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Updated: 09/02/2018

Boulder Criminal Law Lawyer

Overview

Care was appointed as a county court judge in Boulder in 1995 and served in that capacity for fifteen years. Before that she was a traffic magistrate for one year and a deputy district attorney for seven years.

As a judge, Care presided over hundreds of hearings and jury trials. Her cases included DUIs, traffic offenses, misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearings. Her civil cases included protection order cases, landlord/tenant cases, and other civil disputes. As a magistrate, Care presided over primarily traffic and misdemeanor cases but also rotated as a domestic relations magistrate. As a district attorney, Care prosecuted misdemeanor offenses, juvenile petitions and felony cases.

Care's practice includes both criminal and family law cases. She handles DUIs and misdemeanor, juvenile and felony cases. In domestic relations cases (divorce) Care handles cases from the initial filing to any post-decree matters.

Care received her J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. She received her B.A. in sociology from Miami University of Ohio.

Care has lived in Boulder for thirty years. She and her family like to run, ski, hike and cycle. Care and her daughter both volunteer for a local charity organization.

About Care Enichen

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law
  • DUI/DWI
  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Criminal Law - Federal (White Collar Crime)
  • Traffic Violations
  • Criminal Defense
  • Custody & Visitation

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado

Past Positions

  • Dietze and Davis, P.C.

Education

  • University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia, 1984
    J.D.
  • Miami University of Ohio, 1979
    B.A.
    Major: Sociology

Fees

Accepts Credit Cards

Office Information

Address

2033 11th StreetSuite 6 Boulder, CO 80302 - 5131

Fax

  • 303-442-5249

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By Terry K. on Dec. 21, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I came to Care with a legal issue and some confusion about my standing in the law. I consulted a couple other attorneys, over a couple years as I approached this life event. These consultations never cleared up, for me, where I stood in the law. In short order, Care assured me that where I stood was on firm legal footing and that my issue would be resolved. Working with Care was a pleasure. As she got to know me and my case, thoroughly, I was assured that she understood details of where I had been over many years. She also worked hard on getting resolution against quite difficult opposing attorneys. My issue was solved to my complete satisfaction. I recommend Care Enichen wholeheartedly and with no reservation.

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By Anonymous on Sep. 11, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I have never been in trouble in my life before so when I was accused of a crime I contacted the only lawyer I knew. He told me that it didn’t matter what the truth was, what I said or what the evidence showed no one would ever believe me. I started looking for a new lawyer and I went to several and they all said the same thing I’d never win, until I met Care. I told her what happened and she said she believed me. It took 20 month of hard work but she found every lie the told, every piece of evidence they lost and omitted or just didn’t bother to investigate. After 20 months of digging and work I was proved innocent. After 20 months Care won the fight everyone else said could not be won. Without Care and her team me and my family would still be suffering because of a lie someone else told.

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By Anonymous on Sep. 12, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Care knew exactly what she was doing when it came to my case. She listened to my story and knew I made a mistake and that I'd be a better person coming out of this. She will work hard to make sure that you get the best guidance possible through the court process. I would recommend her 10/10 times to anyone who needed legal assistance.

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By Anonymous on Feb. 01, 2018
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Care changed my life. I faced a sudden, nuanced legal situation in June of 2017 that threatened to completely and permanently upend both my career and the well-being of my two gorgeous children. At that unforeseen time of crisis for me, Care Enichen was able to calmly absorb and make use of a great deal of information coming at her at the speed of sound. My sound. Like an expert triage doctor/surgeon with the most comforting bedside manner, what was relevant and useful legally was utilized in full, and what was less useful legally was still essential to her at an emotional level, as she formed a human bond with me, her client. It is that human connection that seems to drive her to show up at work and court every day. Care helps people, not clients, and I am guessing that her ability to find and empathize with that real human inside everyone who she chooses to represent is the key to her successful outcomes. The word 'represent' takes on a new, less legalistic meaning here for me, as I think Care gets inside the skin of each client, which enables her to go to court truly on his or her behalf, as more than their lawyer, but really speaking through them. In a cynical legal world of perfunctory gestures at humanity and advocacy, I think that her natural ability to remind judges, and even the opposing side, that clients are real flesh and blood people with complex lives, is disarming and refreshing to all involved. Care is quite capable of going fully to the mat when necessary, but I am guessing that her preferred method is to first make the fight less mortal before the fight even begins. I never expected to see a cent of my retainer returned, but Care charged only precisely what she could justify to herself, and is worth far more than it set me back. Thanks Care, to you, and to George Bauer and the rest of your terrific paralegal team, on behalf of myself and my two children. Having you in our corner when we needed you was something I will always be grateful for. BL

By Anonymous on Nov. 02, 2013
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Care and her team listened patiently to my story, responded thoughtfully to my questions and represented my case in an exceptional manner. I couldn't have asked for better results! Though I was out of state at the time of my hearing, i did not have to appear. All my communications with them were pleasant and warm, with a genuine concern for my best interests. I have since recommended Care to a friend and he has had the same high quality experience.

By Anonymous on Oct. 06, 2013
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The simple recommendation, Care Enichen Law is in my opinion, is the best combination of legal minds dedicated to helping their clients through thick and thin. I have been to many law firms over the years. This is the only one I would ever consider recommending! The long version for a complete understanding. I came to Care Enichen for my family law issue. In my first meeting with Care, she made it easy and simple to understand. She needed to accept me as much as I needed to accept her. It may seem strange, but by doing this, I was able to walk away with the feeling my legal rights would be defended I would be with a lawyer who cared about seeing me through. There certainly were some difficult times because of my ex-wife, but Care always kept me informed and most importantly, I always knew my options. I was always provided the opportunity to express my thoughts. Regardless of either Care's thoughts or my own thoughts, we always agreed on a course of direction and a backup plan. The end result of our time together and Care's attention to detail and dedication to coming up with the best out come for me as a person, client and even more important remembering I had a daughter to consider every step of the way made the whole ordeal rather pleasant. I can not say enough about what a wonderful person Care Enichen is. I can never describe her grasp of the legal system or how brilliant she truly is. One more added benefit to working with Care Enichen, her assistant Alex is simply the best. So with Care, you get two outstanding people. Not legal ease "it's my way or the highway" people. Truly real people who understand life and want to do their best for their clients.

By Anonymous on Jun. 26, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

I've never been involved in the criminal justice system before. For me, to this day, one of the most scarest times of my life. My livelihood, my reputation, my self-esteem were all in jeopardy. Care has had many years of experience and her familiarity with legal professionals, such as Judges and DAs were greatly beneficial to my case. The compassion Care has for her clients is one of a kind, I was given peace of mind I never thought I could have. Care also encouraged me to be my best self and also provided great advice for my future. Care is not only a miracle worker but a honest, thoughtful, empathetic human being who just happens to be a fantasic lawyer. We did it! :)

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By Anonymous on Nov. 20, 2019

4.5 out of 5 stars

Care Enichen has handled two lawsuits for me, and I have found her highly professional;; attentive, knowledgeable, and determined to get a good result for me! I know from my experience working with her that she puts in as much time as is needed to serve her clients well.,

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By Anonymous on May. 07, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars

Care is a unique lawyer that combines great legal background and genuine interest in its client wellbeing. She helped me during my divorce. Divorces are certainly not high point of life, and it is easy to not see forest from the trees, spending excessive time caught in details of how to unravel relation that (obviously) doesn't have a future. Some attorneys may completely focus you on those legal details at the expense of big picture (and a lot of legal cost, that could easily exceed value of assets/conditions in question). Not Care - she cares about you not only as a client and source of income, but as human being. She helped me not just by addressing legal side of the case, but also addressing it in a way that helped me orient myself on future. All of that while still addressing legal side of the case in very professional and knowledgable manner. Noone says about attorney "I would love to work with her again" as you don't want to be in situation that you need one. But if you happen to in such situation, I would highly recommend Care.

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