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Dave embarked on his professional journey as a prosecutor in the Denver District Attorney's office. Subsequently, he transitioned to the US Attorney's Office in Denver, where he assumed the role of Coordinator for the Mountain States Drug Task Force. This position was part of the newly formed Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in 1982.
In 1985, then Governor Lamm appointed Dave as the District Attorney for the First Judicial District of Colorado, encompassing Jefferson and Gilpin Counties. After being elected in 1993, he continued to serve as the District Attorney until 2005, when term limits concluded his tenure.
Governor Romer appointed Dave as the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety in 1987, a position he held until his election as District Attorney in 1993. During his time in this role, he participated in the Harvard University Executive Course for Senior Government Executives.
For a three-year period starting in 2005, Dave assumed the position of Executive Director of the District Attorney's Council. Within that time frame, he was also designated as the Acting District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial District, which encompasses Huerfano and Las Animas Counties. This appointment was made by the Chief Judge for the Fifth Judicial District.
In 2008, Dave joined Defense Attorneys Maureen O'Brien and Fred Bibik, practicing criminal defense until 2022. In October 2022, he formed a professional partnership with his daughter, Attorney Carrie Kollar. Throughout his career, Dave has gained extensive experience in litigating various criminal cases, including sex crimes, DUIs, drug offenses, murder cases, crimes against children, felonies, traffic violations, and financial crimes.
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Acquired: 1973
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2801 Youngfield St, STE 300, Golden, CO, 80401
18 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Defense Lawyer
Dave accepted my case and went right to work. He provided great information, guidance and expertise. He was also very prompt with communication and professional throughout the entire criminal process. He guided me through the decision process of a plea agreement or a trial and gave me the pros and...
Posted by Robin | December 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Experienced and Passionate Advocate
Dave Thomas is an exceptional attorney! we highly recommend him, for anyone seeking an ethical, caring attorney, who will work to get the best resolution for your case. From our first meeting with Dave to discuss our son’s case, it was clear that he is a passionate advocate for his clients. In our ti...
Posted by Frank | February 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent DUI Attorney
Dave not only had a solid grasp of the law pertaining to my case, but he was also informed about the history of sentencing and evidentiary matters that enabled him to provide me with well-informed legal and common-sense advice that was important to me in deciding whether to accept a plea agreement or...
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Exceptional Attorney
I retained Mr. Thomas after firing my previous lawyer. Mr. Thomas took a difficult case that could have resulted in me being convicted of a felony and losing my job and successfully having the charge reduced to a misdemeanor without supervision or restitution. His patience, thorough understanding of...
Posted by Ken | June 13, 2012 | Personal Injury
medical marijuana traffic accident incident
Dave Thomas was professional and compassionate in the handling of the recent legal matter for my wife. She had suffered a severe concussion and serious bodily injury in a traffic accident. Dave was timely in his communications with us; his preparation for the court was expert and thorough; he demo...
"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is a fantastic lawyer who any client is lucky to have. Dave knows absolutely everyone in the criminal justice system and this allows him to reach the very best outcomes for his clients. He knows how prosecutors think from his long experience as one and uses that knowledge to reach the right resolution. Dave knows which cases should settle and which one should hold out for a trial. On top of all of that, Dave genuinely cares about and worries for his client. He puts 100% effort into all of his cases and his clients are in excellent hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dave Thomas for over 25 years. No one knows the criminal justice system better than Dave. He has extensive experience on both sides of the courtroom, having served as the elected DA for years and now with years of experience defending criminal cases. I have observed Dave making presentations in court, observed him interacting with and making his case to prosecutors, judges and opposing counsel. Dave is an extremely effective lawyer. He has the ability to quickly identify the issues in a case and then work to resolve or defuse them to achieve the best possible result for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. When Dave Thomas was the elected District Attorney in Jefferson County, we were friendly adversaries. I admired his ethics and compassion, and now we are law partners. Our clients really appreciate the care and dedication Dave gives to them, and his experience and skills are a real asset to the firm."
Criminal defense lawyer
Juvenile law lawyer
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2005 - 2008
Executive Director, Colorado District Attorneys' Council
1993 - 2005
District Attorney, 1st Judicial District, District Attorney's Office
1986 - 1993
Executive Director, Colorado Department of Public Safety
1985 - 1986
District Attorney, 1st Judicial District, District Attorney's Office
1983 - 1985
Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorneys' Office
1973 - 1983
Chief Deputy D.A., Denver District Attorney's Office
2012 - Present
1st Judicial District Community Corrections BoardBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Associationmember
2004 - 2012
1st Judicial District Judicial Performance CommissionCommission Member
1973
J.D.
1970
B.S