Gene A. Ciancio - Denver, CO
Attorney at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.
Criminal Law Lawyers in Denver, CO
1660 Lincoln Street Suite 2000 Denver, CO 80264
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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54
Years
Experience
Denver Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Personal Injury Law
- Liquor Licensing – New Licenses and Violations
- Criminal Defense
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Civil Litigation
- Juvenile Law
- Professional Malpractice
Litigation: 80%
Attorney Information
Overview
Gene Cianico is a founding member of Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. Gene specializes in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Liquor Licensing, and Civil Litigation. Gene brings over 40+ years of legal experience and confidence to his clients’ cases.
Born and raised in the North Metro area, Gene has practiced law here for the majority of his career. He is proud to have earned the highest possible rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell®, known as the “lawyers dictionary.” Mr. Ciancio says, “I am legal ‘triage.’ If you have a legal problem, call me and I will get you to the right person, in or out of our firm.”
Gene received his B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1969, and his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Denver in 1971. He was admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1972.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2023 Best Lawyers: Criminal Defense – General Practice
- 2023 Best Lawyers: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Colorado Super Lawyers, 2012 – 2021
- Martindale Hubbell Rated AV Preeminent, Highest Possible Rating by Peers, 1995 – 2021
- Primo Award of Excellence: Attorney of the Year Award Nomination, 2012
- Access Housing Humanitarian of the Year Award, 2008
- Colorado Bar Association Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition of Outstanding Public Service to the Legal Profession and Community
Other Sources of Feedback About Gene A. Ciancio
Included on the 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Denver College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado
J.D. – 1971
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University of Denver College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado
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Non Legal Education
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University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
B.A. – 1969
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University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Shareholder / Of Counsel
Pro Bono Activities
- Metropolitan Football Stadium District, Board of Directors, 1997 – Present
- Westminster Legacy Foundation, Board Member, 2008 – 2010
- 17th Judicial District New Justice Center Approval Election Campaign, Chairman, 1991 – 1998
- Community Reach Center, Co-Chair of Mary Ciancio Golf Tournament, 1986 – 2001
- Community Reach Center, Board of Directors, 1980 – 1993
- Community Reach Center, Board of Directors, President, 1985 – 1993
- Community Reach Center, Community Reach Center Foundation, Board of Directors, 1983 – 1993
- Community Reach Center, Community Reach Center Foundation, Board of Directors, President, 1983 – 1986
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 1972
Other Affiliations
- Judicial Performance Commission, 17th Judicial District, 2006 - 2013 (Chairman, Member)
- Municipal Court Judge, City of Thornton, Colorado, 1976 - 1992
- Judicial Selection Commission for the Seventeenth Judicial District, 1976 - 1982 (Member)
- Adams Community Mental Health Center, 1990 - 1993 (President, Board of Directors)
- Adams Community Mental Health Center, 1980 - 1984 (Board of Directors)
- Adams County Mental Health Foundation, 1979 - 1985 (President of Board)
- Colorado Bar Association, 1976 - 1977 (Member, Board of Governors)
- Adams County Bar Association, 1973 - 1974 (Vice President)
- Adams County Bar Association, 1975 - 1976 (President)
- Colorado Bar Association
- Adams/Broomfield Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
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