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

36 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

109 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 30 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Leah | November 18, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Charles Fife is professional and the best!

I was referred to Charlie Fife and associates when I had my DUI! I am forever grateful that I hired him. He was professional, considerate and helped me throughout my DUI and my life has turned around to be better than it has in a long time. There will always be negative people out there that do ...not feel the same, but as for myself hiring Charlie was one of the best decisions I made at the time of my DUI. He gave me useful tools and advise to get my life headed on the right track and now I am finally there!!

Posted by Chandler | August 04, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

This guy walked me ! He had the judge switching the legs of the prosecutor.You won't find better!

This is the Bulldog you were hoping for, Like everyone facing a trial I was scared and skeptical ,and Charlie really came through,able to cite relevant case law like he had it scripted in front of him. I would not only recommend you hire this attorney , I wholeheartedly tell you it would be a mistake... not to.

Posted by Samuel | August 04, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommended - Worked a Miracle for Me!

I was introduced to Mr. Fife via a different defense lawyer I had hired who brought in Mr. Fife as co-counsel. I was facing jail time and other issues with a second DUI/refusal - Mr. Fife was able to take both of these charges (criminal and DMV) and get them completely eliminated due to a technicali...ty in the Colorado DUI statutes which most people (including the police officer) do not know exist. I am so grateful to be able to continue with my life and not have any legal issues. I would highly recommended Charlie Fife!

Posted by Phil | July 08, 2012 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Turned my DUI into a reckless driving charge.

Charles Fife was referred to me by a good friend. He has help 3 different acquaintances with serious traffic issues and had positive results. I first hired him for a speeding 25 over/unsafe lane change charge (like 12 point ticket) I missed the court date and got a default judgment. I filled out som...e form to see the DA in order to cop a plea and was turned down. I hired Fife and soon after the case was dismissed. In July 2010 I was stopped for DUI. I called Fife asap to consult. I was facing guaranteed jail time, hefty fines, alcohol classes (tons), no license for 2 years and interlock for a year. Fife took the case to trial and with absolutely nothing in my favor he argued my case. The jury was hung which means they couldn’t all decide “beyond a reasonable doubt” that I was guilty of DUI or DWAI so we had to have a new trial.(at absolutely no additional cost to me, per his fee agreement) Before the new trial the DA offered me a reckless driving and completely dropped any alcohol related offense. I now have his number on speed dial and I tell everyone I can think of my account.

Posted by David | November 03, 2011 | DUI & DWI

DUI Attorney

Charlie Fife represented me in a non-driving DUI charge in Oct. 2011. Although we could have taken a few different angles in this case, Charlie's penchant toward absolute honesty truly paid off. Because the DA was unwilling to offer any reasonable plea bargain, we chose to take the case to a jury tri...al and let the people decide what's right. To be honest I really didn't think we had a strong case. Although I was not driving and had no intention to, the DA and 2 police officers were adamant that because I had control of the vehicle it constituted DUI. Charley was open and honest with the jury and they trusted him as well as me when I testified. Verdict came back: Not guilty.

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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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