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When Your Future Is at Stake, Randy L. Brown Is a Powerful Partner Protecting Your Rights!
Randy L. Brown is a 5th generation native of Western Colorado. His family came here as pioneers in the 1850s. Some ran a mule supply train from Garland to Fort Lewis and others made a living mining and ranching. He is very proud of his pioneer heritage and he is inspired by the courage, determination and hard work it took for them to settle and prosper here.
From their office in Grand Junction, Colorado, Randy L. Brown PC Attorney at Law serves Western Colorado in family law, criminal defense and civil litigation. We concentrate our practice on protecting the rights of individuals. Our clients often come to us worried about their future. We are here to listen, provide knowledgeable legal advice, and to offer effective help in these deeply distressing situations. In addition, we also handle estate planning, real estate and general civil litigation.
If you have child custody problems or are considering divorce, Randy Brown is thoroughly familiar with the full range of family law issues. We encourage settlement and compromise, but there are frequently instances where an agreement cannot be reached. That's when you need an aggressive litigation attorney on your side to vigorously uphold your rights. Our firm has an enviable record of favorable verdicts and settlements, resolving disputes through persuasive negotiation or, if necessary, aggressive litigation.
Whether you or a family member are accused of committing a serious crime or are charged with DUI or a traffic offense, Randy Brown will be a strong advocate on your behalf. He started his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Grand Junction, Colorado. He is one of only two attorneys in Grand Junction whose experience includes both prosecution and defense of first degree murder charges. His familiarity with prosecution tactics has been very helpful in devising effective defense strategies on behalf of his clients. Randy Brown qualifies as an expert in civil litigation, criminal defense and criminal law, both as a consultant and as an expert witness. He has been called upon to testify as an expert witness on the appropriate standard of care attorneys owe to their clients. He also serves a the Judge of the City of Fruita Municipal Court. Mr. Brown now uses that knowledge and experience to make sure our clients receive all of the protections the Constitution provides for their defense. Randy Brown will guide you through the court procedures, explain the available choices and give you his best advice ... and then he will vigorously defend your case.
We consider it a compliment to our firm that many of our clients are referred by former clients and other attorneys who feel confident in recommending us to their clients and friends. Whatever your concern when you first meet with us, we will take immediate steps to resolve the difficulty.
As a client of Randy Brown, you'll have the benefit of his many years of experience on your side. He will work to ensure that your legal problem achieves the best possible outcome. We will keep you well informed about the progress of your case and promptly return your phone calls. You can be assured your case will remain absolutely confidential. Our firm strives to keep costs down and offer excellent legal services for reasonable fees.
Whether your legal concern is relatively simple or very complex, let Randy Brown begin working on a favorable resolution. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your legal needs and never charge a fee to discuss how we can help you.
Randy L. Brown Esq. Resume
EDUCATION
Pre-College:
Graduated from Durango Senior High School May 25, 1979; numerous awards, honors, and activities, a summary of which is available upon request.
Undergraduate:
Attended University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado, and Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. Graduated April 25, 1984, with a Business Administration major and minors in Marketing and Finance. Numerous awards, honors and activities, a summary of which is available upon request.
Law School:
Creighton University Law School, Omaha, Nebraska. Graduated May 13, 1988, with a Juris Doctorate. Received and earned various awards and honors including the prestigious Dean Skolnick scholarship.
LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE
1985 - 1988: Law clerk and contract work for Maynes, Bradford & Shipps, Durango, Colorado
1989 - 1993: 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office, Grand Junction, Colorado, Duties: Deputy District Attorney initially prosecuted cases in County Court including misdemeanors and DUIs. Quickly promoted to prosecution of felonies, including all felonies involving children as victims and adult crimes of violence such as arson, assault, robbery, and murder. Assigned to the arson task force and sex assault on children task force.
1993 - 1995: Office share with Foster, Larson, Laiche & Griff, Grand Junction, Colorado
1995 - Current: Randy L. Brown PC Attorney at Law. Private practice as a sole practitioner. Practice has been a general practice with an emphasis on family law, criminal defense and civil litigation. During career, have participated in more than 100 jury trials and at least 900 evidentiary hearings. Served as a court appointed defense attorney including a 1st degree murder case. Received Pro Bono award for 3 years for donating over 100 hours per year to Pro Bono project.
2000 - 2016: Fruita Municipal Court Judge. I served as the municipal court judge for the City of Fruita beginning in 2000 through 2016. Held court every Wednesday afternoon. During term the court processed 900 to 1400 cases per year. The arraignment docket was the first two Wednesdays per month. The 3rd and 4th Wednesday each month were reserved for trials. Beginning in 2000 started and developed an outstanding and very successful teen court program with cooperation with Fruita Monument High School. Developed and revised defendant's advisement of rights, elements and penalties as part of our arraignment process. Provided court/education sessions to the Fruita Police Department. Developed alternative sentencing programs for juvenile offenders. Developed and updated fees, costs and fine schedules for traffic related offenses. Yearly prepared and supervised the Fruita Court budget.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
July 25, 1988: Colorado Bar Exam
December 13, 1988: Sworn in to practice law in the State of Colorado
EXPERT WITNESS
Randy L. Brown Esq. has been qualified and testified as an expert witness in family law, criminal law and civil litigation
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Grand Valley Lacrosse Board of Directors, 8 years
Family Health West Board of Trustees, 6 years
Stride Board of Directors, 4 years
Randy was awarded the AV Rating. Martindale’s Preeminent Award, the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of your peers (attorneys and judges) rank you at the highest level of professional excellence for your legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.
Alexander Grier, Attorney at Law
I did not follow a traditional path into the law profession. I was born in a small town in south Florida and did not pursue higher level education until later in life. My career revolved around the service industry and working as a bartender. This path has taught me valuable life lessons that help me relate to the issues my clients are experiencing and a better perspective when seeking resolutions to their cases.
After being married in 2018 my wife and I decided to ditch the beach and head out west to the mountains. I went to law school in Albuquerque but despite enjoying the state, my family and I never really felt at home. That all changed when we moved to Colorado! I am happy to call Grand Junction my home and feel blessed to be a part of the legal community here.
EDUCATION
The University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, NM
Juris Doctor, May 2021, Graduated Cum Laude
Honor Roll, Spring 2018 and Spring 2019
Dean's List, Fall 2019, 3.91 GPA
Dean's List, Spring 2020, 3.57 GPA
Dean's List, Fall 2020, 3.75 GPA
Dean's List, Spring 2021, 3.50 GPA
The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies, May 2018
Honors: Dean's List (Spring 2017 and 2018), President's Honor Roll (Summer 2016)
Valencia College, Orlando, FL
Associate in Sciences Paralegal Studies, Transactional and Litigation
December 2015
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Law Office of Randy L. Brown PC Attorney at Law
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Associate
- Litigated a variety of domestic law issues
- Participated with clients in mediation to resolve issues before trial
- Negotiated cases with the District Attorney's office to resolve criminal charges
Office of the Twenty-First District Attorney Office
Grand Junction, CO, January 2021 to October 2022
Deputy District Attorney
- Managed a court docket with 600+ cases
- Assisted victims of crime in accordance with the Crime Victim Rights Act
- Prepared for trials
- Litigated trials
- Worked with pro se defendants and defense attorneys to resolve cases
Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney Metropolitan Court
Albuquerque, MN, May 2020 to August 2020
Law Clerk
- Due to pandemic restrictions preventing in-person work, the clerkship focused on:
- Writing motions such as motions in limine and responses to motions to suppress and motions to dismiss
- In-depth legal research for Driving While Intoxicated and Domestic Violence crimes
Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney Special Victims Unit
Albuquerque, NM, May 2019 to July 2019
Law Clerk
- Assisted trial teams in trial preparation
- Conducted pretrial interviews
- Appeared in court on behalf of the state
- Completed legal research and writing for my supervising attorneys
- Participated in interviewing State's witnesses for trial
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University College of Law Defense Clinic
Orlando, FL, January 2018 to May 2018
Intern
- Interviewed clients and consulted them on how to proceed with their case
- Researched case law on criminal issues
- Worked directly under 3L students in litigation and client management
- Attended different workshops, such as how to properly counsel criminal defendants and proper behavior when appearing in court and visiting defendants in jail
SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS
Association of Future Prosecutors (A.F.P.)
- Co-founding member and vice president
- Coordinating with district attorney's offices across New Mexico
- Focused on victim's rights and effectuating meaningful change for the local Albuquerque community and New Mexico as a whole
Sally Kaufman
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