Atty. William Paul Bethke

Atty. William Paul Bethke

William Paul Bethke is a lawyer practicing education law, general practice, school law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Colorado State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Lakewood Lakewood 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William Paul Bethke at a glance

William Paul Bethke is a Member based in Lakewood, Colorado, practicing at Kutz & Bethke. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on civil rights and education. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1981), and Colorado (1982). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1978) and Colorado State University (B.A., 1975). Active member of Denver and Colorado Bar Associations Industrial Relations Research Association. Serands clients in Lakewood, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Paul Bethke is a lawyer practicing education law, general practice, school law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Colorado State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at Kutz & Bethke in Lakewood, CO

Practice Areas Explained

William Paul Bethke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Paul Bethke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

William Paul Bethke is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Colorado →

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 Lakewood 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 William Paul Bethke

Where is William Paul Bethke's law office located?
William Paul Bethke's law practice is located in Lakewood, Colorado. The firm is Kutz & Bethke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Paul Bethke handle?
William Paul Bethke focuses on civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has William Paul Bethke practiced law?
William Paul Bethke has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William Paul Bethke go to law school?
William Paul Bethke earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William Paul Bethke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1978
B.A.
Colorado State University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
Colorado
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987

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