Rio Grande County Lawyers

Colorado Legal Defense Group attorney Michelle Wolf has devoted her entire legal career to criminal defense since graduating from law school in 2012. She has taken more than 40 cases to trial, though she can usually achieve significant charge reductions or full dismissals through negotiations alone. Michelle earned her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law and her B.A. from Iowa State University.

Steven Visser is an attorney who has practiced law since 2001. He is a former Deputy County Attorney and has been in private practice since 2004 where he specializes exclusively in family law including divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time and contempt of court matters. Steve received his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2000, a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Indiana University in 1997, and an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice in 1994. Steve has also been appointed as a Special Master and Arbiter to assist parties in family law matters regarding their personal property division.

Providing award winning legal service for over 25 years! Mr. Falcone has obtained tremendous results in pursuit of his client's personal injury cases. He has obtained over $20 Million in personal injury recoveries for his clients. He handles all types of claims including auto and motorcycle accidents, pedestrian and cyclist accidents, victims of DUI or DWI slip and falls and other premises liability claims for defective conditions, dog bites, products liability and wrongful death. Mr. Falcone's goal is to work hard for you to obtain the best results and keep you on his long list of satisfied clients. ...

I am a Colorado Springs DUI, criminal defense, and immigration attorney. Generally, I help people in trouble. I specialize in DUIs and traffic, criminal defense, military courts-martial and separations, and appeals. I am a former prosecutor and Navy JAG attorney. From minor offenses to homicides and other major felonies, I have experience both in trials and appeals on both sides of the system to help you. I have helped those in all walks of life who need someone in court, from soldiers, nurses, and construction workers to police, pastors, local politicians, and fellow attorneys. ...

Ms. Adams represents clients in various criminal matters, including DUI and DWAI, Drug Crimes, Domestic Violence (Felony and Misdemeanor), Property Crimes (Criminal Mischief, Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Identity Theft, and Theft), Forgery, Fraud, Violent Crimes (Assault, Robbery, and Menacing), Traffic and Driving Offenses, Weapons Cases, and Escapes. Ms. Adams also has experience with Post-Conviction Issues and appeals and with civil matters ranging from protection orders to personal injury.

In the Family Division, Ms. Adams represents individuals dealing with protection orders, no contact agreements, separation agreements, divorce, and custody.

Ms. Adams received her Law Degree from University of California, Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of...

Stephen E. Berken STEPHEN E. BERKEN is a partner with Berken Cloyes, PC. His practice focuses on areas of consumer bankruptcy law. Mr. Berken earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from the University of California in 1981, and his J.D. degree from Hastings College of the Law, University of California in 1984. Mr. Berken is a frequent lecturer before various professional groups. Mr. Berken handles cases involving Chapter 7 and 13, defense and prosecution of bankruptcy adversary matters. He is the Colorado state chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys....

Since 1986, Liberty Law Center has been offering assistance to clients dealing with criminal, DUI, and traffic charges. In 2016, we expanded our services to include divorce and other family law matters. Our approach is centered on doing what's best for our clients, and we achieve this by establishing a respectful and supportive environment. We strive to ensure our clients receive the highest quality service and legal representation possible. At Liberty Law Center, we view our clients as good people who deserve to be treated with compassion and empathy. Our mission is to provide a safe space where our clients can...

Mr. Deere represents clients in immigration, criminal defense and personal injury cases. Mr. Deere has received an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating in the areas of immigration law, litigation and general practice, and has been named a Top 40 Under 40 lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers organization in the areas of criminal defense and plaintiffs litigation. He has extensive courtroom experience ranging from small matters to multi-million dollar, complex litigation matters. He has represented clients in state court at the trial, appellate and Supreme Court levels, as well as in Federal District Court, and the Federal...

Gary S. Craw is a highly experienced Colorado personal injury lawyer. He has been a Colorado trial lawyer practicing in Colorado Springs since 1979. Gary works for persons and families who need expert legal help with personal injury and wrongful death claims. Gary has successfully handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, hospital malpractice, nursing malpractice, defective products, slip and fall injuries and other accidents that have resulted in serious personal injury or death claims.

In addition, Gary helps persons who have been treated unreasonably and unfairly by an insurance company. Often, insurance companies...

Mr. Bryant has lived in Colorado Springs since he was fifteen years old. He has grown up in this community and wanted to return to it after he graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He started practing law in 2006 when he started his career at the El Paso County District Attorney's Office. During that time, he prosecuted cases ranging from traffic tickets, Misdemeanors, and DUI's, to homicides and high-profile sexual assault cases. Mr. Bryant started his practice in May of 2012. His goal is to aggressively represent clients and their interests in order...

I am an Associate at McConaughy & Sarkissian, P.C., licensed to practice in all Colorado state courts and the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Prior to joining McConaughy & Sarkissian, P.C., I was an attorney at Hall & Evans, LLC, where I practiced civil litigation, administrative, and regulatory law, covering a wide variety of practice areas including health care, professional liability, premises liability, products liability, insurance coverage, campaign finance, and construction defects. I also own and operate my own firm, Busby Law Group, PLLC, focused on representing health care providers before their licensing agencies, in civil...

Brandon U. Luna's strategically placed firm in Delta County, Colorado is able to serve residents of Mesa, Pitkin, Montrose, Gunnison, Garfield, and San Miguel Counties. He has handled over 5000 criminal cases as a former Deputy District Attorney and now offers his experience to you as a Criminal Defense Attorney. He started Luna Law to help good people who have made a mistake navigate through the confusing and often scary criminal justice system. As a small town law firm, Luna Law is also well equipped to handle other legal services, such as wills, contract law, or simple consultation.

After serving honorably in the United States Marine Corps, John got his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. During law school, John spent two years working in private criminal defense as an intern and participated Denver Law Criminal Defense Clinic where he represented underprivileged defendants in criminal matters.

After law school, John worked as a Judicial Fellow for the Fourth Judicial District. He then accepted a position as a Deputy District Attorney with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office in El Paso County where he honed his trial skills. John worked for an insurance litigation firm in Denver before starting...

Courtney Edwards graduated from the University of Wyoming College of Law in May of 2013, with honors, and is a member of the Order of the Coif. During law school she was an active member of the board for the student bar association, the Potter Law Club, and a member of Wyoming Law Students for Equal Justice.

After graduating, Courtney worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Eagle, Colorado, prosecuting traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases. During her time with the District Attorney’s Office, Courtney acted as the prosecutorial representative on the local Access to Justice Committee as well as the...

Scott Robelen is a Board-Certified personal injury trial attorney. Scott is a veteran litigator who has tried more than 300 cases to jury verdict over his legal career. Opposing counsel knows and respects that he will take meritorious cases to trial with extreme preparation and skill. Scott has extensive experience handling complex commercial litigation, industrial accident litigation, and catastrophic injury litigation. His verdicts have impacted the policies of police departments, correctional facilities, human resource departments, emergency rooms, universities, insurance, and corporations. Scott Robelen was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1989 and is licensed to practice in the United...

Murray Law, an employment law and trial practice, focuses on providing the highest quality of legal services to clients in private and public sector employment law. Experienced and serious legal representation is provided to individuals, applicants, employees, former employees, managers, supervisors, executives, individual professionals, employers, professional practices, and associations. Steven Murray has over 25 years of diverse and successful experience as an employment lawyer, civil rights attorney, and trial lawyer-representing clients in jury trials and litigation before federal and state, trial and appellate courts, and in federal, state, and local government proceedings. As lead trial counsel in...

Dean Ferraro earned his Bachelor's Degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 1992 and his J.D. Degree from the University of Mississippi ("Ole Miss") in 1996. He is licensed to practice law in the State Courts of Colorado, California, and Tennessee. Mr. Ferraro is also licensed to practice before the United States District Courts of Colorado (District of Colorado, California (Central District), and Tennessee (Eastern District). Dean is also the best-selling author of two legal thrillers: "Murder in Santa Barbara" and "Murder in Vail"

Joe Whitcomb, a former United States Army Ranger, is a veteran of both the United States Army and Air Force. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. From there, he went on to work as staff attorney for the Social Security Administration where he learned the nuances of administrative law generally and Social Security disability law specifically. He has dedicated his legal career helping individuals and businesses with their interactions with federal and state governments.

John R. McGuire was born in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Upper Arlington High School. Growing up, John was an avid tennis player and a three time state champion. John attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, graduating with honors and as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa National Honorary Society. After graduation, John moved to Colorado to spend more time in the Colorado Rockies and attend the Denver University College of Law. Since graduating from law school, John has focused his practice primarily on tax law and issues & business transactions. As a...

As someone who has worked as a Colorado criminal defense attorney since 2005, Jeff Weeden has seen all of this and more. He understands the various ways that those accused of crimes get “squeezed” by the system and how easy it can be to find yourself railroaded.

His mission at WeedenLaw is to make sure this does not happen to you. How? By getting someone on your side who knows how to fight back using the law and is willing and able to do so – no matter who is on the other side or what you have been accused of...

I help people challenge their criminal convictions. Whether wrongfully convicted or unjustly prosecuted, my clients need someone to look at their potential claims, help them identify what form of relief they need, and give them honest, practical advice. My area of practice includes helping clients get a new trial, a new hearing, a sentence reduced, a guilty plea withdrawn, a conviction vacated, or an adverse judgment remanded.

I practice criminal defense because I deeply enjoy fighting for people who have been unfairly judged, marginalized, and swept up by our criminal justice system. The law is a...

Kari Jones Dulin is a founding partner at Dulin McQuinn Young and a highly skilled litigator and trial attorney. Her practice focuses on motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, bad faith claims, and more. She also represents clients in cases involving assault and sexual assault, advocating for victims against both institutions and individuals. Ms. Jones Dulin earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in 1999, completed her J.D. at Drake University in 2003, and obtained an LLM in Health Law from St. Louis University in 2005. Ms. Jones Dulin has dedicated her career to advocating for individuals injured by unlawful actions....

My name is Birk Baumgartner, and I am the principal at Baumgartner Law, LLC. I graduated from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, and have been a litigator ever since. I am the fourth attorney in my family, but unlike my family members, I declined a job at a big law firm. Instead, I decided to dedicate my practice to a limited number of cases, with focused and individualized care and the freedom to take only those cases that I believe are just. I am dedicated to practicing law the old-fashioned way - through real personal relationships with my...

ANTONY NOBLE has been representing clients on appeal for over twenty years. He has represented clients in hundreds of appeals and postconviction proceedings, and he has had success in the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and several district and county courts throughout the state of Colorado. Antony graduated in law with honors from University College London, which is ranked as one of the top universities internationally. He then obtained a postgraduate diploma in legal practice from the College of Law in London. ...

One mistake does not have to mean an automatic judgment against you. I have extensive experience fighting for clients’ Constitutional rights and making sure the government is held to the highest standard possible. I am one of the only lawyers ever to win an unanimous life verdict in a Louisiana capital murder trial, and I bring that skill and passion for excellence to every case.

Ben King is a Colorado native and third-generation trial attorney. Mr. King attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing. Subsequently, he received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Miami’s School of Law in Florida and is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of Colorado, and the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS). Mr. King began his legal career with a prestigious Denver family law firm where he specialized in litigating highly-contested divorces and child custody cases. Additionally, he also has...

After serving in the U.S. Navy where I first became interested in becoming a lawyer, I worked in the Colorado Attorney General's Office where I prosecuted professional licensees for professional malpractice and negligence claims. I then became a Prosecutor in Hawaii where I prosecuted alleged criminals on Oahu. Afterwards I moved back to Denver where I now practice criminal, DUI/DUID and professional malpractice defense, I assist victims of motor vehicle accidents, and handle employee Worker's Compensation claims and draft Estate Planning documents for my clients.

Ben co-founded Volpe Law in 2020 to take his knowledge and experience in civil litigation and apply it in a local firm setting with accessibility to members of the community and local/regional businesses. Ben enjoys serving clients in both transactional and litigation matters. Some of the areas of law Ben and his firm excel in are construction litigation, liens, real estate disputes, business/partnership disputes, tort litigation, commercial litigation, leasing, and insurance. Ben and his attorneys enjoy helping their clients mitigate litigation risk through strong contract drafting and legal counsel on laws affecting clients and their businesses.   Prior to founding Volpe Law,...

Lauren Hulse is a Colorado Native, and has been practicing law since 2008. She began her career as a fellow for two distinguished District Court Judges in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties. After completing her fellowship position, she was an associate attorney at a large firm in Colorado Springs, followed by her position as a senior associate attorney at a large firm based in Denver. Both firms focused exclusively on family law matters.

Lauren opened the Hulse Law Firm in October of 2014 to provide highly individualized services to people with family law issues and estate planning matters. She is...

If you need help, I can provide you with my 33 years experience in criminal law and procedure. More than 22 years as a Deputy District Attorney and Chief Deputy District Attorney in the 18th Judicial District - Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. Over the years, I have handled a wide variety of cases, from 1st Degree Murder, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Robbery, Kidnapping, Vehicular Assault and Criminal Impersonation to DUI, DUID, Misdemeanor Assault, Domestic Violence, Harassment, Disturbing the Peace, Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses and most everything in between. While with the District Attorney's Office I was a member of the...

I have experience as a defense attorney, a prosecutor, and a Court Commissioner. I take every case seriously and do my best for each client.

The Constitutional protections that exist in our country are not to be taken lightly. Every day, it seems the government is trying to remove another freedom that you hold. These freedoms and protections are valuable and that is exactly the reason that I will fight hard for you and your rights because I value my clients and their individual circumstances.

I graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Political Science. I then attended and graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. While in school I was asked to join the Sturm College of Law’s premier...

Joe moved to Colorado from Texas in 1969. He is the oldest of 10 siblings. He graduated from Mullen High School, where he was active in Speech and Debate. He finished 3rd nationally at the National Student Congress in 1975. Joe then returned to Texas and obtained a B.B.A in Management in 1977, summa cum laude, at the University of the Incarnate Word located in San Antonio. After two years selling computers and computer services, he attended law school in Boulder at the University of Colorado, receiving a J.D. degree in 1982. Joe was married to Jan O'Mary in 1977. They...

When lawyers need innovative solutions for difficult legal issues, they call Thomas Neville. With a background combining appellate and trial experience, Thomas is Ogborn Mihm’s radical legal scholar, finding new and creative paths to solve problems. He brings this unique perspective to his primary practice area, handling insurance disputes for corporations and individuals whose insurance companies have abandoned them by leaving claims unpaid or by refusing to protect their insureds’ assets and livelihood. Thomas represents clients in insurance litigation both at the trial court and appellate levels. He also represents clients in legal malpractice, trusts and estates litigation, catastrophic personal...

Emily begins each case by seeking to understand her clients’ stories. Some clients’ stories center around their devotion to a position of employment and being treated unfairly by their employer. Other stories center around a person feeling called to do the right thing and act as a whistleblower reporting illegal conduct. Other stories detail the pain, loss, and forever change of life after an injury. In all of these scenarios, Emily is humbled to have the opportunity to speak her clients’ stories into action. As a successful trial attorney, Emily excels in the courtroom. Emily has established a winning track-record after...

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Steve Shapiro has practiced law since 1983 and has spent the entirety of his career aggressively pursuing fair resolution in personal injury cases. His legal practice focuses on personal injury law with an emphasis on brain injury law or neurolaw, and he has tried 65 cases to a jury. Steve Shapiro has been proving invisible disabilities for more than 35 years. He has worked with individuals who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries and has seen how these invisible disabilities affect lives. Something of great import to Steve is helping his clients get appropriate rehabilitative care,...

Amy has a vested interest in helping her clients. She recognizes the importance of understanding each individual client’s story before analyzing the legal case. Part of what defines quality legal representation is trust, and hearing the concerns of the individual client is where the process of building trust starts for Amy. Her empathy and desire to provide exceptional representation, particularly when the odds are stacked against an individual, defines her work. Amy’s drive is personal, too. Her experience with a sibling’s traumatic brain injury, resulting from an auto crash, is a significant part of what motivates her as an attorney....

Every case is personal, and every story is unique—whether someone is wronged by a trusted business partner, by a lawyer hired to protect an interest, or by an individual, corporation, or manufacturer that should have done the right thing. Nicole is skilled at gathering and telling each client’s story. She is organized, analytical, and precise, but her advocacy for her clients is empowered by her empathy and her passion for being a trial lawyer. Nicole represents clients in high stakes business litigation, plaintiff’s legal malpractice, and catastrophic personal injury cases. She prepares a case from the start as though it...

Amanda Pfeil Hood focuses her practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Amanda primarily works with clients who have suffered traumatic brain or orthopedic injuries. She also has significant experience in sports injury cases arising from an athlete’s premature return to play following a concussion. Immediately upon graduating law school, Amanda served as a judicial clerk with a Colorado Court of Appeals, an experience that helped her develop a strong analytic skill set. Amanda’s ability to evaluate a case and consider arguments from the perspective of a judge are among her most frequently noted strengths, and qualities that provide...

Michael Mihm’s unique trial practice focuses on plaintiff-side legal malpractice, business, and catastrophic personal injury litigation. The Best Lawyers in America® has four times named Michael as “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Legal Malpractice Law–Plaintiff. Michael has obtained some of the largest plaintiff legal malpractice jury verdicts and settlements in the United States, and many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in commercial and personal injury litigation. He is one of the few plaintiffs’ attorneys in the United States to be certified as a specialist in legal malpractice law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal...