Over 20 years providing legal representation in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Northern Colorado. Emphasizing criminal defense, and representation of individuals in selected civil litigation. Experience and service to our clients are the hallmarks of the firm. During my 30-plus years as an attorney I have handled everything from DUI's to murder charges.
I know the ramifications of a domestic violence incident, for all concerned. I understand the embarrassment and uncertainty a generally law-abiding client feels when facing a criminal charge, and the concern of a college student's out-of-state parents when they learn that their son or daughter is in jail. Colorado arrest and court records are now easily available to employers and others on the internet, regardless of the outcome of the case.
I help clients petition to seal/expunge those records where appropriate. I can also collect criminal records and write an opinion letter for you to provide to potential employers as an explanation of charges, your legal status after a deferred sentence, etc.
I know the ramifications of a domestic violence incident, for all concerned. I understand the embarrassment and uncertainty a generally law-abiding client feels when facing a criminal charge, and the concern of a college student's out-of-state parents when they learn that their son or daughter is in jail. Colorado arrest and court records are now easily available to employers and others on the internet, regardless of the outcome of the case.
I help clients petition to seal/expunge those records where appropriate. I can also collect criminal records and write an opinion letter for you to provide to potential employers as an explanation of charges, your legal status after a deferred sentence, etc.
Services
Criminal case Opinion/explanation letters for client use with employers or other interested parties.
Most of us, including most of my clients, do not encourage or want criminal conduct in our community.
However, I do strongly believe in and support the rights of persons accused of crime.
Those rights are critical for our freedom.
And sometimes we as a society over-react in our efforts to solve societal problems, by passing more and more criminal laws.
Whether by trial, raising evidentiary legal questions, or seeking the least onerous sentence available, I strive to protect my clients' interests.
Most of us, including most of my clients, do not encourage or want criminal conduct in our community.
However, I do strongly believe in and support the rights of persons accused of crime.
Those rights are critical for our freedom.
And sometimes we as a society over-react in our efforts to solve societal problems, by passing more and more criminal laws.
Whether by trial, raising evidentiary legal questions, or seeking the least onerous sentence available, I strive to protect my clients' interests.
I also can assist you in petitioning to have your Colorado court and arrest records sealed, when possible under the law.
This is the Colorado equivalent of what is sometimes referred to as expungement of records.
Under current Colorado law, criminal records (for adult defendants) can generally (but see next paragraph) only be sealed: (1) if the charges never get filed in court; (2) if an entire criminal court case (all charges or "counts") is dismissed, either by the DA without a trial or after a finding of not guilty to all counts by a judge or jury; or (3) if the defendant received and successfully completed a deferred sentence on one or more counts, and all other counts in that case had been dismissed when that deferred sentence was imposed.
This is the Colorado equivalent of what is sometimes referred to as expungement of records.
Under current Colorado law, criminal records (for adult defendants) can generally (but see next paragraph) only be sealed: (1) if the charges never get filed in court; (2) if an entire criminal court case (all charges or "counts") is dismissed, either by the DA without a trial or after a finding of not guilty to all counts by a judge or jury; or (3) if the defendant received and successfully completed a deferred sentence on one or more counts, and all other counts in that case had been dismissed when that deferred sentence was imposed.
Both federal and state laws govern the effect a criminal conviction has on your ability to legally possess or purchase a firearm and some other weapons.
Laws vary greatly from state to state, and even within various cities, as to purchase, possession, and carrying of firearms even by citizens with no criminal record.
I urge you to find out what the weapon laws are where you live, so that you do not inadvertently break the law and lose the rights that you otherwise have.
The federal gun laws apply everywhere in the United States, but do not generally override the laws of the state you are in if that state's laws are more strict.
Laws vary greatly from state to state, and even within various cities, as to purchase, possession, and carrying of firearms even by citizens with no criminal record.
I urge you to find out what the weapon laws are where you live, so that you do not inadvertently break the law and lose the rights that you otherwise have.
The federal gun laws apply everywhere in the United States, but do not generally override the laws of the state you are in if that state's laws are more strict.
I take selected civil matters, but not all.
The firm handles selected civil claims for individuals, where I see a legitimate basis for the claim and sufficient money damages to warrant the expense of an attorney.
I also handle defense of claims made against individuals, whether a claim for money or for other relief, such as a claim against a client for a statutory no-contact order, which can have significant ramifications for the client.
At times, the best advice is to show clients why they really do not want to pursue litigation.
The firm handles selected civil claims for individuals, where I see a legitimate basis for the claim and sufficient money damages to warrant the expense of an attorney.
I also handle defense of claims made against individuals, whether a claim for money or for other relief, such as a claim against a client for a statutory no-contact order, which can have significant ramifications for the client.
At times, the best advice is to show clients why they really do not want to pursue litigation.
I charge a set fee for most misdemeanors and lower-level felony charges, so that the client knows at the start what total fee they are going to pay.
That fee is based on my years of experience handling such cases, and recognizes that most cases do not wind up going to an actual jury trial.
If your case does need a trial, I do not charge any additional fee.
I will make up the fee difference in the next several cases I handle that do not need trials.
The amount of the set fee is based on the charges being investigated or filed, and the client's prior criminal record, if any.
That fee is based on my years of experience handling such cases, and recognizes that most cases do not wind up going to an actual jury trial.
If your case does need a trial, I do not charge any additional fee.
I will make up the fee difference in the next several cases I handle that do not need trials.
The amount of the set fee is based on the charges being investigated or filed, and the client's prior criminal record, if any.
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