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Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyers

5 distinguished criminal defense law attorneys in Colorado, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Christen Keller

Christen Keller

Featured Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

13075 W 15th Dr, Golden, CO 80401, USA

Christen Keller is multidisciplinary attorney with an unwavering commitment to her clients’ rights. Recognized as one of the top 40 Colorado trial lawyers under the age of 40, she has built a reputable practice focused on providing exceptional legal representation in her specialty, criminal defense matters, and more. Licensed in Colorado, Florida, and Wyoming, Ms. Keller’s extensive trial experience and deep understanding of the law make her an effective advocate for those facing criminal charges.

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David Foley

Criminal Defense Law

102 S Tejon St Suite 1100, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA

David W. Foley honed his criminal law and litigation skills as a Deputy District Attorney in the Fourth Judicial District. As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Foley prosecuted misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses and handled a wide variety of criminal procedure issues. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Foley appreciates the importance of defending the rights of the accused, and uses all available means to ensure that his clients receive high caliber representation and access to justice. His clients come from all walks of life and need a law firm with an experienced, creative criminal defense lawyer who gets the right results. Mr. Foley has earned an outstanding reputation in the Colorado Springs legal community and is known for his efforts to repair an often-unjust criminal justice system. His reputation comes by way of hard work, belief in his clients, and an intimate knowledge of Colorado criminal law and procedure. In addition to his criminal law practice, Mr. Foley also applies his litigation skills to family law, divorce, child custody and child support. He earned his B.A. from Drake University before attending University of North Dakota School of Law, where he earned his J.D.

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Gannon Becker

Criminal Defense Law

26 S Tejon St suite 202, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA

With a unique background as both a defense attorney and prosecutor, Gannon Becker brings a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system to every case he defends. He served as a Deputy District Attorney in Colorado’s 4th Judicial District (El Paso County), where he prosecuted hundreds of felony cases and thousands of misdemeanor cases. His prosecutorial experience included handling the most serious violent crimes: homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated robbery, burglary, and first-degree assault. This extensive trial experience and insider knowledge of how prosecutors build cases now gives him a significant advantage in defending his clients against criminal charges.

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Martha Eskesen

Criminal Defense Law

5445 DTC Pkwy, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Martha Eskesen, a solo practitioner in the Denver. Colorado Metropolitan area, is best known for providing her clients dedicated, resolute, and strong advocacy. Highly regarded in the legal community, she has been practicing criminal defense and civil litigation in state and federal courts for 28 years. She served as a judicial clerk in Colorado state and federal courts, as an associate attorney and shareholder in private law firms, and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, prior to founding her law firm. Ms. Eskesen also served on and as a co‑chair of the Standing Committee of the Criminal Justice Act Panel and the Committee on Conduct for the U.S. District Court for Colorado. Ms. Eskesen graduated with honors from the University of Colorado and received her M.S. in Judicial Administration and J.D. from the University of Denver. www.eskesenlaw.com

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Victor Stazzone

Featured Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

1720 S Bellaire St, Denver, CO 80222, USA

Victor Stazzone is a criminal defense attorney and partner at Mastro, Barnes & Stazzone, P.C., in Denver. His litigation experience includes drug offenses and first-degree murder cases, as well as minor traffic violations, according to his firm biography. Stazzone earned a BSBA in finance from the University of Arizona and a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver. He was admitted to the Colorado bar in 1994. His credentials also list admission in 1996 to both the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Before joining the firm in 1998, Stazzone worked in Aurora’s City Attorney’s office as an assistant city attorney in the criminal division. The firm describes his first four years after law school as focused primarily on traffic violations and misdemeanors. His professional membership list names the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College for DUI Defense. Mastro, Barnes & Stazzone also operates under the name MBS Law, with an office at 1720 South Bellaire Street, Suite 1100, in Denver. The firm’s published practice areas include DUI, domestic violence, sex crimes, crimes of violence, drug offenses, and theft and property crimes. These are firm-wide categories; Stazzone’s own biography specifically describes criminal litigation ranging from traffic matters to murder cases.

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