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John David Gifford
also known as John Gifford
About John
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
21 years | 4,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Colorado for 17 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 20 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Student Legal Services - University of Colorado - Boulder
206 UCB UMC 311, Boulder, CO, 80309
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Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2009 | Criminal Defense
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I got locked up a house raid. Mr. Gifford BEAT that case and I got home for Christmas.
John David Gifford's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is an excellent lawyer who works tirelessly to get great results for his clients. John aggressively front-ends cases and leaves no stone unturned. I endorse this lawyer."
Nelissa Milfeld
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Nominated for Attorney of the Year, Colorado Office of the Public Defender
1996
College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Student Award, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences - West Virginia University
1995
Daniel B. Purinton Philosophy Award, West Virginia University
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney, Student Legal Services - University of Colorado - Boulder
2023 - 2026
Contract Attorney, Colorado State Public Defender
2022 - 2025
Managing Attorney, The Law Office of John Gifford LLC
2009 - 2022
Lead Attorney, Office Of The State Public Defender
2005 - 2008
Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, Baltimore City, Maryland
2003 - 2005
Student Attorney, Office Of The Public Defender, Baltimore City, Maryland
2001 - 2002
Paralegal, Venable Baetjer & Howard
2000 - 2001
Paralegal, Law Office of Marie Lowe
Associations
2009 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association
2014 - 2023
National Association for Public Defense
Sample of Legal Cases
People of the State of Colorado v. KV
New Trial Ordered
Education
2005
University of Baltimore School of Law
Juris Doctor
1997
West Virginia University
B.A.
N/A
University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic
Studied Eastern European philosophy
Speaking Engagements
2016
Office of the State Public Defender
Bail: Advocating and Litigating Under the New Colorado Statute
2015
Basic Lawyer Training
Cross-Examination