First and foremost, I would highly recommend Peter Albani; be sure to meet with him if you find yourself with criminal charges. Peter's greatest strengths are his professionalism, experience, and... read more genuine care for his clients.
If you choose to move forward with a meeting, be assured that Pete will not pressure you to use his services, but will instead take a non judgemental look at what you are facing and give an overview of what the best and worst case scenarios are for you.
Pete's professionalism is impeccable. He is always on time, is always extremely honest and direct, is skilled at managing your expectations of the legal system and possible outcomes, and will spend the time to walk you through something if you are unsure about it. He presents himself well in court and when he speaks, people listen. He is a calm presence for clients and an overall very strong advocate, even when there seems that a positive resolution might be elusive at best.
Pete's experience in criminal law is vast, and he can always draw from and refer to similar cases to yours. This is helpful because it allows you to realize that you are not the first with an issue like what you are facing, nor will you be the last. Additionally, it helps Pete provide a range of strategies and options for each critical point in your case - of which there are many - and the experience to properly and swiftly enact whatever option you choose. His long term experience in Colorado's justice system, across various counties, also yields many positive professional relationships and credibility with prosecutors and judges. I found this to be a key part of what made him successful on my case.
Finally, Pete is simply a very caring individual. You can tell he wants the best for you and is willing to fight for it, even when it means blurring the line between the professional and the personal. Once, my mom and I were at the office for a meeting with Pete and got parking tickets because the street sweeper was supposed to come by where our cars were parked. Not only did Pete extend our meeting time so we could move our cars and avoid getting towed, but he also paid for the tickets. This is only one example of his genuine care for his clients - he called to wish me happy holidays and even though my case is over, still stays in touch about how I am doing and offers any assistance he can.
I sincerely hope I will never need Pete's services again, but should you need a lawyer with a great deal of dedication and experience, he should be at the top of your list.