Based in Aspen, Colorado, Robert Francis leads a respected legal practice and provides representation in diverse areas of law. He is conversant in real estate matters, holds a broker license, and has extensive knowledge of criminal defense. Robert Francis has successfully represented clients in complex Michigan and Colorado jury trials and handled cases before the Colorado Supreme Court.
Mr. Francis' professional background includes seven years in the US Marine Corps. He was active from 1960 to 1967 and served three and a half years on active duty in the Vietnam era. Achieving top marks in aerial reconnaissance studies, he departed the Marines with the rank of first lieutenant. Mr. Francis' early experience as a criminal attorney was in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and he also served two years as the City of Aspen's assistant district attorney.
For many years, Robert Francis has been active as a runner, participating in marathons, half-marathons, and 10k races. He has also excelled as a weightlifter and cyclist, participating in several extended 14 and 15-stage bike rides. An ardent traveler and language student, he has achieved a basic level of proficiency in French, Spanish, and German.