Atty. Jay Tiftickjian
Jay Tiftickjian Tiftickjian Law Firm, P.C. – DUI Defense www.criminallawdenver.com Jay Tiftickjian is one of Colorado’s most recognized and respected DUI defense attorneys. He has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in DUI Defense by Best Lawyers and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for over a decade.
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Jay Tiftickjian is a dui/dwi attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Tiftickjian Law Firm PC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New York (2000) and Colorado (2001). Educated at University at Buffalo School of Law (—, 2000) and University at Buffalo School of Law (—, 1997). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — DUI / DWI Defense (Denver) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jay Tiftickjian Tiftickjian Law Firm, P.C. – DUI Defense www.criminallawdenver.com Jay Tiftickjian is one of Colorado’s most recognized and respected DUI defense attorneys
- He has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in DUI Defense by Best Lawyers and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for over a decade
- He has also been voted Colorado’s Best DUI Lawyer multiple times by Law Week Colorado, the official publication of the Colorado Bar Association
- In 2022, he was featured on the cover of Colorado Super Lawyers® Magazine, a distinction that reflects his statewide leadership in impaired driving defense
- Mr. Tiftickjian founded Tiftickjian Law Firm, P.C., a leading DUI defense law firm in Denver focused exclusively on defending clients accused of DUI, DWAI, DUID, and related driving offenses across Colorado
- A former Deputy District Attorney and past President of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, he brings deep experience and a strategic approach to every case
- In addition to his courtroom practice, Mr. Tiftickjian is a respected national speaker and legal author
- He is the editor and co-author of Colorado DUI Defense: The Law and Practice, the definitive treatise used by attorneys and judges statewide
- He has also contributed to multiple publications on criminal law and drug policy and regularly presents at continuing legal education seminars throughout the U.S. and internationally
- For individuals seeking a top-rated Denver DUI attorney with a proven track record, Mr. Tiftickjian offers trusted legal counsel and tenacious advocacy
- His practice is built on delivering results, protecting client rights, and navigating the complexities of Colorado DUI law with clarity and care
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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 Denver 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 andnue, 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.
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