Eric Sims Jr.

Eric Sims Jr.

also known as Flatirons Litigation, LLC

4.6
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Boulder, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI ... +4 more

1434 Spruce, Suite 100, Boulder, CO

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

This category includes defending people accused in serious felonies, felonies generally, 'White Collar crimes', DUI's/DWAI's, down to petty and city court cases, as well as juvenile cases. This category also includes any revocation of a prior sentence - deferred sentence revocation, probation revocation, or contesting the imposition of a suspended sentence.

50%
Family 20%

Includes Divorces, Separations, Child Custody Issues, or anything area where one party or another needs a tenacious advocate to protect and assert his or her rights.

20%
Litigation 10%

Litigation includes a variety of other practice areas where the client needs a tenacious, aggressive, and thorough litigator to protect his or her rights - licensing hearings, administrative hearings, civil litigation, personal injury litigation, etc

10%
Real Estate 1%

This area includes quiet title actions, partition actions (severing the property interests), landlord/tenant disputes, lease disputes, etc.

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 31 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1995

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Location

Flatirons Litigation, LLC.

1434 Spruce, Suite 100, Boulder, CO, 80302

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Eric Sims Jr.'s Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gabriel | May 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Anyone Else

For a little background, I have had the case out of hell. My ex wife has been keeping my son from me for two years. It has been nothing less than a nightmare dealing with the court system. Finally I got to a place financially, where I could get legal counsel. So after a google search, Marble Law came... in the picture. Eric Sims was assigned to me from Marble. So I paid $1,100.00 (I know.) to have this paperwork filed and the message conveyed to the court. All I needed was some paperwork filed to enforce custody orders, and to properly explain my situation to the courts. It was unbelievably hard getting in touch with Eric Sims, the attorney assigned to me. He called me for the initial consultation and I thought I was in good hands. A week goes by and I find myself reminding him I needed help. Another week goes by without a whisper. I called him again and he had no clue what he was supposed to do. After making contact several times already and repeating my story 3 times verbatim, he was disgustingly rude and grossly unprofessional. Blew me off since it’s only pocket change to him, what was said to my wife and I while we had him on speak talking to our family. Fast forward to this review. I called Marble for a refund immediately. Only to be given reason after reason why I cannot get a refund. Keep in mind, no service was ever provided and nothing was ever filed. No court was ever contacted and no effort made in any form. And the lawyer, Eric Sims forgot what he was supposed to do. They charged me $650.00 for “efforts,” made on their side. And when I asked for a written invoice to show dates, times and explanations as to what I was billed for. They refuse. They claim, Eric Sims, claims he worked on my case. My refund of $650.00 is denied and that’s fine as this point unfortunately. But I want to make sure Eric Sims and Marble Law are reconsidered for hire is you ever have the misfortune to “work,” with them. Go anywhere else but Eric Sims and Flatirons or Marble. I hope this review finds others well.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Miracle Worker!!!

Eric is my hero! My daughter’s sister’s mom was represented in a permanent restraining order case against our daughters’ dad. He did his due diligence to understand the situation, and called us all individually to discuss our testimonies and the contents of our statements. He is professional, kind, a...nd knowledgeable about the law. I wasn’t present for the entirety of the hearing, but, my daughter’s sister’s mom won! After 10 years abuse, Eric was able to solidify the permanent protection order against this guy. This is the start of a new chapter in her life, because his abuse was so difficult to “prove”. I am so incredibly grateful for his skill and expertise! I know my daughter’s sister’s mom will be using him for family law matters in Colorado as well. No words to describe this amazing lawyer AND amazing person!

Posted by Tam | May 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Eric represented me in a traffic related issue. He did an amazing job. I ended up with no points added to my license and no other adverse outcomes. He was my first choice and a great choice! I will forever be grateful for his assistance in my time of need.

Posted by Pamela | November 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grandparents Rights

Eric Sims proved to the court that our Granddaughter has been a part of our lives since the day she was born. And that we are an important part of that child's life. We lost her mom to cancer 4 years ago and last year our Gdaughters father remarried a narcissistic woman with much baggage. She stoppe...d all visitation with our now 10 year old Gdaughter not just with us but everyone who is related or friends with our deceased daughter. We just enjoyed our first weekend visit with our Gdaughter. Thank you so much Eric, You Rock!

Posted by John | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Experience. Highly Recommended!

I found myself in a bit of a predicament requiring the services of a criminal defense attorney. On the recommendation of close friend of mine who was a former colleague of Mr. Sims, we met for a consultation. Right away I could tell he was professional and knew what he was doing. This put me at ease ...with my whole situation. I was not as confident with previous attorneys I had used in the past. In the middle of that case, I happened to pick up another. As soon as he found out he met with me at the jail and we soon saw the judge together. If you've ever been in a similar situation you know the uneasy feeling and uncertainty of it all, but having Eric there with me on the stand was very relieving, knowing he was on my side and knowing I was in good hands. Thankfully the second case was dropped and the first was then settled with favorable results thanks to Eric's expertise. All in all I would highly recommend Eric Sims Jr to anyone in need of an attorney and would not hesitate to hire him again if I ever find myself in need of his services. In addition to the excellent service and professionalism, he is very reasonably priced.

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Eric Sims Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Janene McCabe

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Eric is one of those lawyers who always delivers. He takes his practice seriously and strives to get the best results for his clients through hard work and dedication. He is tenacious in the courtroom and well respected for his trial skiils."

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Matthew Fredrickson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric Sims was both a mentor and supervisor of mine. He has also testified as an expert defense attorney in one of my cases. His dedication to criminal defense and his clients is an inspiration and the reason why I never hesitate to refer clients to him. When he was our expert witness, he actively sought to understand, expand on, and deepen the issues being litigated, and he did an infallible job when it came to testifying. I highly recommend working with Mr. Sims if you get the opportunity."

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Christopher Light

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When you walk into a courtroom with Eric, you get the feeling that you've already won. Highly skilled with a enormous depth of legal knowledge. Similar to many others, I met Eric when I was an intern in the Golden Public Defender's Office where I quickly learned that Eric is not only an excellent trial lawyer, he's also a fantastic mentor."

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Mark Blechman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric's profound legal experience shines bright in and out of the courtroom. I first met Eric years ago while I was an intern in the Golden Office of the Public Defender. Then, and now, Eric impresses everyone around him - clients, judges, opposing counsel - with his skillful tenacity and compassionate spirit."

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Jesse Hall

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Sims is one of the best defense attorneys I know. What sets him apart are his legal skills from years of experience, his passion for helping people, and his dedication to his clients as individuals. He fights tirelessly for his clients and is highly respected in the legal community."

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Lisa Polansky

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Eric on criminal cases, I have seen him in action and I have the utmost respect for him as a highly professional advocate. I would recommend him for any type of criminal case, he is very experienced, bright, compassionate and dedicated to his clients. He is a warrior in the courtroom."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Eric. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Thomas Williamson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Eric is experienced, aggressive, and a capable trial lawyer. He knows the law and is the go to guy for people in trouble,"

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Michael Stuzynski

Litigation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Sims is one of the most formidable trial attorney I have ever seen in action. He is meticulous in his preparation for all kinds of cases, but also possesses a singular ability to improvise when unforeseen situations develop. If you are facing a criminal charge, there is no better advocate than Mr. Sims, whose almost 20 years of experience with the Colorado Public Defender's Office has endowed him with a unique perspective on all aspects of criminal defense law, from plea negotiations, to motions practice, to trial advocacy, and even appellate law. In addition to his impressive resume, Mr. Sims is also easily approachable, making him adeptly suited to helping clients navigate the difficult, often emotional process of involvement with the legal system."

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Jason Savela

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Sims for over 10 years, both professionally and personally. He has a very high standard of practice. I have seen him try several cases. He is an excellent attorney and person."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Ann Toney

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Eric Sims as an excellent attorney. I have seen Eric in action in court and he is awesome and truly fights for his clients."

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Theresa Hofmeister

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent, knowledgeable & hardworking"

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Mark Blechman

Litigation lawyer

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Jesse Hall

Litigation lawyer

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Jason Savela

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ann Toney

Criminal defense lawyer

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Theresa Hofmeister

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Bill of Rights Plaque, Golden Office of the Colorado Public Defender

2011

Kick 'em in the Ass Award, Golden Office of the Colorado Public Defender

2010

Kick 'em in the Ass Award, Golden Office of the Colorado Public Defender

2005

10 Year Award, Colorado Public Defender

2005

Bill of Rights Plaque, Brighton Office of the Colorado Public Defender

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Lead Litigator, Founder, Partner, Trial Lawyer, Flatirons Litigation, LLC

2009 - Present

Intersession Trial Advocacy Professor, University Of Colorado Law School

2013 - 2013

Litigator/Partner, Connell&Sims, LLC

1995 - 2013

Trial Lawyer, Colorado Public Defender's Office

1993 - 1993

Advocate, Homeless Representative

Associations

2000 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Education

1994

Southwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Fort Lewis College

Bachelor of Arts in Math

Speaking Engagements

2021

Intersession at the University of Colorado School of Law

Trial and Hearing Litigation

Languages

English

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