James A Castle

James A Castle

also known as Jim, Castle

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Drug Crime

1544 Race Street, Denver, CO

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 41 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Castle & Castle

1544 Race Street, Denver, CO, 80206-1116

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James A Castle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A true magician

A family member was facing life imprisonment for murder in Colorado's harshest county, Arapahoe. Before Mr. Castle took on the case the offer was 35 years. Jim worked so hard they offered our family member 3 years. He had already served that amount and it made him parole eligible immediately. He too...k the deal and now he is a free man. That was just last year in 2023. Jim said he would have happily taken the case to trial and I am sure he would have won but it wasn't worth the risk. We were told by another lawyer we hired on a different matter that she had never heard of such a great offer on a first degree murder case.

Posted by anonymous | January 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

I couldn't have been happier with the results of my case. I found Mr Castle in a magazine titled Denver's Best Lawyers. I am glad that he ended up with me in court. Highly recommend!

Posted by Jason Mayfield | August 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional Driver

Mr.Castle is and excellent Attorney, he's represented me twice in very critical criminal cases.I was facing 25 years to life in prison and to be honest I was guilty. Never the less Mr.Castle worked hard on my case and fought relentlessly on my behalf. He was prepared to go all the way t...o trail if necessary but secured me a life saving pleabargan of 2 to 6 years instead. After being released form prison for over 20 years I never thought I'd need Mr.Castle's services again. Never the less I was caught up in the judicial system again. After my arraignment I knew I needed an Attorney I could trust. I was facing 10 years on trumped up charges and this time I was innocent. To make a long story short Mr.Castle got on the case and got it dismissed. I am truly grateful for Mr.Castle and his team not only do I recommend him as an Attorney but I also trust him as an Attorney.

Posted by David | April 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney in Denver

Jim is the best attorney in Denver. This man has helped with serious issues and I would absolutely never use anyone else. A compassionate and very conscientious attorney.

Posted by Colleen | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Way above the rest!

Jim came highly recommended, and did not disappoint. My experience with Jim revealed that he is not only a very competent criminal lawyer, he also is compassionate and caring; Jim possesses a rare combination of professionalism and genuine concern for clients. I have never experienced a lawyer, and h...is staff, as accessible and communicative. Jim answered all communication immediately and clearly, helping me understand all the legal language and expectations of the court. All that I have experienced with Jim puts him way above the average attorney. I highly recommend him.

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James A Castle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Greenlee

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim Castle is a legend in the criminal defense community for his relentless pursuit of justice and ability to get results that others would believe to be impossible."

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Derek Samuelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Castle is one of the best lawyers around. Jim is not only a very skilled trial lawyer, he is a brilliant strategist. Jim takes a “leave no stone unturned” approach to his cases. His case results speak for themselves."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without any reservations. It is amazing that I continue to learn from him every day from his responses on Avvo even though I have been licensed for 24 years and have served as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney. You can not afford not to hire him."

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Jeffrey Joseph

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Jim on many criminal cases that had immigration implications. He is an outstanding lawyer in the area of federal criminal defense."

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Barry Lancaster

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim Castle is without a doubt the finest attorney I have ever known. He has the most fantastic combination of incredibly high intellect, court room skill, creativity, legal knowledge and writing capacity, persuasiveness (with juries, judges and prosecutors). In addition to all of that, he has an unmatched work ethic and preparedness that is driven by a belief in defending his client with every option allowed by the Constitution. Criminal Defense is not a job for him, it is his passion. If you or a loved one are accused of a crime, you quite simply will not find a better attorney than Jim Castle."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, Denver Bar Association

2001

President's Award, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

2000

Jonathan Olom Award, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Castle & Castle P.C.

1989 - 1992

Senior Lawyer and Office Head, Colorado State Public Defender's

Associations

2005 - 2008

Association of Defence Counsel ICTY

member

2004 - 2008

International Criminal Bar

member

2002 - 2003

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

President

2001 - 2002

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Vice President

2000 - 2001

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Treasurer

1992 - 2008

Colorado Bar Association

member

1992 - 2008

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

member

Education

1984

University of Denver College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Bucknell University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2006

Arraj Inn

International Criminal Courts

Publications

1992

Colorado Trial Lawyer Association publication (CTLA) Veto Power of the Jury

Languages

English

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