Gene Ciancio is a shareholder of Donelson Ciancio and Goodwin, P.C., and co-leader of the Litigation Group. Mr. Ciancio specializes in the areas of: Criminal Law; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Liquor Licensing and Civil Litigation. Gene brings close to 40 years of legal experience and confidence to his cases.
Gene was born and raised in the North Metro area, and has practiced law here for the majority of his career. He is proud to have earned the highest possible rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell®, known as the "lawyers dictionary." Mr. Ciancio says "I am legal 'triage'. If you have a legal problem, call me and I will get you to the right person, in or out of our firm."
Gene received his B. A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1969, and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Denver in 1971. He was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1972.
Professional/Community Affiliations:
Following in the footsteps of his parents, Frank and Mary Ciancio, who made such a significant and lasting impact on the community that they were affectionately called "Mr. and Mrs. Adams County," Gene has stepped up to serve a vast array of causes, including:
·Recipient of the 2008 Access Housing Humanitarian of the Year Award.
·Key fundraiser for the Community Reach Center.
·Westminster Legacy Foundation, Board member, 2008-2010.
·Metropolitan Football Stadium District, Board of Directors, 1997-Present.
·Member of the Judicial Performance Commission, 17th Judicial District (chairman) 2006-present.
·Municipal Court Judge, City of Thornton, Colorado 1979-1995.
·Judicial Selection Commission for the Seventeenth Judicial District, Member, 1976-1982.
·Chairman of Election Campaign to approve a new Justice Center for the 17th Judicial District, 1991-1998.
·Adams Community Mental Health Center, President, Board of Directors, 1990-1993.
·Adams Community Mental Health Center, Board of Directors, 1980-1984.
·Adams County Mental Health Foundation, President of Board, 1979-1985.
·Adams County Bar Association, Vice President, 1973-1974; President, 1975-1976.
·Colorado Bar Association, Member, Board of Governors, 1976-1977.
Membership: Adams County Bar Association; Colorado Bar Association.
Education & Admissions:
·University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, J. D., 1971; University of Colorado, Boulder, B. A., 1969.
·Admissions: Colorado, 1972.
Practice Areas: Criminal Law; General Civil Litigation; Personal Injury Law; and Liquor Licensing Issues (New Licenses and Violations).
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