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Mr. Merson is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Longmont, CO. James Merson was a public defender in Greeley from 2005 to 2019, and was awarded "Attorney of the Year" in 2010. Mr. Merson provides criminal defense representation to clients throughout Northern Colorado. His areas of practice include felony charges, misdemeanor charges, sex offense charges, DUI's and DWAI's, drug charges, and domestic violence. James Merson believes providing the best possible defense to each of his clients is his top priority. If you need the services and legal representation of an experienced defense attorney, contact James Merson at Merson Law Office,...

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...

Lindsay spent the first ten years of her career litigating complex criminal cases in state and federal court, first as a trial attorney with the Denver office of the Colorado State Public Defender and later as a partner with two top law firms in Denver. During that time, she tried more than 50 cases to verdict and was named one of Colorado’s “Rising Star” Super Lawyers from 2016-2021. Lindsay's practice focuses on Title IX defense, student and faculty discipline, special education matters, and federal criminal defense.

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 founded Fisher & Associates P.C. in order to provide the highest quality legal services to my community and ensure that everyone has access to justice. My practice includes all aspects of personal injury law, including car accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith. My job is to get victims compensated for their injuries, no matter how difficult the fight.I am passionate about victims’ rights, so I only represent plaintiffs. The vast majority of my clients are taken in on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless I recover a settlement or judgment in...

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:...

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...

John Scott represents persons alleged to have committed crimes in Leadville and Lake, Summit, Eagle and Chaffee Counties. John has been focusing almost exclusively on criminal law matters since 2005. He has successfully tried many criminal jury trials and negotiated results favorable to his clients in hundreds of criminal cases. John has tried jury trials in cases involving first degree murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, violent assaults, aggravated motor vehicle theft, aggravated robbery, habitual criminal counts, weapons charges, drug trafficking, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, domestic violence, and many other types of charges. In 2010, John retired from the United...

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...

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.

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.

As the founder of Gerash Steiner, P.C., Denver attorney Daniel P. Gerash provides legal counsel on personal injury, medical malpractice and criminal cases. Since 1988, he has been practicing as a lawyer, and began his legal career as a public defender in Denver. Mr. Gerash was selected for the 2006 to 2012 editions of Best Lawyers in America, and he maintains a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Colorado Bar Association. Contact his firm to get an evaluation of your case at no charge.

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...

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...

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. ...

Todd has been a Colorado licensed attorney since 2001. He especially enjoys the storytelling aspect of a trial practice. He relishes the opportunity to explain clients’ situations to judges and juries and to collaborate with, advise, and zealously represent clients in order to achieve the best possible result.

Todd is highly knowledgeable in guiding clients through the procedures of family law. This includes, for example, preparing clients for the experience of working with mental health, financial, parenting, and other experts.

After graduating from the University of North Dakota in 1998, Todd moved west for law school, where he obtained his law degree...

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.

Sean P. Paris focuses his law practice on family law, to include divorce, child custody and support, maintenance/alimony and post-decree modifications. We offer comprehensive legal solutions to meet the needs of businesses and individuals. Pearson & Paris is known for outstanding service to our clients and for our proven ability to solve even the most complex problems.

Sean Paris is known for providing outstanding service to his clients and for his proven ability to solve even the most complex problems. Mr. Paris practices in the areas of family law, commercial litigation, real estate disputes and criminal defense. He also practices...

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...

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.

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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Denver criminal defense attorney Mark Savoy had the best available training to fight criminal allegations: As a deputy district attorney with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office, Mark learned firsthand how "the other side" thinks. Now he uses that insider information to stay one step ahead of prosecutors in his pursuit of reduced and dismissed criminal charges for his clients.

Mark earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. While in Kansas, he gained invaluable experience by working at Legal Aid and the Legislative Research Department. He is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Kansas.

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...

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: Drug possession...

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...

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...

I am a trial attorney and founding partner at Kalamaya | Goscha. I have taken over 50 cases to trial. Several of my cases have been featured in news publications like the WSJ, LA Times, ESPN and Denver Post. My practice focuses on family law, personal injuries and criminal defense in the Roaring Fork and Vail Valleys. I am a native of Colorado. In my free time, I enjoy skiing, fly-fishing, mountain biking, backpacking and traveling.

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...

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.

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...

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,...

Meet Jeffrey A. Springer, Denver's premier catastrophic injury attorney and co-founder of Springer and Steinberg. With a profound commitment to justice, Jeffrey is dedicated to delivering unparalleled results for his clients. His strategic approach, negotiation prowess, and aggressive litigation tactics set him apart in the legal realm. Strategic Case Jeffrey A. Springer's commitment to excellence begins with strategic case analysis. He meticulously dissects every detail of a case, identifying key strengths and weaknesses. Leveraging his extensive experience, he crafts a personalized roadmap for each client, ensuring a comprehensive and effective legal strategy. Masterful Negotiation Skills: Recognizing the power of negotiation, Jeffrey is a...

Bradley E. Smith is a skilled and dedicated attorney that specializes in criminal defense and personal injury. During his career he has served as a Deputy District Attorney in Mesa County, Colorado and as an Denver Assistant City Attorney. He is a founding partner of Smith & Weidinger PLLC and one of the most effective trial lawyers in the state. Bradley is available for a free consultation and is ready to help you during one of the most difficult times in your life. Licensed in the state and federal courts of Colorado. Graduate of the University of...

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...

Ms Watkins has been litigating criminal defense cases since 2001. She graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1999 and subsequently began her career in criminal defense at the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office where she effectively handled more than two hundred and fifty criminal cases at a time on a regular basis. For most of her career, Jennifer has been in private practice, where she is able to dedicate the necessary time, resources and attention to detail to give each client’s case the scrutiny, insight, analysis and zealous advocacy that is often crucial to understanding...

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...