Hernandez & Associates, P.C.
Criminal Defense | Serving Denver, CO
303-536-5134Denver Criminal Law Firm
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At Hernández & Associates, P.C., our attorneys are here to help. We have attorneys with decades of experience fighting and negotiating fair deals and trying cases in both state and federal courts in Colorado. Because we limit our practice to the areas of criminal defense and immigration law, we can devote every resource to helping our clients whose most important legal rights are on the line.
One of the things that makes our criminal defense firm different is that we gather as much detail as possible to consider all the different outcomes in your case. If you take a plea bargain deal, for example, that can impact your immigration status. Our attorneys consider these outcomes and give this kind of careful attention to every case.
Unlike many firms, we regularly take cases to full trial, meaning our attorneys have significant experience fighting for our clients before judges and juries. Preparing each case for trial also means we carefully evaluate every possible way to reduce the charges our clients face — or have them dismissed altogether.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Civil Rights
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Immigration & Naturalization Law
- Sex Offenses
Call today at 303-536-5134 to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Arnulfo D. Hernández
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado, 2006
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2007
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2007
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2012
- U.S. Tax Court, 2007
Education:
- University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- J.D. - 2005
- University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- LL.M. - 2007
- Major: Taxation
- University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
- B.A. cum laude - 2001
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha (Founding Member)
- Major: Political Science
- Major: Psychology
- Universidad del Noreste, Tampico, Mexico - 1997
- Major: General Latin American Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Top Litigators, Law Week Colorado, 2018
- Elected, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper’s Board of Ethics, 2017 - 2018
- Denver's Top Lawyers (Immigration Law), 5280 Magazine, 2017, 2018
- Top Latino Lawyers, Latino Leaders Magazine, 2016, 2017
- 10/10 Superb, AVVO, 2016 – Present
- Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers, 2014-2016
- Denver Bar Association, General Member, 2002 - Present
- Rhone-Brackett Chapter of the American Inns of Court, General Member, 2002 - Present
- Colorado Bar Association, General Member, 2002 – Present; Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training (COBALT), Sessions Committee, 2017; Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training (COBALT), 2016; Nominating Committee, 2016 – Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, General Member, 2006 - Present
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, General Member, 2008 - Present
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, Lifetime Member, 2008 - Present
- American Bar Association, General Member, 2008 - Present; Immigration Committee, 2008– Present; Criminal Justice Section, 2008 – Present
- Faculty of Federal Advocates, General Member, 2011 - Present
- National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project, General Member, 2014 - Present
- National College for DUI Defense, General Member, 2014 - Present
- Colorado Women’s Bar Association, General Member, 2016 - Present
- Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, President, 2016 - 2017; President Elect, 2015 - 2016; Elected Board Member; Judicial Nominations and Endorsements Committee, 2013 - 2014
- Hispanic National Bar Association, Regional President, Region XIII - 2017-Present; Chair, Immigration Law Section, 2014-2017; Immigration Committee, 2012-2017; General Member, 2012-Present
Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
- English
Attorney Christine M. Hernández
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado, 2005
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2012
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2019
Education:
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado
- J.D. - 2005
- American University, Washington, District of Columbia
- B.S.B.A. - 2001
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Eleanor Isaacs Law Award
- Honors: Golden Key National Honor Society
- Major: International Business
- Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato
- 2003
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Supreme Court Hearing Board, 2020-2026;
- Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Chris Miranda Outstanding Attorney Award, 2020
- Law Week Colorado, “Barristers Best” Immigration Attorney, 2020
- Lawyer of the Year, Law Week Colorado, 2019
- Top Latino Lawyers, Latino Leaders Magazine, 2017 – Present
- Colorado Super Lawyers, 2019 - Present
- 10/10 Superb, AVVO, 2016 – Present
- 40 Under 40 Award, Hispanic National Bar Association, 2018
- Most Powerful Latinas in Law Business, Latino Leaders Magazine, 2018
- Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers, 2016 - 2018
Attorney Jonathan R. Booker
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado, 2010
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2010
Education:
- University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio
- J.D.
- Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
- B.A. - 2007
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: International Relations
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- CHBA, Individual Community Service Award, 2018
- San Juan Diego Pro Bono Legal Clinic, 2012 to 2013
- American Bar Association International Family Law, Vice Chair, 2011 to 2013
- American Bar Association, Active Member
Attorney Janis Hsing
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado
Education:
- University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
- J.D.
Attorney Shamir Coll Martinez
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado
Education:
- University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean's List
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Colorado Bar Association, Member, 2020
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Attorney Nicole Schaum
Bar Admissions:
- Arkansas, 2021
- Illinois, 2023
- Colorado, 2023
Education:
- William H. Bowen School of Law, Little Rock, Arkansas
- J.D.
- Appalachian State University, Boone
- B.S.
- Honors: Dean's List
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Phi Alpha Delta, 05/2016 to 05/2018
- Qlaw, Vice President, 08/2019 to 08/2020
- LGBT National Bar Association
Attorney Melina Somoza
Bar Admissions:
- Colorado
Practice Area:
- Immigration
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Jonathan R. Booker
This attorney practices in Colorado and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2022 |
Arnulfo D. Hernández
This attorney practices in Colorado and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Civil Rights | Since 2022 |
| Criminal Defense | Since 2022 |
| Immigration | Since 2022 |