Top Lawyers in Colorado – The Legal Network – 2013-2023
Lead Counsel – Lead Counsel – 2013-2023
Top 40 under 40 – ASLA – 2014-2023
Domestic Violence Attorneys Denver Award Denver Award Program – 2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers – The National Trial Lawyers – 2013-2023
Domestic Violence Attorneys Denver Award Denver Award Program – 2012
Rising Star – Super Lawyers – 2012 & 2019
Dean’s List – University of Colorado Law School – N/A
Work Experience
Attorney – Law Office of Kimberly Diego – 2009 – Present
Intern – Colorado State Public Defender – 2007 – 2007
Associations
National Trial Lawyers Association – 2012 – Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2011 – Present
Better Business Bureau – 2011 – Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association
American Bar Association
Colorado Hispanic Bar Association
National Hispanic Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Publications
La Mano Amiga – La Edad Del Concentimiento – 2010
Education
University of Colorado School of Law – Law JD – Juris Doctor 2008
Georgetown University – English Literature BA – Bachelor of Arts 2001
Denver Criminal Attorney
Kimberly Diego
Born in Houston, Texas, Kimberly attended middle school and high school in Argentina, Colombia, and Puerto Rico. Following her graduation from high school, she attended the prestigious Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Kimberly subsequently relocated to Colorado where she obtained her J.D. at the University of Colorado.
While in law school, Kimberly interned with the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office, and completed the Criminal Defense Clinic. These experiences served to prepare her for a career as a criminal defense attorney. She was admitted to the Colorado bar in 2008, and founded The Law Office of Kimberly Diego in 2009. At the time, this was one of the few female-owned criminal defense practices in Colorado. This practice was founded with the goal of providing personalized, comprehensive, and devoted representation to those who became clients. Over time, Kimberly established a track record of securing successful outcomes for her clients in municipal, county, and district court cases, in many instances where prior attorneys had failed to do so. In addition, honesty and straightforward communication with clients became a practice hallmark – as effective representation cannot be accomplished without a clear understanding between the defense attorney and her client.
Further, Kimberly is bilingual – and, as such, often provides representation to Spanish-speaking clients, without the need for and additional expense of an interpreter.
Kimberly’s practice is rooted in the idea that every client, whether wrongfully or rightfully accused, is entitled to a rigorous criminal defense. Each case, no matter how big or how small, is given her personal attention – and never passed on to someone else
Kimberly has garnered quite a bit of recognition for her work as a defense attorney. In 2012, she was named one of Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars 2012,” a distinction reserved for attorneys 40 years old or younger or who have been practicing law for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are named to this prestigious list. She also has recently been named to The National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Colorado for 2012-2023.″ The National Trial Lawyers is a national organization composed of the top 100 trial lawyers for each state. Additionally, she has been recognized for her work in domestic violence cases, receiving the Denver Domestic Violence Attorney Denver Award for 2012-2023.The Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the area. Ms. Diego was also featured on a E! Online news article in reference to Aurora Theater Shootings due to her expertise in Colorado criminal law, and has provided legal commentary on the Investigation Discovery network.
Recent Case Results
January2024
Felonies
Client charged with POWPO and facing probation revocation.
Case Dismissed.
June2024
Domestic Violence
Client charged with municipal code violations in domestic violence case
Case dismissed subsequent to negotiation with prosecuting attorney.
June2024
Probation Revocation
Client facing probation violation based on new law violation. Initial offer contemplated prison sentence.
Client resentenced to probation only.
June2024
Domestic Violence
Client charged with domestic violence after false allegations made
Case dismissed.
June2024
Domestic Violence
Client charged with multiple domestic violence misdemeanors
Case dismissed following completion of six week course.
June2024
Domestic Violence
Client charged with multiple domestic violence offenses in two separate cases
Both cases dismissed.
April2020
ASSAULT
Client charged with Assault (Domestic Violence).
All charges dismissed following comprehensive presentation of evidence demonstrating the individual charged was in fact themselves a victim of domestic violence, and not the protagonist in the incident charged.
October2023
Theft
Client charged with Felony Theft
All charges dismissed following repayment of restitution.
September2023
Weapon Crimes
Client charged with Possession of Weapon by Prior Offender
All charges dismissed following the filing of motions and demonstration of police misconduct in case.
July2023
Assault
Client charged with Felony Assault.
All charges dismissed following extensive negotiations and demonstration of pattern of untrustworthiness by alleged victim.
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