About Caryn J. Adams
Caryn J. Adams is a distinguished attorney practicing in Canon City, Colorado, with extensive experience in criminal defense and civil law. Her criminal law practice covers a wide range of cases, including DUI and DWAI, drug crimes, domestic violence (both felony and misdemeanor), property crimes such as criminal mischief, burglary, criminal trespass, identity theft, and theft. She also handles forgery, fraud, violent crimes like assault, robbery, and menacing, as well as traffic and driving offenses, weapons suits, and escape cases. Additionally, Ms. Adams is adept in handling post-conviction issues and appeals.
In the civil domain, Ms. Adams assists clients with protection orders, personal injury cases, and matters within the household division. She provides representation for protection orders, no contact agreements, separation agreements, divorce, and custody disputes.
Ms. Adams earned her law degree from the University of California, Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law in 2003, where she was celebrated for her public speaking prowess and received the Boalt Hall Alumni Fellowship and the Jamison Prize for Scholarship and Advocacy.
Her professional affiliations include membership in the Colorado Bar Association, the El Paso County Bar Association, the Colorado Criminal Corporate Bar Association, and the Ben S. Wendelken Inn of Court. Ms. Adams contributes to her community through volunteer work as a lawyer mentor in the Colorado Springs Municipal Court’s Teen Court program and as a coach and judge for local Mock Trial teams. She is also an active member of the Colorado Springs Rotary Club.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Colorado Car Accident Laws
Understanding Colorado's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (50%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$15K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Caryn J. Adams specialize in?
Caryn J. Adams specializes in criminal defense and civil law, handling cases such as DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, and more.
Where did Caryn J. Adams receive her law degree?
Caryn J. Adams received her law degree from the University of California, Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law in 2003.
What professional organizations is Caryn J. Adams a member of?
She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, El Paso County Bar Association, Colorado Criminal Corporate Bar Association, and the Ben S. Wendelken Inn of Court.
How does Caryn J. Adams contribute to her community?
Caryn J. Adams volunteers as a lawyer mentor in the Teen Court program and participates in local Mock Trial events. She is also active in the Colorado Springs Rotary Club.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Caryn J. Adams for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Caryn for a free case review
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