Exploring Colorado - Josianne Purchio

Colorado Law's "Exploring Colorado" Series is an opportunity to introduce students to attorneys who practice throughout the state. We are grateful to Josianne Purchio for providing us with insight into her community and her practice. 

Employer: Colorado Public Defender's Office
Length of time in practice: 6 years 
Local Bar Association: El Paso County Bar Association
Local Judicial District: 4th Judicial District, serving El Paso and Teller Counties
City/Town where you practice: Colorado Springs

What's special about where you live/practice?
The office and people I practice law with. Colorado Springs is a beautiful place to live.

Tell us about your practice.
Criminal Defense - Trial practice and litigation. I represent indigent clients.

What advice do you have for law students considering opportunities in Greater Colorado?
Meet and speak with attorneys that practice in the area of law that interests you. Apply for internships!

May students reach out to you with questions?
Of course! My email address is josianne.purchio@coloradodefenders.us.