includes criminal domestic violence prosecutions that can result in career-ending Lautenberg convictions.  I am intimately familiar with the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the service-related implications of the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

        I have defended members of the U.S. Military since my practice opened in 1994 and will do so until the day I retire.  For all that you have done and continue to do at home and abroad, I thank you.

        I defend Colorado parents in civil child neglect and abuse cases.  These cases involve regular dealings with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and a special lawyer called a guardian ad litem who is appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of the child.  This is the type of case where a person’s parental rights can be taken away permanently by the Court in what is called a termination hearing. 

        A dependency and neglect case is not something to be taken lightly.  The potential stakes are high.  The fact that a parent is not at fault or did not take part in any abuse or neglect does not necessarily prevent a Colorado court from finding the child neglected concerning that parent, nor does it prevent the Court from eventually terminating parental rights if the case doesn’t go well.

        Effective defense of, or navigation

through a dependency and neglect case requires total familiarity with the Colorado Children’s Code and how it is routinely interpreted and applied by Colorado courts.  It also requires a very thorough understanding of and familiarity with the strategies, tactics and motives of the government, the guardian ad litem, and various other experts and treatment providers throughout the case.

        A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

                   

                                                          - Amendment II, Constitution of the United States

 

        The right of no person to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person and property, or in aid of the civil power when thereto legally summoned, shall be called into question; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to justify the practice of carrying concealed weapons.

                                                           - Article II, Section 13, 

                                                   Constitution of the State of Colorado

          I represent gun-owners.  I am a Life Member of the National Rifle Association and the Single Action Shooting Society.  I am a firm believer in the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and Article II, Section 13 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado.

      

        The most common matters I have handled for clients include education on personal protection and firearms possession/carry laws, reversal of background check denials, Lautenberg conviction prevention, estate planning concerning the disposition of specific firearms, advice on the legality of war trophies, criminal defense in cases of a gun-owner deterring road rage or criminal predators with a firearm, and unconstitutional encroachments on the rights of gun-owners by the government.

        I represent persons who have been denied the right of free speech or the free exercise of religion.  These are fundamental rights to which every American is entitled. I am always willing to consider taking a case of this type where the government has overstepped its bounds.

        Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievance.

 

                - Amendment I,

                                        Constitution of the United States

General

        I perform a number of standard legal services for my clients which includes but is not limited to the following:

Estate Planning

           

Living Wills

           

Powers of Attorney

           

Small Corporations

           

Collections

           

Adoptions

 

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Criminal Defense

        I defend people charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes in State or Federal Court.  Specifically, this includes murder, vehicular homicide, robbery, assault, arson, domestic violence, conspiracy, child abuse, sexual assault, burglary, theft, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, firearms and weapons offenses, drug related offenses, DUIs and traffic offenses.

        I also defend Colorado peace officers and members of the U.S. Military facing a potentially

career-ending Lautenberg conviction.  I am intimately familiar with this area of the law and place specific emphasis on career preservation.

Child Abuse or Neglect (Dependency and Neglect)

Civil Rights

Firearms Law

Military Justice

        I am proud to defend Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines in Special or General Courts-Martial.  Anytime.  Anywhere. 

        I was a JAG officer in the United States Army.  I had boots on the ground in Iraq for 11 months during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  I know what it’s about.  I know the physical and legal hazards members of the U.S. Military face every day in a combat zone.  I also know the personal and legal difficulties service members can undergo following redeployment.

        In addition to courts-martial, I defend service members in administrative separation hearings, and in civilian court proceedings which specifically