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Roger John Lucas
also known as The Law Office of Roger J Lucas, LLC
About Roger
Biography
Born, raised, and educated in New York, I actually started my professional career after Columbia in biomedical research. But life has its twists and turns and I ended up pursuing a legal career, which I find suits me better.
During my first seven years as an attorney, I have had the opportunity to go up against some extremely talented, well respected attorneys in the Colorado legal community which exposed me to a higher caliber of practice. One of the most significant cases in my career was an employment discrimination case against the University of Colorado, defended by Patrick O'Rourke (who also handled the Ward Churchill defense and was on the short list for the CO Supreme Court). Although I had counsel represent me at the trial and initial appeal, I played a signficant role in the analysis and strategizing for the case. That case also gave me the opportunity to author and submit a Petition for Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court (USSC case # 08-1355). This experience was instrumental in my development as an attorney, both in how I understand our legal system, as well as for the drive in me to litigate and fight against injustices.
I have also gone up against the top level prosecutors in my jurisdiction, with my most significant trials being a First Degree Murder case involving a dying declaration, a Mutliple Aggravated Robbery of a Controlled Subtance defendant, a Sexual Asault on a Child in a Pattern of Abuse situation,and multiple other Crimes of Violence cases and have achieved favorable verdicts in many of them.
Having handled as many cases and trials as I have while I was a government lawyer, I am confident enough to handle any case that ends up before a judge or jury.
I am passionate about what I do, and have the intelligence and experience to be quite effective.
While not performing legal work, I like working on my house, yard, and vehicles. I love dogs, especially Australian Shepherds and like to go hiking and biking. I've been frequenting Garden of the Gods a bunch as it is a place fit for the Gods.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
18 years | 3,000 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
18 years | 500 cases
Domestic Violence
20%
18 years | 1,500 cases
Personal Injury
15%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 195-375 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 18 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Roger J. Lucas, LLC
121 S. Tejon St., Suite 900, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903-2207
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Roger John Lucas's Reviews
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Posted by Vina | December 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Ms
I was frantic looking online everywhere for a lawyer to handle my 2 of my cases. One was for a home I was buying the other was for my son's rental agreement. My home case got dismissed and we came to a satisfactory agreement for my son's rental. I highly recommend Mr. Roger Lucas, Having him for ...
Posted by JB Barbary | May 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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US Army
Mr Lucas was more than phenomenal. Everything that I asked from him he was able to complete. Mr Lucas made me comfortable about the case. Best lawyer in Colorado Springs by far
Posted by Taylor | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Lower charges
Roger Lucas is a really good lawyer. He helped me in my DUI case, got it dropped down to a DWAI also got some charges dropped. Besides from being a really good lawyer he is also very understanding. I’m glad I got to do business with him.
Posted by Kyle | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
You will feel confident with Attorney Lucas
Attorney Lucas is honest, fair priced and always showed up/worked hard for my case which I appreciated. I had 4 counts reduced to 1 count which was reduced to a lower charge. If you need an attorney, give him a call.
Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Compassionate
Roger Lucas is a compassionate lawyer who will go above and beyond to help you. He is one to go out of his way to assist you, even if he is overwhelmed by cases. I would definitely recommend him.
Roger John Lucas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lucas and I shared a client. Mr. Lucas was able to secure not guilty verdicts on a number of counts at trial and successfully argue for the minimum sentence for those counts where our client was convicted. His hard work paid off for the client both in his El Paso County case as well as the case I represented the client on in the Denver area."
"Roger Lucas is an accomplished trial lawyer who will thoroughly analyze a case and determine the best course of action. Mr. Lucas will fight with enthusiasm, litigating tirelessly, while negotiating toward justice. He will steer his clients toward the best result, but honor the personal choices of those for whom he advocates. This attorney understands how affected persons are when they enter the legal system, and Roger Lucas uses those challenges and frustration to personalize his arguments as if fighting for his own family."
"I know attorney Lucas through his thorough and helpful comments on this forum, which seem unfailingly to cast lifelines to desperately struggling folks."
"I endorse this lawyer. Roger is a very competent and skilled lawyer who brings a wealth of trial experience to every case."
"This lawyer does a great job for the community. I endorse this lawyer"
"Roger knows how to fight hard for his clients and will not back down. I recommend him."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Roger is a great attorney and incredibly thorough in his work."
"I worked with Mr. Lucas for 5 years. We were even division partners at one point. Mr. Lucas is very passionate about his client's defense. He works very hard to fight not only for his clients, but to fight against injustices in the legal system. I would recommend Mr. Lucas if you are looking for someone with passion on your case."
"I endorse this lawyer. He's hard working, confident and doesn't back down from anyone."
"I have known Mr. Lucas for several years as a colleague fighting for our clients. Mr. Lucas is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is always prepared and fights zealously for his clients. He gets great results for his clients and his reputation is excellent."
"I endorse this lawyer. Roger is a hard working attorney that fights for his clients. He is an accomplished trial attorney always protecting his clients rights and never backing down. Roger strives to put his clients in the best possible position for negotiations and trial."
"I endorse this lawyer. Roger works hard for his clients. I was a prosecutor against Roger and he always fought hard regardless of how bad the case was against his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Roger is an exceptionally intelligent, aggressive attorney who works hard for his clients. He approaches each case with enthusiasm and diligence. If you hire Roger, you will get a hard-working attorney who will devote himself entirely to your cause."
"I endorse Roger. As a former public defender for 7 years he has already handled hundreds of cases. It is a known fact that were he not a good defense attorney his tenure would have been short. If you are in or near Colorado Springs do yourself a favor and seek a consultation here first."
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Experience
Honors
2015
The Nation's Top 1 %, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, The American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014
Featured in the Global Directory of Who's Who, The Global Directory of Who's Who
2004
DU Law Scholarship, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
1995
Dean's List, Columbia College of Columbia University in the City of New York
1992
TAP Award, New York State Board of Regents
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney; Owner, The Law Office of Roger J. Lucas, LLC
2007 - 2014
Deputy Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defender's Office
2005 - 2005
Intern, Colorado Attorney General's Office
2000 - 2003
Professional Research Assistant, University of Colorado Health Science Center
1998 - 2000
Research Assistant, Eleanor Roosevelt Institute for Cancer Research
1996 - 1998
Research Tech II, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Associations
2015 - Present
Better Business BureauAccredited Business Member
2014 - Present
Pikes Peak Pro Bono ProjectRegular Attorney Volunteer
2007 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2007 - Present
El Paso County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2006 - 2007
DU Criminal Law AssociationTreasurer
2002 - 2006
Parkway Towers Homeowner's AssociationMember-at-Large
2001 - 2002
Parkway Towers Homeowner's AssociationPresident
2000 - 2001
Parkway Towers Homeowner's AssociationSecretary
Sample of Legal Cases
Mechanics Lien- Spurious Lien- Slander of Title
Case Dismissed
Auto Accident- Underinsured Motorists
$175,000 Jury Verdict- Policy Limits + Costs awarded
Obstruction- Resisting Arrest- Felony D/S Revo
Motion to Suppress granted- 2 Cases Dismissed
Money Dispute- Civil Damages Dispute
Claims Dismissed
FED- Tenant- Forcible Entry and Detainer
Settlement reached
PPO Hearing- Civil PPO Request
Dismissed
Wrongful Discharge- Premises Liability- Retaliation
Jury Verdict for Wrongful Discharge
Felony Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Dismissed
Wrongful Security Deposit Withholding
Directed Verdict granted
Prohibited Use of a Weapon- Child Abuse- Reckless Endangerment
Split Verdict
NO Commercial Driver's License- No CDL
Plea to Lesser Offense
Employment Discrimination- Racial Discrimination
Settled at Mediation
Sexual Harassment- Hostile Work Environment
Settled
Deferred Sentence Revocation- D/S Revo
Dismissed after extension given
Petty Theft- Shoplifting- Federal Court
Deferred Prosecution
Commercial Lease Assignment- Commercial Property
Assigned Lease to Other Business
3rd Degree Assault- Domestic Violence
Case Dismissed
Warranty of Habitability- Tenant's Rights
Settled before jury trial
Lease Dispute- Money Dispute
Case Dismissed
Municipal Harassment- Colorado Springs
6 Month Unsupervised D/S
Real Estate Foreclosure- Intent to Cure
Successfully Cured
Municipal Trespass- Deferred Sentence Revocation
Case Dismissed
Modification of Parental Rights- Parenting Plan- Child Support
All modification requests granted
Elder Abuse- Housing Discrimination
Settlement Reached
DUR- Misdemeanor Probation Revocation
DUR dismissed, Probation Regranted
Employment Discrimination
Settlement reached
Municipal Shoplifting Charge- Petty Theft
6 month unsupervised D/S
Felony Assault- DUI- DWAI
Plea to Lesser Offense
Felony Assault- Violent Crime- COV
Pled to misdemeanor probation
DUI- Driving Under the Influence- DWAI
Unsupervised D/S out of state
Reckless Endangerment
Dismissed
Sealing of Records- Petition to Seal
Records Sealed
Misdemeanor Assault- Bar Fight
Not Guilty All Counts
Worker's Compensation Injury
Settled before Hearing
DUI- Driving Under the Influence- 3rd Offense
Split Verdict
Felony Kidnapping- Domestic Violence
Unsupervised D/S on Harassment
Felony Deferred Sentence Revocation
Felony D/S Dismissed as Successful
Forcible Entry and Detainer- Eviction Action
Case Dismissed Prior to Hearing
Harassment and Trespass- Municipal Volations
Jury Acquitted All Counts
Damage to Property and Trespass- Municipal Violations
Case Dismissed
Ownership of a Dangerous Dog- Misdemeanor
Deferred Sentence successfully completed
Permanent Protection Order Hearing
PPO Request Denied
Damage to Property- Municipal Violation
Case Dismissed
Forcible Entry and Detainer- FED- Eviction
Tenant vacated
Permanent Protection Order Hearing
PPO request dismissed
Felony Drug Distribution- Vehicular Eluding
Not Guilty
Felony Assault- Theft by Receipt- Vehicular Eluding
Split Verdict
Felony Assault Against an At-Risk Adult
Not Guilty
Felony Assault- Crime of Violence
Not Guilty
Felony Assault- Kidnapping- Menacing- Domestic Violence
Split Verdict
Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft- Felony
Dismissed
Theft from at-Risk Adults- Habitual Criminal
Not Guilty
Violation of Protection Order- Domestic Violence Misdemeanor
Not Guilty
Harassment and False Imprisonment- Misdemeanor DV
Dismissed
Criminal Mischief- Misdemeanor
Dismissed
Education
2007
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Columbia College of Columbia University in the City of New York
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
2008 Hoffman Cup Mock Trial Competition
Hoffman Cup Judge on Trial Performance
Publications
2007
University of Denver Water Law Review
Court Reports
2006
University of Denver Water Law Review
Court Reports
2005
University of Denver Water Law Review
Court Reports
1999
Journal of Neural Transmission, Supplement
Gene expression relevant to Down's syndrome: problems and approaches
Languages
English
French
Tagalog
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