Atty. Brian Schowalter
Brian Schowalter is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, family law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Appalachian State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Durango, CO · 29+ Years Experience
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About Brian Schowalter at a Glance
Brian Schowalter is a Principal based in Durango, Colorado, practicing at Brian K. Schowalter. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1997). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1997) and Appalachian State University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Southwest Colorado Bar Association. Serves clients in Durango, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Schowalter
- Brian Schowalter is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, family law
- Brian received a B.A. degree from Appalachian State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Brian practices at Brian K. Schowalter in Durango, CO
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Brian Schowalter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Schowalter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Durango.
Criminal Defense in Durango
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Family Law in Durango
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Durango
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durango are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Durango Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Durango-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Durango Choose Brian Schowalter
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Schowalter's practice in the field of criminal defense and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Schowalter brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and family law, Brian Schowalter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Durango
A Durango-based practice means Brian Schowalter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian Schowalter Handles in Durango
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