Experience and Education
For 24 years Candace worked as a criminal prosecutor. She has tried over 200 jury trials and prosecuted 24 homicide cases. She was assigned to the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit from 2012 – 2016. She has lectured locally and nationally on many subjects including complex case litigation and elder abuse. In April of 2016 she left prosecution to open Werth Law LLC to focus on helping others with wills, trusts, estate planning, estate administration and their probate needs. Throughout her practice Candace has noticed that people know they need to have a will and directions for family members should something happen to them but so many people don’t know where to turn, how much it will cost or to whom to turn for help. They put off taking the steps necessary to make sure their affairs are in order. Others may get put into situations in which they become the caregiver for a parent or relative in need. Whatever reason brings you here, Candace Werth and Werth Law LLC are here to help.
BAR ADMISSION AND EDUCATION
Colorado Bar, 1992 – present
University of Iowa College of Law, 1992
J.D., with distinction
B.A. Cornell College, 1989
Majors: English, Politics, Philosophy
Brighton High School, 1985
Honor Society
EMPLOYMENT
Werth Law LLC, Thornton, Colorado, 2016 – Present. Sole practitioner in a law office with a focus on wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, estate planning, and probate.
1st Judicial District Attorney, Jefferson County, 2006 – 2016
Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit, 2012 – 2016.
Engaged in the criminal prosecution of adult felony offenders for the financial, physical and sexual assault of seniors, assisting with the drafting of the mandatory reporting of elder abuse legislation and the training law enforcement, financial institutions and community groups regarding elder abuse and the obligations of the mandatory reporting of elder abuse.
17th Judicial District Attorney, Adams County, 1992 – 2006
Complex Crimes Prosecution Unit
AFFILIATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT (past and present):
Colorado Bar Association
Trusts and Estates Section
Elder Law Section
Solo Attorney and Small Firm Section
Colorado Women Owned Law Firms
1st JD Bar Association (Jefferson County)
Adams and Broomfield Bar Association
17th Judicial District Senior Law Day, Sponsor and Co-Chair
Colorado Women’s Bar Association
Colorado Women Owned Law Firms
Minoru Yasui Inn of Court
Brighton Urban Renewal Authority, Chair
Various gymnastics and basketball team booster clubs