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Atty. Keith Tyler Karnes

Atty. Keith Tyler Karnes

Keith Karnes is an experienced litigator who leverages his background in criminal law to zealously represent his family law clients. Keith began his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney for Colorado’s 11th Judicial District, where he notably prosecuted assault cases between inmates within the Department of Corrections in Canon City.

Castle Rock Castle Rock 7 yrs experience 7 year
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Profile Summary

About Keith Tyler Karnes at a glance

Keith Tyler Karnes is a Senior Associate based in Castle Rock, Colorado, practicing at Robinson & Henry, P.C.. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2019). Educated at Western State College of Law (J.D., 2019) and Colorado State University (B.A., 2016). Active member of Colorado Bar Association El Paso County Bar Association Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. Serands clients in Castle Rock, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Keith Karnes is an experienced litigator who leverages his background in criminal law to zealously represent his family law clients
  • Keith began his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney for Colorado’s 11th Judicial District, where he notably prosecuted assault cases between inmates within the Department of Corrections in Canon City
  • He also served as a prosecutor for the People of Pueblo County, where he earned a reputation for resolving cases through alternative means, such as inpatient treatment and diversion programs
  • Keith completed approximately 50 criminal jury trials and hundreds of evidentiary hearings during his tenure
  • Keith entered private practice in 2021, honing his criminal defense and family law experience
  • He has defended clients against a diverse range of criminal charges, demonstrating his capability to provide comprehensive representation in domestic relations matters
  • As a family law attorney, his practice spans contested and uncontested divorces, parenting time and decision-making disputes, parental abductions, contempt actions, child support, and post-decree modifications
  • Clients working with Keith can expect to receive a passionate legal representative who will work tirelessly to ensure each client receives a just and favorable outcome
  • Representative matters: Motion to restrict parenting time – Convinced court to change parental responsibilities, recognize client as custodial parent, and reduce opposing party’s parenting time to supervised visitation
  • Motion for contempt of court – Obtained make-up parenting time and attorney fees by filing contempt of court action against parent for withholding parenting time
  • Allocation of parental responsibilities – Obtained joint decision-making and split parenting time schedule for client despite aggressive legal challenges from opposing party

Practice Areas Explained

Keith Tyler Karnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith Tyler Karnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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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 Castle Rock 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Keith Tyler Karnes

Where is Keith Tyler Karnes's law office located?
Keith Tyler Karnes's law practice is located in Castle Rock, Colorado. The firm is Robinson & Henry, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keith Tyler Karnes handle?
Keith Tyler Karnes focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Keith Tyler Karnes practiced law?
Keith Tyler Karnes has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Keith Tyler Karnes go to law school?
Keith Tyler Karnes earned their education at (J.D., 2019); (B.A., 2016).
How can I contact Keith Tyler Karnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State College of Law
- 2019
B.A.
Colorado State University
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 2019

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