David A Mestas

David A Mestas

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Collins, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business ... +2 more

3555 Stanford Road, Suite 104, Fort Collins, CO

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 35 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1990

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David A. Mestas, LLC

3555 Stanford Road, Suite 104, Fort Collins, CO, 80525

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David A Mestas's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ryan | July 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Super Dave!

Excellent response time and very honest! Dave went the extra mile, literally, by defending me in the Denver metro area.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, compassionate, and best Attorney in Colorado.

This Attorney saved my son's life, and our family will be forever indebted to his hard work. Attorney Mestas is very responsive, addressed all my concerns, and was available 24-7 during a very stressful and difficult time for our family. Attorney Mestas is a good and honest person, who's purpose in... life is to assist others in legal matters. Attorney Mestas has an intuitive and expert knowledge of the legal system. Attorney Mestas is able to explain every step of the legal process and he was accurate and correct in every decision pertaining to my son's legal matters. Attorney Mestas' court room presence was professional, confident, respectful and prepared. Attorney Mestas has the best court room presence I have ever witnessed. We give him our highest recommendation and recommend him for any legal matter.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

David A. Mestas is a life saver!

I contacted Mr. Mestas's firm when I was accused of something that I did not do. I met with Mr. Mestas and at first look at my case, he knew that it did not look good. However, through patience, persistence and thorough research of the true facts, he was able to find and successfully defend the truth.... If not for his dedicated and unwavering determination to finding the truth, I would be paying a horrible price for something that I was never guilty of. What I owe Mr. Mestas can never be paid back. In my situation, I knew I needed the best...and I got the best! He gave me my life back! I would undoubtedly and without hesitation recommend David Mestas to anyone! Sincerely, Forever Grateful

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Resolved before trial

Despite stacks of evidence submitted agensts us David and his team spent the time to unravel the finiacial records and time lines. Taking almost a years time David stayed focused and worked through the evidence to demonstrate to the DA in advance of a trial that there was no case and no crime had bee...n committed. With David’s hard work all charges were dropped.

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David A Mestas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Cannon

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is an excellent lawyer who cares about his clients and works tirelessly for them."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Kent Leier

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David has a great understanding of the law. I've witnessed him in trial and he does an excellent job."

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Jonathan Willett

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Mestas is a strong and zealous advocate for the accused. I have known and worked with David and he has great skill and integrity. You can rely on David to get the difficult job done."

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Troy Krenning

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave is a very intelligent and hard working lawyer. I consult with him and have a high level of confidence in him."

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Troy Krenning

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Willett

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Service to community, Colorado Supreme Court

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Gavaldon & Mestas, LLC

1900 - Present

Associate, Erik G. Fischer, P.C.

2005 - 2011

Attorney, David A. Mestas, LLC

1996 - 2005

Attorney, Willett & Mestas, LLC

1990 - 1996

Attorney, Gerash, Robinson & Miranda

Associations

2015 - Present

Colorado Supreme Court Client Protection Fund

Board of Trustees

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Hispanic National Bar Association

Member

Colorado Hispanic Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2009

Colorado Supreme Court Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Aaron Van Wyhe

Not guilty on all charges

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Education

1990

Santa Clara University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1987

San Diego State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2004

Juvenile Criminal Defense In Colorado

Juvenile Criminal Defense

Publications

2004

National Business Institute Seminar Juvenile Criminal Defense In Colorado

Languages

English

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