$ 300-400 per hour
Elvin L Gentry
About Elvin
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
52 years | 3,000 cases
General Practice
10%
56 years | 1,000 cases
Juvenile Law
5%
52 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 56 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1970
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 55 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1970
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Elvin L Gentry
421 South Tejon Street, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
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Posted by George | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great and Experienced Lawyer
I came to Mr. Gentry after having been referred to him by some of his peers. Mr. Gentry is a very wise older man, with a great deal of experience. I was charged with a misdemeanor crime, and through his contacts and negotiation, he got me a deal with the DA that was just as good as a dismissal. I ...
Posted by Tort Reform Advocate | March 06, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Finally, a great lawyer without going to denver
Its hard to find a good lawyer, I have wasted thousands over the years. Let me tell you why I believe Mr Gentry is the best in town. I had a warrant filed against me for renting a piece of equipment they said i never returned. I called 9 lawyers and they all told me the same thing. That my ONLY OPTIO...
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Gentry is a highly skilled attorney in his field of practice. Mr. Gentry is extremely knowledgeable about criminal law and is deeply committed to representing his clients. Mr. Gentry conducts himself in a very professional manner. He advocates zealously for his clients. If I ever found myself in need of a criminal attorney, I would choose no other."
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Experience
Honors
1987
Best Trial Lawyer, Springs Magazine
N/A
Certificate of Professionalism, Colorado Bar Association
N/A
Certificate of Appreciation, 10th Special Forces Association
Work Experience
1974 - Present
, Private practice
1975 - 1975
Special Prosecutor, 10th Judicial District
1972 - 1978
Instructor of Police Science, Pikes Peak Community College
1970 - 1974
Assistant District Attorney, El Paso County District Attorney's Office
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association
Colorado Bar Foundation
American Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
American Litigation Society
Fellow
1996 - 1997
El Paso County Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Clayton
Defendant Acquitted
People v. Milo
Defendant acquitted
People v. Quimby
Case dismissed
People v. Owen
Case dismissed after two hung juries
People v. Orebaugh
Defendant acquitted
People v. Valenzuela
Defendant acquitted
People v. Anthony
Defendant acquitted
People v. Smalley
Defendant acquitted
Education
1969
University of Colorado
JD - Juris Doctor
1962
Western Reserve University
MA - Masters
1960
Illinois Wesleyan University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers