Alexis Ann Austin

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Alexis Ann Austin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Colorado Springs, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +2 more

5030 Boardwalk Drive, Suite 225, Colorado Springs, CO

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About Alexis

Biography

Former prosecutor turned exclusively criminal defense. Former Deputy DA with 3,000+ cases. Defending DUI, domestic violence, and felony charges across Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, and the Colorado Front Range.

Former Deputy DA defending clients across Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, and the Front Range. Exclusively criminal defense covering felonies, misdemeanors, and complex charges in El Paso, Douglas, Arapahoe, Adams, and Denver Counties.

Former prosecutor defending DUI and DWAI charges in Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Lakewood, and Highlands Ranch. Expert in challenging breathalyzer results, field sobriety tests, and license revocation hearings through the Colorado front range.

Former Chief of a Domestic Violence Unit. Now defending DV charges in Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, and Adams County. Certified in high-conflict DV cases. Expert in protection order hearings and Lautenberg Amendment consequences.

Defending drug possession, distribution, and felony drug charges across Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Adams County, and the Front Range. Former prosecutor with deep knowledge of 4th Amendment search and seizure challenges in Colorado courts.

Former Homicide Unit prosecutor now defending assault, robbery, and violent crime charges across the Colorado Front Range. Serving Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Parker, and Littleton in El Paso, Douglas, Arapahoe, and Adams Counties.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Former Deputy DA defending clients across Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, and the Front Range. Exclusively criminal defense — felonies, misdemeanors, and complex charges in El Paso, Douglas, Arapahoe, Adams, and Denver Counties.

14 years

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

Former prosecutor defending DUI and DWAI charges in Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Lakewood, and Highlands Ranch. Expert in challenging breathalyzer results, field sobriety tests, and license revocations across the Colorado front range.

14 years

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

Former Chief of a Domestic Violence Unit. Now defending DV charges in Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, and Adams County. Certified in high-conflict DV cases. Expert in protection order hearings and Lautenberg Amendment consequences.

14 years

20%
Drug Crime 20%

Defending drug possession, distribution, and felony drug charges across Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Adams County, and the Front Range. Former prosecutor with deep knowledge of 4th Amendment search and seizure challenges in Colorado courts.

12 years

20%
Violent Crime 20%

Former Homicide Unit prosecutor now defending assault, robbery, and violent crime charges across the Colorado Front Range. Serving Denver, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Parker, and Littleton in El Paso, Douglas, Arapahoe, and Adams Counties.

12 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 11 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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5030 Boardwalk Drive, Suite 225, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919

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115 Wilcox Street, Suite 268, Castle Rock, CO, 80104

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1745 Shea Center Drive, Suite 400, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129

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730 17th Suite Number 924, Denver, CO, 80202

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Alexis Ann Austin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alyssa | April 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Absolute best. They take care of everything professionally and with kindness.

Alexis and her team at Right Law group are professional and caring. They have helped me multiple times in situations that made me very very anxious. Every single time I am amazed at how much ease I feel due to their expertise. They know their stuff and are well known in the community. I always feel h...eard and understood and they respond very quickly. I truly feel like I am being fully taken care of and I fully trust them which doesn’t come easy for me. I can honestly say that without each of them helping my case I would have ended up in a much worse situation and they made a way for me to get the actual treatment and help that I need to succeed. Don’t look anywhere else. I read all the reviews and that’s why I choose this firm and I am so grateful I did.

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

AMAZING

Alexis took the time to hear the case and you could tell that her number one concern is making us understand what was going to happen. She never seemed rush and she made sure you knew what was happening at each hearing and making sure she knew all the information before making a report. She was just ...amazing. She also never made me feel like I had to hire her. She was also able to just give me sound advice without me having to pay a lot of money.

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Alexis Ann Austin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patterson Weaver

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alexis is an evil business genius--but in a good way. She is also a very competent and caring defense attorney that has hired strong associate attorneys and built a good team. We are direct competitors in our market, but I have a lot of respect for Alexis and the practice she has built."

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Lauryn Tully

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alexis is a hard working attorney. She has always impressed me with her organization and dedication toward her clients."

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John Joyner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have observed Ms. Austin's work as both a prosecutor when we worked together at the District Attorney's office and as opposing counsel when she made the transition to defense. She is a passionate and detail-oriented advocate and a valuable resource to other members of the legal community."

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John Joyner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Laura Young

Family lawyer

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Steven Katzman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney / owner, Right Law Group

2017 - 2018

Partner, Liberty Law Center - Austin, Katzman & Thom, P.C.

2016 - 2017

Deputy District Attorney, El Paso County District Attorney's Office

2014 - 2014

Contract Attorney, Stoneman Legal, LLC

2014 - 2016

Deputy District Attorney, 10th Judicial District Attorney's Office

2012 - 2014

Law Clerk, Leventhal, Brown & Puga

2012 - 2013

Deputy District Attorney, 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2024 - 2025

El Paso County Bar Association

President

2018 - 2018

Camelot's Guard

Secretary, Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client Acquitted After Shooting a Bear to Protect His Puppies

Not Guilty Verdict at Trial. Case subsequently dismissed and sealed.

Attempted Murder Charge Reduced to Probation in Drug Deal Shootout

Attempted murder reduced to lower-level felony. 2 years unsupervised probation. No prison time.

Felony Menacing and Attempted Assault Dismissed in Road Rage Incident

Complete dismissal and sealing of all charges.

DUI Actual Physical Control Case Dismissed — Client Was Waiting for Uber

Complete dismissal and sealing of all charges.

Vehicular Assault (DUI-Related Felony) Reduced to Traffic Infraction

Reduced to careless driving (traffic infraction). No jail time. No felony conviction.

Veteran's Attempted Homicide and Vehicular Assault Charges Dismissed After PTSD Mitigation Defense

Deferred sentence. Full dismissal and sealing upon completion. VA benefits preserved. Family kept intact.

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Education

2013

University of Denver

JD

2011

Pennsylvania State University

2010

University of Memphis

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2026

Lawyer Millionaire Wealth Advisors How to Build a Successful Criminal Defense Law Firm

2024

El Paso County Bar Association

Incorporating tech in your form

2021

Pueblo County Bar Association

Leveraging Technology in your firm

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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