Atty. John Alec Franks

Atty. John Alec Franks

John Alec Franks is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution. John received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Centennial Centennial 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About John Alec Franks at a glance

John Alec Franks is a Dist. Atty. Off. based in Centennial, Colorado. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1987). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1987) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Centennial, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Alec Franks is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution
  • John received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices in Centennial, CO

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John Alec Franks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Alec Franks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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 Centennial 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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Where is John Alec Franks's law office located?
John Alec Franks's law practice is located in Centennial, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Alec Franks handle?
John Alec Franks focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has John Alec Franks practiced law?
John Alec Franks has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Alec Franks go to law school?
John Alec Franks earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1980).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1987
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1987

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