Pitkin County Criminal Lawyers

I went to law school to work as a public defender. As I saw it, poor folks needed great representation, and I dedicated most of my life to the Colorado Public Defender's Office. During my work, I litigated complicated cases where I achieved great results. After almost 18 years, I decided to leave and apply my honed skills as a litigator to private practice. Since going private in 2013, I continued defending many people accused of DUI to homicide. However, litigation skills apply to any hearing, conference, or trial. Thus, I expanded my practice and litigated in a whole host...

A trial lawyer representing clients in criminal defense and related civil litigation in state and federal court in Colorado. Previously practiced in the State of Oregon from 1981 until 1998. Member of the Federal Criminal Defense Panel for the United States District Court of Colorado.

Mr. Elio, a Colorado native, has a diverse background in law with an emphasis in litigation, developed through experience as a Deputy District Attorney, as a United States Securities and Exchange Enforcement Attorney, and an Associate Municipal judge. Although he believes it is always in the best interest of the client to negotiate resolution through mediation and other settlement vehicles, he has extensive litigation experience in the event that settlement is unsuccessful. He has litigated cases in the following areas of law: bankruptcy, collection, contract, criminal, family, general commercial, insurance bad faith, personal injury, securities, landlord/tenant and estate litigation. He...

Larry started his law career in 1983 as a deputy district attorney in the Boulder County (Colorado) District Attorney’s Office leaving in 1990 to found Mertes Law, a law practice based in Boulder, Colorado that remains to this day dedicated to providing a strong, creative and competent defense to those accused of a criminal offense, fighting to save driving privileges and defend those charged with DUI and Domestic Violence crimes and as an advocate for anyone whose life has been disrupted by personal injury and pain or whose loved one has been taken by the negligent operation of a truck...

Jacob A. Starkovich is a distinguished attorney with 16+ years of experience in Colorado. He was a former prosecutor in Pueblo County and in The City of Thornton for a total of eight years and has been in private practice for over eight years. Robin Tieman has excellent skills developed for family law cases and criminal defense. WE HAVE AFFORDABLE RATES / FREE CONSULTATION / SERVING METRO DENVER AREA. CALL/TEXT 720-937-4293 or email starlaw@mail.com We will serve you. No need for pesky, intimidating office visits. We'll meet anywhere...

When you’ve been charged or are being investigated for a criminal offense, you want to be sure that the criminal defense attorney that you hire has the experience and expertise to ensure that you get proper representation. Mr. Mayberry’s vast experience affords him familiarity with all felonies and all misdemeanors in all courts across Denver and the state of Colorado. Mr. Mayberry criminal defense practice focuses on: • Domestic Violence • Assault • Theft/Robbery/Burglary • DUI and Traffic Charges • Drug Offenses • Violent Crimes • Weapons Charges • Juvenile Crimes No matter what type of criminal charges you are facing, it’s better that you face...

I have been a practicing attorney for 26 years, which gives me the expertise and knowledge needed to help you successfully resolve your legal issues. My practice includes bankruptcy, personal injury, driving under the influence (DUI), criminal defense, juvenile delinquency, family law with a focus on dependency and neglect issues, and estate planning. I have 10 years of experience working in the Colorado District Attorney’s offices, as the elected district attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial District, which encompasses the seven counties of North Eastern Colorado. This experience gives me unique insight into the criminal justice process, which gives me the experience...

Retired -- no longer in practice.

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...

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...

Danny Luneau was born and raised in Slidell, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. He attended college at Southeastern Louisiana University and graduated in the top 5% percent of his class with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. After college, Danny attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and graduated in the Top 8% of his law school class.

Since being admitted to the practice of law, Danny has become an accomplished trial lawyer, winning a substantial number of not guilty verdicts on a variety of charges as well as ligating cases that have impacted thousands of people. Danny...

In addition to serving as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel Trustee, Rob spends the majority of his time focusing on creditor and debtor representation in consumer and corporate bankruptcy. Rob has extensive experience in a range of legal areas including civil litigation, contract drafting/disputes, domestic relations, consumer litigation, and real property. As an active lawyer in Denver, Rob continues to represent individuals and businesses in a range of matters in order to continually learn and gain practical experience so as to better manage the firm and represent his clients.

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...

Over 20 years experience in Criminal and Employment law. All areas of Criminal Defense including felonies, drug cases, DUIs, domestic violence, misdemeanors and traffic Employment Law including all areas of employer â employee relations such as wage disputes, minimum wages, overtime, discrimination claims, employment contracts and severance agreements. Workers Compensation Law. Personal Injury Law emphasizing auto accidents. Experienced Trial Lawyer leechristianpc.com

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...