Bernadette I. Shetrone

Bernadette I. Shetrone is a highly accomplished attorney based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She specializes in family law, criminal defense, and tax-related legal matters. She has a strong academic background and extensive work experience and is known for her dedication to delivering impactful legal solutions.

In 2016, Bernadette earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. She was a Staff Editor for the Denver Journal of International Law & Policy.

She has earned several prestigious scholarships, including the J. Churchill Owen Endowed Scholarship and the Robert B. Yegge Merit Scholarship. She earned a Master of Science in Legal Administration and an LLM in Taxation from the University of Denver. Her practice spans various areas, including family law, tax litigation, and criminal defense.

Bernadette is admitted to practice in Colorado, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the U.S. Tax Court. She is well-equipped to represent clients in diverse legal matters. She also brings a unique sociological and psychological perspective, backed by her dual undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

Bernadette is deeply committed to serving her community. She provides pro bono legal services through groups like Colorado Legal Services, the Pikes Peak Justice and Pro Bono Center, and the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network. Her efforts ensure that low-income individuals have access to quality legal representation.

For her excellence, Bernadette has been named to the Rising Stars list from 2020 to 2025. She belongs to the Colorado Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and local bar associations. She works to advance the legal profession.

Bernadette’s legal skills and commitment to justice have made her a trusted advocate for Colorado’s individuals and families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Manager, Law Office of Bernadette I. Shetrone, LLC
• Member, The Colorado Bar Association
• Member, The El Paso County Bar Association
• Member, The Pueblo County Women’s Bar Association
• Member, The Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel (OADC)
• Member, The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
• Member, The Colorado Criminal Defense Bar (CCDB)
• Member, The Colorado Juvenile Defender Center (CJDC)

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• St. Thomas University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
  Master of Arts (MA)
• University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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