Jennifer A. Kilpatrick

Jennifer A. Kilpatrick

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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 13 years

Personal injury Lawyer Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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Licensed in Colorado for 13 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2012

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Jennifer A. Kilpatrick's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Fantastic Professional, Helped walk me through every step along the way

I was recently involved in a case regarding a possible alleged sexual assault case. I had never been in a situation where I would have needed to consult an attorney but was recommended Jenn by a family friend. She was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and most importantly straight forward from the b...eginning. She presented me all possible outcomes from the very beginning and was realistic going forward. She also maintained a constant line of communication so I was never left in the dark at any phase of the investigation. Her investigator and paralegal were incredibly professional as well. In the end, Jenn was able to help keep me out of a sticky situation that I shouldn't have been in the first place, and her professionalism helped make the situation more bearable. I would highly recommend Jenn to anyone in need of a lawyer in the future.

Posted by Sarah | July 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Wouldn't have wanted any other lawyer!

I was charged with third degree assault/ domestic violence back in May. Prior to this, I had no criminal history (not even speeding tickets). I was very nervous about the situation and felt completely overwhelmed. I found Jenn through an online search. Through her free consultation, I immediately fel...t comfortable and everything was layed out in a way that I could understand. Jenn was extremely personable, understanding, and caring. I had no doubt when I hired her. Throughout the case, Jenn provided me with frequent updates. She knew exactly what to do for the case and was very timely. I appreciated the texts, phone calls, and emails throughout my case. Jenn ended up getting my case dismissed. I really appreciated Jenn because not only did she know exactly what she was doing, but she provided comfort and brought in a non-judgmental atmosphere. I would recommend her to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent preparer, "court side" manner, and communicator!

I hired Jenn to help me through a DUI case (my first - don't drink and drive folks, it's hella stupid). She was very experienced and very confident that we could get my charge lowered, and my sentence reduced correspondingly. Spoiler: She was successful in accomplishing all of the above, at a strongl...y competitive rate, and she did so by treating me like a competent adult human being, she helped me prepare for my court dates, helped to de-stress me (I don't deal with criminal courts often), and was superb at keeping in touch and following up on any questions I had. Not only did she handle all of this, but she was very thorough and clear in explaining the process, what was to come next, and what (specifically) all of these Latin legal mumbo jumbo words meant to a legal layman like myself. This greatly reduced the stress I was under, and made the process that much more bearable. In addition, she was right on point in recommending the actions I needed to take immediately (such as attending a MADD panel, attending Level II Alcohol/Drug Education classes, etc) to present myself to the court as someone genuinely interested in atoning to the wronged community for his crime, and looking to resume the normal life of a law-abiding citizen. Finally, she was really great at communicating the expectations she had of me (usually financial - but occasionally other things) as well as the milestones that we would hit as the process moved forward. Upon the eve of these milestones, she would always send a clear and informative email for what to expect - and when we had passed the milestone, she would send a similarly clear and informative email summarizing what took place. She was ALWAYS open for any questions that I might have that wasn't covered by her regular communications - I'd send her texts at 11:00 PM when a thought would pop into my head (because I'd forget otherwise), and if I didn't get a reply that evening (reasonably), I could expect one the next day. In summary, Jenn was a fantastic attorney and if I could do it all again (which I DON'T intend to), I would absolutely hire her again. I strongly recommend her to anyone going through this process - she is worth every penny that she charges and probably more.

Posted by Tim | March 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Conifer Roll Over

Ms. Kilpatrick helped me with a unique case in which my 16 year old son loaned our car to a 15 year old girl who subsequently rolled the vehicle. Through unusual circumstances, I was charged with failure to report the accident and aiding and abetting, which held serious consequences. Ms. Kilpatrick p...rovided me with excellent representation and was persistent in the case which was eventually dismissed. Ms. Kilpatrick was very knowledgeable regarding law, produced impeccable documents, and showed great skill in her execution. But the best part was that she was also caring, compassionate, and provided me encouragement through out the process.

Posted by Rick | January 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Super Lawyer

GREAT Representation from start to finish, extremely on top of things giving up to date texts, emails or calls concerning my case as needed. Jennifer made me feel extremely comfortable in a tough time and I felt assured that I was getting what I paid for in Jennifer’s knowledge and concern throughout... everything.

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Jennifer A. Kilpatrick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laqunya Baker

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have personally witnessed Jennifer defend clients who were facing the most formidable odds, and she did so with skill and tact. Jennifer's years of experience combined with her passion for advocacy has made her an exceptional attorney who is respected by both the court and her clients."

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Aaron Dillie

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jenn is a wonderful attorney who is driven to do everything she can for her clients."

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Chaz Melihercik

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Jennifer for the better part of the past decade. You will not find anyone more fearless in the courtroom while still having compassion and understanding for her clients. We worked together on murder cases, sex assaults, and other violent crimes. In that time I learned that if I needed a criminal lawyer, Jennifer is the first person I would call."

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Matthew Gold

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a former prosecutor, I worked across the isle from Jennifer Kilpatrick. I was always impressed by her ability to find creative ways to solve complex issues to achieve real results for her clients."

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Damon Brune

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer and I have gone to trial together on a six week complex homicide and an indeterminate sex assault. I witnessed first-hand, Jennifer's innovative approach, unyielding dedication to her clients, and trial expertise. Jury trials are invariably unpredictable, but during those seven weeks, Jennifer was ready for everything the prosecution threw our way. Jennifer works her cases from day one, and weaves together her innovative approach with a level of preparedness most other attorneys only dream of. I would not hesitate to go to trial with her again, and welcome the opportunity to do so."

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Hannah Proff

Violent crime lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasuring of working with Ms. Kilpatrick on a number of complex cases, including a homicide and serious drug investigation. I have consistently been impressed with Ms. Kilpatrick's worth ethic and diligence. She is a creative litigator and a team player. I will continue to look for opportunities to partner with Ms. Kilpatrick on cases, and I feel confident that anyone who hires her to represent them is in good hands."

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Holly Gummerson

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Laqunya Baker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Dillie

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chaz Melihercik

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hannah Proff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ann Toney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Gold

Criminal defense lawyer

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Damon Brune

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, Kilpatrick Law and Consulting

2021 - 2024

Director of Conviction Integrity and Equity, First Judicial District Attorney's Office

2018 - 2020

Attorney, Kilpatrick Law

2012 - 2018

Senior Deputy State Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defender

Associations

2018 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2020 - 2020

COBALT

Member

2019 - 2020

First Judicial District Bar Association

Board of Trustees

2018 - 2021

Colorado Women's Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2020

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member, Policy Committee

2018 - 2024

Jefferson County Community Corrections Board

Board Member (1st J.D. Alternate)

2018 - 2020

Learn Your Rights in Colorado

Volunteer

2016 - 2016

First Judicial District Bar Association, CLE Committee

Chairperson

2015 - 2024

First Judicial District Bar Association

Member, CLE Committee

Education

2011

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Colorado State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Public Defender Boot Camp

Faculty

2018

Basic Lawyer Training

"Mitigation and Negotiation"

2017

Public Defender Boot Camp

Faculty

2017

Intern Training

"404(b): Introduction and Practice Tips"

2017

District Court Training

"Introduction to Preliminary Hearing"

2016

Basic Lawyer Training

"Opening Statement Basics and Pointers"

2016

Annual Public Defender Conference

"Life’s Habitual, and Then You Die: Habitual Criminal Statute in Colorado"

2015

Chicanos and the Law

"Understanding the Role of a Public Defender"

2015

Basic Lawyer Training

"Baselines & Can Openers: The Basics of the Colorado Method of Voir Dire"

Languages

English

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