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Melissa Garscin
also known as GLaw Defense
About Melissa
Biography
Melissa Garscin is a criminal and DUI Attorney with more than 20 years of experience defending criminal cases in Colorado. Melissa Garscin is a Colorado native and a graduate of Colorado State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice. In 1998, she earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, College of Law. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in the Colorado State and the U.S. District Courts.
Melissa started her law career as a trial attorney with the Colorado State Public Defender's Office. Melissa's criminal defense experience ranges from murder, assault, violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act, sex crimes, DUI, domestic violence, drug cases and traffic violations. Melissa is an experienced litigator and trial attorney having tried more than 100 cases in different jurisdictions in Colorado.
In addition to her extensive courtroom experience, Melissa has earned a valuable spot in the community for her volunteering work as a member of the Juvenile Services Planning Committee in Jefferson County. For her contributions as a lecturer at the Brighton Chamber of Commerce Law Day. As well as, for participating as a guest lecturer at many schools in the area, including Golden High School, Brighton High School and Lukas Elementary School in Westminster.
Over the years, Melissa has earned the reputation as a tough litigator who zealously represents her clients while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism.
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Licensed in Colorado for 27 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Melissa Garscin
12136 W Bayaud Ave, suite 115, Lakewood, CO, 80228
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Tyisha | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great, supportive, and patient attorney
I was very satisfied with Melissa Garscin services. She fought for my case even when I didn’t believe it was possible. Shes very in tune with her knowledge of the law and personal with her clients. She speaks facts and will not sugar coat anything, giving false hopes. Melissa pushed the hard line no...
Posted by Jacque | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Legal Representation
Melissa Garscin handled my legal defense. She consulted with me and provided the exact information I needed to make decisions for my case. She promptly returned my phone calls, kept me well informed and updated in a timely manner. I always felt like my case was a priority and she was on top of eve...
Melissa Garscin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I hear nothing but great things about Melissa in our Colorado office!"
"It's good to know someone with Melissa's skills and experience is part of our Colorado office. She gives her all to her clients."
"Am so thrilled to be working alongside such a tremendously devoted attorney like Melissa."
"I am honored to call Melissa a colleague. I highly recommend this attorney."
"Melissa is one of the most experienced and effective criminal defense attorneys in Metro Denver. She has a deep understanding of how the Colorado criminal justice system works, and great relationships with deputy district attorneys, probation officers and judges. A person facing criminal charges in the Denver area could not find better counsel."
"Absolutely terrific attorney. I would not look anywhere else if you need criminal defense representation in Metro Denver."
"Melissa is excellent. Decades of experience matched with extraordinary skills."
"Melissa does remarkable client-focused, results-oriented work in our Colorado office. I'm proud to endorse Melissa."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Michael Becker is lucky to be working with Melissa Garscin in Colorado. With four decades of combined experience, they make a great team."
"I'm proud to be working with Melissa at Colorado Legal Defense Group. Her knowledge, experience, creativity, and deep empathy for clients make her a great attorney."
"I keep hearing attorney Michael Becker rave about his new Colorado co-counsel, and no wonder. Melissa has helped hundreds of people over her career and shows no signs of stopping."
"Competence + compassion = Melissa. So happy you've joined Colorado Legal Defense Group."
"I've heard such great things about Melissa since she joined our Colorado office!"
"Melissa truly cares about her clients and delivers five-star legal representation. Am proud that she works in the Colorado office of our firm."
"So glad Melissa joined the Colorado office of our firm. Her vast experience is second-to-none."
"Ms. Garscin continues to impress and provide excellent, well-reasoned, and common sense advice on Avvo. I learn from her every day and that is definitely saying something. I have been practicing for 24 years and have been a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney. I would recommend her to everyone and anyone."
"Ms. Garscin is extremely knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense. For years, she dedicated her career to criminal defense, negotiation and trials. She was a wonderful mentor as well as a good friend. I do not hesitate to recommend her."
"Melissa Garscin is an exceptional attorney. She is incredibly smart and fights hard for her clients' rights. She is also a terrific person. I recommend her with great confidence."
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Experience
Honors
2019
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2019
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Senior Partner, Garscin Law P.C.
2017 - 2019
Senior Managing Attorney, Colorado Legal Defense Group
2010 - 2012
Partner, The Law Offices of D.R. Jones
2008 - 2010
Associate, Inman Flynn Biesterfeld & Brentlinger P.C.
2006 - 2008
Senior Attorney, Brighton Regional Public Defenders office
1998 - 2008
Trial Attorney, Office of the Public Defender – Jefferson & Adams County
Associations
Colorado Bar Foundation
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association
First Judicial District Bar Association
Juvenile Services Planning Committee in Jefferson County
Volunteer Attorney
Education
1998
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Colorado State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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Guest lecturer at Lukas Elementary School in Westminster
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Guest lecturer at Golden High School
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Guest lecturer at Brighton High School
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Guest lecturer at Brighton Chamber of Commerce Law Day
Law
Languages
English