Biography

Se habla español. Denver criminal defense attorney Joseph Jestus began his career as a deputy public defender in Greeley, Colorado. As lead attorney in several felony and misdemeanor trials, Joseph mastered courtroom advocacy. He is also a seasoned negotiator, able to achieve charge reductions or dismissals for most of his clients without a trial.

Joseph earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he earned placement on the Moot Court Honor Society, Criminal Defense Clinic, Bet Tzedek Legal Services Clinic, and Suspension Representation Project. He earned his B.A. from Villanova.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Education

Yeshiva University

J.D. (2016)

2013 – 2016

Activities: Member of Moot Court Honor Society. Placed in Third at the Langfan Oratory Competition. Took a variety of classes in the fields of litigation, criminal law, and trial advocacy. Participated in two legal services clinics. Completed the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program (ITAP).

Villanova University

B.A. (2013) | English, Spanish, Shakespeare and his contemporaries

2009 – 2013

Activities: Play-by-play commentator for Villanova Sports student radio. Hosted a weekly sports talk radio show. Fraternity chaplain for Sigma Nu Fraternity. Majored in English and Spanish, and minored in Business and Philosophy. Read the complete works of Shakespeare.