Criminal Defense

Kiyomi and Nichole have over two decades of combined criminal defense experience.  As defense attorneys for the Colorado State Public Defenders Office they have counseled thousands of clients on cases ranging from traffic tickets and DUI's to Crimes of Violence and First Degree Murder.

Advocating for a successful outcome in a criminal case requires a discerning mix of litigation strategies and shrewd negotiation techniques.  Kiyomi and Nichole put these strategies and techniques to work, combing through the fine details of a case, building extensive mitigation, and executing well-researched motions and trial practice.   

Kiyomi and Nichole also understand the human elements at play in a criminal case.  Our clients are often navigating not only legal turmoil but personal struggles with mental health, drug and alcohol addiction, divorce and child custody, or financial hard times.  Our practice is centered around non-judgmental understanding, compassion, and providing clients a sense of relief, comfort, and well-being at an otherwise tumultuous point in their lives.

  • In Colorado assault charges are classified as first, second, or third-degree assault. The level of offense depends on the severity of the injury of the alleged conduct.  If you are facing charges for assault, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to assess the strength of the evidence and evaluate your potential defenses including self-defense.

  • With a strong background in defending burglary cases, Kiyomi and Nichole focus on uncovering mitigating factors and building a strong defense for successful outcomes.

  • Kiyomi and Nichole bring a compassionate, detailed approach to defending clients accused of child abuse, ensuring that both legal and emotional factors are thoroughly addressed.

  • Domestic violence is not a separate offense in Colorado.  Instead, it is a sentencing enhancement that attaches to the underlying crime.   

    Domestic violence charges include any of the following:

    • An act or threatened act of violence directed against an intimate partner, or

    • Any crime committed against person or property as a way to coerce, control, punish, intimidate, or threaten and intimate partner.

    Common domestic violence crimes include assault, strangulation, stalking, harassment, sexual assault, arson, criminal mischief, trespassing, and protection order violations. Any of these or other crimes committed against an intimate partner are considered domestic violence crimes.

    (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-6-800.3 (2022).)

  • Kiyomi and Nichole provide targeted defense in drug offense cases, leveraging their knowledge of Colorado law to seek reduced charges, treatment options, or case dismissals.

  • With deep expertise in DUI/DWAI cases, Kiyomi and Nichole navigate the complex legal landscape to minimize the impact of charges on clients' records and futures. Learn more about DUI/DWAI in the state of Colorado HERE.

  • In harassment cases, Kiyomi and Nichole employ careful scrutiny of the evidence to build a defense that challenges accusations and seeks favorable resolutions.

  • Kiyomi and Nichole bring their high-level expertise in defending homicide cases, meticulously examining every detail to advocate for their clients in the most serious of charges.

  • In menacing cases, Kiyomi and Nichole use their in-depth legal knowledge to reduce charges, clarify misunderstandings, or mount strong defenses in court.

  • Kiyomi and Nichole provide dedicated representation for clients facing parole or probation violations, working to avoid further penalties and resolve issues effectively.

  • If you are facing charges or being investigated for a sexual offense you need to contact a lawyer immediately. Sexual offenses are some of the most serious criminal charges in Colorado and can carry sentences that are the equivalent to life in prison.  

    BC Law has substantial experience representing clients on a variety of sexual offense including, Unlawful Sexual Contact, Sexual Assault on and Adult or Child, Sexual Exploitation or Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. 

  • In theft cases, Kiyomi and Nichole offer a strong defense by carefully analyzing circumstances and seeking to reduce charges or dismiss allegations.

  • Kiyomi and Nichole have extensive experience with traffic offenses, from minor infractions to serious violations, providing skilled representation to protect clients’ driving records.

  • Kiyomi and Nichole defend weapon offense cases by challenging the evidence and working to reduce penalties or achieve case dismissals based on the specifics of the situation.