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Colin is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Life Membership recognizes a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and the mission of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Contact Information
- Missoula, MT
- https://www.stephensbrooke.com/
Biography
President of the Montana Criminal Defense Lawyers (2020 - 2023).
American College of Trial Lawyers
President of Criminal Law Section of the Montana State Bar (2020 - 2023)
Montana Supreme Court's Commission on Rules of Evidence (2025 - present)
Montana Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education (2025 - present)
Chairman:Â Montana Innocence Project
Licensed in: Montana (state & federal), Alaska (state & federal) 9th Circuit, SCOTUS
Recipient of 2012 "Champion of Justice" award by the Montana Innocence Project;
2017 Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year -Â awarded by the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MTACDL).
Winner of Federal Defenders of Montana "John Adams" Award for outstanding performance as a CJA attorney.
Life Memberships:Â NACDL & MTACDL
Member: Montana Ass'n of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Alaska Ass'n of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Montana Innocence Project
Education
- Undergraduate: Carroll College, B.A. Philosophy, 1998
- Law School: University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2005
Bar Information
U.S. Dist. Ct. Montana; 9th Circuit Court of Appeals; SCOTUS; Alaska (state and federal courts)
Practice Areas
- Appellate Advocacy
- Capital Defense
- Controlled Substances
- Federal Practice
- Sex Crimes
- White Collar Crime
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