Attorney Profile
Denean Hill opened R. Denean Hill, P.C., following approximately 6 years of working in government and private practice.
Denean began her legal career as a law clerk assisting 4 judges at the trial court level on civil, criminal and probate
dockets. Upon completing her clerkships, she served as a Deputy District Attorney, prosecuting misdemeanor and traffic
cases in Boulder County. Denean left the Boulder DA's office for private practice, first associating with a small firm
in town and then hanging her shingle. Her legal career follows her service as an officer in the United States Air Force
during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and a lengthy career as a Human Resources professional.
Denean offers clients her vast knowledge of the Colorado District and County Court system, extensive exposure to criminal and civil cases at the district and county trial court level, first-chair trial experience, an excellent rapport with the members of the local legal and court communities and extensive "extracurricular" training, including completion of coursework for administration of the Standard Field Sobriety Tests (aka Roadside Maneuvers or Roadsides).
Education
- J.D., The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; 2002
- B.A., Psychology; University of Virginia, 1990 (Dean's List)
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Colorado, 2002
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado, 2006
- United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, 2006
- United States Supreme Court, 2006
Professional Affiliations
- Boulder County Bar Association (BCBA)
- President, 2008-present
- President Elect, 2007-2008
- Secretary/Treasurer, 2006-2007
- Co-chair, Criminal Law Section, 2004-2006
- Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Boulder Chapter
Awards and Publications
- BCBA Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year, 2004-2005
- Ghostwritten numerous court opinions in her capacity as a judicial clerk
- Panelist for Boulder Channel 8's Law & Justice-DUI program. Watch the program »