Chris Ponce

Chris Ponce, Esq. is a dedicated legal professional licensed to practice before all Colorado county and district courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado. With a primary focus on criminal law, he also handles cases involving domestic claims, personal injury, and estate planning.

Before joining Hampton & Pigott in January 2021, Mr. Ponce served as a prosecuting attorney from 2015 to 2021. His prosecutorial career included roles at the 19th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Weld County and the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Jefferson County, Colorado. During this time, he managed cases from minor traffic offenses to serious violent crimes, such as first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, and sexual assault.

Mr. Ponce has been instrumental in advising law enforcement on search and arrest warrants, record productions, and subpoenas. He has also served as a legal advisor to detectives and investigators on serious crime investigations and has trained prosecutors and police officers in investigating and prosecuting impaired driving offenses. His work has been featured in both local and national media.

With over 45 cases taken to verdict, Mr. Ponce maintains a strong record of success. He earned his juris doctorate from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2014.

Before his legal studies, Mr. Ponce attended Colorado Christian University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in English Literature in 2011. At CCU, he was the president of the Sigma Tau Delta chapter and completed the Reserve Officer Training Corps program.