Jason William Savela

Jason William Savela is a Colorado trial lawyer at The Savela Law Firm, P.C., with decades of experience handling criminal defense, personal injury, and civil rights law matters. He represents people facing serious accusations, government investigations, and complex disputes in state and federal courts. His practice includes DUI, domestic violence, sexual assault defense, Title IX misconduct hearings, restraining orders, and injury claims from car crashes, truck collisions, rideshare incidents, ski accidents, and other harmful events. He focuses on clear advocacy, careful case preparation, and strong courtroom presentation.

Jason earned a B.A. in English from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he was recognized with Phi Beta Kappa honors. He later received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., where he also completed the Juvenile Justice Clinic. This education supports his clear writing, strong case analysis, and ability to present difficult facts directly.

Jason began his legal career as a Colorado Public Defender, where he defended clients charged with serious felonies and misdemeanors, including murder, robbery, DUI, domestic violence, sexual assault, trespass, and custody-related offenses. He later opened his own firm and expanded his practice to include personal injury, civil litigation, record sealing, and license defense. He is also an experienced trial advocacy teacher, serving for many years on the faculty of the Trial Lawyers’ College and training lawyers in advanced courtroom skills nationwide.

Jason William Savela helps people protect their rights during some of the hardest moments of their lives. He defends students in Title IX hearings and related litigation against schools, and he represents injured clients seeking recovery after preventable harm. He also helps individuals respond to false allegations and serious criminal charges with a focused legal strategy. Through careful listening, thorough investigation, and persuasive advocacy, he works to pursue fair outcomes, protect due process, and seek justice for every client.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Savela Law Firm, P.C.
• Board Member, Colorado NORML
• Member, National College of DUI Defense (NCDD)
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Life Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
• Member, NORML Legal Committee
• Member, Colorado Trial Lawyers’ Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Former Co-Chair, Boulder County Bar Association, Civil Law Section

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Louisiana State University
  BA in English

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