Matthew James Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO, US

Denver, CO

I currently supervise the Denver District Attorney's team in Courtroom 5G in Denver District Court. We work to effectively represent the People of the State of Colorado in all matters within our jurisdiction. I focus on prosecuting serious felony offenses, and assist with investigations where necessary in order to find the truth and seek appropriate.

Denver, CO

I previously served as a Deputy District Attorney in the Family Violence Unit with the Denver District Attorney's Office. In that position I prosecuted primarily domestic violence offenses and crimes against children in the Denver District Courts. My experience with the Denver D.A.'s Office also includes working a prosecutor in the District Court Division.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Organized and ran a campaign for Denver District Attorney, establishing a fundraising and communication structure to compete in a city-wide election in Denver. Ultimately withdrew from the race to endorse the Democratic nominee, John Walsh.

Adams County, Colorado

Served as a county court prosecutor focusing on domestic violence and serious traffic offenses. Worked closely with law enforcement to effectively pursue offenders and do justice for the citizens of Broomfield and Adams Counties. Communicated regularly with crime victims to ensure appropriate resolution of cases. Completed twelve jury trials.

Glendale, Colorado

Represented clients in a variety of commercial litigation disputes, including professional liability actions, premises liability claims, and insurance defense matters. Also represented clients in administrative proceedings with the Colorado Medical Board. Working with a team of professionals, I helped numerous business and professionals resolve claims.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Worked as a prosecuting attorney for three years in district court and one year in county court, prosecuting all types of felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases. In my four years at the District Attorney's Office, I conducted thirty-five trials and successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases. I also defended several cases from collateral attack in appellate.

Denver, Colorado

Served as assistant to Denver City Councilman Michael Hancock in his race for Denver Mayor. Staffed events and assisted with individual outreach.

Denver, Colorado

Educated groups and organizations about Coloradans for Responsible Reform and the ballot measures the organization was working to defeat in the 2010 election cycle. Built coalitions of businesses, nonprofits, and governmental agencies in communities around Colorado. Acted as spokesman for Coloradans for Responsible Reform at public meetings and political.

Denver, Colorado

Researched a wide range of sensitive issues relevant to the Colorado gubernatorial campaign. Assisted policy team with memos about statewide and local issues. Provided field team with assistance organizing campaign events and driving voter turnout.

Denver, Colorado

Wrote correspondence to federal agencies, composed statements and press releases, assisted with constituent services, and helped plan major events for Senator Mark Udall's Denver office.

Denver, Colorado

Assisted with all phases of Governor Bill Ritter's reelection campaign. Performed volunteer outreach, planned campaign events, and worked as a part of a team to build campaign infrastructure.

Greenwood Village, Colorado

Performed legal research. Wrote motions, contracts, and memorandums for use in business transactions and litigation. Assisted with the creation of a CLE course on business dissolutions.

Anchorage, Alaska

Researched the law and wrote motions and memos for use in federal criminal proceedings. Assisted with trial preparation, and attended court hearings and trials.

Park City, Utah

Edited the "Scene" Section of The Park Record. Reported on and wrote stories about all aspects of the arts and entertainment in Park City, Utah. Provided extensive coverage of the Sundance Film Festival for the newspaper.

Cimarron, New Mexico

Led a five-man backcountry work crew building and maintaining trails and campsites on a 130,000 acre ranch in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico. Managed logistics for and supervised all work conducted by Work Crew Delta.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Georgetown Immigration Law Journal, Curriculum and Academic Affairs Committee, Student Bar Association

B.A., English

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, The Cornell Daily Sun, Cornell University Men's Lightweight Crew

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