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David Ray Jones

Decker & Jones β€’ Denver, CO
Criminal DefenseSex Crime Criminal Defense Child Abuse

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Contact

Email
Phone
(844) 984-1946
Address
2025 York street, Denver, CO, 80205, US

Professional

About

Mr. Jones spent much of his youth in Alabama and attained his B.A. from Auburn University where his father taught for many years. After college, he moved to Colorado where he obtained his J.D. from the University of Denver, College of Law. In law school, Mr. Jones focused his efforts in the area of trial practice. He was extremely active in Moot Court routinely representing his law school in mock trial competitions all over the nation. In 1995, he won American Bar Associations Regional Trial Competition and throughout law school he was frequently awarded "Best Oralist" for his performances and received the American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Advocacy. After law school, Mr. Jones committed eleven years with the Colorado State Public Defender's Office where he tried well over fifty cases to a jury. Mr. Jones' trial record with the Public Defender's Office was remarkable have achieved outright acquittals in nearly half of the cases he tried. While with the Public Defender's Office, Mr. Jones established himself as a teacher and was responsible for training less experienced lawyers. Mr. Jones started his own practice in 2008 and continues to guest speak at law schools and lecture on all aspects of trial practice.

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

Credentials

Education
1996 University of Denver Sturm College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992 Auburn University, Auburn BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2019 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell 2019 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2018 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2017 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2017 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Publications
2012 9news.com Former Walmart eye doctor Diego Posada avoids trial 2012 9news.com Former Walmart eye doctor accused of child porn posts bond 2012 9news.com New child sex charges against former Walmart eye doctor
Associations
2016 - Present Jefferson County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee 1st Judicial Bar - Criminal Defense Representative 2007 - Present Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association Member 2007 - Present National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member 2007 - Present Jefferson County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2014 Criminal Law Practicum Contemporary Criminal Defense Practice 2013 Criminal Law Practicum Contemporary Criminal Defense Practice 2009 School of Business Mock Trial Team Closing Statement 2009 School of Business Mock Trial Team Opening Statement 2006 Co State Public Defender Boot Camp Closing Statement
Updated: Mar 25, 2026