Jeff List

Jeff, a Colorado native, earned his degree in Economics from DePaul University in Chicago. After a successful career in the Chicago hotel industry, he pursued his law degree in Washington, DC. As an experienced professor of law and practitioner, Jeff taught U.S. Law in Istanbul, Turkey before returning home to passionately advocate for the rights of the accused. He is fluent in Spanish and Turkish, and conversational in German. During his time in Istanbul, Jeff even had a cameo appearance in a Turkish film.

Jeff's legal practice focuses on criminal defense and other state court adjudications, including juvenile matters. He has represented immigrants and community members in all criminal courts, handling cases ranging from municipal infractions to felony murder trials. Jeff has worked extensively in cases where clients were charged through investigations by the DEA and Colorado drug task forces, consistently achieving outstanding results for his clients.

As an attorney with Novo Legal Group, Jeff is well-versed in immigration law, particularly the intersection between criminal defense and immigration law, often referred to as "crimigration." He frequently handles post-conviction motions and obtains new dispositions that successfully avoid immigration consequences that were previously unknown or misrepresented to the defendant.

A respected attorney, Jeff regularly appears in all metro district courts from Colorado Springs to Larimer County, as well as Eagle Vail and Avon. Jeff is also licensed in Washington State and handles matters involving Special Immigrant Juvenile Status there. Jeff is dedicated to advocating for the rights of community members, diligently representing clients in a wide range of legal matters. His deep understanding of the complex intersection between criminal defense and immigration law enables him to effectively fight for the best possible outcomes for his clients. Jeff's commitment to justice extends beyond the courtroom as he actively engages with the community and works to improve access to legal representation for those who need it most.