Grand Junction Criminal Defense Lawyer
Facing a criminal charge means you are facing a serious threat to your future. A conviction or plea agreement to a misdemeanor can mean a heavy fine and up to a year in jail. A conviction for a state or federal felony means you are facing the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence.
If you are facing a criminal charge in Grand Junction or another community in Western Colorado, you have an experienced, knowledgeable legal defense firm on your side. Attorney Ryan Esplin heads our criminal defense practice with more than five years of prior experience as a deputy public defender. He has handled thousands of criminal law cases, including nearly 50 cases that have proceeded to jury trial. He has represented clients in all county and district courtrooms for Colorado's 21st Judicial District, where he has successfully represented clients in charges ranging in severity from traffic offenses and misdemeanor drug possession to complex felonies. As well as serving as our primary criminal defense attorney, he proudly lends his support to the Alternate Defense Counsel and local criminal justice committees, and he actively participates with the Mesa County Criminal Defense Bar Association.
The prosecution will use everything you say as evidence in its case against you. Your best legal option is to secure the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney to advise you of your rights and protect your legal interests as early as possible after your charges. Our firm has experience representing clients in criminal law matters throughout Western Colorado. Contact us anytime to discuss the particulars of your arrest and the charges against you. We will make arrangements immediately to represent you.
Our experience includes successfully representing clients in state and federal criminal justice matters, such as:
- Drunk driving, DWI, DUI offenses, including vehicular homicide and vehicular assault
- Speeding, reckless driving, traffic violations
- Misdemeanor and felony drug charges
- Theft, burglary, shoplifting, possession of stolen property
- White collar theft such as fraud, embezzlement, Internet crimes and ID theft
- Weapons charges, armed robbery, state and federal gun charges
- Violent crimes, including assault, homicide
- Domestic violence defense, child abuse, child endangerment
- Misdemeanor sex offenses, prostitution, solicitation
- Felony sex offenses, sexual assault, rape, Colorado Sex Offender registry offenses
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From offices in Grand Junction, the firm advises and represents clients in communities and court jurisdictions throughout Western Colorado. Contact the firm with questions about your legal matter and to arrange a time and date for a consultation.

