Joshua Amos

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Joshua Amos: Attorney with Stuart & Ward Attorneys
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Biography

Josh Amos is a seasoned trial lawyer with a practice devoted to litigation. Josh utilizes a client centered approach to develop strong relationships with his clients. Josh believes that winning verdicts are the product of thorough investigation, good legal research, and strategic legal decisions.

Josh has represented thousands of clients all over the State of Colorado. Josh has successfully obtained acquittals or dismissals on a wide variety of cases including DUI, Theft, and First Degree Murder.

Josh received his law degree from the University of Denver in 2009. He started his legal career as a Colorado Deputy State Public Defender. Josh worked in both the Montrose and Arapahoe Trial offices where he was promoted to Senior Deputy Public Defender. Josh taught numerous seminars to his colleges on a verity of legal topics while working at the Public Defender’s Office.

In his free time, Josh enjoys soccer, his dogs, and the outdoors.

Josh is a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Denver Bar Association.

Josh was hired by McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP in 2016.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

- Bertram Law (2005 – 2006)

- Colorado State Public Defender (2009 – 2016)

- McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP (2016 – present)

HONORS/DISTINCTIONS

- 10/10 AVVO (2019)

- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine (2018, 2019)

- University of Denver Law Scholarship (2006)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

- Coconino Rural Environmental Corps – AmeriCorps Program (Summer 2003 and 2004– 2005)

- DU Law PALs Volunteer

LECTURES & PUBLICATIONS

- Training, The Nuts and Bolts of Duress Defense (2014)

- Lecturer, How to Impeach with Acts of Dishonesty (2014)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

- AmeriCorps Volunteer (2003 – 2005)

- Member, Denver Bar Association (2007 – present)

- Member, Colorado Bar Association (2007 – present)

- Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association (2016 – present) - Criminal Defense Institute’s Collateral Relief Project (2016 – present)

- Member, Faculty of Federal Advocates (2018 - present)

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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Colorado State Felony
  • Colorado Federal Felony
  • Drug Crimes
  • Sex Crimes
  • Probation Violations
  • Fraud
  • DUI and DWAI
  • White-Collar Crimes
  • Victim’s Rights
  • Theft
  • Civil Forfeitures
  • Record Sealing/Expungement
  • Civil Litigation
  • Personal Injury

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Northern Arizona University, B.A., Environmental Science, 2004
Law School Attended:
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2009
Year of First Admission:
2009
Admission:
2009, Colorado; 2017, United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Memberships:
Member, Denver Bar Association (2007 – present); Member, Colorado Bar Association (2007 – present); Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association (2016 – present); Member, Faculty of Federal Advocates (2018 - present); Volunteer, Collateral Relief Project, Colorado Criminal Defense Institute (2016 - present); Volunteer, Americorps (2003 - 2005).
ISLN:
924669018

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/08/21 in Litigation

    Mr. Amos is a highly skilled and knowledgeable litigator. He fights hard for his clients and will not back down. He is an extremely talented trial attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/05/21 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 02/05/21 in Litigation

    Joshua Amos is a tenacious lawyer who cares deeply about his clients and his clients needs. His competitive spirit enhances his zealous advocacy and ensures that his clients receive the best representation available.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/05/21 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/27/21 in Litigation

    Mr. Amos has years of in-depth legal experience litigating. He's has an excellent grasp of many complicated areas of the law. He's also extremely dedicated to his clients and will never shy away from litigation or going to trial. If I were in need... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/11/21 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/10/21 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 01/10/21 in Litigation

    Outstanding lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/10/21 in Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/10/21 in Criminal Law

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

He is the best lawyer in Denver. I am lucky to hire him, and they are very good in DUIs. He won my 3 cases in Denver and Arapohoe counties. They have best team. I am recommend you if you want good de...

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