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 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Mira | April 26, 2025 | Hired 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 | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Cheri | February 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

An Attorney That Wins!

The law office of Fife Luneau, P.C. puts your situation first. They have the expetise and experience to win your case. Attorney Fife won the action taken by the Colorado Department of Revenue under the express consent statute concerning a one year revocation of my driving privileges. An extremely sm...all fraction of the people who refuse to take a test retain their privilege to drive. I was not required to file an SR-22 which would have caused my insurance to double for at least five years with most insurance companies. The action my attorney took saved me a tremendous amount of money and anxiety. I highly recommend the law firm of Fife Luneau.

Posted by Amy | October 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse

Child abuse

Hi, my name is Amy .I had a case of child abuse . I know it seems really bad .I have an autistic child, which can be extremely overwhelming mentally emotionally, and physically. I was going through alot and lost my temper.I got arrested. they even have it on video and they wanted to give me jail time... .that’s how bad it was ..Thanks to Charlie I didn’t do any jail time he saved me . Charlie fife defended me so well that I didn’t do any jail time and my case got dismissed and sealed. He is truly the best. I will recommend him to anyone in any criminal case . Even I was surprised at the results. I am so grateful for him. If I ever have any issues, I will definitely contact him again and referral him to any friend that I have regarding any case. If you need a lawyer in Colorado, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlie. He is truly the best at what he does. Trust and believe me, you will not be disappointed. He actually cares. And will do the best to get you the best results. Thank you so much Charlie for everything you have

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI HARD CASE

I highly recommend Mr. Fife if involved in any DUI case. He will go to bat for you with his knowledge and experience. He understands you, thoroughly answers your questions, and explains the court process. I was charged with a DWAI and careless driving. My case was challenging due to the evidence the ...DA had. Mr. Fife fought Doulas County DA, who was playing hardball and would not accept any plea even though it was my first offense. Charlie truly worked every angle he could. The DA finally offered to drop the careless driving charge two days before trial and gave a deferred judgment, which I accepted. Thank You, Mr. Fife, for your hard work.

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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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