Kiyomi Bolick

Kiyomi was raised in Utah earning a bachelor’s in Social Work and then headed east for law school graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2010. For over a decade, Kiyomi has built a solid reputation in the legal field, specializing in criminal defense, complex litigation, and a commitment to justice.
For 13 years, she honed her legal skills as a public defender, successfully representing clients across a wide spectrum of cases, from minor infractions to the most serious of criminal charges. Kiyomi has represented clients in 17 different counties across Colorado but now focuses primarily on representing clients in the Yampa Valley and Northwest Colorado.
Kiyomi has also worked with the International Legal Foundation, helping build strong public defender systems abroad, focusing on trial skills and the use of forensic evidence in criminal defense.
Outside the courtroom, you are likely to find Kiyomi on the ski slopes or at the Routt County Humane Society volunteering to help our four-legged friends in need. 

Nichole Cristee

Nichole was raised in Northern California. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from UC Berkeley, she moved to Colorado and graduated from the University of Colorado Law School in 2015. Throughout her legal education and career, Nichole’s client-centered advocacy, diligence, and professionalism has earned the respect of her colleagues, opposing counsels, and judicial officers. 
In her 9 years as a public defender, Nichole represented adult and child clients in rural and metro jurisdictions on every type of case from traffic and petty offenses to first degree murder. 
She has a deep understanding of adolescent brain development and the specific needs of young clients gained through defending children as young as 10, advocating for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting those who have experienced significant trauma, and representing juveniles charged as adults. 
As a sex offense liaison and problem solving court team member, she obtained extensive specialized knowledge in addressing the complexities of mental health disorders, substance abuse issues, and the legal challenges associated with sexual offenses, allowing her to provide informed and compassionate legal representation tailored to each client's unique needs. 
Outside of work, she spends time growing and propagating house plants, pampering her cats and dogs, and engaging in outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and running, which help her stay balanced and energized.