Protecting The Rights Of Our Clients With
Tenacity And Dedication
Biography
I have dedicated my career to fighting for those charged with crimes. I have handled thousands of cases and gone to trial hundreds of times. I have gone to jury trial in cases ranging from drug possession, murder, sexual assault, domestic violence, robbery and traffic. I have tried cases in state court and federal court. I have argued before the Colorado Court of Appeals and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
I am a fighter and can stand up to the Government for my clients. I believe in representing the entire person and making sure that they are not simply viewed as a case number, but an actual human being. I love my job and I love fighting for my clients. It is the greatest honor one could ever imagine.
I grew up in Aurora, Colorado, graduating from Smoky Hill High School. I raised my kids here and love Colorado. In my time away from work I love to spend time with friends and family.
Education
- University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- J.D. - 1993
- Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- B.A. - 1989
- Major: Political Science
Bar Admission
- Colorado, 1993
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2001
Honors
- Super Lawyers, 2007 - Present
- Jonathon Olom Award, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 2012
- AVVO Rating 10
- Martindale Hubble AV Rated
Past Positions
- Colorado State Public Defender, Attorney, 1993 to 1999
- Knight and Moses, Partner, 1999 to 2015
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Professional Associations
- Arapahoe County Bar Association, Member
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, President of Arapahoe County Chapter, 2000 to Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- Womens Bar Association, Member
- Criminal Justice Act Attorney
- Criminal Justice Act Standing Committee, 2006 to 2010
Classes And Seminars Taught
- Trial Advocacy, Alternate Defense Counsel, 2010 to Present
- Cross Examination of Forensics in Sex Assault Case, CCDB, 2015
- Direct Examination, Alternate Defense Counsel/CCDB, 2020
- Impeachment, Alternate Defense Counsel, 2015 to 2016
- PSIRs - Using them to client's advantage, Alternate Defense Counsel/CCDB, 2016
- Ethics Training - The Power of the Relationship, 2016
- National College of Criminal Defense – Faculty
- CCDB - Record Sealing, 2014
- CU - Law School - Record Sealing, 2013
Current Employment Position
- Partner