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Lawyers in Niwot, CO 80544

Matthew Marsh
Attorney
Denver, CO 80201
Colorado State Records
Why Colorado Court Records are Available to the Public? In late 1969, the Colorado State Legislature passed a law named the Colorado Public Records Act. This law is for the last changes in 1977 offer criminal justice agencies a bit of latitude in determining which records are subject to disclosure, though records of official action stay open to the public. What Court Records Access Means To You? The law is similar to the Colorado Sunshine Law legislates the methods by which public meetings conducted at the Colorado Public Records Act guarantees open access to all records, public events, government bodies activities, and access public resources at all state levels in the state of Colorado. Accountability to the Public When the legislature enacted Colorado Public Records Act, it expressively declared that access to information about the conduct of the people’s business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state, Colorado FOIA Laws. Indeed, in Colorado, access to the government and court records, in particular, is a fundamental interest in citizenship and has emphasized that maxim disclosure of the conduct of governmental operations [is] promoted by the act. By promoting prompt public access to government records, the Colorado Public Records Act is to safeguard the government's accountability to the public. How the Colorado Court Process Functions? Most cases in Colorado courts begin in one of the 64 superior or trial courts in the state’s 64 counties. The next level of judicial authority resides with the Court of Appeals. Most cases before the Court of Appeals involves the review of a superior court decision being contested by a party involved in the case. The Supreme Court serves as the highest court in the state and authority to check decisions of the Court of Appeals to settle important questions of law and to resolve conflicts among the Court of Appeals. Some differences between Civil Court and Small Claims Court below
Justie Nicol
Attorney
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Criminal Defense Attorney in Larimer County
If you are looking for an experienced lawyer ready to help resolve your case, Justie D. Nicol is there for you! Practicing law in Colorado since 2007, Justie is a former prosecutor with the largest district attorney’s office in the state, where she handled a wide array of cases: traffic, misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile, covering everything from DUI/DWAI’s to felony assaults and armed robbery. She comes with extensive trial experience, and handles cases across the Front Range, throughout Northeastern Colorado, and even the I-70 corridor. If Justie can't help you, she has a large network of attorneys ready for referrals who can. In addition to her work on criminal court cases, Justie is also a real estate broker, well-versed in business’ legal needs, and an entrepreneur. Armed with her degrees in Accounting and Political Science from Colorado State University and law degree from the University of Denver, Justie founded Nicol Law Offices, LLC in 2015, and has been dedicated to ensuring personalized attention to her clients ever since – every step of the way! Why choose Nicol Law Offices, LLC.? When you choose Justie to represent you, you’re choosing a lawyer who knows how to try and win cases – and better yet, knows how to beat the DA’s case. Justie will never handle your case with a one-size-fits-all practice, but instead will tailor her defense strategy to meet your needs specifically. She establishes rapport and a relationship with each client and walks with them through the court process until the very end. In addition to prosecuting cases, Justie comes with a wealth of experience in the educational field. She has taught lawyers, cops, and government officials on a wide variety of criminal law subjects; lectured at the University of Denver, both at the Sturm College of Law and the Graduate School of Social Work; additionally, she has mentored District Attorneys on how to successfully prosecute crimes, and has taught at the annual prosecutor conference. Now, she’s turned this experience into successful strategies when representing the accused. Justie works to ensure fair and full representation of her clients, whether they are charged with a simple traffic offense or the most serious domestic violence case.
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