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Andrew Salazar is an attorney with a passion for public service and a dedication to advancing justice. He is part of the Caplan & Earnest Litigation team.  

Prior to joining Caplan & Earnest, Andrew clerked for Hoffmann, Parker, Wilson & Carberry, P.C.; as a judicial extern for the Colorado Court of Appeals under Chief Judge Steve Bernard; as a student attorney for the University of Colorado’s Criminal Defense Law Clinic; and as an intern for Colorado Supreme Court Justice William W. Hood. Most recently, he served as a law clerk at the 20th Judicial District in Boulder working with Judge Bruce Langer on the domestic relations docket. He also worked with other 20th Judicial District Court judges on criminal, civil and probate matters during his two-year tenure. These experiences gave him insights into appellate practice and have honed his skill for in-depth legal analysis on a variety of civil and criminal matters, including property law and equal protection claims. 

Andrew is passionate about advocating for underserved communities. His work as a research fellow and judicial advocate for The Arc Pikes Peak Region exemplifies his commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the justice system. He has served as a researcher and judicial advocate, ensuring that the rights of marginalized individuals are upheld in court.  

Andrew earned his J.D. degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and his bachelor’s degree from Colorado College where he was a first-generation college student and played on the varsity soccer team.  

Education 

• University of Colorado – Boulder, J.D. 

• Colorado College, B.A. 

Admittances & Licenses  

• Colorado