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Arnold Mordkin

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

I have a wide and varying legal background.  I'm a graduate of the University of Southern California, with a BA in Political Science. I earned the degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California, School of Law, where I was a member and Editor of the University of Southern California Law Review.  After graduating in the upper percentage of my class, I went back to law school and obtained a post graduate certification in Medical-Legal studies. I served as a Judge of the North Orange County Judicial District, achieving the position of Assistant Presiding Judge.  I also served as a Judge ProTem and Arbitrator-Mediator for the Orange County Superior Court.  I have served as the Managing Principal of several medium sized law firms.  My experience includes being an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Irvine University School of Law and an Associate Professor of Law at the Western States College of Law.  I came to the Roaring Fork Valley over 17 years ago, where I have practiced law ever since, with emphasis on criminal defense of all types of cases.  My experience ranges from defending homicide to DUI case to persons accused of minor petty offenses. I have tried several hundred jury trials. I have won multi figure economic verdicts for my injured clients. I have successfully presented cases before the California and Colorado Supreme Courts.  I am admitted to Practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of Colorado, The Supreme Court of California (inactive), and several Districts of the United States District Courts.  I am a former Chief Deputy District Attorney for the 9th Judicial District of Colorado, in charge of managing the Aspen Office of the District Attorney.I have resumed his private practice of law and can call upon my vast experience in the legal profession and my many contacts and colleagues to serve each of my clients with individual and undivided attention.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Domestic Violence

Juvenile Law

Language

English

Contact

Arnold P. Mordkin,25 Lower Woodbridge Rd.P.O. Box 6940Snowmass Village, CO, 81615-6940

Office: (970) 701-4150

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
December 17, 2016

Very smart and knowledgeable. I received a better result than I imagined

Patrick
April 5, 2017

Arnold was an absolute allstar in handling my case. He was reliable, effective and available. I was facing some serious criminal charges and Mr. Mordkin got me off without any struggle. I would highly recommend using his legal services especially if you are trying to avoid going to jail. Thanks again for everything Arnie.

anonymous
December 24, 2021

Straight forward and clear with expectation and legalities. I felt like Arnie was really just trying to help me through my legal troubles in an honest and professional fashion.

anonymous
January 28, 2021

My situation was incredibly challenging. Arnie got me the absolute best result without question. I was charged with Felony DUI, Hit & Run. Most importantly, the injury was non-life-threatening and everyone walked away from the accident. However, I was facing jail time, a criminal record and would have to serve time in Colorado as someone who resides in Pennsylvania. I have a successful career in research and faced losing it all due to my poor decision. I spoke with every reputable attorney in the area, including the team who represented Kobe Bryant. However, from the minute I spoke to Arnie he assured me that this was a "hiccup in life" and that I would get through it. I will never forget that, and he was right. Arnie gathered all of the information not only the night of the accident, but of me and my personal situation, including the recent death of my father, successful contributions to society and collated the "full picture". I flew back and forth from PA to CO for hearings and Arnie always ensured it was smooth and necessary. He constantly reassured me that everything was under control and that we would take this to trial, if necessary. As an obsessive researcher, he would agree I was a very tough client to keep calm, but his confidence and aggressive mentality was evident and reassuring. I trusted and followed his instructions as I was told. Arnie got me the best possible and appropriate sentence, which consisted of only probation and standard DUI classes. His negotiations and discussions with the DA while providing an accurate description of me and my situation made all of the difference. I am forever grateful. If you ever need an attorney in the area, Arnie is your guy.

anonymous
January 25, 2021

Very helpful. I will always call him! He gave me 100 percent of his attention while listening to me. You cant beat the experience he has.

Jonah
January 25, 2021

I was facing a felony and would have been a major life changing event. Mr Mordkin was always available throughout the process for discussion and strategy, this included weekends. He is truly 1 of a kind and gives you some peace during a trying time. He was always honest about my situation and what to expect as an outcome. He never sugar coated anything, this gave me a sense of trust and confidence in my current predict. At the end of the day my case turned out very positive and is a direct reflection of his skills and years of experience. The fees charged were very fair and worth very penny, he is worth much more.

Bernhardt
April 22, 2014

Thank you ArnoldP.Mordkin for everything you did for me on my Plea Bargain case from 10 years ago. I can t began to thank you for everything you did for me. You pulled a rabbit out of the Hat with your talks with the DA about my case and eve though Eagle County said " I violated My parole two year s later. You were able to explain to the DA in detail of the events happening in my life....You managed to somehow take A Plea bargain Felony charge I violated and instead of extra Jail time, Court Fees, etc.......You were able to get my sentence down to a misdemeanor. Thank you Arniold P. Mordkin for taking the time to actually listen to me and defend me the old fashion way with Evidence.......You gave me back my Life and after10 years you were able to help prove my innocence in Court.....Arnold Mordkin is the best Criminal Lawyer in Colorado. If you are in Colorado and have to go to Criminal Court? My best Advise in ASAP hire Arnold Mordkin........I guarantee you will sleep better at night. Bernhardt

anonymous
September 4, 2013

I worked with Arnie on an issue that presented many road blocks. Arnie was not deterred and showed great dexterity in overcoming and resolving the issues. He was forthcoming in his assessment and exceeded my expectations in the end. I would say Arnie is a valuable resource and would highly recommend his services.

Franz
May 3, 2013

Mr. Mordkin was totally effective in negotiating on my behalf regarding a difficult business matter. His dealings were straight forward, honest and to the point. He was a tough advocate for me while simultaneously making sure that I understood my responsibilities in the matter.

anonymous
April 30, 2013

My lawyer was very supportive and very active during our time together. He understood my situation and responded as quickly as he could. He allowed me to call him anytime for advice and i was very appreciative of it. I would recommend him to anyone!! Arnold was very personal and let me know about every detail that i asked for, and those i didn't. He surprised me with his knowledge and his will to fight for every little thing i asked. Thanks Arnie!!!

anonymous
December 17, 2016

Very smart and knowledgeable. I received a better result than I imagined

Patrick
April 5, 2017

Arnold was an absolute allstar in handling my case. He was reliable, effective and available. I was facing some serious criminal charges and Mr. Mordkin got me off without any struggle. I would highly recommend using his legal services especially if you are trying to avoid going to jail. Thanks again for everything Arnie.

anonymous
December 24, 2021

Straight forward and clear with expectation and legalities. I felt like Arnie was really just trying to help me through my legal troubles in an honest and professional fashion.

anonymous
January 28, 2021

My situation was incredibly challenging. Arnie got me the absolute best result without question. I was charged with Felony DUI, Hit & Run. Most importantly, the injury was non-life-threatening and everyone walked away from the accident. However, I was facing jail time, a criminal record and would have to serve time in Colorado as someone who resides in Pennsylvania. I have a successful career in research and faced losing it all due to my poor decision. I spoke with every reputable attorney in the area, including the team who represented Kobe Bryant. However, from the minute I spoke to Arnie he assured me that this was a "hiccup in life" and that I would get through it. I will never forget that, and he was right. Arnie gathered all of the information not only the night of the accident, but of me and my personal situation, including the recent death of my father, successful contributions to society and collated the "full picture". I flew back and forth from PA to CO for hearings and Arnie always ensured it was smooth and necessary. He constantly reassured me that everything was under control and that we would take this to trial, if necessary. As an obsessive researcher, he would agree I was a very tough client to keep calm, but his confidence and aggressive mentality was evident and reassuring. I trusted and followed his instructions as I was told. Arnie got me the best possible and appropriate sentence, which consisted of only probation and standard DUI classes. His negotiations and discussions with the DA while providing an accurate description of me and my situation made all of the difference. I am forever grateful. If you ever need an attorney in the area, Arnie is your guy.

anonymous
January 25, 2021

Very helpful. I will always call him! He gave me 100 percent of his attention while listening to me. You cant beat the experience he has.

Jonah
January 25, 2021

I was facing a felony and would have been a major life changing event. Mr Mordkin was always available throughout the process for discussion and strategy, this included weekends. He is truly 1 of a kind and gives you some peace during a trying time. He was always honest about my situation and what to expect as an outcome. He never sugar coated anything, this gave me a sense of trust and confidence in my current predict. At the end of the day my case turned out very positive and is a direct reflection of his skills and years of experience. The fees charged were very fair and worth very penny, he is worth much more.

Bernhardt
April 22, 2014

Thank you ArnoldP.Mordkin for everything you did for me on my Plea Bargain case from 10 years ago. I can t began to thank you for everything you did for me. You pulled a rabbit out of the Hat with your talks with the DA about my case and eve though Eagle County said " I violated My parole two year s later. You were able to explain to the DA in detail of the events happening in my life....You managed to somehow take A Plea bargain Felony charge I violated and instead of extra Jail time, Court Fees, etc.......You were able to get my sentence down to a misdemeanor. Thank you Arniold P. Mordkin for taking the time to actually listen to me and defend me the old fashion way with Evidence.......You gave me back my Life and after10 years you were able to help prove my innocence in Court.....Arnold Mordkin is the best Criminal Lawyer in Colorado. If you are in Colorado and have to go to Criminal Court? My best Advise in ASAP hire Arnold Mordkin........I guarantee you will sleep better at night. Bernhardt

anonymous
September 4, 2013

I worked with Arnie on an issue that presented many road blocks. Arnie was not deterred and showed great dexterity in overcoming and resolving the issues. He was forthcoming in his assessment and exceeded my expectations in the end. I would say Arnie is a valuable resource and would highly recommend his services.

Franz
May 3, 2013

Mr. Mordkin was totally effective in negotiating on my behalf regarding a difficult business matter. His dealings were straight forward, honest and to the point. He was a tough advocate for me while simultaneously making sure that I understood my responsibilities in the matter.

anonymous
April 30, 2013

My lawyer was very supportive and very active during our time together. He understood my situation and responded as quickly as he could. He allowed me to call him anytime for advice and i was very appreciative of it. I would recommend him to anyone!! Arnold was very personal and let me know about every detail that i asked for, and those i didn't. He surprised me with his knowledge and his will to fight for every little thing i asked. Thanks Arnie!!!

anonymous
December 17, 2016

Very smart and knowledgeable. I received a better result than I imagined

Patrick
April 5, 2017

Arnold was an absolute allstar in handling my case. He was reliable, effective and available. I was facing some serious criminal charges and Mr. Mordkin got me off without any struggle. I would highly recommend using his legal services especially if you are trying to avoid going to jail. Thanks again for everything Arnie.

anonymous
December 24, 2021

Straight forward and clear with expectation and legalities. I felt like Arnie was really just trying to help me through my legal troubles in an honest and professional fashion.

anonymous
January 28, 2021

My situation was incredibly challenging. Arnie got me the absolute best result without question. I was charged with Felony DUI, Hit & Run. Most importantly, the injury was non-life-threatening and everyone walked away from the accident. However, I was facing jail time, a criminal record and would have to serve time in Colorado as someone who resides in Pennsylvania. I have a successful career in research and faced losing it all due to my poor decision. I spoke with every reputable attorney in the area, including the team who represented Kobe Bryant. However, from the minute I spoke to Arnie he assured me that this was a "hiccup in life" and that I would get through it. I will never forget that, and he was right. Arnie gathered all of the information not only the night of the accident, but of me and my personal situation, including the recent death of my father, successful contributions to society and collated the "full picture". I flew back and forth from PA to CO for hearings and Arnie always ensured it was smooth and necessary. He constantly reassured me that everything was under control and that we would take this to trial, if necessary. As an obsessive researcher, he would agree I was a very tough client to keep calm, but his confidence and aggressive mentality was evident and reassuring. I trusted and followed his instructions as I was told. Arnie got me the best possible and appropriate sentence, which consisted of only probation and standard DUI classes. His negotiations and discussions with the DA while providing an accurate description of me and my situation made all of the difference. I am forever grateful. If you ever need an attorney in the area, Arnie is your guy.

anonymous
January 25, 2021

Very helpful. I will always call him! He gave me 100 percent of his attention while listening to me. You cant beat the experience he has.

Jonah
January 25, 2021

I was facing a felony and would have been a major life changing event. Mr Mordkin was always available throughout the process for discussion and strategy, this included weekends. He is truly 1 of a kind and gives you some peace during a trying time. He was always honest about my situation and what to expect as an outcome. He never sugar coated anything, this gave me a sense of trust and confidence in my current predict. At the end of the day my case turned out very positive and is a direct reflection of his skills and years of experience. The fees charged were very fair and worth very penny, he is worth much more.

Bernhardt
April 22, 2014

Thank you ArnoldP.Mordkin for everything you did for me on my Plea Bargain case from 10 years ago. I can t began to thank you for everything you did for me. You pulled a rabbit out of the Hat with your talks with the DA about my case and eve though Eagle County said " I violated My parole two year s later. You were able to explain to the DA in detail of the events happening in my life....You managed to somehow take A Plea bargain Felony charge I violated and instead of extra Jail time, Court Fees, etc.......You were able to get my sentence down to a misdemeanor. Thank you Arniold P. Mordkin for taking the time to actually listen to me and defend me the old fashion way with Evidence.......You gave me back my Life and after10 years you were able to help prove my innocence in Court.....Arnold Mordkin is the best Criminal Lawyer in Colorado. If you are in Colorado and have to go to Criminal Court? My best Advise in ASAP hire Arnold Mordkin........I guarantee you will sleep better at night. Bernhardt

anonymous
September 4, 2013

I worked with Arnie on an issue that presented many road blocks. Arnie was not deterred and showed great dexterity in overcoming and resolving the issues. He was forthcoming in his assessment and exceeded my expectations in the end. I would say Arnie is a valuable resource and would highly recommend his services.

Franz
May 3, 2013

Mr. Mordkin was totally effective in negotiating on my behalf regarding a difficult business matter. His dealings were straight forward, honest and to the point. He was a tough advocate for me while simultaneously making sure that I understood my responsibilities in the matter.

anonymous
April 30, 2013

My lawyer was very supportive and very active during our time together. He understood my situation and responded as quickly as he could. He allowed me to call him anytime for advice and i was very appreciative of it. I would recommend him to anyone!! Arnold was very personal and let me know about every detail that i asked for, and those i didn't. He surprised me with his knowledge and his will to fight for every little thing i asked. Thanks Arnie!!!

anonymous
December 17, 2016

Very smart and knowledgeable. I received a better result than I imagined

Patrick
April 5, 2017

Arnold was an absolute allstar in handling my case. He was reliable, effective and available. I was facing some serious criminal charges and Mr. Mordkin got me off without any struggle. I would highly recommend using his legal services especially if you are trying to avoid going to jail. Thanks again for everything Arnie.

anonymous
December 24, 2021

Straight forward and clear with expectation and legalities. I felt like Arnie was really just trying to help me through my legal troubles in an honest and professional fashion.

anonymous
January 28, 2021

My situation was incredibly challenging. Arnie got me the absolute best result without question. I was charged with Felony DUI, Hit & Run. Most importantly, the injury was non-life-threatening and everyone walked away from the accident. However, I was facing jail time, a criminal record and would have to serve time in Colorado as someone who resides in Pennsylvania. I have a successful career in research and faced losing it all due to my poor decision. I spoke with every reputable attorney in the area, including the team who represented Kobe Bryant. However, from the minute I spoke to Arnie he assured me that this was a "hiccup in life" and that I would get through it. I will never forget that, and he was right. Arnie gathered all of the information not only the night of the accident, but of me and my personal situation, including the recent death of my father, successful contributions to society and collated the "full picture". I flew back and forth from PA to CO for hearings and Arnie always ensured it was smooth and necessary. He constantly reassured me that everything was under control and that we would take this to trial, if necessary. As an obsessive researcher, he would agree I was a very tough client to keep calm, but his confidence and aggressive mentality was evident and reassuring. I trusted and followed his instructions as I was told. Arnie got me the best possible and appropriate sentence, which consisted of only probation and standard DUI classes. His negotiations and discussions with the DA while providing an accurate description of me and my situation made all of the difference. I am forever grateful. If you ever need an attorney in the area, Arnie is your guy.

anonymous
January 25, 2021

Very helpful. I will always call him! He gave me 100 percent of his attention while listening to me. You cant beat the experience he has.

Jonah
January 25, 2021

I was facing a felony and would have been a major life changing event. Mr Mordkin was always available throughout the process for discussion and strategy, this included weekends. He is truly 1 of a kind and gives you some peace during a trying time. He was always honest about my situation and what to expect as an outcome. He never sugar coated anything, this gave me a sense of trust and confidence in my current predict. At the end of the day my case turned out very positive and is a direct reflection of his skills and years of experience. The fees charged were very fair and worth very penny, he is worth much more.

Bernhardt
April 22, 2014

Thank you ArnoldP.Mordkin for everything you did for me on my Plea Bargain case from 10 years ago. I can t began to thank you for everything you did for me. You pulled a rabbit out of the Hat with your talks with the DA about my case and eve though Eagle County said " I violated My parole two year s later. You were able to explain to the DA in detail of the events happening in my life....You managed to somehow take A Plea bargain Felony charge I violated and instead of extra Jail time, Court Fees, etc.......You were able to get my sentence down to a misdemeanor. Thank you Arniold P. Mordkin for taking the time to actually listen to me and defend me the old fashion way with Evidence.......You gave me back my Life and after10 years you were able to help prove my innocence in Court.....Arnold Mordkin is the best Criminal Lawyer in Colorado. If you are in Colorado and have to go to Criminal Court? My best Advise in ASAP hire Arnold Mordkin........I guarantee you will sleep better at night. Bernhardt

anonymous
September 4, 2013

I worked with Arnie on an issue that presented many road blocks. Arnie was not deterred and showed great dexterity in overcoming and resolving the issues. He was forthcoming in his assessment and exceeded my expectations in the end. I would say Arnie is a valuable resource and would highly recommend his services.

Franz
May 3, 2013

Mr. Mordkin was totally effective in negotiating on my behalf regarding a difficult business matter. His dealings were straight forward, honest and to the point. He was a tough advocate for me while simultaneously making sure that I understood my responsibilities in the matter.

anonymous
April 30, 2013

My lawyer was very supportive and very active during our time together. He understood my situation and responded as quickly as he could. He allowed me to call him anytime for advice and i was very appreciative of it. I would recommend him to anyone!! Arnold was very personal and let me know about every detail that i asked for, and those i didn't. He surprised me with his knowledge and his will to fight for every little thing i asked. Thanks Arnie!!!