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    Colorado Has 1689 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 10184 Reviews

    Claire Elster

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    Claire Elster

    5.027 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Zealous Advocacy. Proven Success. Call An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. Free Consultations, 24/7 Attorney Availability.
    Rating:  9.5
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    John P. Galligan

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    John P. Galligan

    5.010 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: John found a passion for criminal defense very early while enrolled in law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. John interned at the Colorado Springs Office of the State Public Defender in 2011 and continued to work in criminal...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    David R. Jones

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    David R. Jones

    5.011 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Child Abuse and more
    Felonies and misdemeanors
    Rating:  10
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    Reid DeChant

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    Reid DeChant

    5.024 reviews
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    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Reid has a client-focused representation style that approaches your case from all angles to assure the best possible outcome for your case. Reid will be transparent with you when discussing your case so you can make the best decision. If the offer...
    Rating:  10
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    Timothy Raymond Bussey

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    Timothy Raymond Bussey

    5.047 reviews
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    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Facing criminal charges in Colorado Springs? Contact skilled Colorado defense lawyer Timothy Bussey
    Rating:  10
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    Eric Sims

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    Eric Sims

    4.611 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Eric Sims Jr. will provide savvy, tough, aggressive, representation regardless of the cause.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Shana D. Velez

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    Shana D. Velez

    4.25 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: With nearly two decades of courtroom experience across family law, criminal defense, and immigration matters, Shana Velez brings a rare combination of seasoned trial authority and profound cultural empathy to the legal team. A Colorado native, Sha...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Christopher R. Decker

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    Christopher R. Decker

    4.08 reviews
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    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    We focus on defending sexual offenses, domestic violence and internet based cases.
    Rating:  10
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    Ross Ollom

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    Ross Ollom

    5.05 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Ross Ollom is an experienced trial attorney who provides quality representation for all his clients using his wide range of experience. His experience as a prosecutor, having prosecuted thousands of cases, gives him valuable insight in evaluating ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    James Fulton Stanley

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    James Fulton Stanley

    5.0210 reviews
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    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    35 Years Experience Criminal Law, Former Deputy District Attorney, Aggressive and Thorough Criminal Defense, Many Satisfied Clients, Over 140 Five Star Reviews
    Rating:  10
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    Christian Alexander Schwaner

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    Christian Alexander Schwaner

    5.038 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    I am a Former Prosecutor who Knows the System. Call today for a free consultation!
    Rating:  7.5
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    Jeffery L. Weeden

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    Jeffery L. Weeden

    4.9208 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more
    A Colorado Criminal Defense attorney that gets results! Call 24/7.
    Rating:  10
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    Kimberly Diego

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    Kimberly Diego

    4.839 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    When Your Freedom and Your Future Hang in the Balance: Denver Defense Lawyer Kimberly Diego
    Rating:  10
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    George Bailey

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    George Bailey

    5.02 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Mr. Bailey graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2008 and was admitted to the Colorado Bar Association the same year. He served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Marianne B. Bowler, Magistrate Judge, at the John Joseph Mo...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Adam B. Tisdell

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    Adam B. Tisdell

    5.024 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Exclusively devoted to Marijuana Defense.
    Rating:  10
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    David Justin Blair

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    David Justin Blair

    5.040 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax
    Bold & Aggressive Representation
    Rating:  10
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    James J.L. Ahern

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    James J.L. Ahern

    5.071 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    I pride myself on attention to detail and zealous, aggressive advocacy for every client.
    Rating:  10
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    Megan Elizabeth Scafiddi

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    Megan Elizabeth Scafiddi

    5.051 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Handling all types of misdemeanor and felony matters in Colorado, including post-conviction relief.
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth Frank Eichner

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    Kenneth Frank Eichner

    5.0105 reviews
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    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime and more
    Best criminal defense law firm in Colorado, handles all criminal, white-collar, and regulatory matters. Over 100 5-star reviews. The team focuses on winning trials and has demonstrated drive, talent and determination for over 25 years.
    Rating:  10
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    William Matthew Breitigam

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    William Matthew Breitigam

    4.820 reviews
    Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Is Your Future Or Freedom At Risk? Come To Us. Aggressive Representation since 1991. Call Now For Free Consultation.
    Rating:  9.9
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