Practice areas: Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2014
Education: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2022, 2026 Elite Criminal Defense Backed by 34+ Years of Experience and the Proven Authority of a Former Federal Prosecutor.
With over 34 years of legal experience, Nancy Kardon has established herself as a formidable advocate in high-stakes criminal litigation. As the founder of Kardon Law in Boulder, Colorado and Torrance, California, Ms. Kardon offers clients a sophisticated defense strategy informed by her distinguished background as a former federal prosecutor. This unique, dual perspective, allows her to anticipate the government's tactics, dismantle prosecution theories, and provide an aggressive defense from the onset of every case.
Ms. Kardon’s practice is defined by meticulous preparation and a refusal to overlook the finer details. Whether she is navigating complex felony charges, drug offenses, or sensitive sex crime allegations, she remains steadfast in her commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of the accused. Her career is marked by notable achievements, including an Award for Outstanding Prosecution from the FBI and an Award for Service from The State Bar of California, reflecting a lifetime of excellence in the courtroom.
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (High Honors) and UCLA School of Law, Ms. Kardon is licensed in both Colorado and California. She is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, ensuring her clients benefit from the most current and effective legal strategies.
Verified Office Locations
Boulder (Main Office): 4770 Baseline Road, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80303
Denver: 999 18th Street, Suite 3000 (South Tower), Denver, CO 80202
California: 21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 200, Torrance, CA 90503
Practice areas
Criminal DefenseFocus areas
Criminal Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Sex Offenses
- 100% Criminal Defense
First Admitted: 1991, Colorado
Bar / Professional Activity
- Former Advisor, Executive Committee, Criminal Law Section, State Bar of California
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Member, Criminal Law Section, State Bar of California
- Member, South Bay Bar Association
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
- Member, Association of Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys
- California
- Colorado
- Chief Information Officer, Central District of California Command Center
- United States District Court for the Northern Districts of California
- United States District Court for the Eastern Districts of California
- United States District Court for the Central Districts of California
- United States District Court for the Southern Districts of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- In Federal District Court in Los Angeles, Ms. Kardon represented a client charged with drug-trafficking and firearm possession as part of a complex wiretap investigation. She defied all odds by proving the innocence of her client who, if convicted, would have served a mandatory minimum 15-year prison sentence and possibly a life sentence. With her client in custody for two years awaiting trial, Ms. Kardon gathered the evidence and prepared a defense worthy of an acquittal. After a lengthy trial, Ms. Kardon's client was acquitted, freed from custody and reunited with his wife, mother and children.
- In State Court, Ms. Kardon took on a high-profile child molestation case in Los Angeles County, where a renowned softball coach was accused of molesting five of his teenage players. Ms. Kardon's defense strategies resulted in two hung juries and, ultimately, a dismissal of all charges against her client.
Pro bono / Community Service
- Member, Juvenile Courts Task Force Committee, of the Los Angeles County Bar, started "Bridges to the Future"
Educational Background
- University of Pennsylvania, Classical Studies and Italian, magna cum laude, With Honors, Honors: Played Women's Lacrosse and Skied for the Italian National Ski Team, 1987
Honors
- Award for Outstanding Prosecution, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 2006
- Award for Service, State Bar of California, Executive Committee, 2004
- Outstanding work in Investigations & Prosecutions, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, 2002
- Outstanding Contributions in field of Drug Enforcement, DEA, 1997
- Outstanding work in the Organized Crime & Terrorism Section, United States Attorneys Office, 1996
- Named One of Daily Journal's Top Women Litigators in California by Daily Journal
- United States Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Prosecution
- Named Super Lawyer 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2022, 2026
