Kimberly Diego

From her law office in Denver, Colorado, attorney Kimberly C. Diego is dedicated to providing zealous and strategic representation to individuals facing a wide range of felony and misdemeanor charges. Widely recognized as one of the leading criminal defense attorneys in the country, Ms. Diego has built a reputation for achieving exceptional results for clients across Colorado, backed by a proven record of successful case outcomes.

A native of Texas with deep roots across North and South America, Ms. Diego is fluent in Spanish and brings a global perspective to her practice. She attended high school in Argentina, Colombia, and Puerto Rico, and also studied at the Universities of Oxford and Harvard. She earned her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in 2001 and her Juris Doctor from University of Colorado Law School in 2008. During law school, she completed the Criminal Defense Clinic and interned with the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender. She was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 2008 and is also licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.

Kimberly’s decision to practice criminal defense is grounded in a personal belief that every individual is entitled to a strong and fair legal defense—a principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. She is committed to providing each client with rigorous, personalized advocacy, ensuring their rights are fully protected throughout the legal process.

Over the course of her distinguished career, Ms. Diego has received numerous awards and accolades. In 2012, she was named one of Super Lawyers “Rising Stars,” an honor reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 or with less than 10 years of practice. She has repeatedly been selected among The National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Colorado” (2012–2016) and “Top 40 Under 40,” recognizing her excellence in criminal defense. Additionally, she is a two-time recipient of the Denver Domestic Violence Attorneys Award and was named one of Expertise.com’s “20 Best DUI Lawyers in Denver” in 2016. Her expertise has been featured in major media outlets, including an interview with E! Online regarding the Aurora Theater shootings.

Since founding her firm in 2008, Kimberly has maintained a clear mission: to deliver the highest level of representation and support to those confronting serious criminal charges. Her success is the result of unwavering dedication, aggressive advocacy, and strategic legal acumen. A respected voice in her field, she is an active member of numerous local, state, and national bar associations, and she frequently publishes and speaks on topics related to criminal law.