Joe Pickard
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
Joe moved to Colorado from Texas in 1969. He is the oldest of 10 siblings. He graduated from Mullen High School, where he was active in Speech and Debate. He finished 3rd nationally at the National Student Congress in 1975. Joe then returned to Texas and obtained a B.B.A in Management in 1977, summa cum laude, at the University of the Incarnate Word located in San Antonio. After two years selling computers and computer services, he attended law school in Boulder at the University of Colorado, receiving a J.D. degree in 1982.
Joe was married to Jan O'Mary in 1977. They have one son, Jay, who is an attorney.
Joe has practiced law since 1982. He is a former assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County, where he primarily represented the Human Services Department. He has been continuously engaged in private practice since April 1, 1986. Joe has practiced in both State and Federal Court, and has tried approximately 100 jury trials in his career. He is very excited when challenged to solve complex problems, and relishes a fair resolution. He is equally able to settle a matter out of court, or to bring the matter to trial when required.
Joe received The Linda T. Palmieri Award, For Outstanding Service On Behalf of Children, awarded by The 1st Judicial District Bar Association, in 2009.
Travel and golf are Joe’s interests outside of the courtroom.
Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Juvenile Law
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Associates rates from $300 per hour. Joe Pickard charges $450 per hour
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant County Attorney Jefferson County
Year: 1983 - 1986
Description: Social services attorney; trial lawyer; dependency and neglect; adoptions; benefits eligibility; various litigation experience.
President Pickard & Ross, PC
Year: 1986 - Current
Description: Private practice.
Professional Associations
First Judicial District Bar Association President (2005 - 2006)
Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee Member (Current)
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Member (Current)
Colorado Supreme Court Pro Bono Commitment (Current)
Jefferson County Jefferson County Leadership Committee Training (2006 - Current)
ISPCAN ISPCAN International Conference (1996 - Current)
NACC Member (1985 - Current)
ISPCAN Member (1985 - Current)
Colorado State Bar  # 12476 Member (1982 - Current)
APSAC Member (1985 - Current)
CTLA Member (1982 - Current)
AAJ Member (1982 - Current)
Colorado Bar Association Vice President (2008 - 2009)
ABA Member (1982 - Current)
Publications
The Child's Wishes in APR Proceedings: An Evidentiary Conundrum Colorado Lawyer (January, 2007)
Who Are We? Trial Talk (September, 2010)
Awards
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The Linda T. Palmieri Award
First Judicial District Bar Association 2009.0
Note: For Outstanding Service On Behalf of Children
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AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2009.0
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10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo.com 2011.0
Education
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University of Colorado Law School J.D. | Law
Year: 1979 - 1982
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University of the Incarnate Word B.B.A. (1977) | Management
Year: 1975 - 1977
Honors: Summa Cum Laude Activities: SGA President
Websites
http://www.lawpickard.com
Website
12712 W. Ken Caryl Ave., Litteton, CO 80127
(303) 989-6773