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If you are facing criminal charges, it may benefit you to contact Geoff Heim, Attorney, LLC. With more than 15 years of experience and a background in prosecution, Mr. Heim is able to maintain a thorough understanding of both sides of the criminal justice system. To schedule your free case evaluation with a criminal defense lawyer in Colorado Springs, do not hesitate to contact the firm today.

"I work hard to ensure that my clients receive outstanding legal representation and access to justice. I utilize my comprehensive knowledge of criminal law and procedure, and clear, effective communication with jurors, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, administrators and other professionals, to achieve success for my clients." — Mark Langston

Practicing criminal defense since 1990, was a Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles for seven years, served as a 1LT in the US Army as a JAG, completed an international fellowship with the ILF in Nepal in 2010 and formed a non-profit, the Center for Juvenile Justice in Colorado to serve kids in the delinquency system and teach law students.  I am committed to my clients and love to teach and mentor youth in the community as well as in college and law schools.  I am devoted to the pursuit of truth and justice in all things.

Hillary is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with 14 years’ experience, who has earned a reputation for being a fierce advocate in and out of the courtroom and for achieving results for her clients.. Hillary has taken 45 cases to jury trial, achieving acquittals in some of the most serious and complex cases, and has handled thousands of others, from DUIs to sexual assault trial, to homicide.. As an example of her successes, in 2022, Hillary obtained two not guilty verdicts in sexual assault trials in Boulder, one of which in a multi co-defendant trial, and she obtained a reversal for a client who was imprisoned for a decade by demonstrating he was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault on a child based on ineffective assistance of trial counsel.. Hillary receives praise by clients and other professionals for her writing skills outside the courtroom and her advocacy inside the court, where she is highly persuasive to a jury or judge.. Hillary is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for her clients, which she achieves through relentless and strategic litigation, preparation, and by putting the government’s case through the crucible of the adversarial process. She takes a pragmatic approach and always provides honest and compassionate advice and counsel to her clients.. Hillary has represented clients in all phases of the criminal justice system, from investigation, through pre-trial litigation and jury trial, through appeal, and post-conviction challenges.. Prior to opening her own practice, Hillary was a trial, appellate, and post-conviction attorney with two notable boutique Boulder criminal defense firms.. Hillary started her career as a defense attorney with the Colorado State Public Defender in the Brighton Regional Office where she was a Public Defender for six years. After graduating law school at the University of Colorado, at the top of her class, she was a Law Clerk for Chief Justice Michael Bender of the Colorado Supreme Court.

I have been in private practice, based in Boulder, since 2012. During that time, my practice has focused on criminal defense. I discovered criminal defense as a student at the University of Colorado School of Law, where I represented people charged with crimes through the criminal defense clinic and as an intern at the Boulder public defender's office. After graduating from law school, I worked at the Adams County public defender's office representing people charged with crimes ranging from DUI to First Degree Murder. I have done over fifty jury trials and many more contested hearings. I take pride in my experience and reputation as an aggressive trial lawyer, but I take equal pride in my experience and reputation as a creative and sensitive negotiator.. It is my privilege to act as an advocate for people who are facing the difficult journey of being charged with a crime. My greatest satisfaction comes from helping my clients through that journey in an intelligent and empowering way.

Janene works tirelessly to provide a thorough and effective defense. Her clients appreciate the time she spends with them understanding the court-room battle and case preparation and her approach to dealing with the often traumatic and dehumanizing criminal court system.

Eric Sims Jr. is the Founding Partner and Lead Litigator of Flatirons Litigation, LLC. Tough, aggressive, skilled lawyer in trial, in hearings, and in negotiations best describes Eric. In his 19 year career, Mr. Sims has litigated seven first degree murder cases, represented many clients facing life in prison, went to trial on nearly one hundred felony cases, and tried countless misdemeanor cases. Mr. Sims has also defended juveniles and college aged clients in court and in school disciplinary hearings.. From saving a client’s dog from being put down by law enforcement to getting not guilty on first degree murder, Mr. Sims is a skilled litigator and tireless advocate for his clients.. Mr. Sims graduated from Southwestern University of Law in Los Angeles in 1994, volunteered, interned, and worked for the Colorado Public Defender’s Office from 1993 to 2013. In addition to his 18 years of experience as a licensed attorney in Colorado, Mr. Sims served on the Board of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar for seven years, taught at the University of Colorado during intersession multiple times, and gave numerous trainings to private attorneys as well as Public Defenders on topics ranging from self-defense to the current state of the law.

Compassionate, client-centered, and zealous representation.. For the past 12 years, Nelissa has represented juvenile and adult clients in all stages of the criminal process. She has served as lead counsel in over seventy district and county trials as well as hundreds of motions hearings. Nelissa represents clients on a full range charges, including first-degree murder, sex assault, securities fraud, theft, assault, and domestic violence.. In 2015, Nelissa's peers nominated her for Attorney of the Year out of 440 public defenders based on her advocacy, dedication, and service. During her eight-year tenure as a senior public defender, she handled numerous complex cases and as a result, received several special assignments in Arapahoe and Jefferson counties.. In 2018, Nelissa started her own firm to focus exclusively on criminal defense. She is known in the legal community as a compassionate advocate, who works tirelessly to get the best outcome for her clients.

Alison Kilmer is a former judicial law clerk and prosecutor with a strong business background.. Prior to attending law school at Seton Hall University, Ms. Kilmer received her Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and Master of Professional Studies degree (MPS) in Media Administration from the prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication at Syracuse University.. Before commencing her legal career, Ms. Kilmer held senior management positions for media and Internet companies such as America Online and Lycos in their Business and Sales Strategy divisions. Ms. Kilmer also consulted for, and held Director level positions with start-up companies such as E-media and KnowEx Solutions.. Today, she combines both her business experience and legal background in a practice that centers on providing individualized services for each of her clients based on their specific needs and requirements. Ms. Kilmer works with individuals, small businesses and entrepreneurs.. Ms. Kilmer’s practice areas include: Business Law, Criminal Defense and Domestic Relations Law.

Jeffrey S. Gard is a lawyer focusing on criminal defense, civil litigation and serious injury cases. He has litigated hundreds of cases, many through trial, in both state and federal courts. Jeff also successfully litigated and argued cases before the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court.. Jeff is a hard-nosed litigator whose tenacity earns him the respect of his colleagues, judges and clients. Based on his reputation for meticulous preparation and well-honed trial skills, Jeff is often hired by fellow attorneys to help with cases where settlement has failed and the case must be taken to trial.. Jeff represents numerous patients, doctors and marijuana businesses throughout the state of Colorado and has advised people from all over the country.  He advises federal, state and local governments in their development of marijuana business regulations.  Jeff is widely considered one of Colorado’s leading marijuana attorneys.. Since the passage of Amendment 64, which legalized adult possession and cultivation of marijuana in Colorado, Jeff has been working with state and local officials in developing regulations for the retail marijuana industry and was appointed by the state to participate in the rule-making progress.. Over the last few years, Jeff has been advising and assisting the U.S. Congress with an analysis of the Federal Code to determine the various areas which are impacted by the state marijuana laws in hopes of reconciling state and federal law in the near future. Numerous draft bills resulted from these efforts and hopefully these bills will become law.. Jeff now shares his knowledge and experience with other attorneys and has given several lectures on various aspects of marijuana law, including:. ·       December 2011, Inns of Court, Denver Chapter: Marijuana Law Debate with Attorney General John Suthers;. ·       September 2012, Colorado Bar Association: Marijuana and Social Media;. ·       November 2012, Human Services Network of Colorado: Medical Marijuana Issues for Human Service Providers;. ·       July 2013, Colorado Bar Association: Marijuana and Banking Issues;. ·       July 2013, Colorado Bar Association: The Business of Marijuana;. ·       October 2013, Denver Law Club: Recreational Marijuana: Legal Considerations;. ·       December 2013, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association: Changes in Marijuana Laws and Your Practice;. ·       May 2014, National Business Institute: Colorado Marijuana Law.. ·       October 2014: Arapahoe Community College, Marijuana Business Law and Licensing;. ·       December 2014, Longmont Realtor’s Association: Marijuana and Landlord/Tenant Issues;. ·       March 2015, Foxmoor Continuing Education Cannabis Summit: Marijuana Business Licensing and Regulatory Compliance;. ·       March 2015, National Business Institute: Marijuana Business Legal Considerations;. ·       October 2015, Nevada Justice Association Annual Retreat: Sword and Shield Tort Law Concerning the Legality of Marijuana;. ·       November 2015,  National Business Institute: Marijuana Business Legal Considerations Part 2;. ·       November 2015, University of Colorado, Guest Lecturer: The Practical and Ethical Aspects of Representing Marijuana Businesses;. ·       December 2015, Colorado Bar Association: Medico Legal Aspects of Legalized Marijuana;. ·       May 2016, American Intellectual Property Association, Marijuana Labeling Laws and Regulations.. ·       June 2016, National Business Institute: Marijuana and Local Government: What You Need to Know;. ·       June 2016, DRI Seminars at the University of Colorado School of Law: Marijuana Law, Developing Business, Regulation, Law and Policy;. ·       July 2016: National Business Institute: Marijuana Business Legal Considerations;. ·       September 2016, National Business Institute: Marijuana Law The Ultimate Guide;. ·       October 2016, National Business Institute: Medical Marijuana Business Law;. ·       October 2016, National Business Institute: Recreational Marijuana Business Law in Colorado;. ·       February 2017, National Business Institute, Advanced Marijuana Business Law;. ·       March 2017: National Business Institute: Guns, Drugs and Alcohol: The Ultimate Attorney’s Guide;. ·       May 2017, National Business Institute: Marijuana Law, The Ultimate Guide Part 2;. ·       May 2017, DRI 2017 Business Litigation Seminar: What Business Litigators Should Know About Marijuana Law;. Scheduled for Summer and Fall 2017:. ·       August 2017, National Business Institute, Marijuana Business Legal Considerations.. ·       September 2017, National Business Institute: Recreational Marijuana Business Law in Colorado.. ·       November 2017, National Business Institute: Advanced Marijuana Business Law, Part 2.. By way of background, Jeff is a Colorado native and a Cum Laude Philosophy graduate from the University of Colorado, where he also was elected Phi Beta Kappa, the country’s oldest honor society. While attending the law school, Jeff won the William De Souchet Award for best individual performance in trial advocacy and won a multi-state moot court competition during his first year of law school. After graduation, Jeff accepted a position with Sanderson & Associates (later Sanderson & Gard), a respected litigation firm in Boulder, Colorado. Jeff later formed his own firm and moved the office to downtown Boulder.. Jeff served two terms as the chair of the Civil Litigation Section of the Boulder County Bar Association, where he received special recognition for conscientious performance. Jeff is a member of the Faculty of Federal Advocates, a small group of lawyers and judges working to improve the federal court system.. Finally, Jeff is one of only a handful of attorneys in the state of Colorado to become a Life Member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. The Colorado Criminal Defense Bar is dedicated to protecting the rights of people accused of crimes.

Former top prosecutor in major urban District Attorney's Office now available to private clients. I have handled thousands of criminal cases, including consumer frauds, rackets, and all types of vehicular offenses. CLE (Continuing Legal Education) certified lecturer; Law Review Editor.. All cases personally handled with honesty, integrity, compassion and the utmost in professionalism.. Member: Colorado Bar Asociation, Boulder Bar Association, Chamber of Commerce.. Call for free, no obligation telephone consultation. Ask about my special low rates for members of AARP, senior citizens, and students

Alison Gordon is a creative and tenacious criminal defense attorney. Her experience handling cases in pre-trial, appellate and post-conviction postures gives her a unique perspective in crafting goal-oriented solutions.. Alison values empathy and clear, consistent communication with clients. She brings a balance of compassion and grit to the negotiation and litigation of criminal cases. Approaching every case with an eye for detail and a determined spirit, Alison takes pride in achieving the best possible results for clients who are accused, or have been previously convicted, of crimes.

I specialize in complex litigation for those people who have been accused of crimes.  I handle all criminal matters from traffic tickets to homicides and everything in between.  I believe in listening to my clients and trying to get the results that they are looking for.