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I am a Denver-area criminal defense and DUI attorney, and am happy to be able to help the communities that I'm from.  I grew up in Longmont, went to college in Boulder, and have worked in Colorado since becoming a lawyer in 2013.  My office is in Denver, but I am available to travel, and will take cases anywhere on the front range.  I have taken over 70 cases to jury trial, and am excited to use my experience and knowledge to help you navigate the legal system and work toward the best outcome possible for your case.

I'm an attorney who loves protecting people's rights, challenging the government, resisting illegal police conduct, going to trial, and hearing jurors say the words "not guilty." I also use my years of legal experience and training to come up with creative legal arguments and theories to win cases.  While police and prosecutors look for the worst in people, my life is spent looking for, finding, and showing others the best in those people.  To me, few things are more fulfilling than getting to zealously advocate for my clients and their rights and interests.. My expertise, opinions, legal work, and cases have also received attention by many within the Colorado media.  An example from THE DENVER POST is here:

Partner Kevin Farrell is one of Robinson & Henry's most tenured family law attorneys with nearly three decades of legal practice. With his depth of experience, Kevin is prepared to handle the most complex, high-stakes cases.. Kevin’s background stretches beyond family law, encompassing criminal defense, civil litigation, and personal injury matters. Kevin draws upon the insight gained across these practice areas to benefits his current clients.. Before joining Robinson & Henry, Kevin was a public defender in Los Angeles, operated his own law practice for 18 years, and even taught courses at the Denver Paralegal Institute. Kevin's dedication to client advocacy, team leadership, and professional development makes him a powerful advocate for family law clients.

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.

My name is Shazam Kianpour, and my passion is Criminal Defense.  I served 4 years as a Government attorney in the public sector defending criminal cases.. Most of my jury trials have been felonies.  I specialize in Sex Crimes and Violent Crimes however I have a senior staff of attorneys at Shazam Kianpour & Associates who specialize in DUI and Traffic law and another who specialize in Family and Domestic Violence and Economic and White Collar Crimes.. I have experience in Federal Court, especially in Sex Crimes, possession and Distribustion of Child Pornography, and Child Sex Crimes.  I have taken cases from simple DUI and speeding tickets all the way up to Homicide cases to trial and been first and second chair in them to many varying degrees.. While I see litigation as a sometimes necessary component of law, I believe the adverserial process is overplayed.  What is best for the case is really a matter of what is best for your client, your clients future and your clients family.  I am not smarter than my clients, I am merely experienced in a field that they are not. I have had clients tell me they feel like I spent a lot of time educating them as to the law so instead of me telling them what to do, it was a joint process and venture that left them feeling like the decision of how their life played out was their own.  My job is to protect you, my job is to secondarily defend you.  These are two different aspects of law and often some lawyers get so bent on defending their client, they forget that protecting them comes first.  Call me to ask me the difference between protecting, and defending people.  And ask about the difference between my law firm, and the others, and during our conversation, you will see why you have made the smart choice in selecting Shazam Kianpour & Associates for your Colorado raffic and criminal defense needs.

Melissa Garscin is a criminal and DUI Attorney with more than 20 years of experience defending criminal cases in Colorado. Melissa Garscin is a Colorado native and a graduate of Colorado State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice. In 1998, she earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, College of Law. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in the Colorado State and the U.S. District Courts.. Melissa started her law career as a trial attorney with the Colorado State Public Defender's Office. Melissa's criminal defense experience ranges from murder, assault, violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act, 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 in Colorado.. In addition to her extensive courtroom experience, Melissa has earned a valuable spot in the community for her volunteering work as a member of the Juvenile Services Planning Committee in Jefferson County. For her contributions as a lecturer at the Brighton Chamber of Commerce Law Day. As well as, for participating as a guest lecturer at many schools in the area, including Golden High School, Brighton High School and Lukas Elementary School in Westminster.. Over the years, Melissa has earned the reputation as a tough litigator who zealously represents her clients while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism.

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.

I left the Public Defender’s office almost 5 years ago to enter private practice because there were things I couldn’t do for my clients as a Public Defender – either due to a lack of time or resources. I wanted to be able to commit more time and energy to my individual clients’ cases, while utilizing all the tools I learned as a public defender.. If you want a legal bulldog on your side, please call me at. I can’t wait to meet with you so we can fight the system together.

I have worked as a prosecutor for 4 years and have been a criminal defense attorney for 12 years.  I specialize in doing only criminal defense.  I have been a partner at my firm for the last 9 years.

Dru Nielsen is a founding partner of Eytan Nielsen, focusing her work on defending boy and men who are wrongly accused of domestic violence or sexual misconduct in both the university disciplinary and criminal proceedings. She is also a former Deputy State of Colorado Public Defender, serving as the Felony Division Lead in the Denver Trial Office.. In 2007, Dru joined Iris Eytan and Larry Pozner in the criminal practice group of Reilly Pozner as a partner specializing as a corporate representative in complex cases involving bank fraud, embezzlement, forgery, environmental schemes including OSHA, cybercrime, and investment fraud in Federal Court. In 2015, Dru and her longtime criminal defense partner, Iris Eytan, formed Eytan Nielsen LLC with the goal of providing the highest level of representation and service to those facing allegations of wrongdoing.. Dru has been recognized by her peers for her work in criminal defense and has gathered a number of prestigious accolades: one of the Best Criminal Defenders: General Practice (2013-2019) in Colorado Super Lawyers®; as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in the state (2010, 2014); and inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® edition under the specialty of White-Collar Criminal Defense since 2013. Dru is also rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell® which is a reflection of her professional excellence, high ethical standards and legal ability.. She was on the board of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and has lectured to hundreds of criminal defense attorneys on subjects like trial tactics and procedure. She also served on the Colorado Jury System Standing Committee, which is charged with implementing the Supreme Court’s recommendations on jury reform.

My practice includes a mixture of family law and criminal defense.  In the family law arena, I have handled all types of cases, including divorce, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, child custody, maintenance/alimony, paternity and relinquishment and adoption.  I also focus on domestic violence issues.  In the criminal arena, I handle all types of crimes, with a focus on sex crimes and domestic violence.. Outside of the office, I enjoy hiking, swimming, biking and running.  I enjoy organized triathlons and runs including marathons and ironman competitions.  I also enjoy traveling, preferably to a location with a beach.

Mr. Corkadel struck out on his own quickly after obtaining his degree. He worked for a short time under the tutelage of Mr. Jonathan Hagn, an expert in debtor-creditor and bankruptcy law. In 2007, Mr. Corkadel established his own firm, which has been successful in handling a wide gamut of cases prior to taking on Ms. Schneider as a partner.. Mr. Corkadel was born in Colorado, but has moved extensively, including abroad. He has been back in Colorado since 2003. During his studies at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, he spent a vast amount of time focusing on trial practice and technique.

I am a Colorado criminal defense attorney with 20 years of experience. I am a former prosecutor (14 years) and have extensive courtroom and trial experience. I have participated all levels of criminal offenses ranging from Traffic Offenses, Misdemeanors to serious felonies, including First Degree Murder. I am one of the country's foremost experts on legal marijuana and marijuana impaired driving. I lecture throughout the country and internationally on the subject. I have spent the better part of a decade training law enforcement and prosecutors how to do DUI cases. I am an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Prosecution Background. I find that my background is incredibly valuable to clients. I understand both law enforcement and prosecution culture and because I spent years teaching in both spheres, I have a deep understanding of both institutional strengths and weaknesses. I can read a police report and determine the level of training as well as the quality of the investigation quickly. I also understand what it takes to get the prosecutor to see my client's side of the story, or the weaknesses in their case.. Client Approach - being charged with a crime can evoke many emotions and is often a source of stress and anxiety. People make mistakes and I provide my clients with:. Specialties - while I am experienced in all range of misdemeanor and felony cases there are several areas where I possess high levels of experience and expertise:

Luke W. McConnell is an experienced trial attorney and civil litigator who has been fighting for people’s rights his entire career. Luke has been a criminal defense attorney for more than 16 years and a civil litigator for more than 10 years. Luke has tried over 95 jury trials, and he brings a wealth of sophisticated litigation and trial experience to all of the cases he works on. Luke handles cases in every jurisdiction in Colorado as well as the federal District of Colorado and has been responsible for millions of dollars in civil judgments for his clients throughout his career. Luke has particularized expertise in handling cases involving mental health, which is an issue he is very passionate about.. Outside of work, Luke enjoys cooking, ski mountaineering, racing road bikes, mountain biking, hiking, reading, DYI projects, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

I am a serious lawyer who addresses serious problems for my clients. I do it with integrity, hard work, tenaciousness and perseverance. You are not a number but a person who deserves an individual defense based on your needs and the specifics of your case. A tailored defense, the object of which is to get the best result possible.. I am a family man and understand that a criminal case does not just effect just an individual, but also their family. With that in mind, I treat you as family during and after representation.. Yes, I have had great success, but that is in large part to the people I surround myself with and my work ethic. I would be honored to be your champion.

I have been been practicing criminal defense since 2004.  I have handled just about every type of criminal charge including DUI, assaults, thefts, robberies, burglaries, sex crimes, and homicides.  The goal of my firm is to provide the most thorough defense of my clients accused of commiting criminal offenses.

Alaurice Tafoya-Modi founded and managed a law firm since it's inception in 2002.  She has successfully represented personal injury plaintiffs against such corporations as Walmart, Conoco Phillips, Starbucks and AEG Live Entertainment.  She has tried to a jury felony matters including First Degree Murder and a multitude of misdemeanors throughout Colorado and is also licensed to practice in United States District Court.. She obtained her law degree from the University of Colorado Law School in 1993 and immediately began her career as a Deputy Trial lawyer in the Denver Office of the Colorado State Public Defender’s office. After six and a half years of handling numerous types of criminal cases including serious felony cases and numerous murder trials, Mrs. Tafoya-Modi left the Colorado State Public Defender’s office to work for the firm of Buchanan, Jurdem and Zulauf, P.C. where she continued representing those criminally charged as well as personal injury clients. Ms. Tafoya-Modi began her own firm in 2002, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury litigation. Mrs. Tafoya-Modi also was appointed to serve on the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice by Governor Bill Ritter in 2009 and re-appointed by Governor John Hickenlooper in 2012 for 3 year terms. The Commission is comprised of key stakeholders in the criminal justice system which was created to evaluate and make recommendations on reforms and improvements to the Colorado Criminal Justice system. In her position on the Commission, Mrs. Tafoya-Modi represented the interests and perspectives of the criminal defense community. also is a past President of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, an organization of over 800 members that strives to ensure lawyers practicing criminal law in Colorado have the best resources and training to represent their clients zealously.  The board also constantly pursues criminal justice reform.