Eric Sims Jr. - Greenwood Village, CO
Attorney at Jones Law Firm, PC
Family Law Lawyers in Greenwood Village, CO
5650 DTC Parkway Suite 200 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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Greenwood Village Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 07/27/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- DUI and DWI
- Litigation
- Wills and Living Wills
- Contracts and Agreements
- Real Estate
Attorney Information
Overview
Eric has lived in Colorado since he was three years old, growing up in Fort Collins. With a legal career spanning over 30 years, he has been practicing law since 1995. He spent nearly two decades with the Colorado Public Defender before running his own firm from 2013 to 2026, prior to joining Jones Law Firm.
Eric earned his undergraduate degree in Math/Computer Science from Fort Lewis College and his Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. He is passionate about pursuing justice for his clients and views it as a lifelong calling.
Outside of work, he has a background in BMX racing and trick riding, and he is currently preparing to compete in the Leadville 100-mile mountain bike race—aiming to cross the finish line. He enjoys mountain biking, weightlifting, spending time with his pugs, reading, and watching movies.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2013 – Bill of Rights Plaque, Golden Office, Colorado Public Defender
- 2011 – Kick 'Em in the Ass Award, Golden Office, Colorado Public Defender
- 2010 – Kick 'Em in the Ass Award, Golden Office, Colorado Public Defender
- 2005 – 10-Year Award, Colorado Public Defender
- 2005 – Bill of Rights Plaque, Brighton Office, Colorado Public Defender
Education
Legal Education
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Southwestern University School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California, 1994
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Fort Lewis College,
Durango,
Colorado, 1989
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Math/Computer Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Attorney
Past Positions
- Lead Litigator, Founder, Partner, Trial Lawyer, Flatirons Litigation, LLC
- Intersession Trial Advocacy Professor, University of Colorado Law School
- 2013: Litigator/Partner, Connell & Sims, LLC
- 1995–2013: Trial Lawyer, Colorado Public Defender's Office
- 1993: Advocate, Homeless Representative
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
- Intersession at the University of Colorado School of Law, Trial and Hearing Litigation, 2021
Pro Bono Activities
- Occupy Denver, 2011 - Present
- Indigent , 1995 - 2013
- Homeless Advocate, 1993 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 1995
Other Affiliations
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2000 - Present
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Contact
5650 DTC Parkway
Suite 200
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone Number: 720-336-3835
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
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