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John A. Cimino
About John
Biography
I graduated from the Jesuit school Gonzaga School of Law in 1979, practiced law for a year and then attend the University of Denver School of Law, graduating in 1981 with a Master's in Tax Law. Immediately thereafter, I was a tax lawyer for then Touche Ross, in Denver Colorado. A client asked me to work for his real estate company and in 1983 I became in house counsel and later started my own firm. So I have bascially practiced law for over 30 years ~ hard to believe, even for me.
I enjoy helping consumers through their problems. I find the AVVO review process almost comical, where some lawyers that I have never heard of in Denver get 5 stars even though I have never seen them in court. I was a chapter 7 trustee for close to 15 years and know all the bankruptcy lawyers. Most that I know are excellent, but strangely, the ones with highest reviews file few, very few cases. So, I do not understand how a lawyer with a few years of experience and one client review has a top AVVO score. Oh well, it is what it is!
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Licensed in Colorado for 41 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1984
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Licensed in New York for 44 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1981
Licensed in Washington for 44 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1981
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Law Offices of John A. Cimino
925 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO, 80218-1407
Cimino Benham LLC
925 East 17th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80218
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John A. Cimino's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
He is the best!
Mr. Cimino is one of a kind Attorney. I would never hesitate recommending him to a friend or family.
Posted by Chris | November 12, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Questionable reviews
Arrogance is unbecoming. But not returning clients’ messages is unprofessional. Evidently, Cimino has been cited twice by the CO SC for not returning clients’ calls. I wish we knew that beforehand. We paid for a useless consultation.
Posted by Shamsher | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing Service by John A. Cimino
John A. Cimino has helped me to overcome my divorce case before when I was in a dilemma about how to handle this worse situation, then one of my friends suggested me to hire Mr. John Cimino. He is really a nice person, he went through my case profoundly then he made me trust that he will never let m...
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He is a diligent worker who is also honest and trustworthy.
Mr. Cimino is someone I've known for almost 20 years. He has assisted me with my bankruptcy and other matters, and I would never hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He is a diligent worker who is also honest and trustworthy.
Posted by Robert | June 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Lawyer
It is my pleasure to recommend John A. Cimino. Even though I could not see any light at the end of the tunnel, he handled the challenging case for me. Thanks to his professionalism and quality of work, I was able to win my case. In Denver, CO, he is the best lawyer.
John A. Cimino's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. John Cimino is a competent bankruptcy attorney who goes out of his way and fights for his clients."
"Mr. Cimino is a very competent bankruptcy attorney who knows the bankruptcy world inside and out. He has worked as a bankruptcy trustee and has represented thousands of people in personal and business bankruptcies. I highly recommend Mr. Cimino."
Jesse Aschenberg
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Robert Gauss
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Holly Benham
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Suspension issued in WA, 2021
updated on 05/11/2022This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension Partially Stayed Placed on Probation issued in CO, 2021
updated on 03/09/2022Suspension partially stayed means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior
Reciprocal - Reprimand issued in WA, 2008
updated on 03/11/2014This means the attorney did something wrong in another state, and the State Bar of Washington agrees the behavior was unprofessional. Typically in this case the lawyer's actions are exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Censure issued in CO, 2007
updated on 08/05/2014This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
John’s comment:
“An associate failed to oversee a client file and lawyer failed to oversee associate”
Reciprocal - Suspension issued in WA, 2000
updated on 01/25/2016This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in State Bar of Washington.
Suspension issued in CO, 2000
updated on 03/28/2017Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
John’s comment:
“A conflict of interest occurred and caused problems between lawyer and client.”
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Senior Partner, Cimino & Benham, LLC
Associations
1979 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Dreiling Bankruptcy
Trustee Cimino succeeded in recovering $4 million
Education
1982
University of Denver
LL.M - Master of Laws
1979
Gonzaga University School of Law
Law
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Colorado Bar Association
Social Security Disability Annual Update
Publications
2012
Consumer Guides
Protect and Defend
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers