Avon Criminal Lawyers

Melissa Garscin is a criminal defense attorney with more than 20 years of experience defending DUI and criminal cases in Colorado. Melissa Garscin is a Colorado native and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, College of Law in 1998.

Melissa began her law career as a trial attorney with the Colorado State Public Defender's Office. Melissa's criminal defense experience ranges from murder, assault, organized crime, sex crimes, DUI, domestic violence, drug cases and traffic violations. Melissa is an experienced litigator and trial attorney having tried more than 100 cases in different jurisdictions throughout Colorado.

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Jeffrey Wolf is the founder and lead criminal defense lawyer at Wolf Law. Mr. Wolf founded Wolf Law in order to provide excellent and compassionate criminal defense to anyone accused, investigated or facing criminal charges. Mr. Wolf was born, raised, schooled and continues to live in the Denver Metro Area. Having lived and worked in Colorado his entire life, Mr. Wolf has built an extensive network in the area that his clients benefit from. Mr. Wolf is truly a “Denver lawyer.”

Jeffrey Wolf is a trained, skilled criminal defense attorney. Mr. Wolf’s entire career has been...

Lee Runyan an accomplished software engineer, always wanted to make a difference, to help people. Writing computer games, social websites and software for test equipment was not really accomplishing his goal of making the world a better place. So after years of working at his chosen profession, trapped in a cubical, staring at computer monitors all day, with hardly any human interaction, he packed it in and went to lawschool. Prior to lawschool, Lee had personally experienced the frustrating and difficult process that accompanies almost any encounter with the legal system. As an attorney, Lee hopes to help his...

Denver criminal defense attorney Shannon Polley has devoted her entire legal career to getting her clients’ criminal charges reduced or dismissed. She nearly always secures a favorable resolution through aggressive negotiations alone. Though if necessary, Shannon is an experienced courtroom litigator and is prepared to fight for a not guilty verdict at trial.

Ernest Marquez has practiced law in Colorado since 1986. A graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law, he served with the Office of the Public Defender from 1986 to 1990, working in Arapahoe, Douglas, Fremont, Chaffee and Park County, Colorado. He opened his office in Salida, Colorado in September of 1990.

Ernest has a wide range of experience. He has tried numerous homicide cases and secured Not Guilty verdicts in Salida, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. He has defended and tried cases involving sexual assault, drug use and possession, theft, assault, arson and other major crimes. He has worked on...

Denver Criminal Defense Attorney Chloe Gleichman has proven herself to be a charismatic negotiator in and out of the courtroom. With an extensive background in advocacy, Chloe finds a way to articulately defend those who need defending and has a track record to prove it. Her attention to detail and the ability to view all sides of a story has put her in the favor of many Colorado Judges and District Attorneys.

Compassionate with her clients and assertive in the courtroom, Chloe makes it exceedingly clear that she will not shy away from a challenge in order to achieve...

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...

Timothy Edstrom, J.D. Senior Managing Associate Attorney Tim Edstrom is a Senior Managing Associate at the Bagley Law Firm. While his current focus is in criminal defense and family law, he has extensive experience in a wide variety of legal fields that include workers’ compensation, immigration, Social Security, civil litigation for personal injury, business disputes, civil rights violations, sexual harassment, and securities regulation. When looking into Tim’s legal background, one will find that Tim has litigated some of the most high-profile civil rights cases in Colorado history, including the Michael DeHerrera and Juan Vasquez police brutality lawsuits. Tim has done more than 50 jury...

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...

Trent founded the firm, M. Trent Trani & Associates, P.C., in 2005, with the goal of establishing a practice focused upon defending the rights and interests of the criminally accused. He is the senior attorney at the firm and has been intimately involved in achieving many favorable verdicts at trial in both misdemeanor and felony charges. Trent is a skilled negotiator, and when a case demands a plea bargain, he's been successful in getting charges or penalties reduced significantly. Many cases are full of police errors, and in these cases, he zealously seeks to have the charges entirely dismissed. The...

T. Markus Funk is a partner in Perkins Coie’s Litigation practice and a member of the firm’s Investigations & White Collar Defense group. A seasoned trial attorney and investigator who helped establish the firm's Corporate Social Responsibility and Supply Chain Practice, Markus counsels corporate and individual clients in the areas of complex commercial litigation, internal investigations, compliance, and corporate white collar criminal defense. Markus focuses on corporate social responsibility and global supply chain compliance and due diligence, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, Corporate Social Responsibility, Trafficking & Supply...

Having over ten years of litigation experience in the state of Kentucky, Anthony moved to Colorado in the fall of 2019 and now focuses his practice on business litigation, small business disputes, personal injury, and probate law.

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...

Grant is an award-winning trial attorney specializing in complex civil and criminal litigation. Throughout his career, Grant has conducted more than 50 jury trials, including a host of high-profile homicide trials. Grant has a wide range of legal experience including clerking for a district court judge, working in the legal department of a fortune 100 company, and honing his litigation skills as a prosecutor for the 18th Judicial District. Grant manages the personal injury section of the firm, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion to all the cases he works on. To successfully win a personal injury case, the insurance companies...

Attorney Mike Robinson has lived in Douglas County, Colorado for over 20 years. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Cantril House Assisted Living Center, as Post Commander of the Castle Rock Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10578, President of the Douglas-Elbert Bar Association, Board of Governors - Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, Who's Who in American Law.

As a former deputy public defender in Colorado, Denver criminal defense attorney Alan Davis gained invaluable experience in all types of matters ranging from low-level petty offenses to the most serious class of felonies. Now he brings that depth and breadth of skills to Colorado Legal Defense Group, where he works tirelessly to fight for his clients' rights and freedom.

In the majority of cases, Alan can negotiate very favorable settlements with prosecutors where charges get reduced or dismissed. Alan has even convinced prosecutors to dismiss a second-degree murder case. But if necessary, Alan is always prepared to fight zealously for...

Prior to establishing Gold Law, L.L.C., Matthew Spencer Gold was a felony prosecutor, serving Colorado's First Judicial District (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties). Matthew began working in the District Attorney's Office as a legal intern in 2011 and after becoming a sworn Deputy, worked his way up from handling misdemeanor and traffic cases to prosecuting all manner of felony cases up to and including First Degree Murder. During that time Matthew handled thousands of DUI and domestic violence cases. Matthew also worked in the Juvenile unit, where he gained specialized knowledge in the area of juvenile law. As a felony prosecutor,...

I offer over a decade of trial law experience to serve the men and women of Colorado and the United States military. Upon my graduation from law school with honors in 2001, I spent over five years as an attorney at the Kane County State's Attorney's Office where I handled thousands of criminal cases. In 2006, I joined the Air Force JAG Corps. I received high marks as a prosecuting attorney. The Judge Advocate General of the Air Force then chose me to become a military defense attorney. Despite glowing reviews and a promotion to Major, I decided to leave...

Mary E. McCluskey earned a B.F.A. at Tufts University, Medford, MA. Ms. McCluskey did graduate work at Brandeis University in the Theatre Arts Dept. on a fellowship. Ms. McCluskey earned a J.D. at Sturm College of Law, University of Denver. Mary E. McCluskey is the producer of "THE THINK TANK", a training program for criminal defense attorneys.

Guardian ad Litem (attorney representing the best interests of children in court involved matters) contracted through Colorado Office of the Child's Representative. OCR attorneys provide competent and effective legal representation to Colorado’s children involved in the court system because they have been abused and neglected, impacted by high conflict parenting time disputes, or charged with delinquent acts and are without a parent able to provide relevant information to the court or protect their best interests during the proceedings. I provide services as Guardian ad Litem in Dependency and Neglect matters; Juvenile Delinquency/Truancy; Domestic Relations; Adoption; and Mental Health cases. Juvenile Attorney...

Rob Werking is a committed and experienced criminal trial attorney. He has obtained not guilty verdicts in the most serious of cases including: murder, felony murder, attempted murder, assault, robbery, burglary, aggravated animal abuse, chid abuse, sexual assault, sex assault on a child, boating under the influence (BUI), and driving under the influence (DUI).

I started the Law Office of Jill M. Jackson because I believe that clients come first. Each client has different goals, with needs specific to their case. I work tirelessly on behalf of my clients. A criminal charge or arrest doesn't have to be the end. I have the knowledge and experience to guide you through the legal process and put your life back on track.

When you are faced with legal matters, you need an experienced attorney with expert legal advice to represent you and your rights. You can trust Thomas C. Ridgely, Attorney at Law, proudly serving Fort Collins, CO for over 30 years. Known for his client-centered approach, he believes in listening to your situation and needs before considering your options. Your rights matter. That’s why Thomas C. Ridgely, Attorney at Law provides nothing but the best legal counsel for you, your business, and your family.

David Moorhead has provided criminal defense representation in the Boulder area and throughout Colorado for over 31 years. He has a graduate degree from Southern Methodist University Law School and an undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder. In 1989 David began his legal career as Deputy District Attorney in Grand Junction. In 1992 he started his private practice focusing solely on criminal defense work and has been the Attorney of Record in over 4000 cases, in counties all over Colorado. If you have been accused of a crime, hiring an seasoned criminal defense...

"Casey Alexander is nothing short of amazing legal representation. He kept in constant communication and made sure I fully understood everything that was going on with my case before proceeding. Extremely respectful in person and even got me better results than I was expecting. I would recommend the Law Offices of Casey Alexander to anyone and everyone needing legal representation. He works hard and fast to get you the best results."

Founding Attorney:

Casey Alexander

Prior to becoming an attorney, Casey served in the United States Navy. Now he serves the people of Northern Colorado and advocates for their...

Christopher Braddock received his undergraduate degree in Engineering Physics from Washington University in St. Louis in 1988 and his Juris Doctorate from University of Denver in 1993. He has been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and in the Federal Courts since 1993. His passion for defending the criminally accused began in 1991 when, while still in law school, he interned with Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, in their Arapahoe County Office. There he witnessed first-hand how the power and resources of the government were being used against its citizens. In pursuit of his...

I am a client-centered attorney with skill in managing courtroom proceedings and a proven record of success. With 8 years experience as an associate with established law firms in the Denver area, I have managed a large and diverse caseload in both litigation and non-litigation roles, and I always work to ensure my clients' interests are represented. I have successfully represented clients in a variety of cases, including criminal trials. I also provide general legal advice and services. I am a leader with extensive mentoring experience. As an active member of the community through my work with the Colorado...

The Law Offices of Steven J. Pisani, LLC provides clients with full service criminal defense representation. We handle everything from consultations, plea negotiations, DMV hearings, jury trial representation and sealing of criminal records. My firm is unique in that clients get personalized service, staff that is responsive and legal work that is thorough at a fair price.

The main areas of specialization include Colorado DUI Defense Attorney, Colorado DWAI defense lawyer, Denver Traffic Ticket Defense, Denver Domestic Violence Defense attorney. The firm also handles Colorado Felony defense and Colorado Misdemeanor defense as well as Colorado DMV attorney.

My goal is always the same, to work closely with clients that find themselves in legal proceedings and to help them receive, from that process, the flexibility and options they need to live a meaningful and enriching life. The criminal justice system can stop a life right in its tracks. I try to help people return to that life as quickly and as fully as possible.

Jacob E. Martinez is a Denver native who earned his undergraduate degree from the Colorado College and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado. Having dedicated many years to his legal career, Mr. Martinez is a strong, knowledgeable, and committed advocate for his clients. Indeed, he is the smart choice at a time that matters most. Prior to starting The Law Office of Jacob E. Martinez, Mr. Martinez spent six years with another of Denver’s respected criminal defense law firms. While at that firm, Mr. Martinez learned the skills necessary to be a top flight Denver...

I leverage my background as a criminal prosecutor and trial lawyer to help my clients achieve the best possible outcome in their legal matter. As a former prosecutor, I have deep understanding of the law and a unique perspective that allows me identify weaknesses in the prosecutions case. Whether you're facing a DUI, assault, drug, or other criminal charges, I have the experience to achieve the most favorable outcome for your case. When you are a client of The Ferrell Law Firm, you will receive top tier legal representation and the individualized, personal attention you deserve. If you are charged with...

Chris is a Former Prosecutor Chris Ponce, Esq. is an attorney licensed to practice law before all Colorado county and district courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado. Mr. Ponce’s greatest level of experience is in criminal law, but he also handles domestic cases, personal injury, and estate planning. Prior to joining Hampton & Pigott in January 2021, Mr. Ponce spent from 2015 to 2021 serving as a prosecuting attorney for the 19th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Weld County, Colorado, and then at the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Jefferson County, Colorado....

I am an ex-prosecutor with nearly 30 years of criminal law experience. I do criminal law cases at the state and federal level and administrative cases at the appellate level. I am presently focusing on appellate and post-conviction matters, I have handled major federal and state drug cases, felony and misdemeanor Domestic Violence and drunk and drugged driving. I am also highly experienced in white-collar criminal cases. I tend to set cases for trial and push the DAs toward my clients' goals. I have tried about 120 cases over the years with a significant win rate. Staring in 2023, I have...

Scott Melin, J.D., M.A. Senior Managing Associate Attorney A senior managing associate at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Scott’s practice focuses on high-value civil matters, where his recent accomplishments include $1.58 million, $1.2 million, and $612,500 recoveries for his clients. Scott’s cases include personal injury, appeals, civil rights issues, business disputes, and other matters which may require complex litigation. Scott also handles high-conflict family matters, to which he brings years of family law experience. Born and raised on the Colorado Front Range, Scott attended Colorado State University, where he studied philosophy and English. Thereafter, Scott received a merit scholarship to attend the University of...

Phil Clark, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Phil Clark's talent for criminal defense is in his DNA, literally; litigating is a tradition in Phil Clark’s family, going back five generations, starting with Jonas J. Clark, who was appointed by Abraham Lincoln as the United States Attorney for District of Kansas City in 1861. Phil Clark is also a descendant of William Clark, the frontier explorer best recognized from his "partnership," Lewis and Clark. Living up to his namesake, Phil Clark attended and excelled in law school at the University of Denver and never once veered from his life's ambition -- to become a world-class...

Our goal is dismissal or not guilty. Discovering the true story of your starts on day 1. It starts with you and your experience. It continues as we learn about the witnesses, police response, prosecutors and society. Motives, pressures and other blinders lead to false beliefs or false accusations. As we learn the true story, we investigate to support it, and to disprove the prosecution story. Its basis is found in science and psychology. The true story of your case provides the best way to win at trial. It also allows gets to the best...