Ernest Frank Marquez

Ernest Frank Marquez

3.7
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salida, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

102 North I Street, PO Box 1203, Salida, CO

About Ernest

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

As a former Public Defender, I have extensive trial experience in criminal cases throughout Colorado.

40 years

30%
Business 20%

36 years

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

40 years

20%
Family 20%

36 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 39 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Marquez Law Office, P.C.

102 North I Street, PO Box 1203, Salida, CO, 81201

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Ernest Frank Marquez's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Don't count on him to know your case or care

Talking with my probation officer prompted me to write this as she informed me how unprofessional his actions were during the case. He completely misinformed me during the court process on several matters. He frequently had to be reminded of the case, even in court I had to correct him. He was more... interested in getting paid than properly representing his client. His first impression was forceful but that quickly turned to an aura of laziness, dragging the case out much longer than it needed to be. He had to be reminded consistently to follow through on actions, often doing so the day of or before the next court appearance. I made a poor mistake hiring this highly unprofessional lawyer to represent me.

Posted by Mike | March 18, 2010

A great advocate

It was great to have Ernie on my side. He is able to relate legal concepts in plain english. I hope not to need his services again, but should the need arise, he'd be my first choice. I give him an unqualified recommendation.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

1996

Professionalism Award, Colorado Bar Association

Work Experience

1986 - 1990

Deputy State Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defender

Associations

Colorado Bar Association

Executive Committee

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Heart of the Rockies Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

People of the State of Colorado vs. Willie Robbins

Defendant found Not Guilty of First Degree Murder

People of the State of Colorado vs. Alberto Rincon

Manslaughter, Assault

People of the State of Colorado vs. Hosea Sullivan

Not Guilty - all charges

People of the State of Colorado vs. Korey Sandoval

Not Guilty

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Education

1986

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Houston

Bachelor of Music

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