Conejos Lawyers

My goal is always the same, to work closely with clients that find themselves in legal proceedings and to help them receive, from that process, the flexibility and options they need to live a meaningful and enriching life. The criminal justice system can stop a life right in its tracks. I try to help people return to that life as quickly and as fully as possible.

Paul's solo practice, Trendak IP Law, specializes in obtaining patent protection for inventions, registering trademarks to build your brand, and advising clients as they build their portfolios of intellectual property. Paul has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Cal Tech, so there is very little technology that he can't handle. He has many years of experience in industry first doing product research and development, and then as an in-house patent attorney, so he understands the needs of companies of all sizes. As a small practice, Trendak has low overhead and Paul passes the costs savings on to...

Phil Clark, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Phil Clark is a seasoned criminal defense attorney whose legal pedigree spans five generations. His distinguished lineage includes Jonas J. Clark, appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas City in 1861, and William Clark, the renowned explorer of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Mr. Clark earned his law degree from the University of Denver, where he demonstrated early excellence in trial advocacy. Prior to bar admission, he completed over 35 supervised trials—an extraordinary feat in modern legal training. In 1990, he passed the Colorado Bar Exam with such distinction...

Sam Townsend, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Sam Townsend brings extensive experience in the practice of Family Law. Specializing in matters such as divorce, child custody, grandparent rights, as well as estate planning and probate. His practice spans a broad range of jurisdictions, having represented clients in numerous county and district courts across Colorado, from the eastern plains to the western slope, in addition to the Colorado Court of Appeals. Sam earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Virginia before pursuing his legal education at Vermont Law School, where he served as a committee chairman within the Environmental Law Society. Before...

Nick De Castro, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Nick De Castro is a Senior Associate Attorney at The Bagley Law Firm, where he focuses on criminal defense, civil litigation, and personal injury matters. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nick earned a double Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Music from Birmingham-Southern College in 2017. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law, a nationally ranked institution, in 2020. A grandson of Cuban political refugees, Nick was inspired to pursue a legal career to safeguard individual rights and defend against governmental overreach. Prior to joining The Bagley Law...

Prior to establishing Gold Law, L.L.C., Matthew Spencer Gold was a felony prosecutor, serving Colorado's First Judicial District (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties). Matthew began working in the District Attorney's Office as a legal intern in 2011 and after becoming a sworn Deputy, worked his way up from handling misdemeanor and traffic cases to prosecuting all manner of felony cases up to and including First Degree Murder. During that time Matthew handled thousands of DUI and domestic violence cases. Matthew also worked in the Juvenile unit, where he gained specialized knowledge in the area of juvenile law. As a felony prosecutor,...

As a dedicated partner at Novo Legal Group, Bryce serves clients across the United States, representing them before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Department of State (DOS). With a strong commitment to immigrants' and workers' rights, Bryce actively collaborates with labor unions to assist their members with immigration issues. In addition to his legal practice, Bryce frequently shares his expertise by providing legal analysis and explaining immigration law and policy on local news and radio programs. Memberships and Affiliations: Colorado Bar Association, Member Denver Bar Association, Member American Immigration...

Paige is an associate with Colorado Legal Group, Denver's premier family law firm. Paige uses her knowledge of the law, skills as a negotiator, and ability to connect with her clients to further her clients' interests. Every case is unique and Paige uses her skills and knowledge to personalize a case strategy for each client and their specific goals.



Paige earned her undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Vermont. After graduating, Paige felt a desire to explore more of the country and travelled west to obtain her juris doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law....

Growing up, I was immersed in sports, which instilled in me a strong competitive drive. That same spirit led me to enroll in a Moot Court class competition during law school, where I argued appellate cases against fellow students before panels of guest judges and attorneys. I earned the school’s award for Best Oralist and received the Eve August Moot Court Scholarship for achieving the highest grade in the class. This success secured me a spot on my law school’s national moot court team, where we traveled across the country to compete. Our team won the regional competition and advanced...

I have had a very non-traditional career for an attorney, but one which has been dedicated to advocating for and helping people at every step in my career. I have a very analytical mind and am a consummate problem solver, as I spent over 23 years in the Information Technology field working my way up to be an IT Director prior to my career in law. Additionally, I have worked in sales, managed businesses, and was even a Combat Engineer in the U.S. Army. I believe in working hard and doing what is right all of the time. My analytical...

My practice focuses on helping entrepreneurs, startup companies, and established businesses create and maintain a strong legal structure that allows them to focus on growing their business. I use my experience to assist clients in an affordable, cost-effective way. I have over 20 years of business law experience with high-growth and family-owned companies. I began my legal career in the corporate law department of Frost Brown Todd in Cincinnati, Ohio. I then went on to become in-house counsel with both privately-held and publicly-traded companies, including Standard Textile, a family-owned business in its third generation, Luxottica Retail, and, as general...

Graf & Associates, P.C. located in the Denver Tech Center provides high-quality legal services for individuals and businesses throughout the Denver metro area. The firm handles legal matters in three main practice areas: complex criminal defense, divorce / domestic relations and civil litigation . Visit our website at www.graflaw.com. The firm has more than 30 years experience in criminal law practice, serving as prosecutors, defense counsel and judges. The attorneys in the practice include Gregory Graf, J. Scott Bertram, Benjamin A. Bertram, Barry R. Bertram and Justin Graf. Criminal defense matters handled by Graf & Associates, P.C. include: Drug possession...

Steven was raised in the Denver area and has spent most of his life in Colorado. He graduated from Colorado State University at which time he became a deputy sheriff with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. As a sheriff's deputy he started to recognize the injustices against those accused of committing a crime. The system always seemed to be stacked against them. He decided to leave the sheriff's office to attend law school to support the rights of those accused. Mr. Franger graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley in Lansing Michigan. After graduation...

I focus my practice exclusively on appellate representation. I clerked for a total of four years for three different judges on the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court, providing me with a unique perspective on the practice before these tribunals. In law school, I excelled in mock appellate advocacy, winning the regional competition for western states and placing in the national competition. The areas of law in which I have experience are varied and include: family law, litigation, business transactions, non-profit, employment, land use, estate planning, constitutional law, general counsel for small governments, special districts, guardian ad...

RICHARD B. VINCENT is a partner in the law firm of Vincent, Romeo & Rodriguez, LLC. His practice emphasizes the legal problems of the elderly and disabled, including legal issues related to establishing and maintaining eligibility for Medicaid and other public benefit programs, trust and estate planning, estate administration, conservatorships and guardianships, disability planning through use of durable powers of attorney and special needs trusts, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, VA benefits and retirement. Mr. Vincent graduated from the University of Michigan with honors in 1977. In 1983, he received his law degree and MBA from the...

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming and stressful. At Path Forward Legal, we understand the weight of the situation and are dedicated to providing you with the best possible defense for your unique case. Our skilled and compassionate team of attorneys has extensive experience in various criminal defense practice areas in Colorado. No matter what crime you’re charged with, we’re here to protect your rights and guide you through your case. Jenn has extensive experience, as she was formerly a prosecutor and knows how to tackle your case logically, even if you're in the toughest of situations. She will always...

Before entering private practice, Heidi Troxell spent seven years at the Colorado Public Defender's Office representing clients charged with all manner of felonies and misdemeanors. Ms. Troxell has negotiated thousands of cases, conducted 40+ jury trials, drafted and argued countless motions, and defended clients against everything from DUI's to homicides and sex offenses. She has also negotiated multiple dismissals and deferred sentences. Being charged with a crime can be an embarrassing and stressful experience. Through plea negotiation, cases are often resolved quickly and quietly. However, in some cases justice can only be achieved by going to...

Doug’s practice focuses on virtually all aspects of business and real estate law, with particular emphasis in the areas of commercial litigation, construction litigation, real estate, lender liability (banking) and landlord/tenant litigation.

Scott was born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He graduated magna cum laude from Texas Christian University with a degree in economics and political science. He obtained his law degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2010. At the University of Colorado, Scott was an associate editor of the Law Review and also represented criminally-accused clients in the Legal Aid and Defender Clinic. Scott is admitted to practice in all Colorado courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has...

I am an attorney and CPA. I started my career with the Department of Justice, Tax Division, Western Criminal Enforcement Section in Washington DC where I prosecuted federal criminal tax cases around the country. I left the Justice Department in 2004, and have been in private practice ever since. I specialize in assisting taxpayers will all kinds of tax issues including audits, collection, employment tax and trust fund penalties, innocent spouse claims, cases before the United States Tax court, voluntary disclosures of offshore bank accounts, criminal tax matters, failure to file, filing false tax returns and tax...

Michelle Searcy has over a decade of significant family law practice in Colorado. While in law school, Michelle started honing her legal skills while working as student attorney, including representing clients in both civil and family law matters. Upon graduation, Michelle started her family law career in Denver. She provides her clients the knowledge and experience gathered during her ten plus years of domestic relations practice. She has handled a variety of family law cases from simple to complex, including dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, third-party parent cases, modifications, enforcement proceedings, child support and adoptions. Michelle also brings...

Jereme Baker is the owner and Managing Member of Baker Law Group. Mr. Baker has extensive experience in the various practice areas of the firm, namely, Real Estate, Business/Corporate Law, Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship/Conservatorship Law. He has provided legal and business advice to many small to medium sized businesses through roles as both in-house legal counsel and as outside general counsel.

Some of Mr. Baker’s recent practice accomplishments include negotiating and forming a multimillion-dollar joint venture investment fund; assisting private equity client in acquiring over $30 million in real estate assets including drafting, negotiating and in the performance of due...

I am a business and real estate attorney with a focus on commercial real estate transactions, including the acquisition and disposition of land, commercial and investment property, commercial development, industrial, office and retail leasing, and financing. I also handle related business transactions including formation of entities including for the purchase of real estate, membership interest purchase and sales, and business acquisitions and dispositions.

Ethan McQuinn attended Cedarville University in Ohio, where he earned his undergraduate degree, before graduating from the University of Colorado School of Law in Boulder, Colorado, with his Juris Doctorate. His practice is dedicated to representing clients in injury and accident cases, securing multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on their behalf. He has appeared on multiple local television stations and is recognized for his knowledge and commitment to his clients. Mr. McQuinn was selected for inclusion in the 2012 list of Rising Stars by Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine. This distinction is reserved for attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in...

Eric Steele, a dedicated lawyer and former competitive bike racer, brings a unique blend of determination and personal care to his practice. He combines the strategic drive of his athletic background with a genuine human connection, ensuring each client receives dedicated attention and tailored legal strategies. He has recovered millions for clients through his approach.

Brett Buchheit is a Denver-based personal injury lawyer and the founder of Rocky Mountain Personal Injury Law. With over a decade of experience, Brett and his team of personal injury lawyers take the time to listen to their clients' cases and fight for the compensation they deserve. Brett specializes in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall cases, wrongful deaths, and catastrophic injuries. Rocky Mountain Personal Injury Lawyers is one of the leading personal injury firms in Denver. Attorney Brett Buchheit has settled thousands of cases earning millions of dollars in settlement for his clients. Don’t hesitate, call today and...

Having over ten years of litigation experience in the state of Kentucky, Anthony moved to Colorado in the fall of 2019 and now focuses his practice on business litigation, small business disputes, personal injury, and probate law.

I am a client-centered attorney with skill in managing courtroom proceedings and a proven record of success. With 8 years experience as an associate with established law firms in the Denver area, I have managed a large and diverse caseload in both litigation and non-litigation roles, and I always work to ensure my clients' interests are represented. I have successfully represented clients in a variety of cases, including criminal trials. I also provide general legal advice and services. I am a leader with extensive mentoring experience. As an active member of the community through my work with the Colorado...

Mr. Jay Hsu, Esq. currently works for the Parkes Law Group, LLC. He is a bankruptcy attorney practicing Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Denver, Colorado. He has assisted hundreds of clients in obtaining a bankruptcy discharge. Call Mr. Hsu for a confidential, free bankruptcy consultation to go over your debt-relief options. The office # for Parkes Law Group, LLC's Bankruptcy Law Office is 303-781-1533.

James S. Helfrich spent three years in Manhattan as an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He then moved to Colorado where he worked as an associate at Gersh & Danielson and then as a founding partner at Gersh & Helfrich, LLP. James moved to Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor P.C. in November 2010, where he continues to focus in commercial and securities litigation. James has helped hundreds of clients obtain justice in cases involving securities fraud, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, bankruptcy, civil rights and environmental violations, illegal business practices, Ponzi schemes, real estate disputes, and bodily injuries. He...

Levi Price is an experienced trial attorney who is dedicated to representing clients who are charged criminally. He has defended thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies including drug importation, sexual assault, financial fraud, and first-degree murder. This experience has given him the confidence needed to handle the toughest of cases. Levi received his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. In law school he was the winner of multiple trial competitions. In addition to being a strong courtroom advocate, Levi served as Staff Editor and Senior Editor of the Denver University Law Review....

Todd is the managing partner of the Denver office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and is the national chair of the firm's Antitrust and Competition and Government Investigations practice groups.

Jason Cuerdon has a long history in the criminal justice system - starting with being a defendant. His experience as a defendant motivated him to go to Howard University so he could protect individual rights. Mr. Cuerdon has worked in all areas of the criminal justice system but has been doing criminal defense work for the bulk of his career.