Edward J Nugent
Nugent & Palo LLC
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Professional Background
Education:
Juris Doctor, University of Colorado
Master of Arts, University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts, University of Notre Dame
Bar Admissions:
Colorado 1977
Federal District Court for the District of Colorado 1977
United States Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit 1984
Employment:
Private practice of law with a primary emphasis in criminal defense law 1982 to present.
Colorado State Public Defender 1977 - 1982
Office head of Greeley regional office 1981-1982
Office head Grand Junction regional office 1979-1981
Juris Doctor, University of Colorado
Master of Arts, University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts, University of Notre Dame
Bar Admissions:
Colorado 1977
Federal District Court for the District of Colorado 1977
United States Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit 1984
Employment:
Private practice of law with a primary emphasis in criminal defense law 1982 to present.
Colorado State Public Defender 1977 - 1982
Office head of Greeley regional office 1981-1982
Office head Grand Junction regional office 1979-1981
Awards:
Jonathan Olom Award presented by the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar 2003.
One of the Top 5% of Colorado Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Teaching:
Faculty, Trial Advocacy Training, Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel 2009 and 2010.
Lecturer, "Use of Expert Witnesses in 35(b) Proceedings, Post conviction Training, Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel 2008
Lecturer, "Opening Statements," Trial Practice Institute, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar 2006
Faculty, Trial Practice Institute, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar 2003, 1997 and 1995.
Faculty, Trial Advocacy, University of Colorado School of Law 1997 and 1996.
Lecturer, "Preventing Legal Malpractice," Continuing Legal Education in Colorado 1997 and 1996.
Publications:
"Ethical Issues in 35(c)s, RAP SHEET, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Spring 1999.
Jonathan Olom Award presented by the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar 2003.
One of the Top 5% of Colorado Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Teaching:
Faculty, Trial Advocacy Training, Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel 2009 and 2010.
Lecturer, "Use of Expert Witnesses in 35(b) Proceedings, Post conviction Training, Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel 2008
Lecturer, "Opening Statements," Trial Practice Institute, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar 2006
Faculty, Trial Practice Institute, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar 2003, 1997 and 1995.
Faculty, Trial Advocacy, University of Colorado School of Law 1997 and 1996.
Lecturer, "Preventing Legal Malpractice," Continuing Legal Education in Colorado 1997 and 1996.
Publications:
"Ethical Issues in 35(c)s, RAP SHEET, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Spring 1999.
Memberships:
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Mesa County Criminal Defense Bar
Colorado Bar Association
Mesa County Bar Association
Offices Held:
Past President Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Past President Colorado Lawyers Trust Fund
Past President Mesa County Bar Association
Currant Member Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors
Past Member Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel Commission
Past Member Colorado Legal Services Board of Directors
Past Member Judicial Selection Committee 21st Judicial District
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Mesa County Criminal Defense Bar
Colorado Bar Association
Mesa County Bar Association
Offices Held:
Past President Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Past President Colorado Lawyers Trust Fund
Past President Mesa County Bar Association
Currant Member Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors
Past Member Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel Commission
Past Member Colorado Legal Services Board of Directors
Past Member Judicial Selection Committee 21st Judicial District
