Criminal Defense
How We Approach Criminal Defense
Being accused of a crime is frightening, and early decisions can shape the whole case. We step in quickly, explain each stage of the process and make sure your side of the story is heard.
DUI and Traffic Offenses
A DUI arrest starts two clocks at once: the court case and the license hearing. We track both deadlines and test the stop, the testing and the paperwork.
Misdemeanor Charges
Even lower-level charges can affect jobs and housing. We look for dismissals, diversion programs and outcomes that protect your record where possible.
Felony Defense
Serious charges call for thorough investigation. We review discovery line by line, interview witnesses and retain independent analysts when the facts require it.
Protection Order Hearings
Temporary orders can restrict where you live and who you see. We prepare quickly for the permanent hearing and present the full picture to the court.
Record Sealing
Colorado allows many older records to be sealed. We check eligibility, prepare the petition and guide you through the hearing if one is set.
Probation and Compliance
When a case is resolved, we help clients understand the conditions that follow and address alleged violations promptly and carefully.
1Why Choose Us
Trusted Counsel for Criminal Defense
How our criminal defense group works for you, from the first call to the final paperwork.
Thorough Case Preparation
Every file is organized, reviewed and ready before we ever sit across from the other side.
Fresh Legal Thinking
Practical, creative options for problems that do not fit neatly into a standard form.
Client-Centered Service
Plain-language updates and a direct line to your attorney from intake to close.
Integrity in Every Filing
Candid advice grounded in the duties we owe to clients and to the courts alike.
2Our Team
Attorneys Who Handle Criminal Defense
These attorneys work on criminal defense files every week and share insight across the firm, so your matter benefits from more than one set of eyes.
Marcus DelgadoPartner
Owen CastellanoAttorney
Tobias ReyesAttorney
Russell CarverOf Counsel
Nadia WhitfieldAttorney
Priya RamanAttorney3Client Stories
Notes From Our Clients
My attorney mapped out every step on the first call, then followed that plan exactly. No surprises at any stage.
They pulled in a colleague from another group when my case needed it. It felt like a team, not a single file.
The written budget up front made it easy to plan. The final bill matched the estimate almost to the dollar.
I asked a lot of questions and never felt rushed. Every answer came back in plain English within a day.
Their preparation showed at the hearing. The other side clearly had not expected such a complete record.
Kind, direct and organized. They made a confusing process feel manageable from the very first week.
4FAQ
Common Criminal Defense Questions
Quick answers about how criminal defense matters work in Colorado and how we handle them. Your consultation will cover your own facts in detail.
You have the right to remain silent and to ask for counsel. Politely decline questioning until you have spoken with an attorney.
The court advises you of the charge and sets conditions and future dates. We attend with you and explain each step as it happens.
Sometimes. Dismissal depends on the evidence and procedure in your case, so we review both before recommending a strategy.
We usually quote a flat fee for each stage of the case, so you know the cost of pretrial work and trial separately.
Not always. Many records can later be sealed, and we can tell you whether and when that option may apply.
5Get in Touch
Talk Through Your Options Today
Tell us what is happening and we will explain your choices, the likely timeline and what it may cost, all in a free first conversation.