Colorado Springs Criminal Defense Attorneys Protecting Your Freedom, Future & Family
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PRACTICE AREAS
Helping You Move Forward With Confidence
Whether you are facing criminal charges, recovering from a serious injury, going through a divorce, or dealing with a probate dispute, your future may feel uncertain fast. You want clear answers, practical guidance, and attorneys who understand what is at stake.
Our attorneys regularly help clients in Colorado Springs and surrounding courts throughout El Paso, Teller, Pueblo, Fremont and Jefferson counties.
Criminal Defense
If you are facing criminal charges, your freedom and future may be on the line. We defend clients against felonies, misdemeanors, assault allegations, drug crimes, theft charges, and other serious criminal matters.
DUI Defense
A DUI arrest can threaten your license, career, and future. We help drivers protect their rights and navigate DUI and DWAI charges strategically.
Divorce
If you are considering divorce, you may be worried about your children, finances, home, and future. We help clients navigate divorce with practical guidance and experienced legal guidence.
Family Law
Whether you are dealing with custody issues, parenting disputes, or child support matters, we provide practical legal guidance focused on protecting your family and future.
Probate Litigation
We help clients in contested wills, trust disputes, probate litigation, and other estate-related conflicts that can affect your family and financial future throughout Colorado Springs.
Personal Injury
If you were injured in a serious accident, we help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and the recovery you need to move forward.
OUR PROCESS
A Clear Process During Uncertain Situations
Many people contact an attorney during one of the most stressful periods of their lives. Understanding the process can help reduce uncertainty, answer important questions, and make it easier to take the next step with confidence.
1
Reach Out
Call our office or fill out our online contact form. Our team responds quickly and helps you take the first step toward understanding your situation and your options.
Call (719) 247-2700
2
Tell Us What Happened
We listen carefully, ask questions, review the facts, and help you better understand the legal issues involved in your case.
3
Build A Strategy
Our attorneys identify risks, evaluate opportunities, and begin developing a legal strategy tailored to your goals and circumstances.
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We Handle The Legal Process
We communicate with the court, opposing counsel, mediators, and other involved parties while helping protect your interests throughout the case.
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Work Toward Resolution
Whether through negotiation, settlement, mediation, litigation, or trial, we focus on helping you pursue the strongest possible outcome.
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Move Forward With Confidence
Legal problems can feel overwhelming at first. Our goal is to help you protect your future, resolve uncertainty, and move forward with greater clarity and peace of mind.
The sooner you understand your options, the sooner you can start making informed decisions.
RESULTS AND TRUST
Decades Of Experience Helping Clients Move Forward
When you hire a law firm, you want confidence that your attorneys know how to handle serious legal situations strategically and professionally. We have built long-standing relationships throughout Colorado Springs by providing practical legal guidance, responsive communication, and experienced representation.
Seasoned attorneys with winning track records.
Three former Colorado Springs prosecutors that know the system on staff.
We promptly return all phone calls.
Thousands of cases resolved.
300+ 5-star reviews on Google.
Evening & Weekend appointments available.
Local court and police experience.
30+ years experience in senior team.
Two Colorado Springs locations.
Caring and friendly staff.
WHY CLIENTS HIRE US
Experienced Attorneys Focused On What Matters Most
Legal problems can make life feel uncertain very quickly. You may be worried about your family, your finances, your freedom, your reputation, or simply what happens next. During stressful situations, having the right legal guidance can help you feel more informed, more prepared, and more in control.
We focus on helping you understand your options clearly while building a strategy designed around your goals and your future.
Clients choose Newby Lindley Slater because we provide:
Experienced Representation
Our attorneys have years of courtroom and litigation experience handling serious legal matters throughout Colorado.
Clear, Practical Legal Guidance
We focus on helping clients understand their options clearly so they can make informed decisions.
Responsive Communication
Legal situations are stressful enough without feeling ignored or left in the dark.
Local Colorado Springs Experience
We regularly protect clients in local courts and understand the procedures, judges, and legal environment in Colorado Springs and surrounding communities.
Meet Our Lead Attorneys
James Newby
Managing Attorney
James helps clients approach serious legal problems with clarity, preparation, and practical guidance. In all legal matters, he focuses on helping clients understand their options, protect their interests, and move forward with confidence.
Josh Lindley
Trial Attorney
Josh brings strong courtroom experience and a client-focused approach to emotionally difficult legal matters. He helps clients stay informed, prepared, and focused. Josh is a master of creative problem solving and finding the best solution for clients.
Spencer Slater
Trial Attorney
Spencer helps clients navigate high-stakes legal situations with careful strategy and clear communication. In every case he takes on, he focuses on protecting clients’ rights while helping them make practical decisions about the future.
Our Core Belief
We understand that most people never expect to need a lawyer. Whether you are dealing with criminal charges, family law, an injury, or an estate dispute, the process can feel overwhelming quickly. Our goal is to help you feel informed, prepared, and confident about the next steps.
Two Locations in Colorado Springs
Downtown Colorado Springs
Next to the court house.
North Colorado Springs
North Gate Blvd at I-25
SERVICE AREA
Local Attorneys Serving Colorado Springs And Surrounding Communities
We help clients throughout Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and surrounding Colorado communities. If your legal matter is being handled in a local court, there is a good chance we are already familiar with the process, procedures, and legal environment involved.
Counties and communities we serve:
- El Paso County including Colorado Springs, Fountain, Security-Widefield, Manitou Springs, Black Forest, Monument, Peyton, Green Mountain Falls, Cascade, Chipita Park and all military installations.
- Pueblo County including, Pueblo, Pueblo West, Colorado City, Beulah, Boone and Rye.
- Fremont County including Cañon City, Penrose and Florence.
- Teller County including Woodland Park, Divide, Cripple Creek, Victor, Florissant and Lake George.
FAQ
When should I contact an attorney?
It is usually best to contact an attorney as early as possible after an arrest, accident, legal dispute, or court notice. Early legal guidance may help protect your rights, preserve evidence, avoid costly mistakes, and improve your understanding of the legal process before important decisions are made.
What types of cases does your firm handle?
Newby Lindley Slater represents clients in criminal defense, DUI defense, personal injury claims, family law matters, and probate litigation disputes throughout Colorado Springs and surrounding communities.
Do you offer consultations?
Yes. Our firm offers consultations so potential clients can discuss their legal situation, ask questions, and better understand their available options before deciding how to move forward.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Bring any documents related to your case, including citations, court paperwork, police reports, accident reports, insurance information, contracts, photographs, or communication related to your legal matter if available.
Do I Need A Criminal Defense Attorney After An Arrest In Colorado Springs?
If you were arrested or charged with a crime in Colorado Springs, speaking with an experienced criminal defense attorney as early as possible can help protect your rights and your future. Criminal charges involving DUI, assault, domestic violence, drug crimes, theft, felonies, and misdemeanors can carry serious consequences that affect your freedom, employment, finances, and reputation. An attorney can help you understand the charges, explain the legal process, and develop a defense strategy focused on the best possible outcome.
Resources
What Should I Do After A Car Accident In Colorado Springs?
After a car accident in Colorado Springs, your first priority should be getting medical attention and protecting your health. It is also important to document the accident, report the crash, avoid giving detailed recorded statements to insurance companies, and speak with a personal injury lawyer before accepting a settlement offer. Insurance companies may try to minimize what they pay, especially in cases involving serious injuries, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, or long-term medical treatment.
How Can A Colorado Springs Family Law Or Divorce Attorney Help Me?
Family law disputes involving divorce, child custody, parenting time, and child support can quickly become emotionally and financially overwhelming. A Colorado Springs family law attorney can help you understand your legal options, protect your parental rights, and navigate important decisions involving your children, finances, property, and future. Having experienced legal guidance during a divorce or custody dispute can help reduce uncertainty and create a clearer path forward during a difficult time.