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Leah Bishop is a veteran trial attorney. Prior to forming her own practice, Leah was a Deputy District Attorney for nine years. As a Deputy District Attorney, Leah had the opportunity to litigate numerous cases. As a result, Leah gained an excellent reputation as an exceptional trial lawyer and formidable opponent in the courtroom. She was recently appointed to the Judicial Performance Commission for the 8th Judicial District.
In the criminal realm, Leah has handled thousands of felony cases, including many very serious and high-profile cases. In her years as a Deputy District Attorney, Leah tried many cases to a jury ranging from felonies, including, First Degree Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual Assault, Drug Distribution, to misdemeanors and traffics offenses, including, Third Degree Assault, Theft, and Driving Under the Influence, just to name a few. She was a Deputy District Attorney assigned to the Larimer County Drug Task Force where she learned the intricacies of drug crime cases and case building. As a criminal defense attorney, she uses her experiences to help her clients, including getting cases dismissed.
Leah has also taught at the national level as a faculty member of the prestigious National Advocacy Center or the NAC. The NAC was established by President Bill Clinton as a vehicle to train government attorneys to be premier courtroom attorneys. Leah also served the state of Colorado as the sole district attorney representative appointed to the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board which is responsible for the oversight of all treatment that sex offenders receive. In addition, she was involved in high level drug investigations and reviewed the grounds for issuing warrants and wiretaps. Recently, Leah has been appointed to the Judicial Performance Commission for the 8th Judicial District.
Leah’s skills as a courtroom attorney also serve people in the area of family law. Leah has represented multiple clients in divorce, adoption and termination of parental rights legal proceedings. Leah knows how difficult going through the divorce process can be. She is here to help you understand the process and to advocate for you.
Leah believes that all people must be zealously and passionately represented, regardless of the legal issues facing them. She is fearless in the courtroom. She will use her skills both in and out of court to represent you effectively and compassionately.
Leah was born and raised in southeast Colorado. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, hiking, golfing and watching football.
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Chat withState: Colorado
Acquired: 1999
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
., Fort Collins, CO, 80526
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Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Great Lawyer!
Leah was so great in my case. I am recently divorced and she got me there. She really made the effort to make sure I understood the process and what was happening at every stage. She's the best attorney I've worked with by far.
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Disbarment issued in CO, 2018
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2008 - Present
owner, Leah Bishop LLC
2000 - 2008
Deputy District Attorney, Eighth Judicial District District Attorney
2014 - Present
Eighth Judicial District Performance Commissionmember
2007 - 2008
Colorado Sex Offender Management Boardmember
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
National Advocacy Center
English
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