- Divorce
- Child Custody and VisitationMs. Little has also practices family law, defending parents in dependency and neglect and contempt of court proceedings. Ms. Little is an advocate for parental rights in child custody cases.
- Criminal DefenseWorking with forensic specialists, investigators, expert witnesses, toxicologists, and social workers, we have the resources needed to investigate and evaluate the criminal charges against our clients and the financial and custodial issues that arise in their family cases. In criminal matters, while we are prepared to expose police misconduct and shortcuts taken by prosecutors, we are also skilled negotiators who can work with the prosecutors to reduce the charges or sentence against our client.
- DUI/DWIPace & Little has the experience to handle DUI (driving under the influence) cases. We have seen practically every situation involving DUI charges. We know how to aggressively represent you during a criminal trial and deal with the driver’s license suspension that often accompanies a DUI charge.
- Wrongful Death
- Sex CrimesThe consequences of a criminal case can be severe, and a conviction can follow a person for a very long time. Pace & Little represent both juveniles and adults facing misdemeanor and felony charges and have successfully defended clients in cases involving domestic violence, DUIs, assault, drugs, theft, burglary, sex offenses and other criminal charges.
- BurglaryMs. Little has successfully defended clients on charges of Murder, Attempted Murder, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault on a Child, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, Third Degree Assault, Assault on a Peace Officer, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Menacing, Burglary, Motor Vehicle Theft, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Criminal Mischief, Violation of a Protection Order and Harassment. Ms. Little has defended clients facing sentence enhancers of habitual criminal counts, crimes of violence and domestic violence offenses. Ms. Little has also litigated appeals and sentence reconsiderations. Ms. Little has had significant trial experience with both felonies and misdemeanors, including numerous DUI and domestic violence cases. Ms. Little also volunteers on the Sixth Judicial Wellness Court team as the defense representative advocating for individuals participating in the wellness court program as a condition of probation.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsHeather Little is an experienced criminal defense attorney and has dedicated her career to defending the accused. Ms. Little worked as a deputy public defender for the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office in Durango for four years before joining Mr. Pace in private practice. Ms. Little has worked tirelessly in her representation of defendants on felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases in Durango, Cortez and Pagosa Springs. Prior to moving to Durango in 2013, Ms. Little completed her juris doctorate at Emory University School of Law and a bachelor’s of arts at the University of Georgia. Ms. Little interned for public defender offices in Atlanta and Chicago while attending law school.
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- MurderKenneth Pace is a dedicated and highly skilled criminal defense attorney. Serving as a Colorado State Public Defender for over six years and in private practice before that, Mr. Pace has handled all levels of felony and misdemeanor cases from DUIs in traffic court to First Degree Murder. Mr. Pace began his career in the Denver area, operating a private practice focusing on DUI defense, domestic violence cases and misdemeanor defense. After Mr. Pace moved to Durango he joined the Colorado State Public Defender’s office where he has gained an outstanding reputation as a trial attorney, mitigation attorney and juvenile defense attorney.
- Premises Liability
- Personal InjuryPersonal injury is a serious matter. Aside from the physical pain and suffering, a severe personal injury can have devastating effects on many other parts of our lives. These injuries can also have implications far into the future, and it is vital to have an attorney at your side who will fight for the fullest and most fair compensation.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesPace & Little have extensive experience representing clients who have been seriously injured due to others’ negligence or careless acts. Our law firm has handled all kinds of motor vehicle accidents, including those involving trucks and commercial vehicles. Wrongful death, construction accidents, dog bites, premises liability, and slip & fall cases all of them can profoundly impact our lives.