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With ten years of experience at the Denver District Attorney's office, I provide skilled, ethical representation to my clients.  I understand the magnitude of these situations, and the importance of having representation who knows how to approach any matter.. I am a respected litigator who has tried approximately sixty jury trials.  I have extensive experience in the handling of complex financial cases.  My last years at the Denver District Attorney's office were spent in the Economic Crime Unit, where I handled and tried white collar crimes and several high-profile homicides.. I specialize in white collar criminal defense, family law, insurance bad faith, and personal injury.

With over 20 years of criminal defense experience, I am dedicated to providing the criminally accused the best criminal defense available to those under investigation or prosecution in state and federal courts.. I have received the distinguished AV Preeminet rating.  This rating is a significant accomplishment in that my peers rank me at the highest level of processional excellence.. Contact me today to discuss your matter.

With 40 years experience in courtrooms and before juries, Larry Pozner is a founding partner of the firm. Larry focuses his practice on complex civil and criminal litigation—as well as the lecture circuit. He is litigation counsel for the Denver Broncos Football Club.. In the area of complex commercial litigation, Larry represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving fraud (including healthcare fraud), professional malpractice, breach of contract, litigation against trustees, environmental matters, theft of trade secrets, and copyright and trademark infringement.. In the criminal arena, Larry began his career as a public defender—and continues his high profile criminal defense work as a private practitioner. In 1998, he was elected president of the 10,000 member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Larry supplements his civil and criminal practice with publishing, television and radio legal commentary, and lecturing on trial practice. He is well-known among fellow trial attorneys as the co-author of Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques—America’s best-selling publication on the subject of cross-examination. He has presented his full-day CLE program on this subject to state bar associations, plaintiff and defense organizations and governmental agencies more than 250 times.. When a trial attracts national attention, the national news media often seek Larry’s perspective. He was a NBC News legal analyst for the Jon Benet Ramsey case and the Oklahoma City bombing trials. He has provided legal analysis for such shows as the NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, Keith Olbermann, Fox News, CNN, NPR and Court TV.. In recognition of his skills and accomplishments at trial, Larry is regularly listed in Colorado Super Lawyers® (Top 10, Top 50 and Top 100 lawyers in the state).  He was named the 2015 Denver Criminal Defense: White-Collar "Lawyer of the Year" and the 2013 Denver Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America®  and has been listed in that publication for twenty-eight consecutive years.   For many years, he served on the adjunct faculty of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he was voted “Best Professor.”. Larry’s colleagues in the legal profession value his courtroom skills and experience—and flock to attend his presentations. He has traveled to 48 states (as well as Canada and Puerto Rico) to deliver more than 400 lectures on subjects relating to trial skills, and has served on the faculty of several trial practice institutes. For the last seven years, he and partner Dan Reilly have been invited to address judges attending the annual Colorado Judicial Conference. Their annual presentation deals with some unusual aspect of trial evidence ranging from courtroom demonstrative aids to electronic evidence.

While I am not a native to Colorado. I love this state and consider it my home. I grew up in Kansas the daughter of farmer and a homemaker. Not withstanding all the Wizard of Oz jokes I have to hear-it was a pretty good way to grow-up, and a good way to learn a strong work ethic. I came to Colorado immediately after law school, only wanting to practice in this state that I always loved visiting and vacationing growing up.. I practiced criminal law exclusively my first three years. Handling thousands of cases from misdemeanors to felony murder. I gained a lot of trial experience during these years. I then turned my attention to family law and have handled both family law and criminal law cases since.. When I am not practicing law. I love all out-door activies such as running, skiing, hiking, and walking my dog!

When trouble or complications present themselves, you'll want to hire a top criminal defense attorney. Or perhaps you need someone who can help you navigate a family law situation. One of the most respected names in criminal defense and family law in Denver, Chris Matz, handles all types of cases: felony, misdemeanor, domestic violence, DUI/DUID, and drug offenses, as well as child custody and divorce matters. Additionally, he assists medical cannabis businesses with issues concerning regulation, licensing, and compliance. With hundreds of trials under his belt, you’re in the hands of a veteran attorney when you hire Chris Matz.

When my firm was founded, its vision was clear – To Protect and Defend the Accused. I personally dedicate myself to your defense, because I understand that a conviction for any crime can create roadblocks in your life, jeopardize your career, or even worse, land you in prison.. My goal is to provide the best representation for my clients through fierce litigation and persuasive negotiation. I get to know my clients personally and will individually tailor each client’s defense.. Whether it’s a DUI, a homicide, or sexual assault – I treat and defend all of my clients with the same level of vigilance and dedication. My mission is to always be better prepared than the prosecution. Experience has taught me that when I front-end a case, I achieve better results either at trial or through relentless negotiation.. I, Dana M. Casper, am a highly qualified attorney you CAN trust. Widely respected amongst my peers, judges and prosecutors throughout Colorado, I bring more than 20 years legal experience to the table. I have tried over 100 cases to juries, litigated countless motions and negotiated thousands of pleas. You can count on me to represent you in the most diligent, sensitive and dedicated way, regardless of the charge or jurisdiction.

WHAT I DO: I counsel and advise small and medium-sized businesses and influencers to gain legal advantages and protection by providing original, success-focused strategies and legal know-how. I help protect business owners from making legal mistakes by educating them with knowledge about the legal issues that affect them in business. Businesses that thrive include a lawyer as part of their success team.. WHO I WORK WITH: Since 1996 I have helped small, medium, and large businesses, local and online influencers navigate and avoid legal mistakes.. WHY IT WORKS: By providing original, success-focused strategies to help businesses grow, I educate business owners with general knowledge and information about the legal issues that affect them in their business. Owners can be more successful in business if they maintain a more detailed understanding of the legal issues they can encounter while running their businesses.. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: My unique perspective as a trial lawyer and transactional attorney with almost 25 years of experience give businesses an advantage when it comes to their long term goals and day to day operations. Education about the law empowers you with a framework to ask intelligent questions, take smart actions, and protect yourself, your customers, and your business future.. REPORTED CASES People v. Bauer, 80 P.3d 896 (Colo. ) People v. Grady, 126 P.3d 218 (Colo. App. 2005) Righthaven v. Wolf, --- F. ----, 2011 WL 4469956 (D.Colo. 2011), 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1476

Valerie is a criminal defense specialist who, for over 15 years, has consistently achieved positive results for her clients. She is a former Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade, Florida, and Deputy Public Defender in both the Montrose and Denver Trial Offices of the Colorado State Public Defender. Valerie has helped thousands of people accused of crimes preserve their dignity and freedom against a wide range of criminal allegations, including homicides, assaults, sexual assaults, property crimes, violent crimes, weapons offenses domestic violence, drug and alcohol-related crimes, and financial crimes including COCCA cases. In addition to her trial work, she has also represented clients in a variety of appellate matters including postconviction work including reconsiderations of sentences and litigation of postconviction claims.. Valerie understands that even the mere allegation of criminal activity can have a significant disruption in her clients’ lives. She is a fierce advocate that isn’t afraid to take on the district attorney’s office, police officers, or complaining witnesses to help her clients achieve the best possible results. As a result of her dedication to her client Valerie has successfully litigated countless pretrial motions and has achieved numerous acquittals and pretrial dismissals in a wide variety of felony charges.. Valerie worked for the Polansky Law Firm as a Lead Trial Attorney before forming Colerado Law. Her practice focuses on serious felonies and complex litigation in both State and Federal Courts.

Todd joined Peak Legal Services, LLC as a partner in November 2016. Todd has been a licensed attorney in good standing to practice in all Colorado courts since 2001. He has tried cases throughout metro Denver and beyond, from Burlington to Eagle, and Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. Doug and Todd met more than ten years ago as adversaries in a serious felony trial. They have longstanding mutual respect for each other’s professionalism, experience and demeanor. They are pleased to have the opportunity to work together to obtain the best results for clients of Peak Legal Services, LLC.. Todd graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1998 and moved west for law school, graduating from the University of Utah. After falling in love with Colorado, he and his wife moved to Denver immediately after graduation. After passing the bar in October 2001, Todd began working for a solo practitioner in Denver on criminal defense, legal malpractice and bankruptcy matters. However, Todd soon found he is most passionate about defending clients in criminal cases who must face the power of the State.. Todd honed his trial and litigation skills in criminal cases. He then branched out several years ago to family law, working at a high-profile domestic relations firm for nearly 10 years. During that period, Todd also tried more then 30 criminal cases, both felonies and misdemeanors, and represented family law clients in countless contested hearings throughout Colorado.. Todd enjoys the story telling aspect of a trial practice, relishing the opportunity to explain his client's situation to either a judge or jury and to collaborate with, advise and zealously represent clients to achieve best possible result. Todd also is highly experienced and knowledgeable in guiding clients through the labyrinthine procedures of family law. This includes, for example, working with Child and Family Investigators and Parental Responsibility Evaluators to help his clients see their children as much as possible. Todd also has extensive expertise working preparing his clients for participating in Business Valuations and property Appraisals to minimize or maximize their property settlements.. Todd is committed listening to you and helping you with your legal issues and achieving the best possible outcome given your case and your specific goals.

Timothy G. Tarr is an associate attorney with Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. and a member of the Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Teams. Tim earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2010. In 2017, he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.. While attending law school, Tim started his career as a law clerk with Ciancio Ciancio Brown, and remained with the firm after becoming an attorney in 2017. During law school, Tim discovered a passion for trial advocacy. He competed in several mock trial competitions and was a member of Sturm College of Law's National Trial Team. He is the winner of a Best Advocate Award and a Finalist at the 2017 McGeorge School of Law National Ethics Competition.. Tim was a recipient of the Dean Scholarship at the Sturm College of law and as a law student Tim received the Scholastic Excellence Award for Advanced Legal Research. This award is given to Sturm College of Law students achieving the highest performance each semester in designated courses. Tim was a Staff Editor for the Criminal Law Review, Head Student Representative for Themis Bar Review, and Treasurer for the Student Trial Lawyers Association.A Colorado Native, Tim enjoys spending time in the Rocky Mountains, he is an avid hometown fan, and he finds great pride in helping the people of Colorado navigate the legal system during difficult times in their lives.. Areas of PracticeCriminal DefenseWrongful DeathPersonal InjuryMotor Vehicle Accidents - PlaintiffPremises Liability - PlaintiffLiquor LicensingLitigation Percentage100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation. Bar AdmissionsColorado, 2017. U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 2017. Pro Bono Activities. Learn Your Rights in Colorado (LYRIC)Our Courts ColoradoAdams/Broomfield Bar Association Legal Resource DayAdams/Broomfield Bar Association Regional High School Mock Trial Tournament

Timothy D. Lowrey is an accomplished attorney and partner at The Legal Defense Group. After obtaining his law degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law with a focus on Business, Taxation, Real Estate, and Oil and Gas law, he began his legal career primarily in these areas. Timothy has extensive experience representing corporate clients in matters related to land use and zoning, mineral title analysis, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and corporate governance.Timothy is a highly client-focused, detail-oriented attorney. At The Legal Defense Group in Denver, Colorado, he brings a zealous passion for defending the rights of his clients to each and every case. A driven and effective attorney, Timothy is well-versed in the legal complexities involved in each of his client’s unique situations.In his free time, Timothy enjoys spending time outdoors and hanging out with his wife and kids. Contact the firm for a free consultation.

This firm is dedicated to providing high quality criminal defense and family law representation.  I have spent my entire career in a courtroom representing clients in front of judges and juries in both criminal and family law (divorce/child custody) matters.  You can expect our firm will take the time to assess your goals to help you determine which course of action is right for you.  Our firm’s philosophy is for individual attention not assembly line representation.

Steven was raised in the Denver area and has spent most of his life in Colorado.  He graduated from Colorado State University at which time he became a deputy sheriff with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office.  As a sheriff's deputy he started to recognize the injustices against those accused of committing a crime.  The system always seemed to be stacked against them.  He decided to leave the sheriff's office to attend law school to support the rights of those accused.  Mr. Franger graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley in Lansing Michigan.  After graduation he returned home to begin his new commitment to support and fight for the rights of the accused.  Since then, he has represented clients from charges of DUI to murder.. Mr. Franger's commitment to his clients is unmistakable.  He displays this by personal attention to the case and to his clients.  He is usually the one who answers the firm's phones and is available 24 hours a day.  Steven also recognizes that being accused of a crime can be an uncertain and scary situation for both the client and their family, which most people have not planned for.  This is why Mr. Franger offers flexible payment plans for his clients.. Areas of Practice:100% Criminal Defense. Bar Admissions:. Colorado, 2007. Education:Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MichiganJ.D.Honors: Cum Laude. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, ColoradoB.S.

Stephen Whitmore is the leading partner of the firm’s Civil Litigation Practice and the Denver Metro Office. Having practiced law for more than 30 years, Steve has successfully litigated hundreds of cases in state, federal, and administrative courts.. Steve handles cases involving commercial litigation, contract disputes, landlord and tenant matters, collections, foreclosures, replevin actions, construction defects, mechanic’s liens, and more.. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants, and his clients have included banks, management companies, lenders, construction companies, car dealers, small businesses, and individuals.

Since opening her own firm, dedicated to the sole practice of criminal defense, Shannon D. Roy has provided quality representation for clients whose liberty is on the line. Ms. Roy has spent her entire career building a recognized reputation for positive results. Prior to opening her own firm, Ms. Roy spent more than 5 years at a Denver law firm, whose focus was criminal defense, zealously advocating for clients who were charged with various crimes, ranging from misdemeanors such as Driving under the Influence and Third Degree Assault, to serious felony charges like Kidnapping and First Degree Murder.. Ms.  Roy has extensive trial experience, and has conducted trials for individuals charged with assault, sexual assault, theft, and first degree murder, to name a few. Ms. Roy knows that an aggressive approach is necessary when results matter. Ms. Roy’s aggressive approach has led to many cases being dismissed prior to trial, such as Kidnapping and Felony Drug Possession.. Ms. Roy was named as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the field of Criminal defense in 2016 and 2017 and Top 40 under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2017. Ms. Roy has also been recognized by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys for Top Ten Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. Ms. Roy is a current member of the Denver Bar Association, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association, and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.  Ms. Roy is licensed to practice in Colorado and The United States District Court for the District of Colorado

Shawn D. Meade gained a particualr and personal appreciation for the immigrant community while serving a Spanish speaking mission in Provo Utah.  After spending two years visiting the homes of immigrants from Mexico, Central American, and all of South America Shawn drastically changed his career path from Applied Mathematics to Latin American Studies at Brigham Young University.. After graduating with a bachelor's in Latin American Studies Shawn scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT (Law School Admission Test) and was granted an academic scholarship at the University of Denver.  While studying law Shawn began focusing on immigration law by working with a local practitioner and interning with Reardon Law Group.  Shawn accepted employment with Reardon Law Group and spent three years developing the Denver office until it was time for Shawn to form his own law firm.. MyRights Immigration Law Firm was established in 2011 to provide a law firm dedicated to protecting immigrant rights in Federal Immigration proceedings and state criminal court.  Shawn has successfully defended immigrant rights in immigration proceedings, with the Administrative Appeals Office, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and USCIS field offices as well as Department of State offices around the worls.. Read more about MyRights Immigration Law Firm as well as the success Shawn has had in his cases by visiting our website at

Sean Connelly is a nationally-recognized Colorado appellate attorney and former Colorado Court of Appeals Judge. Before going into private practice, Sean worked as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Justice Department in Washington, D.C., and Denver. His positions included Special Attorney to two U.S. Attorneys General and Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Appellate Section. He was a member of the trial team and the government’s lead appellate lawyer in the Oklahoma City bombing prosecutions for which he earned the Attorney General's Exceptional Service Award, the U.S. Justice Department’s highest honor.. From 2002 until his judicial appointment in 2008, he was a partner in the Denver firm Reilly, Pozner & Connelly, where he successfully represented Pat Bowlen’s appeal to maintain ownership rights of the Denver Broncos professional football team.. As one of the finest appellate lawyers in Colorado and the country, he has received numerous awards for his work. He has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in America since the 2007 edition, for Criminal Defense: White-Collar since the 18th edition (2012), and in Bet-the-Company Litigation since the 24th edition (2018). Additionally, he was been twice awarded “Lawyer of the Year” for Appellate Practice in Denver for editions 19 and 25 (2013 and 2019). He was also credited as one of the Top 10 Colorado Superlawyers (2018, 2017), a Top Lawyer since 2015 in 5280 Magazine, and one of six Top Litigators by Colorado Law Week (2017). Sean was named Individual of the Year by the Colorado Lawyers Committee (2006) and Colorado’s Outstanding Appeals Court Judge by Colorado Law Week (2009). He is also the former Chair of the five-person Criminal Law drafting committee for the National Conference of Bar Examiners, which administers the multi-state bar examination.. Sean has an active pro bono practice, and his work in the Yellowbear v. Lampert case (10th Cir, 2014), which reversed a ruling denying prison inmates' right to participate in Native American services, was listed by now-Justice Neil Gorsuch as one of his ten most important opinions as a Tenth Circuit judge.. He is currently practicing private appellate law in Denver, Colorado.

Se habla español. Denver criminal defense attorney Joseph Jestus began his career as a deputy public defender in Greeley, Colorado. As lead attorney in several felony and misdemeanor trials, Joseph mastered courtroom advocacy. He is also a seasoned negotiator, able to achieve charge reductions or dismissals for most of his clients without a trial.. Joseph earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he earned placement on the Moot Court Honor Society, Criminal Defense Clinic, Bet Tzedek Legal Services Clinic, and Suspension Representation Project. He earned his B.A. from Villanova.

Scott H. Robinson is an accomplished attorney focusing on trials and appeals within criminal defense and personal injury law. His distinguished education includes honors from the University of Denver and the University of Colorado Law School, recognized with Phi Beta Kappa and Order of the Coif. Mr. Robinson has argued significant cases across Colorado and the United States Supreme Court, including notable trials such as the Jeffery Truax shooting lawsuit. His media presence includes roles as a legal analyst for 9 News and KOA, while contributing articles to prominent publications including the Rocky Mountain News. With a wealth of experience dating back to 1975, he excels in obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients, having achieved remarkable success in both criminal and civil litigation, often securing record verdicts. Notably, Mr. Robinson’s unique skills have led to numerous dismissals and settlements exceeding $1 million. His commitment to securing the best results for his clients is unwavering, whether through trials, plea agreements, or settlements, establishing him as a well-respected figure in the legal community and a "complete lawyer."

Ross Koplin is a distinguished Denver DUI Attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing clients throughout Denver and all of Colorado.. Ross is a member of the Colorado , Illinois , and American Bar Associations and has extensive experience, not only in traffic law, but also in criminal law and civil litigation. As a sole practitioner, Ross believes in offering his clients a one-to-one service and prides himself in giving quality, impartial advice.

Robinson and Henry senior associate Patrick Fitz-Gerald is a seasoned litigator who has successfully handled a variety of cases. As a civil litigator, Patrick specializes in righting wrongs and making sure his clients are compensated.. Patrick is as adept at Business Law and Real Estate matters as he is at tackling fraud and product liability. He brings valuable depth and breadth of experience to every case.. Prior to joining R&H, Patrick gained national attention for his legal work. He won a major lawsuit against a fertility doctor who secretly used his own samples to inseminate his patients. He didn’t stop there. He and his team worked with state legislators to make fertility fraud a crime in Colorado, while giving affected children standing to sue.. Representative Matters

Robinson & Henry Attorney Alyssa Akre is a member of the firm’s Criminal Defense Team. As a former prosecutor, Alyssa has handled hundreds of criminal cases and litigated 45 jury trials, including vehicular homicide, sexual assaults, and other felonies in Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties. Now she uses that experience and insight to defend clients facing felony and misdemeanor crimes.. Alyssa assists clients facing complex criminal charges in various courts, including juvenile, county, and district courts. She is passionate about helping people thrust into an unfamiliar criminal justice system.. Representative mattersPrevented permanent protection order - Vacated temporary protection order and stopped PPO from being issued. Defended against harassment charges - Obtained unsupervised deferred dismissal of harassment charges. Preserved driving privileges - Resolved two traffic infractions to retain teen's driver's license

Richard P. Poormon, Esq., is committed to helping you navigate your legal situation. In his 34 years of legal practice, Richard has created a model of helping his clients in one-to-one relationships based in honesty, patience and treating each client with respect and dignity.. Your legal needs will be met with the time and focus you deserve when faced with an emergency situation that requires the experience of an open-minded, skilled attorney.. Richard has spent the last 30 years helping people obtain justice in injury law claims and litigation, including matters involving wrongful death, civil assault and battery, auto crashes, trip/slip and fall incidents, professional negligence mishaps, defective product injuries and property damage losses for individuals wronged by others and devalued by insurance companies.. You will not see Richard pictured on the side of a public bus, plastered on a street billboard or featured on the back cover of a phone book. Rather, Richard’s practice has grown based on personal relationship-based referrals as he believes that an attorney’s trust must be earned and proven.. His roadmap for your case will be a team effort driven by your story and his background to create a strategy for your case.

Rhett Buckley graduated from Washburn School of Law in Spring of 2012. Spending the next three years working for J. Fred Hambright, Inc. in the oil and gas sector. While he and his wife moved back to Denver, CO in 2013, his job took him all over Western Kansas and Nebraska and Eastern Colorado. Finally in 2016, tired of spending time everywhere but home, Rhett accepted a position at Cardi, Schulte, & Ford, LLC practicing law in the areas of construction defect defense, mechanics liens, civil litigation, and professional liability insurance defense. The time spent at Cardi, Schulte, & Ford, LLC reintroduced Rhett to the importance of construction related issues and how they impact both the homeowner and the design professional. Desiring to serve a community broader than just construction design professionals, he opened his own firm. Serving criminal defense, oil and gas, construction, homeowners and more, Rhett is able to use the legal skills developed over the years to help people in a variety of ways.

Prior to joining Richards Carrington as a criminal defense attorney, Drew Eddy served as the lead prosecutor for the Denver District Attorney’s office. While there, Drew was responsible for the prosecution of 500 felonies, including homicides and other high-level crimes, as well as 3,000 misdemeanor offenses.. From intake to final disposition, Drew’s portfolio of felony prosecutions included: murder in the first degree; attempted murder; first and second-degree assault; sexual assault; kidnapping; arson; and aggravated robbery.. Drew was personally responsible for the prosecution of hundreds of felony drug charges relating to the manufacturing, sale and distribution of narcotics in Denver. Drew also prosecuted numerous cases relating driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs; often relying on blood and breath testing evidence, he successfully tried many of these cases before a jury.. Drew also prosecuted misdemeanors including third-degree assault including domestic violence matters, unlawful sexual contact, indecent exposure, and careless driving resulting in injury and death.During his tenure at the DA’s office, Drew tried more than 50 felony and misdemeanor and felony cases before a judge or jury—while also going before the court for innumerable pretrial matters such as preliminary, bond and motions hearings.. His close work with law enforcement regarding case intakes, filings, and search warrants, provided Drew with valuable insight into the inner workings of law enforcement and prosecutor offices in Colorado.. Now in private practice, he draws on his extensive prosecutorial experience to develop legal defenses that expose weaknesses in the government’s case and to simultaneously maintain effective negotiations to yield the best result possible for his clients.. Drew is licensed to practice law before all Colorado County and District courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court.