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John Kenneth Joyner

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  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Licensed for 5 years
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About John

After serving honorably in the United States Marine Corps, John got his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley.  He then moved to Colorado to attend law school at the University of Denver.  During law school, John spent two years working for a criminal defense firm.  He also participated in the Denver Law Criminal Defense Clinic where he represented underprivileged clients in criminal matters and record sealing cases. 

After law school, John worked as a Judicial Fellow for the Honorable Judge Michael McHenry in the Fourth Judicial District where he focused on research in criminal and civil matters.  John then accepted a position as a Deputy District Attorney with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office in El Paso County where he prosecuted traffic, DUI and misdemeanor cases.  John worked for a civil litigation firm in Denver before opening his law practice in Colorado Springs.

 

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Practice areas

Speeding and traffic ticketDomestic violenceDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 35%

    I help clients with petty, misdemeanor, and felony charges including theft and economic crimes, drug crimes, violent crimes, domestic violence, and traffic crimes.

    5 years

  2. DUI and DWI: 30%

    I take cases involving charges of DUI, DUI Per Se, DWAI, Underage Drunk Driving, Vehicular Assault, and Vehicular Homicide. I also fight DMV actions against your license.

    5 years

  3. Domestic violence: 20%

    Joyner Law has experience handling domestic violence and domestic abuse cases, which has equipped me with the skills to provide the zealous legal representation you need.

    5 years

  4. Speeding and traffic ticket: 15%

    I help people charged with traffic offenses including speeding tickets, careless driving, reckless driving, careless driving resulting in bodily injury or death, driving under revocation, habitual traffic offender charges, and DMV revocations.

    5 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Joyner Law

422 E Vermijo Ave Suite 415
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    COActive201608/11/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers39
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal DefenseNational Trial Lawyers2020
    Lawyers of DistinctionLawyers of Distinction2020
    Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal DefenseNational Trial Lawyers2019
    Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
    Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2019
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerJoyner Law2018 - Present
    Associate AttorneyMcKinney & Associates2019 - 2019
    AssociateFurtado Law PC2017 - 2018
    Deputy District Attorney4th Judicial District Attorney's Office2017 - 2017
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    National Association of Distinguished CounselFellow2019 - Present
    Colorado Criminal Defense BarMember2018 - Present
    National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2018 - Present
    Colorado Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
    El Paso County Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Denver Sturm College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2016
    University of California - BerkeleyBA- Near Eastern Languages and Literature2011
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Felony Drug PossessionCharges reduced to misdemeanor

    Reviews

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    Sheriff jalloh

    5.0 stars

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    Mr Joyner incredible, he helped in my traffic case in Colorado while I stayed back in New York where I am currently residing, he doesn’t only save me the cost of paying a flight to come but the time I was to loose from work , he is very professional and patient and did his absolute best in my case saving me 4 point that was to be put on my license I am so happy that I choose him and will do a thousand times more and refer any colleague in Need his way .
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    Hired attorney

    Prompt and thorough. Thank you!

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    Mr Joyner was quick to respond to my initial request for consultation calling me back within 15 minutes on a Saturday. Upon being hired, he was quick to begin working with the court and thoroughly reviewed the information provided during discovery. He was prompt to provide updates and information as soon as he had something to pass along or discuss. While I'd prefer to have not required his services, I am satisfied with his performance.
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    Great lawyer does his job througholy

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    John did a great job representing me in my felony drug case. He was able to get some charges dismissed and my felony drug possession reduced to a misdemeanor.
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    Hired attorney

    Very impressed!

    5.0 stars

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    I found John with only three days until my first court appearance. He was available to take my case and went to court on my behalf twice. I never had to set foot in the courthouse. He explained things well to me and made time to answer all my questions by email. When the first DA didn't give him an offer we liked, he found one who did. He was very understanding of my situation and quite helpful. This was my first experience with anything like this, and John made it much less stressful for me than it otherwise would have been. I thank him from the bottom of my heart.
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    Careless driving

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    John was very helpful and patient with me. He did all I hoped for and will have my careless driving citation removed from record. Thank you John Joyner!
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    Lawyer James William Newby

    James Newby, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 21, 2019
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    Mr. Joyner worked opposite me on many matters. I always found him to be highly competent and an aggressive advocate for his clients. I'm glad he joined the defense team!

    Lawyer Austin Garrett Jackson

    Austin Jackson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 8, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Joyner is the quintessential professional in every sense of the word. He advocates with passion for every client that retains him. I strongly endorse him.

    Lawyer Alexander Arthur Berry

    Alexander Berry, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 10, 2020
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I've worked against John on cases where he was opposing counsel, and I've worked with John on Cases. He is a tough, experienced litigator that I want in my corner.

    Lawyer Aaron Paul Gaddis

    Aaron Gaddis, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 20, 2019
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Joyner is an excellent attorney who is always on time and impeccably prepared.

    Lawyer Christopher Lee Runyan

    Christopher Runyan, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2019
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I worked with John in the Criminal Defense Clinic in law school. I whole heartedly recommend John as an excellent attorney and all around great guy! If I needed a defense attorney for myself, John would be one of the first attorneys I would call.

    Lawyer James William Newby

    James Newby, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 21, 2019
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    Mr. Joyner worked opposite me on many matters. I always found him to be highly competent and an aggressive advocate for his clients. I'm glad he joined the defense team!

    Lawyer Alexis Ann Austin

    Alexis Austin, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 30, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have been able to see Mr. Joyner work as both a prosecutor when we worked together at the District Attorney's office and as a defense attorney once he transitioned to defense. John is a zealous advocate for his clients and very detail-oriented. I am proud to have him as a colleague and a friend.

    Lawyer Austin Garrett Jackson

    Austin Jackson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 8, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Joyner is the quintessential professional in every sense of the word. He advocates with passion for every client that retains him. I strongly endorse him.

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    Nathanael Archuleta, Insurance Attorney on Aug 3, 2018
    Relationship: Co-worker

    John is a competent attorney who always seeks the best outcome for his clients.

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