About Christopher
Chris began his legal career as a prosecutor in Burlington, Colorado, eventually being promoted to prosecuting felonies in four counties across Colorado’s eastern plains, as well as managing the Burlington branch of the district attorney’s office for Colorado’s 13th Judicial District. In 2001, Chris moved on to the district attorney’s office for the 19th Judicial District in Greeley, Colorado and specialized in the prosecution of domestic violence cases, drug crimes and crimes against children.
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 57%
18 years
- DUI and DWI: 22%
18 years
- Divorce and separation: 10%
12 years
- Child custody: 5%
12 years
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO | Active | 1998 | 07/22/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 7 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Bono Service Award | Weld County Legal Service | 2006 |
| Pro Bono Service Award | Weld County Legal Service | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Collins, Liu, & Associates, LLP | 2004 - Present |
| Deputy District Attorney | Office of the District Attorney 19th Judicial District | 2001 - 2004 |
| Chief Deputy District Attorney | Office of the District Attorney 13th Judicial District | 1998 - 2001 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Colorado Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Weld County Bar Association | Board Member | 2007 - 2014 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
| University of Iowa | Political Science | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hate Crime Week | Hate crimes legislation | 2006 |
| Free Living Will Seminar | Living Wills | 2005 |
| Conference with 19th Judicial District bench and bar | Methamphetamine Labs | 2003 |
| Colorado State Investigator's Association Annual Training | 4th Amendment Search & Seizure | 2000 |
Attorney endorsements
(5)
Bradley Martin, DUI and DWI Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris is an extremely skilled trial attorney. He tirelessly fights for his clients rights. Chris uses his vast legal knowledge to obtain enviable results for his clients.
Brandon Luna, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Collins is exceptional at identifying the weaknesses in the prosecution's case. This allows him the ability to obtain an outright dismissal or in the alternative, the best plea agreement possible for his clients.
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Contact
Collins, Liu, & Associates, LLP
812 8th Street
Greeley, CO, 80631-3912
Office (970) 336-6499
Fax (970) 353-0214
Website