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TARA JORFALD focuses her practice on appeals, judicial reviews, and postconviction proceedings in juvenile delinquency and criminal matters.
Tara has represented juveniles and adults in the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and district courts and county courts in the state of Colorado. She also provides advice and guidance to trial attorneys representing juveniles, and she recently argued a juvenile sentencing issue before the Colorado Supreme Court.
Tara has an expertise in litigation of cases involving children charged as adults. Tara is a member of the Colorado Graham and Miller litigation committee and is working on a number of cases involving the resentencing of juveniles originally sentenced to life without parole. Tara also works in collecting mitigating material that can be used for sentencing or parole purposes.
Tara graduated in law from the University of Denver. Tara received her BA in International Relations and Spanish from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN and MPhil in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights from the University of Oslo, Faculty of Law.
Before practicing law, Tara spent time working as a counselor at a Colorado residential treatment center for at-risk youth. Tara also worked for the Norwegian Organisation for Asylum Seekers where she provided legal aid and assisted with asylum appeals. She then worked for the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights where, among other things, she managed a development program to strengthen human rights and democracy across South Africa.
Tara is fluent in Spanish and Norwegian.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Appeals
50%
13 years | 60 cases
Criminal Defense
40%
13 years | 60 cases
Juvenile Law
10%
13 years | 60 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 12 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
The Noble Law Firm, LLC
215 Union Boulevard., Suite. 305, Lakewood, CO, 80228
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Tara Nicole Jorfald's Reviews
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Posted by Risa | May 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Genuinely Caring
From day one Tara has not given up on our case. She explained everything to us in great detail along the way and answered all of our many questions without hesitation. She gave our family hope when other attorneys took hope from us. Words cannot express how much of a blessing she has been to our fami...
Posted by Tracy | May 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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She started with empathy.
My family experienced a situation that was earth shattering really. Tara, first and foremost listened to us as a family; and my family member who needed legal assistance. Without bias or judgement, Tara went to work. She provide a service that was above and beyond excellent. We are forever grateful f...
Posted by Lisa | April 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Caring and compassionate
At a time when our family was experiencing a devastating situation, Tara Jorfald accepted our family members case and worked exhaustively on his behalf. There were many setbacks during the criminal justice process, but Tara never gave up hope filing everything on our behalf as well as being a persona...
Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Best effort and professionalism
Tara fought hard while working on my case. She had shown her deep professional knowledge in every aspect, which includes her communication skills, dedication and engagement, ability to pay attention to the details, etc.
Posted by Robert | May 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
Since 2015 a very special and intelligent women by the name of Tara Jorfald of The Noble Law Firm, LLC has represented me. Tara represented me on my complex case on direct appeal and 35(b) (reduction of sentence). Tara succeeded in more ways than one. With Tara’s dedication, hard word, ethic a...
Tara Nicole Jorfald's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is diligent, hard working, ethical and assertive. I really enjoyed working with her."
"Tara is a very dedicated criminal defense attorney who focuses her practice on appeals and postconviction proceedings. She is passionate about representing people convicted of criminal offenses regardless of who they are or what they have been accused of doing. She has excellent research and analytical skills and effectively advocates for her clients."
"I have worked extensively with Tara in postconviction proceedings. She is a stellar attorney who is dedicated to her clients. Tara works with her clients to make sure they understand the law and legal position their cases are in. She is clear, direct, and honest with her clients creating a strong attorney-client relationship that is built on trust. Tara goes the extra mile for her clients, leaving no issue unexplored or unexplained. Her ideas and feedback make my work stronger and more refined. I am excited to work on more cases with her."
"Tara is not just a talented attorney with a sharp and creative legal mind, she cares deeply for her clients and the outcomes in their cases. Tara and I have worked together on cases and I've always been impressed with her professionalism, legal smarts, and compassion. She's an asset to our defense community and I'm grateful to know her."
"Tara's wealth of experience and passion for her clients is remarkable. Having worked together for numerous clients seeking postconviction relief, I can confidently say that, on any matter, Tara will provide excellent and compassionate representation that places her clients in the best possible position for success."
"Tara is attentive, kind, and experienced. She stays with the case, pursuing every avenue of relief for her client. Many of her cases are difficult to win but she keeps them alive, not taking no as an answer, and sometimes achieves surprising results for her clients."
"Tara is a skilled attorney who I have worked with on numerous postconviction matters and appeals. She is a great role model for how an ethical attorney should approach a case, and she provides quality representation for every client. Tara's writing skills, understanding of the law, and compassion for others are evident in her written work and her experience as an advocate in Colorado courts."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Tara is hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated to helping improve the lives of her clients."
"Ms. Jorfald is a dedicated attorney who finds and focuses intently on the most important parts of a case. By the same token, she can see issues ripe for discussion and litigation even in the most common of proceedings. Her greatest strength is in portraying her clients as human to a system that sometimes forgets that fact."
"I endorse Attorney Jorfald. She is an experienced and motivated appellate advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Tara on a number of postconviction cases and cases on appeal, and she has been an amazing mentor to me in my first year of practice. She is compassionate, conscientious, and professional. She challenges me to look at my cases in different ways, and she is always open to brainstorming ideas. I look forward to working with Tara on many more cases."
"Tara's experience and dedication is exceptional. She will leave no stone unturned in finding every helpful resource and leverage point for her client. She advocates tirelessly and does not back down from a challenge. Tara finds the best in everyone and helps the court see her client as a real three-dimensional person, deserving of a chance to be heard."
"Tara is a fantastic attorney that passionately advocates for her clients. She will leave no stone unturned in fighting for the best possible outcome. I highly endorse Tara for all appellate matters."
"I worked with Tara Jorfald at the Denver District Attorney's office and found her to be agreeable, pleasant to work with, and above all committed to justice and to reaching the right result in every case. She is hardworking, fair, and honest, and a valuable addition to Colorado's legal community."
"Tara is a great criminal defense attorney with passion and dedication for constitutional issues and client representation. Tara is also a great writer with an attention to detail, which makes for a great appellate brief and good advocacy all around."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Jonathan L. Olom Trial Advocacy Scholar, Jonathan L. Olom Endowment
2008
South Africa Program Fellowship, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
2007
Marshall Fund Award, American-Norwegian Federation
2004
Endowment Vocational Research Grant, Eli Lilly
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, The Noble Law Firm, LLC
2013 - 2013
Student Attorney, Denver District Attorney's Office
2013 - 2013
Judicial Fellow, Denver District Court
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Nathan, Bremer, Dumm and Myers, PC
2011 - 2012
FOIA Assistant, Bureau of Land Management
2011 - 2012
Mediator and Student Attorney, University Of Denver Student Law Office
2007 - 2010
Program Coordinator, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
Associations
2018 - Present
Colorado Juvenile Defender CenterMember
2018 - Present
Rules of Juvenile Procedure Work TaskforceMember
2017 - Present
National Legal Aid & Defender AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Alternate Defense CounselJuvenile Delinquency and Direct File Consultant
2013 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People in the Interest of B.D., 2019 COA 57
Adjudication and Sentence for theft from an at-risk person reversed.
People v. Yakas, 2019 COA 117
Conviction Affirmed
People in Interest of J.V.D., 2019 COA 70
Adjudication Vacated
People v. Graves, 368 P.3d 317 (Colo. 2016)
Charges Dismissed.
People v. Penn, 379 P.3d 298 (Colo. 2016)
District Court decision reversed.
Estrada-Huerta v. People, 394 P.3d 1139 (Colo. 2017)
Court of Appeals decision affirmed.
People in the Interest of J.D., 2017 COA 156
District Court review of magistrate's order reversed.
People in the Interest of J.C., 2018 COA 22
Illegal sentence vacated.
People in Interest of B.D., 477 P.3d 143 (Colo. 2020)
Court of Appeals reversed.
People in Interest of J.D., 464 P.3d 785 (Colo. 2020)
Adjudication Vacated.
M.A.W. v. People, 456 P.3d 1284 (Colo. 2020)
Termination order affirmed.
Education
2013
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Oslo Faculty of Law
MPHIL
2004
Concordia College-Moorhead
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Writing to Win
General Principles of Legal Writing and Editing-CLE
2018
Implications of People in Interest of J.C.
Re-sentencing after J.C.
2010
MDGs and Human Rights Symposium, Harvard Law School
Comment on Disability Rights, the MDGs and Inclusive Development
2008
Human Rights and Development Seminar
Challenges and opportunities for adequate housing in South Africa
Publications
2018
Alternate Defense Counsel
People in the Interest of J.C.: Implications for Juvenile Clients and Defenders
2018
Colorado Juvenile Defender Center
3rd Edition Colorado Juvenile Defense Manual (Appeals Chapter)
2010
Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
Final Report on Norwegian Human Rights Assistance in South Africa: Achievements in court victories on land and housing rights, development of new laws on women's rights, provision of legal services for persons living with HIV/AIDS and increased social activism and democratic participation (Co-Author)
Languages
Spanish
Norwegian
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