Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers Near me in ZIP 80111

Vince Buckmelter is a criminal defense trial attorney with seventeen years of experience. He was raised in Denver and graduated from East High School, the University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1989), and from the University of Denver School of Law (J. D., 1993), attending as a recipient of the DU Law Scholarship.. Vince began his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney, prosecuting cases in several metro Denver counties. He worked as a District Attorney for five years, prosecuting all types of felony crimes including Murder, Sex Assault, Drug Distribution/Possession, Burglary, Assault, Theft and Domestic Violence crimes. While at the District Attorney’s office, Vince also worked as an instructor teaching college courses on Search and Seizure and interrogations and Confessions.. Upon leaving the District Attorney’s office and entering private practice in 1998, Vince’s practice as a trial attorney has focused on defending persons charged in criminal cases. His practice involves all felony and misdemeanor criminal cases and is centered in Denver, Boulder, Jefferson, Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and the mountain counties, as well as a variety of municipal courts throughout the region. While handling thousands of criminal cases during his career, Vince has tried approximately 100 criminal trials and has also argued before the Supreme Court of Colorado. Two of his cases, before the Colorado Supreme Court and the Colorado Court of Appeals, can be located at People v. Shepard , 983 P.2d 1 (Colo. 1999) and People v. Ware , 39 P.3d 1277 (. 2001). Other cases can be viewed by searching the online archives of The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Boulder Daily Camera, Daily Times-Call newspapers or .. With extensive experience on both sides of the criminal justice system, Vince has a widespread familiarity and understanding of the Judges and the District Attorneys in the Denver metro area. Vince uses the knowledge gained from those relationships combined with his legal and trial skills to seek the best possible result for each client, whether that requires a plea agreement or a jury trial.. Vince is admitted to practice in all Colorado courts and the United States District Court. He is a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations. Vince can be reached in the office at or by cell phone at.

Rob Werking is a committed and experienced criminal trial attorney.  Although all lawyers claim to be "trial attorneys," Mr. Werking is the real deal.  Unlike 90% of the fake "aggressive" trial attorneys who advertise in the Denver Metro area, Mr. Werking has tried several hundred cases including not guilty verdicts in homicide, attempted homicide, felony and misdemeanor assaults, domestic violence, drug possession and distribution, DUI, child abuse, animal abuse, and municipal code violations.. Thus far in 2024, Mr. Werking achieved not guilty verdicts in an attempted homicide case and separate DUI trial in Arapahoe County.  Dimissal of domest violence and theft cases in Douglas County and dismissals of domestic violence and protection order violations in Jefferson County.. Rob Werking handles all felonies, misdemeanors, municipal ordinance violations, traffic, DUI/DWAI, and all drug offenses.  Mr. Werking is certified in the administration of the standardized field sobriety tests (NHTSA SFST) or the same coordination tests the police use in detecting DUI drivers.. Rob Werking is a Lifetime Member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and Head of the Arapahoe County Chapter of the CCDB, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the Arapahoe County Bar Association. Mr. Werking is a graduate of the prestigious National Criminal Defense College, Trial Practice Institute, as well as completing the intensive summer session curriculum in DUI Defense conducted at the Harvard School of Law.

My career is dedicated to fighting for my clients that are facing criminal charges.  I love my job and I do it with passion and compassion!  I work hard to make sure that my clients are protected from the system.

In practice since 1988, I have defended the rights of clients throughout Colorado and Wyoming. I handle cases in the counties of Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson, Boulder and many other Colorado Counties. In Wyoming, I represent clients in Laramie County and the surrounding area. I have defended clients charged with a wide variety of state and federal criminal defenses; in my more than 20 years of practice, I have represented numerous clients in death penalty cases at both the trial and appellate level.I am admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Tenth Circuits, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona and Texas, the Colorado Supreme Court, the Wyoming Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Arizona.

I started my career as a deputy district attorney in the 18th judicial district (Arapahoe County and Douglas County).  During my time with that office, I litigated hundreds if not thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases.  I learned under some of the best prosecutors in Colorado and obtained a wealth of experience in trying cases of all types to a jury.. After gaining significant experience as a district attorney, I decided to take the next step by moving into private practice where I accepted a position at one of the top tax litigation firms in the nation.  For a little over one year, I worked on: sensitive audits of individual taxpayers and businesses, appeals to the Internal Revenue Service, cases before the United States Tax Court, voluntary disclosures, and criminal tax cases.. Next, I accepted a position with one of the premiere criminal defense firms in Colorado.  During my five years with that firm I gained invaluable experience defending clients who were charged with anything from driving under the influence to first degree homicide.  I had the privilege of working with some of the best trial attorneys in the nation while serving clients in a wide variety of criminal cases.. The final step in my journey led me to forming The Blair Law Office, LLC, where I am the President and sole owner. Growing up watching my mother and father run a small business, I always knew that owning and running my own firm would be the best fit for the next generation of my family. I am proud to say that in year three the firm has achieved overwhelming success both in and out of the courtroom.. My experience, connections, and passion for litigation continue to serve the firm's clients well in achieving their desired results.  Whether it’s negotiating the best possible deal, or trying a case to a jury, the critical and only objective is always to obtain the best possible result for our clientele.

I have extensive experience in handling all types of criminal cases in all courts throughout the State of Colorado.  I pride myself on giving each client the upmost individualized attention.  Call me today.

I have always focused my law career on exclusively Criminal Law. For many years -during and after college - I worked as a paralegal for Legal Aid (poverty law firms) in Oregon, all over Massachusetts and Illinois as both a college student and later as a VISTA volunteer between college and law school.. In law school I interned at the Federal Prosecutor's office in Eugene, Oregon - and later as a third year DA at the Lane County District Attorney's office. Later - after law school - I worked  as a law clerk directly for a famous criminal law judge in Denver Colorado followed closely thereafter by a lengthy and well known career as a Senior Career District Attorney for the Arapahoe, Douglas, Lincoln and Elbert County District Attorney (the Colorado 18th Judicial District) for almost 13 years.. In 1999 - I opened my Denver Tech Center law firm and have successfully defended thousands of clients over the past 16 plus years. I use all of that experience every day of my life to benefit my clients both tactically and strategically in defending their cases.. During the last 35 years - I have gained a tremendous amount of courtroom and real life experience in the before juries, and tough judges ... not behind a desk. Many of my cases have been high profile and I have been a guest commentator on several national cable networks, I am frequently quoted in national and Colorado newspapers and I publish my own Colorado Criminal Law Blog to stay on top of Colorado and national criminal law issues.. My Blog -. I have been a teacher at two police academies and guest instruct at both law enforcement and criminal defense seminars on a regular basis.. Most of all - I am the proud father of two fantastic children - one in law school - the other a senior in college.  They, and my wonderful wife, are my life and ultimately what really matters at the end of the day.. When I find time to feed my hobbies, I love to read, sail on my sailboat, kayak, work out five days a week, ski and, yes, I am a computer nerd ( at 6 foot 1 inch and 260 pounds) ... of sorts.. I love what I do -- and greatly enjoy the analysis of tough Colorado Criminal and I am good at it. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your case. HMS

Gregory Graf has focused his practice in the areas of complex criminal defense, civil litigation, and domestic relations.  Mr. Graf is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Bar Association, Denver, Arapahoe and Douglas County Bar Associations. He holds the prestigious rating of an “AV” by Martindale Hubble, the highest rating that can be attained by an attorney.  He has also been voted a "Super Lawyer" In Colorarado and a "Best Lawyers" by 5280 Magazine.. Mr. Graf graduated from Indiana State University in 1980 and the University of Tulsa Law School in 1983, where he was an editor of the Law Review. He commenced his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney. He is a former Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Colorado where he served in the Major Crimes Unit, the Rocky Mountain Organized Crime and Drug Task Force, and Appellate Divisions. He has numerous published opinions relating to his prosecutions of complex white-collar crime and computer fraud cases. He also serves as a mediator and special master in the state court system.. Mr. Graf was an Adjunct Professor with the Lester B. Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, Nova Scotia, Canada where he taught international human rights law. He also teaches the law of armed conflict to members of the United Nations peacekeeping missions. He is a Colonel in the Colorado Air National Guard and is a combat mission ready F-16 pilot. He served as the Chief of Staff for Task Force West during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has also served as a staff judge advocate and military judge in the Colorado Air National Guard. As part of his duties, he was legal advisor to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In that capacity, he was assigned to the investigation and prosecution of organized crime members and war criminals.

Before becoming a founding member of Varner Faddis Elite Legal, Eric was an attorney at the prestigious firm of Springer & Steinberg, where he handled criminal and civil matters and learned from one of the best trial attorneys in the nation, Harvey Steinberg. Prior to that, Eric served as Deputy District Attorney for Arapahoe County in both the general felony and Special Victims units. There, he prosecuted thousands of cases including First Degree Murder, Aggravated Robbery, Sex Assault on a Child, domestic violence, and DUIs. Along with now-judge Jay Williford, Eric handled the publicized prosecution and trial of a well-known public figure and son of a local sports team owner. Eric has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers organization as one of the "Top 40 Under 40" criminal defense trial lawyers in Colorado, and by The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as one of the "10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys" in Colorado for client satisfaction. Eric has conducted 45 jury trials and hundreds of motions hearings throughout his career. Formerly, Eric worked for the Denver District Attorneys Office’s Gang Unit and was selected to serve as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Margie Enquist. At the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Eric gained membership to the Phi Delta Phi honors fraternity and was appointed a supervisory position on the Law Review. Eric has done pro bono legal work for the Navajo Nation Supreme Court and volunteers as a judge for the Denver Urban Debate League and presenter for the Hate Crimes Education Task Force. When not in the courtroom or office, Eric enjoys lifting weights, reading philosophy, meditating, and playing guitar.

At the Andres R. Guevara Law Office, P.C., I provide ordinary people with skilled legal representation and counseling.. My singular background and legal experience assists me greatly in doing so. Prior to establishing my firm, I worked for nearly a decade as an Assistant District Attorney with the New York County District Attorney's Office and as an Enforcement Attorney in Denver with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, respectively. In the former position, I handled all aspects of criminal matters and conducted numerous trials; in the latter employment, I investigated and litigated cases of potential federal securities law violations by corporate entities and individuals.. I am bilingual and fluent in Spanish. I am a member in good standing with the Colorado Bar Association and a member of various local organizations including the Denver Bar Association, the Colorado Defense Bar, the Hispanic Bar Association and the Arapahoe County Bar Association.. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and my law degree from George Washington University, where I was notes editor of the law review and president of the Hispanic Law Students Association.

Although I have handled thousands of cases, I realize that this offense and this case is personal to you and it may be your first time ever in court.  My office and I believe in providing personalized attention to our clients and have done so for over 25 years.  Further, if you are looking for experienced, aggressive and affordable legal representation or if you have been involved in an accident, then you have found the right attorney.. I am a member of the National College of DUI Defense, a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, a lifetime member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, and personally endorsed by Tom Martino, the Troubleshooter.  Further, I am the attorney Tom Martino turns to for legal help and am part of the Legal Help Center.  I have underwent training on field sobriety tests (roadsides) and have handled thousands of DUI and personal injury (motor vehicle accident) cases and hundreds of trials.  The best defense or offense in any case is working with the client to achieve the desired goal.. If you would like to discuss your case in greater detail, please feel free to contact me directly for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.

A trial lawyer with sixteen years of significant lead counsel experience: I've tried numerous criminal, administrative, and civil cases before judges and juries, and have handled thousands of cases: criminal defense, traffic offenses (dui/dwai), involuntary commitment (mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse), toxic tort litigation, and landlord/tenant.. A compassionate and effective legal professional, I ensure that my clients’ objectives are placed front and center in developing strategies for resolving their disputes.. Also, a subject-matter consultant in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence for the top online bar review course, who remains at the forefront of legal community by promoting and volunteering in bar association events.  I teach, coach and have judged multiple national law school, college pre-law, and high school mock trial competitions.. I look forward to helping you with your legal problems.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Mapleton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Mapleton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Mapleton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Mapleton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Mapleton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Mapleton and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Mapleton and surrounding areas.