Logan County Criminal Lawyers

Steven R. Newell is a strong, forceful, respected defense advocate for his clients. He is a Colorado native and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and his Juris Doctorate degree from Seattle University. He then opened his private law practice. His pursuit of justice for the criminally accused began when he interned at the Seattle Public Defender’s Office while enrolled in the Robert F. Kennedy Street Law Program. Once a licensed attorney, his passion for defending the accused led him to increasingly focus his practice on criminal defense work. Mr. Newell has held the highest...

Throughout my life and career, I have worked tirelessly to educate myself and build the skills that make an effective lawyer. In addition to my law degree, I have a master's degree in judicial administration. I also worked as a judicial law clerk, which gave me valuable experience working with judges. I am admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Colorado and Kansas. I was born and raised reared in upstate New York and relocated to Colorado with my family in 1973. I attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with...

Kip O’Connor was raised in a military family with a strong tradition of military service. Both of Kip’s Grandfathers, his Father and two uncles were all career Naval Officers.
Kip Graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in 1989 and was commissioned an Officer in the United States Navy. He served in the United States Navy as a Naval Warfare Officer for seven years. After leaving the Navy, Kip worked as a chemical engineering, where he developed and interest in the study of law.
In 2000, Kip graduated from University of Baltimore School of Law with...

I started practicing law in 2017 as a Deputy District Attorney in Las Animas and Huerfano counties in Southern Colorado before moving to Colorado Springs in 2019 and working as a DDA there until 2021. During my time as a prosecutor I handled thousands of cases, both misdemeanor, traffic, and felony, and took just over two dozen cases to jury trial. After about 3 1/2 years of working as a prosecutor, I made the move to Criminal Defense with Right Law Group. The ability to work closely with my clients and see tangible results by improving their outcomes was one of...

Keith Tyler Karnes (Keith) is a Colorado Springs Family Law and Criminal Law attorney who was born and raised in the state. Mr. Karnes graduated from Rampart High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo (“CSUP”) in Pueblo, CO, graduating Cum Laude in 2016. At CSUP, Keith was an NCAA Division II collegiate wrestler, four-time NCAA Division II Academic All-American, seven-time dean’s list honorary recipient, and eight-time athletic director’s honor roll recipient. Keith earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Western State College of Law in Irvine, CA, graduating Cum Laude in 2019. Keith demonstrated his dedication...

The law is not just my profession. I went to Duke University and CU Law and found that criminal defense is my calling, and compassion for my clients is my compass. With over 10 years of trial and litigation experience, I know how to be an uncompromising advocate for my clients, who never loses sight of my clients’ goals. But, I also know that you are possibly feeling scared or anxious or ashamed. Whatever allegations you are facing, I can help. I am not a judge – I am a fighter. If you want a compassionate, zealous advocate on your...

Retired -- no longer in practice.

Jim grew up in Golden, Colorado and earned his B.A. degree with distinction in mathematics at the University of Colorado in 1969 as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa scholastic fraternity. In 1973 he received a Master of Divinity degree at the University of Denver Iliff School of Theology. In 1979 he graduated from the University of Denver Law School and was admitted to the Colorado Bar in that same year. Member in good standing with the National College of DUI Defense from 1997-2006 Founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyer’s Association. Admitted to practice before both Colorado and the Federal Courts...

Combat veteran with a deeply rooted interest in human rights and criminal defense which has been developed by experiences with the United Nations, serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and over 10 years specializing in juvenile defense. EDUCATION Juris Doctorate, University of Wyoming College of Law, 2008 Bachelor of Arts, Colorado State University, Political Science, 2002 Hansard Scholars Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science, Spring 2002 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Schoenfelder Law LLC February 2018-present Attorney at Law/Owner Pueblo, Colorado • Zealous representation and litigation for indigent adult and juvenile clients as independent contractor for the Office of Alternative Defense Counsel • Zealous representation and litigation as...

Attorney Cliff Hypsher opened his Criminal Defense Practice, in Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1997. Focused primarily on Misdemeanor and Felony DUI Defense and Driver’s License Law, Mr. Hypsher has represented clients in a variety of Criminal and Appellate cases throughout Colorado. Categories of other cases that Mr. Hypsher will currently handle include, Domestic Violence, Robbery, Assault, Kidnapping, Drug Possession and Trafficking, Theft and all types of Misdemeanor and Felony Probation Violations. Mr. Hypsher currently serves clients in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, El Paso, Clear Creek, Douglas, Larimer, Park and Weld Counties Mr. Hypsher is...