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Robert P. Odle
Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(719) 559-4099
121 South Tejon Street
Suite 900
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Probate
Texas Tech University School of Law
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.
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Jason William Savela
Boulder, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
The Trial Lawyers College and Georgetown University Law Center
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...
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Eric J. Faddis
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
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Colleen Kelley
Denver , CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Denver , CO 80222
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Denver
Colleen Kelley is an associate attorney at Wolf Law. She has dedicated her practice to providing excellent and compassionate representation of the highest quality in criminal cases. She understands that every criminal case is as unique as the individuals involved. From the very beginning of her practice, Ms. Kelley has witnessed the enormous and often life changing consequences that criminal charges and convictions can have on a person.
Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Kelley was with the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office. Ms. Kelley started as an intern with their Denver office after law school and spent the next 4...
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Alexis Austin
Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Denver
Alexis Austin is the Founder & CEO of Right Law Group, a Colorado Springs criminal defense law firm she founded in June of 2018.
Before founding Right Law Group, Ms. Austin was a Deputy District Attorney in Pueblo and Colorado Springs. She left the D.A.’s office to become a partner in a well-respected criminal defense firm in Colorado Springs. During her time there, she learned what it takes to run a successful law practice. Armed with that knowledge and a desire to start a firm wired for the 21st century, she set out on her own and founded the Right Law...
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Anthony Gadlage
Greenwood Village, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 14 years of experience
(303) 534-4317
5105 DTC Parkway, Suite 312
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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.
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Timothy R. Bussey
Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
National College for DUI Defense/Harvard Law School, Emory University School of Law, NCDD - Harvard Law School, NCDD - Harvard Law School, NCDD - Harvard Law School and Illinois Institute of Technology
Timothy Bussey is an experienced criminal defense attorney. He has two decades worth of experience in different areas of criminal defense. Timothy Bussey chooses to defend those who are being accused. It is his mission to counsel the accused and takes pride in fulfilling the trust his clients put on him.
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Joshua Deere
Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and Personal Injury
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...
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Chris Ponce
Broomfield, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Estate Planning
University of Wyoming College of Law
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....
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Shaun Charles Kaufman
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
A courtroom lawyer who believes that good things come from standing strong and fighting your case.
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Steven Pisani
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
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.
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Sean Maye
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Miami School of Law
Sean Maye is an attorney in good standing with the CO and FL Bars. He is the CEO/founder of the Maye Law Group LLC, where focuses in criminal law, DUI defense and civil litigation. He has been awarded the distinctions of "Top 40 Under 40" criminal defense attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers Association, as well as a Super Lawyer "Rising Star" by Thomson Reuters.
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Prior to starting The Maye Law Group, Sean was a valued member of the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender as a Senior Deputy Public Defender. He represented indigent clients charged with major felony crimes...
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Molly Falk Jansen
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Real Estate
University of Denver
Molly Jansen Law Group, P.C. provides honest and aggressive representation for all DUI/DWAI, criminal misdemeanors and felonies, marijuana specific crimes, and all real estate matters. We are committed to our clients on every level and we strongly believe that an excellent attorney is one that engages you as an active team member in your own legal matter. To schedule a free confidential consultation by phone or in our office, please call my Firm at 303.832-5400. You can listen to Molly Jansen live every Monday morning from 9am-10am on 107.9FM, KBPI, and she is also a survivalist on Naked...
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Clifton Black
Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Clifton Black is a veteran attorney and life-long Colorado Springs resident. Cliff began his career as a sole practitioner in 2000, when he discovered a passion in practicing criminal defense while representing a family friend in a DUI matter. For much of his career he practiced as a criminal defense attorney and assisted thousands of clients in this area of law. Cliff has always advocated for his clients and has their best interest when fighting for them. With the legalization of medical marijuana, Cliff began practicing in this area representing the marijuana industry in 2009. At that time...
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Matt Buck
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Business and Cannabis Law
The John Marshall Law School
Matthew Buck, Capo Regime of Red Law has successfully resolved numerous marijuana cases ranging from cultivation to RICO violations, and has assisted in the formation of grows, dispensaries, and MIPs across Colorado, from the Western Slope to Pueblo, County. Prior to working on marijuana cases, he represented hundreds of clients in immigration matters, including complex litigation against the Office of Immigration Litigation before the District of Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Monte J. Robbins
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
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William R. Falcone
Breckenridge, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Products Liability
State University of New York - Buffalo
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. ...
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Andrew B. Reid
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Administrative, Appeals and Personal Injury
University of Oklahoma
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Greg D. Rawlings
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals and White Collar Crime
Capital University Law School
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...
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Dalia Labrador
Golden, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
SE HABLA ESPANOL! Dalia Labrador is a devoted criminal defense trial attorney who brings a wealth of experience to the Garscin Law firm.
Prior to joining Garscin Law, Ms. Labrador worked for the Ryley Carlock & Applewhite law group. In a span of her law career, Ms. Labrador has settled numerous cases for clients involving felonies and misdemeanor charges. Such as felony theft, DUI's, DWAI's, internet luring, sex assaults, hit & runs, careless driving, child abuse, reckless driving, etc.
Ms. Labrador has experience both on the State and Defense side. Ms. Labrador learned how prosecutors bring charges from...
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Andrew L. Bryant
Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Kentucky College of Law
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...
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Jacob Robert Lilly
Lakewood, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Cornell University
Jake Lilly is a distinguished trial attorney with over 120 trials to his name. Following a J.D. with a specialization in International Affairs from Cornell Law School in 2003, Jake joined the Army’s Judge Advocate Generals Corp. and volunteered for the 3rd Infantry Division and Baghdad. In the Army, Jake served as a Trial Counsel (Felony Prosecutor) and part time Military Magistrate Judge. Jake was responsible for cases involving Assaults, Sexual Battery, Drugs, Child Porn and Computer Crimes, DUI, Domestic Violence, Desertion and numerous other areas. He handled General Courts Martial, Special and Summary Courts Martial, Article 15 hearings,...
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Joseph Carter Maher
Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Joe Maher stands ready to help good people in difficult times.
Joe knows exactly what you are up against. Standing up to criminal or DUI charges will be one of the most trying times you will face in life. You must have a team standing next to you prepared to fight with the skill and determination to win. Maher & Maher Law PC is that team.
Joe served as a prosecutor in El Paso county Colorado for five years prior to starting his own practice. There is no replacement for a lawyer’s ability to analyze a case like a prosecutor. Joe developed...
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Caryn J. Adams
Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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...
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Antony Mark Noble
Lakewood, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Appeals
The College of Law
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. ...
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Brian M. Close
Centennial, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of New Mexico
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Timothy D. Edstrom
Lakewood, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Denver
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...
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Michael Obernesser
Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(719) 264-9858
5475 Tech Center Drive
Suite 210
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Northwestern University School of Law
Michael Obernesser has over two decades of experience in the courtrooms of Colorado and Illinois, handling all manner of civil and criminal cases. On the civil side, Michael has experience with everything from simple breach of contract claims to multi-million dollar insurance litigation, and everything in between. On the criminal side, Michael has defended clients on charges ranging from traffic tickets and DUIs to Federal drug cases and first degree murder.
Michael graduated magna cum laude from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy. Michael went on to receive his law degree from the Northwestern...
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Edward Levy
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI & DWI
University of Denver
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Megan Scafiddi
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 11 years of experience
Criminal Defense
California Western School of Law
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.
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Nick de Castro
Lakewood, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University of Alabama School of Law
Nick de Castro, J.D.
Senior Associate Attorney
Nick de Castro is a Senior Associate Attorney at the Bagley Law Firm, where he handles criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law cases.
Nick was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA and attended Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, AL, receiving a double B.A. in Political Science and Music in 2017. Nick then earned his J.D. at the University of Alabama School of Law, a top-25 law school, in 2020.
Before joining the Bagley Law Firm, Nick served for two years as a Colorado Public Defender. Nick has handled hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanors to complex...
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Shannon M Polley
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of Colorado Law School
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.
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David Harrison
Boulder, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 41 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Colorado - Boulder
Dave Harrison has been practicing law in Boulder for over 25 years, primarily defending people charged with various offenses from DUI to Drug Possession or Sale, to Assault cases, Domestic Violence allegations, traffic matters and all other offenses. He prides himself on the individualized attention he provides to each client, to meet their individual needs and concerns.
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Mary Elizabeth McCluskey
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, Animal, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Denver
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.
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Michael Zywicki
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Divorce and Family
I do not believe in frivolous lawsuits. I believe in providing client’s access to justice in an aggressive, but responsible manner. I demand responsibility in others because I demand the same for myself. I’m a thorough and determined attorney who focuses on what’s important: you. Together, we handle your legal dispute, simply but powerfully, in a way that educates you, informs you, and puts you in charge the results.
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Steven M. Werner
Colorado Springs, CO Criminal Defense Lawyer with 58 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Family and Military
Georgetown University Law Center
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Gregory Graf
Greenwood Village, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 41 years of experience
(303) 721-9795
6500 S. Quebec Street, Suite 300
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and White Collar Crime
University of Tulsa and Indiana State University
Graf & Associates, P.C. located in the Denver Tech Center provides high-quality legal services for individuals and businesses throughout the Denver metro area. The firm handles legal matters in three main practice areas: complex criminal defense, divorce / domestic relations and civil litigation . Visit our website at www.graflaw.com.
The firm has more than 30 years experience in criminal law practice, serving as prosecutors, defense counsel and judges. The attorneys in the practice include Gregory Graf, J. Scott Bertram, Benjamin A. Bertram, Barry R. Bertram and Justin Graf.
Criminal defense matters handled by Graf & Associates, P.C. include:
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Andres Rene Guevara
Greenwood Village, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 27 years of experience
(720) 379-8262
5200 DTC Parkway, Suite 410
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School
Andres Guevara is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney, with experience in and out of the courtroom defending Colorado residents charged with all types of crimes: DUI Sex Crime Domestic Violence White Collar Crimes Shoplifting Drug Crimes Weapons Charges Probation Violation And other various criminal charges He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from George Washington University. In law school, he was notes editor of the Law Review and president of the Hispanic Law Students Association. After law school, he worked as an assistant district attorney in the busiest county in New York:...
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Taylor Ivy
Lakewood, CO Criminal Defense Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Appeals
University of Denver
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Jacob E. Martinez
Denver, CO Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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...