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Biography
I am a history buff and a Broncos fan. Grew up in small town Ohio loving Ohio State football, Kentucky basketball and Reds baseball.
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Appeals
50%
33 years
Other
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 32 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Greg D. Rawlings, P.C.
(720) 703-9831
Mobile
150 West 9th Avenue, No. 1301, Denver, CO, 80204
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Gregory D Rawlings's Reviews
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Posted by Richard | October 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellence to the fullest extent!!!
Excellent lawyer and person , I would never go with anyone else ,ever. Very professional, very knowledgeable and honest, what else can I say , you won't go wrong in hiring Greg I guarantee it. Thanks for all you do Greg.
Posted by B | June 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Competent, Ethical, and Patient
After interviewing several others over a few months, I chose Mr. Rawlings as my trial attorney. He was honest, and appropriately communicated my options and possible outcomes. In the end, we were well prepared, demanded a trial, and got the best possible outcome. He never once pushed for taking a ...
Posted by Andrea | March 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hiring Greg Rawlings as my Attorney was the smartest decision!
Greg Rawlings is a genuine, intelligent, and experienced Domestic Violence Attorney. At the age of 34, with absolutely no criminal record, I was charged with Domestic Violence and Assault in Colorado. In one of my life's twists of irony, I was arrested for a second time within a year to the date of m...
Posted by John | October 3, 2013
"Hire Greg Rawlings"
I was arrested unexpectedly and charged with several felony charges. It was the the most bizarre situation and worst experience in my life. Absolute fact ! I had never been arrested before and was charged with 5 felonies that included, possession, distribution, cultivation, conspiracy, and manufa...
Gregory D Rawlings's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer as he is not only extremely knowledgeable but compassionate. Greg is well respected in the legal community not only by prosecutors and opposing counsel but also by the judges because they know that Greg is well prepared, a true litigator and someone that fights for his clients. I highly recommend Greg Rawlings."
"I endorse Gregory. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Greg for years. He is insightful, intelligent and passionate about his work. I often seek his guidance on questions of law. He cares about his clients and works diligently in their defense. He is also a solid and honest person. I endorse him wholeheartedly!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is a good person and great lawyer. He is knowledgeable and hard working."
"Gregeory Rawlings is one fine lawyer, I was opposing counsel on a number of his cases. Great guy."
"Gregory Rawlings is a wonderful attorney. He is a skilled trial attorney. He is respected by the judges and his fellow attorneys in the community."
"I have known Greg for several years. We have been opposing counsel as well as fellow members in the criminal defense community. Greg is well respected, extremely knowledgable and well-liked by Judges, prosecutors , courtt staff and probation officers. These are all critical attributes you should be looking for when deciding which attorney to hire."
"I endorse Greg Rawlings. I have known Greg for quite some time. His experience as a criminal defense attorney and as a former City Attorney allows Greg to get exceptional results for his clients. He is also always prepared and professional. Finally, he places his clients and their interests first."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Greg Rawlings has a wealth of experience in the area of criminal defense both as a city prosecutor and private defense attorney. I know Mr. Rawlings through the Colorado defense bar as well as Avvo. His contributions to the Avvo community are significant and reflect his years of hard earned experience."
"Greg is a respected criminal defense attorney and former Assistant Denver City Attorney. In both capacities have observed Greg to be hard working, ethical and intelligent. I would recommend Greg to anyone with a criminal or traffic case, especially one in the City and County of Denver."
"I have worked with Mr. Rawlings on many criminal defense cases and I can say without hesitation that he is brilliant. He possesses a total command of language and persuasion, and is one of the most genuine and kind people I know. It was a pleasure working with him and I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Rawlings as a criminal defense lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
1993
American Jurisprudence Award, Lawyer's Cooperative Publishing
N/A
Certificate of Appreciation, Southern Poverty Law Center
Work Experience
2009 - 2011
Associate, Jansen & Associates
2007 - 2009
Associate, Springer & Steinberg, PC
2003 - 2008
Prosecuting Attorney, Denver , Colorado, City Attorney's Office
1994 - 2002
Sole proprietor, Gregory Rawlings Attorney at Law
1992 - 1993
Felony clerk, Franklin County, Ohio, Public Defender's Office
1992 - 1992
Clerk, Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley Co., LPA
1991 - 1991
Judicial Clerk, Judge Buck Burton, Scioto County Court of Common Pleas
Associations
2010 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Amnesty InternationalMember
Denver Bar Association
Member
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Sanchez
Won case on MJA
Westminster v. Grayson
Won appeal.
People v. Torres
Not guilty.
People v. Marks
Not guilty
City and County of Denver v. Ward Churchill, et al
Ward and his crack legal team ultimately won at trial.
People v. Renaud
Murder conviction upheld in published opinion.
U.S.A. v. Birch
The government won, but barely.
Education
1993
Capital University
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
North Carolina State University
MA - Masters
1984
University of Colorado
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Merrill Middle School
Legal thinking and writing
2003
Denver Bar Association
Legal writing and thinking
Publications
2020
The Docket
Surviving a Plague
2018
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
Heroin in Denver
2016
The Docket Colorado Bar Association
The Meth problem
2012
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
Mental Health and the Courts
2012
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Case of the Law School Murders, part 5
2011
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Road Worrier, Part 7
2011
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Road Worrier, Part 6
2010
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Road Worrier, Part 5
2010
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Road Worrier, Part 4
2010
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Road Worrier, Part 3
2010
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Road Worrier, Part 2
2009
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Road Worrier, Part 1
2006
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
Murder on the Reunification Express
2005
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
Ear Candy
2005
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
Bar Review
2000
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Curmudgeon, part 2
1999
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Curmudgeon, part 1
1994
The Docket: Denver Bar Association
The Scene of the Crime
1991
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Media Man
1990
Res Ipsa Loquitur
My Racist Friend
1988
Recognitions
Bush and the Drug Lords
1988
Forbidden Lines
Zen Arcade
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should guilty plea be withdrawn? Can a motion to dismiss be filed since prosecutor stated no evidence? Any other options?
15 Feb 2022
Q&A
Can I be summoned from a town in a state that I do not reside in?
17 Nov 2021
Q&A
My granddaughter is underage without a drivers license and she didn't see a stop sign and she crossed over the road and wrecked.
01 Nov 2021