Joseph Santaularia

Joseph Santaularia is a Colorado criminal defense attorney who represents clients facing serious charges, including DUI, domestic violence, sex crimes, drug crimes, and theft offenses. He works to protect each client’s rights and aims to resolve cases efficiently, often seeking favorable outcomes without trial when possible.

Joseph earned a J.D. from New York Law School in 2008 and a B.A. in Finance from the University of Florida in 2002. His education provided a strong foundation in legal thinking and financial understanding, which he applies every day in practice when guiding clients through complex criminal cases.

Joseph believes in the presumption of innocence and understands that being charged does not mean guilt. He works to challenge overzealous prosecutors and unfair systems. He takes time to learn every side of a story and builds a defense focused on fairness, clarity, and strong legal reasoning for clients.

Joseph brings a background in assessing risk and uses a practical approach when advising clients. He helps people understand their options and the possible outcomes of each decision. His goal is to reduce stress while guiding clients through each step of the legal process with confidence and care.

Joseph has achieved strong results in several cases across Colorado. He secured not guilty verdicts in DUI trials and obtained dismissals for charges such as felony stalking, felony assault, felony menacing, and DUI. He also helped dismiss criminal mischief and domestic violence cases for clients in court.

Joseph is admitted to the Colorado Bar since 2024 and is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. He lives in Aspen and handles cases across the state, enjoying skiing, golf, and the energy of a close mountain community with a positive outlook.

Joseph Santaularia is dedicated to helping people through difficult legal situations with steady guidance and honest advice. He works to protect rights, seek fair outcomes, and support clients at every stage of their case, providing clear communication and strong representation throughout the criminal defense process in Colorado courts today.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Colorado Legal Defense Group
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• New York Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  BA in Finance

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