Meet Our Team

Attorney John Joyner, a former US Marine, graduated from UC Berkeley before attending law school at the University of Denver. During his studies, he gained valuable experience as an intern for a criminal defense firm and in the Denver Law Criminal Defense Clinic. After serving as a Deputy District Attorney in El Paso County, John decided to shift his focus to criminal defense. Understanding that each client’s story is unique, John provides dedicated attention and leverages his legal expertise to ensure every person receives a strong defense.

Timothy graduated from The Appalachian School of Law in 2016 after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida as part of the class of 2009. Apart from his professional endeavors, Timothy treasures his role as a dedicated parent, actively engaging in coaching youth soccer for his son Owen and embarking on exciting Pokémon- catching escapades with his daughters Amelia and Avery. He considers himself a board game enthusiast and the biggest Arsenal fan west of the Mississippi.

Patrick Barkman was born in Texas but moved to Colorado as fast as he could. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Baylor University and graduated from the University of Houston Law Center. Practicing law since 1998, he’s admitted to all state courts in Colorado and Texas, the US District Courts for Colorado and the Northern District of Texas, the 10th and 5th US Court of Appeals, and the Cherokee Nation’s tribal courts. He has represented hundreds of clients in cases from traffic tickets to capital murder and briefed appeals to various high courts. Outside of court, he enjoys reading, writing fiction, and hiking.