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Jay M Cranmer
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Mr. Cranmer founded Peakside Law in October 2018 after returning to Northwest Colorado from the Front Range, having spent several years litigating cases for firms in Denver and Colorado Springs. His background gives him extraordinary trial experience, from criminal defense – Mr. Cranmer was a District Attorney in Steamboat for several years – to personal injury jury trials, and most importantly, family law. His multi-disciplinary background gives him the capacity to relate to each client on a personal and knowledgeable level.
Mr. Cranmer attended the University of Kansas where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He then attended the Denver University Sturm College of Law where he was a member of the Denver University Law Review and graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2003.
Mr. Cranmer enjoys family law because of the challenge of a courtroom. He takes pleasure in knowing he has assisted every client to fight for their rights and what they believe in for their families. At the end of the day, Mr. Cramer feels like he is helping people, and that inspires him to aggressively argue for each client’s position.
Mr. Cranmer knows it is important that clients understand the process every step of the way and that in family law it is important for the process to be handled as amicably as possible, but he ensures that if that isn’t what happens, each clients’ rights are protected. Our Colorado courts prefer 50/50 parenting time, but Mr. Cranmer understands that equal parenting time is best only when both parents are normal, caring parents. If that is not your situation, Mr. Cranmer is ready and able to fight for what is best for your children.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
21 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
21 years
Domestic Violence
20%
21 years
Family
20%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 21 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Peakside Law, LLC
141 9th Street, PO Box 882347, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80488
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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Awesome Law Firm
Jay handled my divorce case in Colorado Springs. He is very diligent about getting questions answered and in a timely manner; most of the time he replied to a question almost instantly. In my opinion he is an excellent lawyer and I would recommend him to anyone going through the hell of divorce. He ...
Posted by Jessica | September 14, 2015 | Child Custody
More than content with my consultation!
I had some very specific questions about a custody case that I am already waste deep in. It boiled down to me making a choice between two possibilites and one of them meant not seeking any legal representation (a.k.a. Mr. Cramner not getting hired or paid). He patiently answered all of my questions a...
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Experience
Honors
2002
Staff Editor, Denver University Law Review
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Peakside Law, LLC
2015 - 2017
Senior Associate, Modern Family Law
2015 - 2018
Managing Attorney, Modern Family Law
2012 - 2015
Associate Counsel, McKinney & Associates P.C.
2011 - 2012
Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Jay M. Cranmer, P.C. Steamboat Springs and Centennial
2007 - 2011
Associate Counsel, Law Office of Ralph A. Cantafio, P.C
2005 - 2007
Deputy District Attorney, Colorado 14th Judicial District Attorney's Office
Associations
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Education
2003
University of Denver College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Kansas
Publications
2001
Denver University Law Review
Denver University Law Review
Languages
English
Activity
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Can I be asked for legal fees from other party?
08 Mar 2019
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Does child support include spouses income?
08 Mar 2019
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Why was there no investigation completed before charging my son with careless driving resulting in injury (death)?
08 Mar 2019