Peter Albani has tried more than 60 criminal jury trials spanning misdemeanors through major felonies, recently prevailed in a case before the Colorado Supreme Court, and has successfully defended more than 2,000 cases across four decades of exclusive criminal defense practice. The Law Office of Peter Albani operates from offices in Denver, Fairplay, and Breckenridge, representing clients in state and federal courts throughout the Denver Metropolitan area, Park County, Summit County, and the Colorado front range.

Practice Areas

The firm handles criminal defense matters only, across the full range of charges that Colorado state and federal courts process.

DUI and DWAI Defense

Driving under the influence and driving while ability impaired charges are among the most frequently litigated criminal matters in Colorado. The firm defends these cases at every level of severity, applying four decades of familiarity with how these cases are built and where they are most effectively challenged.

Violent Crimes

The firm’s criminal defense scope includes homicide cases, specifically vehicular homicide and attempted murder, as well as assault and aggravated assault charges. Domestic violence matters, which carry mandatory sentencing consequences in Colorado in addition to criminal penalties, are also within the firm’s regular practice.

Sexual Assault Allegations

Sexual assault charges require defense that begins at the investigation stage, not after charges are filed. Peter Albani handles these cases personally, applying the investigative and strategic experience built across more than 40 years of criminal defense.

Child Abuse Charges

Child abuse allegations can generate both criminal prosecution and parallel civil and family court proceedings. The firm handles the criminal defense side of these matters.

Drug and Narcotics Charges

Drug charges handled by the firm include general drug offenses and narcotics crimes, spanning possession, distribution, and more serious trafficking or conspiracy allegations.

White Collar Crimes

Aggravated white collar offenses, which typically involve financial fraud, embezzlement, or other complex financial misconduct, are within the firm’s defense scope. These cases often require analysis of substantial documentary evidence and coordination with financial professionals.

First Degree Murder

The firm handles First Degree Murder charges. Cases at this level represent the most serious criminal exposure possible under Colorado law, and the approach to defense must be exhaustive from the earliest point of contact.

Attorney Profile

Peter Albani has practiced criminal defense exclusively for more than 40 years. He personally handles all representation in every case the firm accepts, from initial investigation through trial or plea negotiations. That personal handling is a deliberate feature of the practice: clients are not passed to junior attorneys or paralegals for the substantive work. The attorney whose name is on the firm handles the case.

His trial record includes more than 60 criminal jury trials, ranging from misdemeanor matters to major felonies. The firm’s total of 2,000-plus successfully defended cases reflects the breadth of his practice across those four decades. The recent Colorado Supreme Court victory demonstrates ongoing engagement at the appellate level, not merely trial work.

Location and Service Area

The firm maintains three office locations:

138 West 5th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204

523 Main St.
Fairplay, CO 80440

Breckenridge, CO

Phone: 303-753-0900
Website: albanilaw.com/

Courts served include state and federal courts in the Denver Metropolitan area, Park County, Summit County, and the Colorado front range.

Client Focus

The Law Office of Peter Albani represents individuals facing criminal charges, from the most common misdemeanor matters to the most serious felony prosecutions. Every client receives the same thing: direct representation by the attorney with four decades of criminal defense experience who personally handles every stage of the case. The firm does not operate as a volume practice where files are processed by staff. It operates as a practice where the attorney with the record and experience handles the work.

FAQ

Does Peter Albani personally handle my case?
Yes. The firm’s approach is that Peter Albani personally handles all representation from investigation through trial or plea negotiations. Your case is not delegated to another attorney or to support staff for the substantive legal work.

What courts does the firm practice in?
The firm practices in state and federal courts throughout the Denver Metropolitan area, Park County, Summit County, and the Colorado front range.

Does the firm handle cases that go to trial?
Yes. Peter Albani has tried more than 60 criminal jury trials. The firm prepares every case with trial as a genuine possibility, which also affects the quality of plea negotiations.

Can the firm handle both misdemeanor and felony charges?
Yes. The firm’s trial record spans misdemeanors through major felonies including First Degree Murder. The same direct representation applies at every level.

What is the difference between DUI and DWAI in Colorado?
DUI (driving under the influence) and DWAI (driving while ability impaired) are distinct charges under Colorado law, with different BAC thresholds and different penalty ranges. The firm handles both. The appropriate defense strategy depends on which charge applies and what evidence the prosecution intends to rely on.

Closing

Four decades of criminal defense, more than 60 jury trials, more than 2,000 successfully defended cases, and a recent Colorado Supreme Court victory constitute a record that speaks for itself. What it does not convey on its own is the practical implication for clients: every one of those cases was handled by Peter Albani directly. For anyone facing criminal charges in the Denver area, Park County, Summit County, or along the Colorado front range, the conversation starts at 303-753-0900 or at albanilaw.com/