James Fredrick Little

James Fredrick Little

also known as Jim

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Avon, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

70 Benchmark Road, Suite 207, Avon, CO

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 15 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 20 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2005

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Jim Little LLC

70 Benchmark Road, Suite 207, Avon, CO, 81620

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James Fredrick Little's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

201 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 32 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Jim is awesome!

I had no idea how serious the ramifications would be for drinking and driving with a 16 year old prior offense out of state. Jim navigated my case through the uncertainty. He was responsive, an excellent communicator and, always quick to get back to me. I felt like he cared about my situation and... advised me to get started in the right direction to be in the best light of the court. He never guaranteed the outcome, but helped me understand what parts of my situation were in my control. He strategized the timing of the multiple court hearings at my requested pace so I would not have it affect my employment. His fees were very fair- I don't think he is just in it for the money. I am very happy with the outcome, given what was at stake. I do have 10 days in jail as a part of mandatory sentencing, but even the judge would not have been able change that . I would hire his honesty and help in the future if I were to find myself in any legal situation.......maybe you should consider him for your case.

Posted by Colin | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Jim Does The Job Right

Jim is an excellent lawyer hands down. Jim will work hard for you and help you through the process to truly attain the best possible outcome. Jim kept me informed throughout the duration of my case and took the time to get to know me as a person rather than just a case number. His hard work, profe...ssionalism, and care for his clients truly shine through. He worked for me, and we worked together to what I believe to be the best outcome I could have hoped for given my situation...(DON'T DRINK and DRIVE!!!!) Because Jim took the time to get to know me and address my concerns and needs, the whole process went as easy as it could go. As an example of Mr. Little's diligence, when the Judge had asked him about me, Jim was able to tell him traits about me that I could not remember even telling him. Not only do I believe his narrative helped to lessen the charges, fines, and repercussions associated with that, it demonstrated his desire to truly help his clients. That being said, no matter what your given situation or troubles you may be facing are, I would highly recommend Consulting Jim to get what is best for you because Jim is a man of integrity and that is what he wants as well.

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI charge acquitted! So glad I chose attorney James Little!!

From the first consultation I had a clear understanding of what I was up against, and what were my chances of success. That gave me confidence which helped me to be worry free through all court dates, and my trial, where the prosecution made a good case, however, the experience and dedication of Jim ...Little made the better case, in defense of my liberty and freedom. Would recommend to everyone searching for some confidence after looking at a DUI or any other charges.

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Incredibly professional

James Little helped me every step of the way on a DUI case that was tricky given my job in the F&B industry. He provided guidance and ended up getting me the best possible outcome I could have asked for with my DUI! Thank you so much Jim, truly appreciate all your hard work.

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Legal representation in a new town

My experience with Jim Little started in the fall of 2016. As a new arrival to the Vail Valley, I made the mistake of drinking and driving and was arrested for DUI. Being in a new place where you don't know anyone and finding myself in this terrible situation was incredibly stressful. After sitting d...own with Jim in his office in Avon and explaining my situation, he gave me an honest and concise review of what I was looking at in terms of the charges I was facing, and the pros and cons of hiring and attorney vs. using a public defender. More importantly, Jim outlined various things I could do during the time before I appeared in court to show the judge I had taken proactive steps concerning my situation. Being from out of town, he explained to me how if I needed to move back home for financial reasons, I would have to take certain steps to make that happen and worked diligently to put me in the right position to have the most options available. This was an incredible relief for me personally as I knew I had some choices available to me and was not powerless. My case was pretty cut and dry, I knew I didn't have much of a chance of 'winning', however, having Jim as my representative afforded me not only the opportunities for, but actual positive outcomes that I know I wouldn't have had without retaining his counsel. During the court process, Jim was very good at explaining exactly what was going to happen so there was no surprises and, in the courtroom, represented me with respect and allowed me to leave the best impression on the Judge. To mention one last thing about Jim, that was perhaps the best quality for me, was his accessibility. Whenever I had a question about anything involving my case, he was a phone call or email away. He always responded in a timely manner to any inquiries I had, big or small, and having that ability to have questions answered was a great resource for me and gave me peace of mind not stressing out about unknowns. I have no doubt in my mind that hiring Jim Little as my attorney was beneficial to the outcome of my case. With Jim's kind, honest, and professional advice, I am assured that I went to court represented in the best way possible and, having been sentenced recently, can begin working on putting this costly mistake behind me and get on with my life. I would definitely recommend Jim Little to anyone looking for an honest, personable, and consummately professional lawyer to provide the best representation and give the best chance of success in their particular case.

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James Fredrick Little's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelli Malcolm

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jim on a complicated family law matter. He has great attention to detail, knows the law and was client focused and extremely responsive to client needs. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others."

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Jay Tiftickjian

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer DUI and other criminal law related cases to Mr. Little when I am unable to handle them, and have recieved much positive feedback and thanks from happy clients. I endorse Mr. Little and trust him to provide the highest caliber representation."

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Kip O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Jim through the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and also as a practicing attorney in the local area. He is an excellent attorney and a highly skilled litigator. I would not hesitate to recommend Jim to anyone who wishes to hire a good attorney who cares about his clients."

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Kimberly Robinson

Family lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Greenwood

General practice lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Friend

"I've had the opportunity to meet with and speak to Jim numerous times over the past few years. His legal acumen is outstanding and his professionalism is second to none. To those seeking quality representation, I would recommend Jim's services wholeheartedly."

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Jeri Katz

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is an excellent DUI attorney. He represents his clients aggressively but ethically. Jim is committed to improving his knowledge through constant and consistent training and this greatly benefits his clients. He has an excellent demeanor that judges are fond of that effectively advances his clients' positions."

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Carolin Topelson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jim was extremely professional during the contested matter we had together. I appreciated his knowledge as well as his ability to distance himself from his client's position and see the middle point. After getting to know Jim better, I noted his passion and compassion for his clients."

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Margaret Welsh

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Margot Alicks

Litigation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Ahlvers

Business lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jim is a great lawyer with a passion to provide his clients with the best, most ethical representation."

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Diana Powell

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He has excellent skills and genuinely cares about his clients. He attends to every detail and works hard to get results that work for the client and the entire family. He has a very professional manner and does not unnecessarily ramp up conflict, but can be a real tiger, if need be. He pursues the client's goals in a cost-effective manner. He has integrity about his representation and his obligations to the community."

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Lance Goff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Henry

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of mediating family law cases for Jim and his clients. I have always found him to be well prepared on the facts and the law. He has always been extremely professional and acted in the best interests of his client. I fully endorse James Little."

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Kelli Malcolm

Family lawyer

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Kip O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jay Greenwood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeri Katz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jay Tiftickjian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kimberly Robinson

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Carolin Topelson

Family lawyer

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David Bovino

Litigation lawyer

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Summer Woodson

Litigation lawyer

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Margot Alicks

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Jeffrey Scott

Litigation lawyer

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John Rediker

Litigation lawyer

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Sara Noel

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Diana Powell

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 40 under 40 - Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com

2014

2014 Clients' Choice Award DUI, Avvo.com

2014

2014 Clients' Choice Award Criminal Defense, Avvo.com

2014

2014 Clients Choice Award Divorce, Avvo.com

2013

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com

2004

Cum Laude Graduate, Hamline University School of Law

2002

Highest Grade - Legal Research and Writing, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction

2001

Dean's Scholar, Hamline University School of Law

1998

Dow Jones Newspaper Fund National Copy Editing Exam Internship, Dow Jones Newspaper Fund

Work Experience

2010 - 2016

Owner/President, The Law Office of Jim Little, LLC

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Moss & Barnett

2004 - 2006

Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Regina M. Chu

Associations

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

Continental Divide Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. M.G.

Dismissed Prior to Trial

State v. M.F.

Dismissed Prior to Trial

State v. R.M.

Not Guilty at Trial

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Education

2004

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

N/A

Hamline Law Review Consistency, Congressional Oversight, and Judicial Discretion: The Impact of the Recent Reforms of the Federal Sentencing Guielines

Languages

English

Activity

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