Brighton Criminal Lawyers

We are an experienced and knowledgeable team of legal professionals dedicated to effective and aggressive representation of your rights. Whatever your legal challenge my present, you can be assured that justice for our clients is our priority. We have handled hundreds of cases, small to large, and have extensive trial experience in family, civil, criminal and personal injury matters. We are small enough to give you personalized service but strong enough to get the job done right.

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...

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.

Nathaniel works for Mountain Legal, LLC in Denver CO, and fights for people accused of Denver DUI, Colorado DUI, Assault, Domestic Violence, and Violent felonies. Most recently, Nathaniel has represented individuals in violent felonies and drug cases as well as Denver DUI, Colorado DUI, Domestic Violence Cases, Property Crimes, and White Collar Crimes.

Attorney Dennis Champine is more than just an attorney he’s a compassionate lawyer who understands how difficult and overwhelming it can feel to be in the midst of legal problems. A practicing lawyer in Aurora for criminal defense including DUI, felonies, misdemeanors, domestic violence and other criminal violations, Dennis believes people who are facing charges, or who are in the midst of painful times in their lives, have the right to be heard and to earn a new start. Dennis focuses on helping them do just that.
Dennis’s background includes years of experience in public service, including two elected 4...

David J. Pigott, Esq. is a Colorado lawyer. Mr. Pigott is licensed to practice before all Colorado county and district courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court, United States District Court, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Pigott is a member of the Adams and Broomfield County Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Pigott and his firm maintains a diverse practice including personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning estate planning services.

Prior to forming Hampton & Pigott LLP, Mr. Pigott...

Barrett Weisz specializes in criminal defense, personal injury and insurance bad faith litigation in state and federal courts.

Mr. Weisz began his career as a Colorado State Public Defender and has tried more than 90 cases to verdict in courts throughout Colorado. Mr. Weisz is well known and respected by prosecutors at both the state and federal level. Mr. Weisz has successfully defended persons accused of murder, sexual assault, domestic violence, drug possession and trafficking, firearms offenses, DUI, and white collar crimes. Mr. Weisz has argued criminal appeals before the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court and the United...

Mr. Bendinelli’s practice is devoted to representing individuals and families who suffered injury or death caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bendinelli has litigated cases, not only in Colorado, but across the country. From Los Angeles to Miami he’s been involved in all types of personal injury cases. Whether it is Semi-Truck, Wrongful Death, Insurance Bad Faith, Car Accident, Motorcycle, and Drunk Driving Victim cases, he has achieved a long history of success. Mr. Bendinelli’s reputation as a highly respected trial attorney has been earned one case at a time,...

Facing criminal prosecution can be a very scary and confusing ordeal. It seems like the prosecutor has all the cards, but having a former prosecutor by your side can be the ace you need up your sleeve.

Jason Thacher spent years honing his legal skills as a former prosecutor, and he can bring the inside track and way of thinking and knowledge of the opposite side that can help you through this difficult time in your life. Mr. Thacher learned the strengths and weaknesses of handling criminal cases and criminal procedure from the angle of a prosecutor and therefore understands -down...

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Mr. Jones was raised in Auburn, Alabama and also obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University where his father taught for many years. After college, he moved to Colorado where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1996 from the University of Denver, College of Law.

In law school, Mr. Jones focused his efforts in the area of trial practice and appellate argument. He was active in Moot Court routinely representing his law school in mock trial competitions all over the nation. In 1995, his team won the American Bar Association’s Regional Trial Competition and at the end of that...

Born in Alamosa, Colorado, Attorney, Ike Lucero, Jr. obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University – Pueblo in 2006. Ike attended Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, graduating in 2009. He is a strong advocate for his clients, has high moral and ethical values, and was brought up on the concept that a man is only as good as his word. He works vigorously and tirelessly on your case to ensure that you receive the best outcome possible while simultaneously guiding you through the legal process....

As a former Chief Deputy District attorney for 18 years in the Boulder County District Attorney Office I know the strategies and tactics of prosecutors. My experience as both a prosecutor and defense attorney leaves me uniquely able to provide excellent legal defense services. I focus 100% of my work in the area of criminal defense because I love the work and take great satisfaction in helping “good people in bad situations.”

A great majority of my clients have never retained an attorney previously. Criminal charges, divorce, job loss, family, business or employment problems cause individuals to find themselves ensnared in civil and/or criminal courts. Law abiding citizens are normally completely unprepared when they are served with court papers and are at a loss as to how to respond. If you are arrested you should not give any statement to the police without legal counsel. Please contact me directly if you have legal questions. If my law office cannot help you I should be able to refer you to attorneys that may...

I am a trial and appellate specialist handling criminal and personal injury cases, both trials and appeals. I graduated from the University of Denver and the University of Colorado Law School with honors including Phi Beta Kappa, Order of the Coif, and Law Review. I have successfully argued cases all over the state and in the United States Supreme Court, including such high-profile cases as the United Bank and Kathy Denson murder trial and the Jeffery Truax shooting lawsuit. I am talso he legal analyst for 9 News and KOA, I wrote legal columns for the Rocky Mountain News, and...

Charles is a former Deputy D.A., Assistant U.S. Attorney, and was the head of Denver City Attorney Office Litigation section. While in the U.S. Attorney's office, Mr. Torres tried numerous white collar criminal cases, many of which received media attention, such as the "Cattle King" case in which he successfully prosecuted a meat packing plant sending spoiled meat to schools throughout the country. After entering private practice, more of Mr. Torres' cases received media attention.

Former prosecutor and experienced trial lawyer committed to defending you. Free consultations-- call me, let's talk about your case.

William C. Baker, Esq. joined Hampton & Pigott LLP as an associate in 2013. Mr. Baker is licensed to practice before all Colorado County and District courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court. Mr. Baker’s practice focuses primarily on probate litigation, estate planning, and criminal defense. He is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Denver Bar Association.

Prior to joining Hampton & Pigott LLP, Mr. Baker ran his own law office and consulting firm, which was dedicated to addressing a wide array of legal and business needs for his clients. Prior to opening his...

When you’ve been charged or are being investigated for a criminal offense, you want to be sure that the criminal defense attorney that you hire has the experience and expertise to ensure that you get proper representation. Mr. Mayberry’s vast experience affords him familiarity with all felonies and all misdemeanors in all courts across Denver and the state of Colorado. Mr. Mayberry criminal defense practice focuses on: • Domestic Violence • Assault • Theft/Robbery/Burglary • DUI and Traffic Charges • Drug Offenses • Violent Crimes • Weapons Charges • Juvenile Crimes No matter what type of criminal charges you are facing, it’s better that you face...

Steven R. Newell is a strong, forceful, respected defense advocate for his clients. He is a Colorado native and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and his Juris Doctorate degree from Seattle University. He then opened his private law practice. His pursuit of justice for the criminally accused began when he interned at the Seattle Public Defender’s Office while enrolled in the Robert F. Kennedy Street Law Program. Once a licensed attorney, his passion for defending the accused led him to increasingly focus his practice on criminal defense work. Mr. Newell has held the highest...

Mr. Elio, a Colorado native, has a diverse background in law with an emphasis in litigation, developed through experience as a Deputy District Attorney, as a United States Securities and Exchange Enforcement Attorney, and an Associate Municipal judge. Although he believes it is always in the best interest of the client to negotiate resolution through mediation and other settlement vehicles, he has extensive litigation experience in the event that settlement is unsuccessful. He has litigated cases in the following areas of law: bankruptcy, collection, contract, criminal, family, general commercial, insurance bad faith, personal injury, securities, landlord/tenant and estate litigation. He...

An experienced litigator, Chris Charles has spent countless hours in court defending the rights of individuals across Colorado. Chris has earned respect as an excellent criminal defense attorney, with expertise ranging from traffic offenses and DUI-related charges to domestic violence charges and felony drug cases

For more than 25 years, attorney Richard J. Banta, has focused primarily on criminal law, defending the rights of individuals and businesses charged in all matters, from drug charges and DUI to grave accusations of federal crime and felony. You can be assured that your case will be handled in a manner that best protects your interests now and in the future following the outcome of the case. You will deal directly with your attorney throughout the case, from beginning to end. Answers and information are quickly available, and you will be provided a clear and direct perspective on where your...

Jacob A. Starkovich is a distinguished attorney with 16+ years of experience in Colorado. He was a former prosecutor in Pueblo County and in The City of Thornton for a total of eight years and has been in private practice for over eight years. Robin Tieman has excellent skills developed for family law cases and criminal defense. WE HAVE AFFORDABLE RATES / FREE CONSULTATION / SERVING METRO DENVER AREA. CALL/TEXT 720-937-4293 or email starlaw@mail.com We will serve you. No need for pesky, intimidating office visits. We'll meet anywhere...

Retired -- no longer in practice.

The law is not just my profession. I went to Duke University and CU Law and found that criminal defense is my calling, and compassion for my clients is my compass. With over 10 years of trial and litigation experience, I know how to be an uncompromising advocate for my clients, who never loses sight of my clients’ goals. But, I also know that you are possibly feeling scared or anxious or ashamed. Whatever allegations you are facing, I can help. I am not a judge – I am a fighter. If you want a compassionate, zealous advocate on your...

Facing a criminal charge can be an incredibly daunting experience, and taking immediate action is essential. My name is Mark Kraynak, and for over 25 years, I have committed myself to serving my community. At my practice, KraynakLaw, I strive to be the aggressive attorney that you need. My aim is to provide each client with the personalized attention they require and deserve, ensuring that their rights are protected and their voices are heard, whether it's in front of law enforcement, the prosecutor, or in the courtroom. At KraynakLaw, I dedicate time to thoroughly understand each client's legal situation by getting...

Cameron Bedard founded Rights & Liberties Law Firm to combat systemic injustices in the criminal legal system, focusing on criminal defense and police misconduct civil rights violations. As a former Colorado State Public Defender in Arapahoe and Denver Counties, Cameron handled thousands of misdemeanors and serious felonies, including major drug trafficking, sex offenses, aggravated robberies, violent crimes, attempted murder, and homicides. After his public defender role, Cameron joined The Frank Law Office, a top civil rights and criminal defense firm in Denver. Working with Adam Frank, he tackled high-stakes civil rights cases against police officers and government officials, achieving notable successes...