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Damon Christopher Brune
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Biography
Damon is an experienced trial attorney who has dedicated his legal career to defending individuals accused of crimes across Colorado. Before opening Brune Law Office, he spent twelve years working as a municipal and state public defender on the Western Slope, Northeastern Colorado, and Denver Metro area, fighting for thousands of people accused of crimes ranging from park curfew violation to homicide.
Damon has seen the damage criminal investigation and prosecution do to peoples' lives. He knows when it comes to criminal allegations - there is no such thing as a small case - and that realization guides his client-centered approach to criminal defense.
In his twelve years as a public defender, Damon learned that criminal defense attorneys must possess negotiation skills, a superior knowledge of the law, and an unyielding willingness to hold the prosecution to their burden of proof. Damon has built a reputation as a fearless trial attorney by taking more than 70 cases to trial - securing acquittals, dismissals, and favorable outcomes including mitigated sentences. He has also developed a specialized knowledge of treatment courts and harm reduction by serving as the criminal defense representative on the First Judicial District Veteran Treatment Court and the Denver Municipal Court Competency Diversion Project.
Professionally, Damon has trained criminal defense attorneys and stakeholders across Colorado on topics ranging from domestic violence, jury selection, cross-examination, preserving a constitutional record at trial, and developing not guilty by reason of insanity defense.
Damon earned his law degree from the University of Colorado Law School, where he served as chapter president of the National Lawyers Guild, was selected as a Rothgerber Moot Court Finalist, and represented indigent clients in the Legal Aid Clinic.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-450 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 19 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2006
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Location
The Brune Law Office, P.C.
437 W Colfax, Ste. 300, Denver, CO, 80204
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Posted by Luke | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A Case Taken Care Of
I met Damon under very unfortunate circumstances but almost instantly after meeting him and speaking about my case I had the feeling that I had an ace on my side. Before hiring him I felt due process of the law was meant to put pressure on me and wreck my life but after consulting him I knew that I w...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Animal & Dog Bites
Excellent Job!
Damon was very communicative and thorough about representing me and my case! He helped me get my dog off of a bogus “dog bite charge” and lowered my court fees significantly. Thanks Damon!
Posted by Martin | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Brilliants in law
My original lawyer could not take my case, conflict of interests. I was referred to Damon and did not know what I was getting. Turns out it's best thing that could have happened for me. This lawyer knows his stuff. Is very thorough and took the time to Get the best results for me and did exactly that...
Posted by Danielle | September 17, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Super helpful & trustworthy
I reached out to Damon five days before my court date and he immediately responded with helpful information on how to go about it. I was very stressed about my situation and he eased all of it and assured me I was in good hands. I felt he had my best interest in mind and made the scary process less s...
Posted by George | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Peace of Mind
Fortunately, I haven't had to hire many lawyers recently but their was a time. Many in the past have been self serving, pompous, and condescending. Damon was the exact opposite. I always felt he had my best interests in mind. I always felt protected. This truly is a man who cares for his clientele.
Damon Christopher Brune's Lawyer Endorsements
"Damon is an excellent defense attorney. As a former prosecutor, I have been on the opposite side of Damon's cases and know him to be a smart, driven advocate and a formidable opponent. He has great rapport with his clients and helps them feel at ease in very stressful situations. I would highly recommend Damon for any criminal defense matter."
"Damon is a truly excellent criminal defense attorney. He is unusually passionate and dedicated not only to his cases, but to the cause of justice generally. He has years of experience and knows the law better than almost anyone else. He is professional and very easy to talk to. I have seen him effectively and persuasively fight for his clients again and again and would highly recommend him to anyone."
"For almost ten years, I have personally watched Damon fight, again and again, on behalf of his clients. He works to make the government understand that his clients are humans with their own stories, and families and lives. Anyone needing a lawyer would be lucky to have his hard work, intelligence and experience on their side."
"Damon is a passionate advocate and dedicated criminal defense lawyer. He gets results for clients, is a strong negotiator, and a great trial lawyer."
"Mr. Brune is an excellent attorney. He takes time to understand his client's unique situation and case. He has extensive knowledge of specialty courts, mental health issues, and working with veterans. Mr. Brune is an excellent trial attorney. I worked with him on a contentious sexual assault case and his cross-examination of the prosecution's expert was prepared and delivered in an excellent manner and was one of the main factors the client was acquitted of sexual assault."
Chaz Melihercik
Criminal defense lawyer
Jennifer Kilpatrick
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, The Brune Law Office, P.C.
2018 - 2019
Deputy Public Defender, Denver Municipal Public Defender
2016 - 2017
Owner, Brune Law Office
2007 - 2015
Senior Deputy Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defender
2006 - 2007
Public Defender, Aurora Municipal Court
Associations
2019 - Present
First Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Denver Competency Diversion ProjectMember
2016 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
First Judicial District Veteran's Treatment CourtMember Screening Committee
Education
2006
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Truman State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Quarterly Training
Defending Domestic Violence Charges in Denver Municipal Court
2018
Office Training
Discovery Organization and Case Management
2018
Intern Training
Cross Examination
2016
Trial Advocacy Training
Preserving the Record During Trial
2016
Annual Conference
Front Ending NGRI Cases
2015
Regional Training
Voir Dire and Opening Statements
2014
Sex Offense Management Board Annual Conference
Denial Does Not Preclude Sex Offender Treatment
Activity
Legal Answers