Atty. Rick Wagner
Rick Wagner is a lawyer practicing employment law, personal injury, criminal law and 1 other area of law. Rick received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Grand Junction, CO · 41+ Years Experience
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About Rick Wagner at a Glance
Rick Wagner is a personal injury, criminal defense, and employment attorney based in Grand Junction, Colorado. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1985). Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D. Political, 1982) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. Political, 1979). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serves clients in Grand Junction, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Rick Wagner
- Rick Wagner is a lawyer practicing employment law, personal injury, criminal law and 1 other area of law
- Rick received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Rick practices in Grand Junction, CO
Practice Areas Explained
Rick Wagner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rick Wagner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Junction.
Personal Injury in Grand Junction
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Rick Wagner is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →
Criminal Defense in Grand Junction
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Rick Wagner is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Colorado →
Employment Law in Grand Junction
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Rick Wagner is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Grand Junction
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 Grand Junction 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.
Grand Junction Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Grand Junction-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 Grand Junction Choose Rick Wagner
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 Rick Wagner's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Rick Wagner brings 41+ 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 personal injury, criminal defense, and employment, Rick Wagner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Grand Junction
A Grand Junction-based practice means Rick Wagner 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 Rick Wagner Handles in Grand Junction
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