Charles Lorin Fife

Charles Lorin Fife

4.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 51 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury

1873 South Bellaire Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005
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About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

dui, dwai, dur, dus, theft, assault, domestic violence, traffic, child abuse, MIP

35 years | 4,500 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 37 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1988

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2005

Licensed in Michigan for 51 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1974

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

Location

Fife, Charles, Mangnall & Mossinghoff, PC

1873 South Bellaire Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO, 80222-4361

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Charles Lorin Fife's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

110 Client Reviews

Posted by Robert | June 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best criminal defense lawer!

Excellent lawer very difficult case he did everything promised and more was always available to guide me in the right direction to win thanks again Charlie!

Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Saved my life

I can’t thank Charlie and Danny enough for saving me from having charges on my record that would have ruined big parts of my life. I was charged with DUI and a refusal in December, and it felt like my life was over. Charlie found a serious hole in the police report with the officer messing up my expr...ess consent, and they were able to get my DMV charges dismissed!!! No license suspension, no interlock, no fines. Then for my court case, I was preparing myself for getting a DWAI since my bac came back as .07, but Charlie got me a deferred sentencing and judgement, so that if I complete my probation, it will not go on my record. I could breathe again!! My career is not destroyed. I will be able to go to my family’s place in Canada after probation is completed. Charlie saved me from so much heartache and career challenges. I will always feel so blessed to have had such good representation when I think back to this experience. Thank you so very much!!!

Posted by Mira | April 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Helpful and Professional

Mr. Fife was very professional, helpful, and knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly and handled my case with care. Thanks to his help, my situation was much better than I expected. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a great attorney.

Posted by Daniel S | April 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

I am incredibly grateful to have had Mr. Charlie Fife represent me. From our very first conversation, it was clear I was in capable and experienced hands. Charlie guided me through a difficult and unfamiliar process with professionalism, clarity, and genuine care. He was always responsive, patient... with my questions, and took the time to explain every step along the way. Most importantly, his knowledge of the law, strategic thinking, and courtroom presence led to an outcome that far exceeded my expectations. I truly believe that result would not have been possible without his expertise and dedication. If you are looking for an attorney who is not only highly skilled but also kind, steady, and committed to your best outcome — I cannot recommend Mr. Fife highly enough.

Posted by Chris | March 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

I really respect Charlie and he did a great job with my case. I am very happy with the out come even though I decided not go to trial. I am sure if we had, he would have won it, but instead took a really good plea deal that he had set up with the court. Very happy with him and all that work at the... firm. They are great and don't believe anyone that would say otherwise.

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Charles Lorin Fife's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Fife is an exemplary attorney. I would refer anyone and everyone to him on a regular basis. Despite the fact that I have been a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for over 24 years, I continue to learn from him daily from his Avvo posts. I would recommend that you hire him in an instant."

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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Luneau

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"You will not find a better trial lawyer anywhere. Charlie’s legal knowledge and courtroom talent is unparalleled. If I ever needed a criminal defense attorney, it would be Charlie. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Bloch

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been familiar with Mr. Fife for almost two decades. I have seen him in court, seen him in his office, seen him interact with clients, and seen him prepare for cases. Mr Fife is thorough, caring, experienced, skilled and has sound judgment. He is motivated by justice not money. He has my highest recommendation."

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Darin Mangnall

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Charlie is a good friend but also a ferocious attorney. He goes all out for every client and never lets the state off the hook. In twenty years he has developed a reputation as a true warrior. It is a pleasure to work with him and call him my friend."

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Jay Tiftickjian

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Charlie is a criminal defense legend in Denver, and leads one if the most respected firms for DUI defense. When I was a prosecutor, Charlie was the guy that made many of the DA's sweat. His rating on AVVO is completely inaccurate as he should be at the top."

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Rhidian Orr

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charlie is a great lawyer. With his assertiveness and drive, it is a pleasure watching him battle for his clients. I have spent afternoons watching Charlie arguing motions and at trial. He truly loves to defend his client’s rights and the results show."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005.

Suspension issued in CO, 2005

updated on 03/28/2017

Suspension 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.

Education

1988

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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