opened The Laybourne Law Firm where to help those who are seriously hurt in accidents and those who are wrongfully accused.

I am who I am. I stand behind my work and will never say anything that I am unwilling to back up. I went to a Tier 1 level law school and graduated in the top half of my class even though I had a baby in my last year. I have negotiated against some of the very best lawyers in Colorado. I have taken on big fortune 500 companies. I stand up and fight for my clients, and it is easier for me since I actually know my clients. When I bump into...

Located in Colorado Springs, CO, The Law Office of Stephen H. Swift, P.C. specializes exclusively in bankruptcy. We provide one-on-one service and a personalized debt solution for every client. Founder Stephen H. Swift has worked as a bankruptcy attorney for over 30 years. Both he and attorney Matthew Hansen bring much expertise to the table with their comprehensive understanding of and expertise in Colorado bankruptcy laws. The mission of the Law Office of Stephen H. Swift, P.C. is to strengthen individuals and families by resolving difficult debt situations. We strive to do this with excellence while respecting the dignity...

A Former Insurance Defense Attorney Specializing in Personal Injury & Bankruptcy

Ms. Welch is a former insurance defense attorney, who now thrives on fighting for the rights of victims of the negligence of others regarding personal injury and truck and auto accidents. She also helps her clients get back on their feet, financially, with her bankruptcy services.

She has received the following awards and recognitions for her dedication to the practice of law:

- Personal Injury Attorney of the Year (Colorado), as part of the Legal Elite Awards 2020 by US Business News.

- Selected as a Top 100 trial lawyer for the...

Richard Travis is committed to providing thorough, effective, compassionate legal representation to all of his clients. Over the 23 years of practicing law, Rich has earned a reputation as a tough, aggressive, ethical litigator. He is licensed in the states of Colorado, Massachusetts, and Maine.

Rich began his law career in a small Boston firm. Then in 1993, he joined the Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corp (JAG). While a JAG officer, Rich provided legal assistance to soldiers and their dependents. He also represented Evans Army Community Hospital in cases involving medical malpractice. However, for most of his military career, Rich was...

At Odle Law LLC, protecting our clients’ rights and dignity is our highest priority. We understand that bad things can happen to good people, and we make sure your legal matter impacts your life and your family as little as possible. Odle Law LCC is a full-service law firm in Colorado Springs, offering a variety of legal services led by the experienced and compassionate attorney Robert P. Odle. If you need attentive representation, and lawyers who will fight for your case, contact Odle Law today.

Colorado criminal defense attorney Megan Scafiddi has vast experience winning charge reductions and dismissals in all types of criminal matters. She is especially skilled in handling serious felony motions and appellate cases. And she is devoted to clearing her clients’ records and restoring their rights. Megan Scafiddi earned her JD from California Western School of Law. And she received her BA from UC Irvine. The National Trial Lawyers has selected her as a Top 40 under 40. And AVVO granted her Client’s Choice status.

Kimberly Maher has lived and worked in Colorado Springs for more than 13 years. She graduated from Purdue University with a B.A. in Political Science. Kimberly then moved to Washington D.C. where she served as a legislative assistant for a Florida congressman. She worked on the House Education and Labor Committee and aided in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Kimberly then returned to Colorado and graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. While in law school, Kimberly served as President of the Student Trial Lawyers Association. Kimberly worked for five years in two different Colorado jurisdictions as...

The Colorado Springs Law Office of John-Paul Lyle provides experienced and effective legal assistance in all areas of Colorado family law. Mr. Lyle’s steady and reassuring counsel will guide you through the emotional dynamics present in most Colorado Springs family law proceedings and provide legal closure to your family law matter.

If you are facing criminal charges, it may benefit you to contact Geoff Heim, Attorney, LLC. With more than 15 years of experience and a background in prosecution, Mr. Heim is able to maintain a thorough understanding of both sides of the criminal justice system. To schedule your free case evaluation with a criminal defense lawyer in Colorado Springs, do not hesitate to contact the firm today.

Mr. Echeverria earned an M.A. (1964) in counseling and psychology from the University of Nevada-Reno, and a J.D. (1971) from California Western Law School in San Diego, California. Mr. Echeverria specializes in education law, contracts, and construction law.

James Townsend is a dynamic attorney and strategic leader with a proven track record of growing and managing successful law practices. His legal acumen made a lasting impact in 2004 when he co-authored a pivotal Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Colorado Supreme Court, reshaping the legal landscape for grandparent visitation rights in the state. A graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law, James sharpened his litigation skills as a trial attorney for the Colorado Office of the Public Defender before expanding his practice across multiple legal fields, including civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, personal injury, and...

Adam Smestad, Of Counsel, at the Law Offices of Clifton Black, PC, practices Personal Injury in Colorado and Illinois. As a seasoned litigator and master negotiator, Adam aggressively advocates on behalf of his clients to defend their right to be made whole after an accident. Upon his admission to the Illinois Bar Association in 2010, Adam defended homeowners at the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services as a foreclosure defense attorney. Defending the rights of clients quickly became Adam’s passion and he joined a Chicago law firm as a personal injury litigation attorney, representing injured plaintiffs in court, arbitration, negotiating settlements, and...

As a product of the Northeast educational establishment, I moved to Colorado in 1981 and have practiced law in El Paso County ever since. My small firm has handled large transactions, but normally builds on experience to provide entrepreneurs, small businesses and individuals with personal quality guidance and legal service. I do not provide litigation services, but refer clients other firms for litigation. Without interrupting my law practice, I served as El Paso County Commissioner from 1995 to 2003. During that time, I collaboratively led Colorado's implementation of Welfare Reform and Child Welfare Reform and represented the National Association of...

Susan Chadderdon is a founding partner of Anaya & Chadderdon, P.C. in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her law firm focuses on criminal defense cases including drug charges, domestic violence, and more. With over a decade of experience as a trial attorney, the defense lawyers at Anaya & Chadderdon are prepared to take on any criminal case.

Jesse graduated Suma Cum Laude from New Mexico Highlands University where he majored in social work and earned two D-II NCAA All American honors in wrestling. Following college, Jesse graduated cum laude from University of Denver where he studied health care policy, law and ethics. In law school, Jesse attended the University of Wyoming College of Law where he participated in the defender aid clinic, trial practice, and clerked with the Albany County District Court under Hon. Jeffrey Donnell.

After practicing In the fields of civil litigation and workman’s compensation in Casper, Wyoming, Jesse has focused his Colorado...

Colorado Springs Family Law attorney Michael Thomas Allen (“Mike”) earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR and his Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, MN. Throughout Law School, Mike took every opportunity to earn court room experience through interning at both Public Defender and District Attorney Offices in Colorado and Minnesota. These in the court room experiences gave him real world litigation experience prior to graduating UST Law in 2017. Since becoming an attorney in Colorado, Mike has served citizens of El Paso County through prosecuting misdemeanors,...

Stephanie was born and raised in the Denver area. She attended college at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Stephanie received her law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. After law school, began working as a legal aid attorney in Reno, Nevada. Stephanie returned to Colorado in 2015.

Stephanie believes that legal representation should be thoughtful, helpful and accessible and knows that when it comes to your legal issues, one-size-fits all does not always work. That is why she is proud to offer both traditional and unbundled services to fit your needs.

Stephanie focuses on both family law and...

A Lawyer who goes the extra mile to help out those charged with Criminal or DUI Issues. Former Government Lawyer who understands what is needed to win, even with the system stacked against you.

csemploymentlaw.com I represent clients in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings, including those before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Colorado Civil Rights Division, Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, and the U.S. Department of Labor (including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Wage & Hour Division). I handle cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wrongful termination, wage & hour, post-employment restrictive covenants (noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements), severance and separation agreements, and breach of contract. I advise and represent employee clients in all aspects of state and federal employment law claims involving their current or former employers. I also represent...

Erica Vasconcellos is a hardworking, family-focused attorney practicing at the Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C., the firm her father founded in 1998. She earned her degree in political science from the University of Colorado and her J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law. She has been licensed to practice law in Colorado since 2003.
Erica is extremely passionate about the field of family law because she is a mother and wife herself. Family is everything to Erica. She enjoys helping other families through some of the most difficult times of their lives, assisting with matters involving adoption, alimony,...

Kresten Hendrix is a native of the Colorado Springs area and and has always been honored to serve his native community. For the past several years, while working for the law firm Modern Family Law, Kresten has been representing clients in their family law matters in jurisdictions all over the state of Colorado, but mostly in the Colorado Springs area. Kresten has been lead counsel for hundred's of cases in Colorado District Courts during his tenure at Modern Family Law. Before joining Modern Family Law, Kresten worked for two years in Pueblo, Colorado practicing primarily in family...

Attorney Joanna Pezet is passionate about immigrants' rights and helping clients navigate the complex immigration process. She has dedicated most of her career to immigration law. She has been working in immigration law field since 2005, first as an Immigration Legal Assistant, then since 2010 as an Immigration Attorney. Joanna specializes in business immigration, such as work visas, investor visas, green cards through employment. She represents clients in connection with family-based visas, such as fiancee visas, adjustment of status, or consular processing, as well.

Joanna earned her LL.M. in 2009 from New York University School of Law, her Master Degree...

Franklin D. Azar founded Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C. in 1987 with the goal of effectively representing clients by ensuring that they receive full and fair compensation for their injuries, regardless of the cause. Over the years Mr. Azar has built the firm into the largest plaintiff centered personal injury firm in Colorado with offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad. President and owner of Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C., Mr. Azar has earned widespread recognition as one Colorado’s top plaintiff’s attorneys.

I'm a small town lawyer at heart. I advise people faced with the incapacity or death of loved ones, and I help small business owners navigate the ins and outs of our increasingly complicated lives. I keep my fees reasonable and my advice practical. I prefer planning over panicking, diplomacy over advocacy, realism over idealism, and mercy over justice, but I won't back down from a fight when I’ve got one coming. Those old-fashioned values guide my practice and my personal life. God made my smile crooked, but my path straight. I’ve owned the same Ford since I was thirteen....

Mark R. Faro has been licensed attorney in the State of New Jersey since 2009, and more recently in the State of Colorado. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2009 and received his B.A. degree from Seton Hall in 1999. Prior to becoming an attorney, he spent multiple years as a reporter and editor covering finance in New York. Using the aggressive skills and work ethic he learned from his hard-hitting journalist days in Manhattan, Mark represents accident victims throughout New Jersey and Colorado in personal injury matters. He also seeks...

Attorney Moran is the founder of the Colorado Springs criminal defense firm, Michael W. Moran, P.C. specializing in work as a Colorado Springs DUI Attorney. As a former municipal judge, he is able to maintain an extensive understanding of all aspects of the criminal justice system. For more information about retaining the representation of Attorney Moran, be sure to contact the firm today.

Drew began his legal career defending liability claims against individuals, businesses and professionals on behalf of insurance companies in a broad range of civil litigation from automobile collisions to hospital negligence and medical malpractice actions. In the early 1990’s, Drew changed course and begin representing the individuals and their families who have suffered serious injury or death as a result of the negligent, careless or reckless actions of others. His first-hand knowledge of claims handling by insurance companies and their counsel has proven to be a significant asset in obtaining recoveries for the people he represents. His success is due...

Matthew Clawson is a managing attorney at the Colorado Springs law firm Clawson & Clawson, LLP. He is a second-generation trial lawyer who handles a wide range of legal matters such as personal injury, workers’ compensation, Social Security disability and more. He has been named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers Association, rated 10 out of 10 “Superb” on Avvo, voted “Best Lawyer by the CS Independent and other marks of legal excellence. Matthew is a graduate of University of Denver Strum College Of Law who has earned the respect of many in the legal community....

Mrs. Guggisberg was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated cum laude from Minnesota State University in 2007. In 2012, she acquired her Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Lawand moved immediately to the mountains of Colorado. In addition to her legal experience, she has a background in finance and business, and brings that knowledge into her practice of law. Mrs. Guggisberg has been married to her husband, Alan, since 2011, and they recently had their first child. In her spare time, Mrs. Guggisberg enjoys playing with her lab-heeler mix, teaching adult-education courses at Ft. Carson,...

Personal injury attorney Victoria Swanson is certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification as a civil trial specialist. In order to gain this certification, she demonstrated to the National Board that she has been an attorney in good standing in Colorado and Michigan, that she has practiced law for a substantial period of time, has tried a substantial number of complex cases to jury verdict, continued her education in the field of law, and that her attorney and judge peers have recommended Victoria’s abilities for certification. From 1992 to 1993, Victoria served as President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers...

Lance Michael Sears is a past President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, a state–wide professional association of Colorado lawyers who practice civil trial law. After service as President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association from 1988–1989, Lance was elected to represent Colorado as a member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) for six years. Lance was raised in Boulder, Colorado and received both his undergraduate degree (magna cum laude) and his law degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. From 1975 to 1979, he was Deputy District Attorney in El Paso...