Ms. Becker has been a force in the Colorado judicial system since 2003, coming to Colorado via Temple University Beasley School of Law, in Philadelphia, PA. From 2003-2009 she worked in the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, working her way up in the ranks to finish her public defender career as the Office Head in the Trinidad Regional Office.
Entering into private practice in 2009, she has kept herself busy in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense. Since 2009 Ms. Becker has represented hundreds of clients with some of their most complicated issues.
It has always been Ms. Becker’s philosophy in her practice of law that each person deserves zealous and caring representation. Having knowledgeable clients who are a part of the process is of utmost importance to her. All facets of Family Law cases, ranging from divorces, to child support modifications, emotions run high, and these times are likely some of the most difficult that many of her clients have faced. Ms. Becker will be with you every step of the way. She works closely with her staff and clients to ensure that the clients’ voices are heard. In cases involving children, it is Ms. Becker’s goal that the best interests of every child be served. She has settled many cases, but also is not afraid to appear before the Court when settlement is not in favor of her clients, or not serving the best interests of the children, and zealously represents her clients through the process.
In her criminal defense practice, the majority of Ms. Becker’s practice is through Alternate Defense Counsel as court-appointed counsel. She has tried hundreds of cases, with a high rate of success, but also will not force any client into taking a plea. Because a client’s liberties are at stake, it is vital that clients and Ms. Becker work through their cases, and know all of the consequences for convictions, but that the ultimate decision for the case is up to the client. She has defended those faced with charges varying from DUI, traffic offenses, misdemeanors, all level felonies, including drug offenses, sexual assaults, and homicides. Ms. Becker has tried numerous cases obtaining many acquittals for a number of clients. Ms. Becker believes that each person’s constitutional rights are fundamental and deserve every protection afforded to them. There is no criminal case that Ms. Becker won’t defend, as every person deserves the very best representation when their liberty is on the line.
Ms. Becker has practiced in many jurisdictions throughout Colorado, including Jefferson, Denver, Arapahoe, El Paso, Pueblo, Alamosa, Otero, Bent, and Las Animas counties, but now focuses her practice primarily in Pueblo and Southeastern Colorado. She is well respected by her colleagues in each of these jurisdictions and has had a high rate of success.
Ms. Becker is originally from Tucson, Arizona. Her family runs a pecan farm in Southern Arizona, and she enjoys returning home every opportunity she gets. She is married with two sons and a beautiful bonus daughter who keeps her busy with sports, and extracurricular activities. When she has an extra moment she enjoys spending time long-distance running, or doing any activity that takes her into the sunshine.
Ms. Becker is proficient in conversational/legal Spanish.
Ms. Becker has represented several high profile clients and appeared in the media representing these clients. Below are links to some of the articles involving Ms. Becker’s clients. She is excited to meet new potential clients and would love to help guide you through the sometimes daunting judicial process.
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_8535391
http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/dylan-dougherty-tearful-remorseful-sentencing-16245627
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_4630986
EDUCATION
J.D. Juris Doctor, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2003
B.A. Political Science, Sociology and Spanish, University of Arizona 1999
MEMBERSHIPS
Colorado Bar Association
Pueblo Bar Association
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Alternate Defense Counsel
Colorado Juvenile Defender Center Board Member