Alyssa Akre drives results within Robinson & Henry’s criminal justice and family law practices. Representing clients throughout Colorado’s juvenile, county, district, and appellate courts, Alyssa excels in high-stakes matters where personal safety and future stability are paramount.
Since joining the firm, Alyssa has handled cases involving felony and misdemeanor defense, domestic violence matters, and family law disputes concerning custody and protection orders. With a career forged in the courtroom, Alyssa has successfully led more than 45 jury trials and hundreds of contested hearings. Her experience litigating serious felonies like sexual assault and vehicular homicide allows her to anticipate and counter the opposition with robust, case-specific strategies.
Known for her balanced, insightful advocacy, Alyssa excels at guiding clients through the most unfamiliar and emotionally charged chapters of their lives.
Representative Matters
- Permanent protection order - Secured a permanent protection order against a client’s neighbor following a contested evidentiary hearing where the court found the respondent’s conduct constituted stalking and harassment.
- Domestic violence dismissal - Defended a client against a criminal mischief charge with a domestic violence designation, securing a full dismissal by the prosecution on the eve of trial and a subsequent sealing of the record.
- Vehicular assault reduction - Negotiated a non-felony resolution with a probation-focused sentence for a client facing DUI-vehicular assault charges.
- Felony theft dismissal - Successfully petitioned the court to quash a long-standing felony theft warrant for an out-of-state client, persuading the prosecution to dismiss all charges in full.
- Drug charge reduction - Challenged discovery and evidence for a client facing mandatory prison time under a drug special offender designation by successfully negotiating a probationary felony resolution.
