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Christopher R. Decker
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Biography
Born April 24, 1963 Santa Barbara California. Graduate, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, Cambridge Massachusetts, 1982; Bachelor of Arts, (Economics and Political Science) University of Vermont, 1986; Juris Doctorate, University of Denver College of Law, 1995; Graduate, Trial Practice Institute, National Criminal Defense Collage, Macon Georgia, 2006. Member: American Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar (Board of Directors 2003-2016) (President 2015-2016), Colorado State Bar, Denver Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Federal Bar State of Colorado, 10 th Circuit Court Of Appeals.
Since entering the practice of law in 1995 Mr. Decker’s commitment to defending the criminally accused has been extensive and diverse. He began by volunteering his time at the Colorado State Public Defender’s office in his first year of law school, working in Denver’s original “Drug Court”. In the following years he was awarded two internships with the Colorado Public Defender, and successfully tried cases to verdict under the Student Practice Act. Upon his graduation in 1995, he was hired as a Deputy State Public Defender as a trial attorney. Mr. Decker practiced as a Deputy State Public Defender for more than a decade and was assigned to the Colorado Springs, Arapahoe, Douglas, Adams and Denver trial offices. During his years of service as a Public Defender he handled literally thousands of criminal cases ranging from D.U.I. to murder in the first degree. Mr. Decker has won numerous and significant trial verdicts for his appointed clients. He has won complete acquittals in cases charging sexual assault, first and second degree assault, drug possession and distribution, burglary, theft, menacing, witness intimidation, kidnapping and murder. He has also written several successful criminal appeals being published in People v. Lewis, 975 P.2d 160 (Colo. 1999); and again in People v. Borland Robertson, 56 P.3d 121 (Colo. App. 2002).
In the past decade Mr. Decker has successfully ventured into civil law as well with several significant results for his clients. He has initiated numerous successful claims under Section 1983 of the Civil Rights act for police brutality and excessive force claims. Mr. Decker has also defended numerous Title 9 investigations with educational institutions and school districts for his clients. Significantly, Mr. Decker recently delivered the largest Defamation verdict against an individual in Colorado history winning a total of 21 million dollars in Routt County in November of 2023.
Mr. Decker has achieved significant peer recognition for his tenacious work over the 29 years of his legal practice. In 2001 he was honored with an appointment to the Colorado Criminal Justice Act Panel of Federal defense attorneys. In that capacity he handled complex federal drug cases, bank robberies, and cases involving detained foreign nationals. In 2002, District Court judges in Arapahoe and Denver counties appointed Mr. Decker in the Capital Murder cases filed against Mr. Edward Brown. In these matters Mr. Decker’s client was considered for the death penalty in three Colorado jurisdictions, and in connection with four separate murders. Through extensive pre-trial investigation, litigation, negotiation, and other professional efforts, Mr. Decker and his co-counsel were able to secure coordinated plea agreements that ultimately saved the life of his client.
Mr. Decker has tried to verdict over 220 cases in his career. In the past ten years alone, he has tried twenty-two cases alleging sexual assault or unlawful sexual conduct. Mr. Decker regularly provides consultation to other attorneys in sexual assault defense matters and has been qualified in five different Colorado jurisdictions to give testimony as an “expert” in matters related to criminal law defense.
Mr. Decker has taught trial practice classes, lectured on Sexual Assault defense techniques, and conducted continuing legal education seminars for attorneys in Colorado. He is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense Collage in Macon Georgia, which is taught and attended by America’s top defense lawyers. The specialized training he received at the NCDC Trial Practice Institute included exposure to the most advanced techniques of witness examinations, trial strategy and methods of persuasion. Mr. Decker has tried to verdict over one hundred cases and successfully settled thousands more.
By joining David R. Jones in his established Denver practice, Mr. Decker is now a part of a firm which is unmatched in its specialized trial experience handling serious criminal charges in Colorado. Together, Mr. Decker and Mr. Jones deliver a superior level of commitment and expertise which yields positive results.
We focus on defending sexual offenses, domestic violence and internet based cases.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
85%
31 years | 10,000 cases
Sex Crime
6%
Domestic Violence
3%
Child Abuse
1%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 30 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Decker & Jones
(303) 573-5253
Fax
(303) 573-5257
Fax
2025 York street, Denver, CO, 80205
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Posted by curtis | May 08, 2013
I recommend Christopher R. Decker
Mr. Decker was recommended to me by another Attorney. He lived up to the billing and is well respected in the legal community.
Posted by Borlande | May 08, 2013
THE BEST IN DENVER
If I could give Chris Decker 10 stars I would. Mr Decker represented me on a case in Arapahoe County and again in the Colorado Supreme court. you can google my name and see for yourself. I never knew that a lawyer with his level of skill and dedication to clients existed he has changed my view of Def...
Posted by Lee | September 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Unprofessional and dishonest
Decker was unprofessional and lied to me about his services. I lost my case and it cost me a lot of time and money. He charged me huge sums of money just for phone calls and he advised me incorrectly. I do not recommend using his services.
Posted by anonymous | January 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney
don’t hire this one
Hired in 2020 with a steep retainer to get my case to trial. Decker didn’t even get to file motions and raised his already high price by 3x, did absolutely nothing for me and took my money.
Christopher R. Decker's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris is a great attorney. My firm handles only personal injury cases but many of our clients have had friends or relatives with criminal matters over the years. I have sent all of them to Chris or his partners and have not received even one complaint. I have In fact, everyone seems to love the representation given by Chris. I highly recommend Chris in any criminal matter that may come up. Not only is Chris a great attorney, he is a nice guy which people often don't think about when hiring a lawyer. However, if a lawyer is not likable, the client often pays the price."
"Chris is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Colorado. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is a skilled trial attorney who achieves outcomes for his clients that are amazing. I would highly recommend Chris."
"I endorse this lawyer. Although I do not practice criminal law myself, my circle includes lawyers both on the prosecuting and defense side of the area and everyone agrees that Chris is simply one of the best. When I have a friend or family member that needs help I call Chris first, not always for his help, but sometimes to get a referral for another attorney, because if Chris recommends somebody I know I can too."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Excellent attorney with great communication skills and tenacious trial skills. Christopher Decker is one of the single most accomplished and aggressive attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with and I endorse him for all your criminal defense needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is smart, knowledgeable, and courageous, a fantastic combination for a criminal defense attorney. He cares deeply about his clients, and is effective both as litigator and a negotiator. Hiring Chris Decker to represent you will never be a mistake."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great answer on Avvo and an exceptional attorney. Chris is one of the best criminal defense attorneys that I have encountered in 23 years as a judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney. Simply incredible."
"Mr. Decker is a tireless and skilled defender of his clients. He brings the perfect combination of passion and superb ability, and his results show it. I highly endorse Christopher R. Decker."
"As a prosecuting attorney there are only a handful of defense lawyers that I knew I'd better be at my best when they entered on a case. Christopher is one of those few. He is a top-notch intellect and litigator. I recommend Christopher to those I know, and he is on my (very) short list of defense attorneys I would call if I needed representation."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is one of my go-to lawyers in Denver. He can handle any criminal matter, but has created a niche in white collar criminal matters and offenses that involve allegations of sexual conduct. He is a fantastic and skilled attorney."
"I endorse Chris Decker. I have known Chris for years, and even when Chris was a public defender in Colorado's extraordinarily overburdened system, Chris displayed the care and time on his cases many attorney's with 1/10th of his caseload lacked. He has an outstanding knowledge of the law and the courts and I have no doubt would give top notch representation to anyone who hired him to represent them."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
Regional Champion, Moot Court
Work Experience
2008 - 2016
Partner, Newell & Decker
1995 - 2008
Deputy State Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defender's Office
Associations
2008 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. C.M.
DISMISSED BY PROSECUTION
People v. G.W.
NOT GUILTY OF ALL CHARGES AT TRIAL
People v. R.B.
NOT GUILTY OF ALL CHARGES AT TRIAL
People v. T.M.
NOT GUILTY OF ALL CHARGES AT TRIAL
People v. C.T.
NOT GUILTY OF ALL CHARGES AT TRIAL
Education
1995
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2011
Colorado State Public Defender; Colorado Criminal Defense Bar C.L.E.
Sexual Assault Defense; Jury Selection: Computer Crimes defense
Publications
1999
Colorado Supreme Court, Colorado Court of Appeals
People v. Lewis, 975 P.2d 160 (Colo. 1999); and again in People v. Borland Robertson, 56 P.3d 121 (Colo. App. 2002).
Languages
English
Activity
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