A Strong Team of Leaders
Experience in Business Law, Intellectual Property, Criminal Defense, DUIs, Construction Litigation, and Real Estate Law
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Your Central Colorado Law Firm
At Central Colorado Law, we have more than 50 years of experience fighting for the rights of those in need of criminal defense, dealing with DUI or other traffic offenses, managing business-related issues, civil litigation, property rights, and more.
We are committed to each of our clients, taking the time to ensure we understand the legal issues you face and help you know your legal options.
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Why Hire Us?
The attorneys at Marquez & Associates help with DUI, traffic tickets, speeding tickets, criminal defense, personal injury, auto and truck accidents, property law, mining law, and business law.
We guide our clients through criminal courts, family court issues, and contract disputes. We also help those who suffered an injury deal with insurance adjusters who simply refuse to understand the severity of their injuries.
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We proudly serve Chaffee County, Alamosa County, Rio Grande County, and Saguache County.
Our office in Salida, Colorado is conveniently close to Buena Vista, Colorado, Canon City, Colorado, Gunnison, Colorado, and many other Colorado communities.
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Meet our Attorneys
There’s a reason our reputation precedes us. Our 50-year history in Central Colorado has garnered us some of the top reviews in the industry. If you or someone you love is in need of legal assistance, we’re here for you.
Ernest Márquez
Firm Owner
Ernest has a wide range of experience. He has tried numerous homicide cases and secured Not Guilty verdicts in Salida, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. He has defended and tried cases involving sexual assault, drug use and possession, theft, assault, arson, and other major crimes. He has worked on and is familiar with DNA evidence, gunshot residue, ballistics, tool marks, blood spatter, fingerprints, and other fields of scientific evidence. A large part of his practice has involved family law. Whether you have a matter involving divorce, child custody, or adoption, you can call feel comfortable calling and discussing your case.
Matt Pearson
Of Counsel
An experienced trial attorney, Matt has been practicing law across the State of Colorado for eight years. Matt's areas of practice include civil litigation, criminal defense, business matters, as well as some domestic relations and dependency and neglect cases. Matt attended the John Marshall Law School, University of Illinois at Chicago, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. A native of Chicago, Matt has spent the majority of his adult life living in Colorado, and still teaches skiing part time in Aspen/Snowmass. Matt enjoys skiing, golf, and playing hockey in his free time.
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