Carisa Acker

Carisa Acker

4.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Grand Junction, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ... +3 more

619 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO

About Carisa

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 19 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Acker Law Office, LLC

619 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO, 81501

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Carisa Acker's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jessica | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Prompt, courteos help and follow-up support

I received a DUI, my first and only one. I called Ms. Acker that next morning, and she guided me through the complex legal process doing all she could to help me while being realistic about the outcomes. She also helped me find ways to do my community service and to attend alcohol classes. She nev...er made me feel like a bad person, but rather built me up and helped me recognize my potential. I felt her representation was professional and her treatment of me, personal.

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Carisa Acker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Olivia Rossi

Unknown lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carisa is a very knowledgeable attorney with utmost dedication to her work and clients."

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Todd Hildebrandt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. When I was in the District Attorney's office, when Carisa pointed out flaws in my case, I'd listen to her. I respected her thoughtful and caring representation of her clients. She builds a professional rapport with a DA and she's able to use that to benefit her clients. I absolutely think if you're looking for great representation, Carisa is a great person to hire!"

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Marna Lake

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Carisa is a caring and dedicated practitioner who is not afraid, when necessary, to challenge the prosecution in order to secure the best possible result for her client."

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Dawn O'Neil

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carisa knows criminal defense. I trust her to provide competent advice and representation to any potential client I send her way."

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Richard Lane

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Carisa is a powerful advocate for her clients. She knows what she is doing, what needs to be done, and she does it. Her dedication to her clients is impressive and her ability to work with people no matter their issues is just as impressive. I would not hesitate to have her represent me, and I'm a fellow attorney."

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Ann Toney

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Carisa when she was a prosecutor and even then she was compassionate and fair. Carisa fights hard for her clients and is a hard worker which sets her apart from many lawyers. Carisa cares about what happens to her clients and goes above and beyond to insure they get the very best defense. Carisa is respected and liked in the legal community which also benefits her clients."

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Kristopher Miller

Unknown lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Norris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. When Carisa says that "she treats every person with courtesy and respect," I can vouch that she does. She is extremely professional. I have witnessed her dedication to getting her client the best possible outcome. She is definitely an outside-the-box thinker who can provide honest representation."

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Todd Hildebrandt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dawn O'Neil

Family lawyer

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Marna Lake

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Esplin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Lane

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kristopher Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ann Toney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Aaron Norris

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner/ Attorney, Acker Law Office

2007 - 2009

Associate, Peters and Nolan

2006 - 2007

Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney's Office 9th Judical District

Associations

2010 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Lifetime Member

2006 - 2014

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2014

Mesa County Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

University of Wyoming

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Unversity of Wyoming

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Veterans Day Training

Trama Informed Courtroom Practice

2016

Plea Negotiation Training

Negoiation Techniques

2015

Evidence Based Decision Making Training

Sentencing Arguments

Languages

English

Activity

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