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David A Mestas
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Biography
David A. Mestas has a wide range of criminal defense experience ranging from DUI defense to serious felonies, including some high profile cases. Mr. Mestas represents persons accused of felonies, including drug cases, felony assaults, arson, burglary, theft, fraud, murder and kidnapping. He also represents persons accused of DUI, domestic violence, criminal mischief and other misdemeanors. Mr. Mestas also will be accepting personal injury clients injured in automobile/motocycle accidents and medical malpractice. Mr. Mestas has practiced in these areas, along with criminal defense, for 28 years. He has tried personal injury cases with successful outcomes, including those with verdicts in excess of $1,000,. Mr. Mestas formerly practiced at Gerash, Robinson & Miranda, P.C. in Denver, CO and was the managing member at Willett & Mestas, LLC in Denver, CO. Mr. Mestas was born and raised in Fort Collins, CO. He is well respected by local lawyers and judges.
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Licensed in Colorado for 35 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1990
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Location
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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4 Client Reviews
David A Mestas's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is an excellent lawyer who cares about his clients and works tirelessly for them."
"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"David has a great understanding of the law. I've witnessed him in trial and he does an excellent job."
"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."
"Dave is a very intelligent and hard working lawyer. I consult with him and have a high level of confidence in him."
Troy Krenning
Criminal defense lawyer
Jonathan Willett
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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 FundBoard 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 CommitteeChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Aaron Van Wyhe
Not guilty on all charges
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