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James Edward Merson
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Biography
James Merson is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with extensive experience representing clients throughout northern Colorado. He served as a public defender in the Greeley Regional Office of the Colorado Public Defender for 14 years, where he handled thousands of cases, litigated hundreds of motions hearings, and tried nearly 100 jury trials. His work includes everything from misdemeanors to homicides, as well as appeals in the Weld District Court, Colorado Court of Appeals, and Colorado Supreme Court. In 2010, Mr. Merson was named "Attorney of the Year" by the Colorado Public Defender for his exceptional service.
Mr. Merson has also held leadership roles, including county court supervisor and office head, where he trained and mentored new attorneys. He has taught trial advocacy at the University of Colorado School of Law and lectured on criminal defense topics at professional conferences. A member of the Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, and Boulder Bar Association, Mr. Merson is also active in community outreach, volunteering for the Boulder Bar Association’s "Ask a Lawyer" program. His commitment to justice and his clients’ rights has earned him a reputation as a trusted and effective advocate.
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Licensed in Colorado for 20 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Merson Law Office, LLC
636 Coffman St Ste 200, Longmont, CO, 80501-4974
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Federal Crime
Posted by Johnathon | October 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime
Hardworking & honest
Highly recommended. Was wrongly accused of passing a counterfeit bill retained Mr. Merson as attorney; he not once sugar coated a thing and pointed us in the right direction the entire way. He wasn't looking to put money in his pocket but was more interested in providing the help and solution that wa...
James Edward Merson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim is the consummate criminal attorney. He fights relentlessly for his clients. Jim has years of experience in the local courts with almost 100 jury trials. I've personally consulted with Jim on cases involving criminal risk and am impressed as a fellow lawyer with his knowledge. Jim is my go-to for anyone I know facing criminal issues."
"Excellent attorney and an even better person. James has a TON of PD experience which makes him my go to criminal defense referral in Northern Colorado. I wholly endorse James. Hire him, he'll work his tail off for you."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Jim is hard working, experienced, knowledgeable, and a talented trial lawyer. I have worked with Jim for over 10 years. I have absolutely no hesitation in giving Jim my highest recommendation."
"Jim may be one of the smartest lawyers in Northern Colorado. Jim has handled some of Northern Colorado's most difficult criminal cases. Most lawyers will never know the law like Jim. If you need a serious defense than James Merson is the man to go to. Jim is highly respected among area defense lawyers and someone I call on regularly for advice."
"James is one of the finest litigators in Colorado. He has experience in virtually every courtroom setting, including successfully arguing in front of the Colorado Supreme Court. Very few lawyers, if any, have more trial experience than Mr. Merson. Time and time again, he has fought the government in jury trials ranging from simple possession to murder. If you want a compassionate yet fearless advocate to help you with your criminal case then you need to call James Merson."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2010
Attorney of the Year, Colorado State Public Defender
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Owner, Merson Law Office, LLC
2013 - 2013
Instructor, University Of Colorado Law School
2005 - 2019
Trial Attorney, Colorado Public Defender
Associations
2019 - Present
Alternate Defense CounselAttorney
2018 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Boulder County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2018
Weld County Criminal Justice Advisory CommitteMember
Education
2005
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Colorado State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Association for Continuing Legal Education
2023 Fall Road Show
2025
Association for Continuing Legal Education
Representing Trans Clients
2025
Association for Continuing Legal Education
Empower Best Practices Defense
2025
Association for Continuing Legal Education
Fall Road Show
2025
Association for Continuing Legal Education
Trial Advocacy
2025
Association for Continuing Legal Education
Prof Dev & Law Practice MGMT
2024
Association for Continuing Legal Education
Complaint Gets To Trial
2018
Intersession Trial Advocacy Class
Instructor
2017
Colorado State Public Defender Intern Training
Scorched Earth Motions Practice
2017
Colorado State Public Defender Fall Conference
Expert Testimony after People v. Venalonzo, 2017 CO 9 (2017)
2010
Colorado State Public Defender Fall Conference
The Fourth Amendment in County Court
2009
Colorado State Public Defender Fall Conference
Litigating Similar Transactions under C.R.S. 16-10-301
2008
Colorado State Public Defender
Facebook Issues in Criminal Defense--Fall Conference
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If I pawned a bike that I didn't know was stolen what will be the out come?
05 Aug 2019
Q&A
How can I request converting supervised probation to unsupervised probation?
27 Jul 2019
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Can my 16 yr old daughter be arrested for auto theft when the person she thought was the owner let her drive?
08 Jul 2019