Associate
Charles J.
Testa
Mr. Testa is an associate at Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP. His practice emphasizes in criminal defense.
During his practice as the Deputy Public Defender in Adams County and at the firm, Mr. Testa has represented individuals in more than 30 jury trials, from DUI and careless driving to assaults, domestic violence and homicide.
While Mr. Testa is comfortable in the courtroom, he works tirelessly to resolve cases prior to trial by collecting mitigation, negotiating with the district attorney’s office and highlighting problems with the prosecution’s case.
Mr. Testa also helps clients seal records after dismissal, acquittal or after certain convictions.
A die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan, born and raised in Conneticut now calls Boulder, Colorado home with his wife. Mr. Testa enjoys playing music on his guitar and ukulele, italian cooking and good ol’ 60s soul music.
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
JURIS DOCTOR
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF LAW, 2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS
BOSTON COLLEGE, 2012
Colorado
2016
Professional Associations
Colorado Bar Association
Boulder Bar Association
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Honors & Awards
Adams/Broomfield Bar Association 2019 Young Attorney of the Year
Resource-Mapping Project in Adams County, through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) in 2018-2019
Charles’ Blog
Jon Banashek Hosts AVID Field Experience for Students
On Thursday, April 11, 2019, BHGR Partner, Jon Banashek, hosted the Centaurus High School Senior AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class for a field experience. The students met with Mr. Banashek and then traveled to the Boulder County Justice Center,...
In the News
BizWest: Ruscitti Talks Force Majeure
Right now, Ruscitti said he’s telling clients to be ready to assert or defend force majeure and to document in detail how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting them. He’s also advising them not to panic and to remember that their companies are not the only ones dealing...
CEO’s from the Natural and Organic Product sector sit down for a BizWest CEO Roundtable
Boulder, CO - In partnership with BizWest, Plante Moran and Community Banks of Colorado, Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti hosted over 10 executives in the natural and organic industry for a CEO Roundtable to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the industry....
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti Presents the Final DenX of the year…
Denver, CO - Nearly 160 women attended the final DenX of the year. In partnership with BusinessDen, a local business journal, the law firm has partnered in providing four all-women networking events in the Denver area. This partnership is a testament to our diversity...
Firm Happenings
Offer Letters: The Importance of Doing Them Right
When hiring employees, it is important for employers to know what type of relationship they are getting into. And to do that, it is important to understand the difference between an at-will and contract employee. At-Will vs. Contract Employment Colorado is...
SBA Loans Under the CARES Act
On March 27, 2020 President Trump signed the CARES Act[1]. This client alert provides a brief overview of many of the SBA[2] provisions of the CARES Act that are likely to be of benefit to our clients. PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM The CARES Act Paycheck...
Commercial Lease Obligations in the Face of COVID_19: Force Majeure and Common Law Defenses
Authors: Tasha J. Power, Peter C. Schaub The COVID-19 pandemic has far reaching, and yet to be seen, implications in our daily lives. None so less than in the area of landlord-tenant law. Below are some issues to consider. This is not an exhaustive list and should...