About Eric
Eric Sims has practiced in the criminal justice space for many years and maintains a steady presence in Colorado's defense community. He has been a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar since 2000 and remains listed as a current member. That long-standing affiliation anchors much of his professional identity.
He completed his legal studies before beginning his work as a defense attorney. Over the course of his career he built practice experience handling a range of matters that arise in criminal court. Those years in practice gave him regular exposure to courtroom procedure, pretrial strategy and client counseling.
Sims's involvement in the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar has connected him to colleagues across the state. That network includes trial lawyers, appellate practitioners and others who handle criminal cases. He has kept an active professional membership through the bar since 2000, attending meetings and staying engaged with the association's calendar of events.
In day-to-day work he represents people facing criminal charges. His caseload has included cases at different stages of prosecution. He prepares written filings, argues motions and advocates for clients in hearings. He also spends time discussing options with clients and their families, weighing the risks of trial versus negotiated resolution.
His practice emphasizes the procedural and strategic aspects of criminal defense. He works on matters that involve investigation, evidence review and courtroom advocacy. In court he handles arraignments, pretrial conferences and contested hearings. Outside the courtroom he consults with investigators and other professionals to develop defense theories.
Colleagues describe him as aware of the practical realities of practicing criminal law in Colorado. He focuses on the immediate tasks a case demands and on managing the expectations of people who are often stressed and uncertain. He applies standard trial preparation techniques and relies on the network he has developed through the local defense bar.
Sims continues to practice in Colorado and remains active in the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. He currently concentrates his practice on criminal defense in Colorado.
