For over 65 years, Fredrickson Johnson & Terry has provided southern Colorado families, individuals, and businesses with straightforward legal guidance — from the courthouse to the closing table.
Fredrickson Johnson & Terry, LLC is a full-service law firm with offices in Cañon City, Colorado. Our firm — and its predecessors — has been actively engaged in providing legal services to the Cañon City and southern Colorado area since 1959.
We believe legal matters deserve more than boilerplate answers. Our attorneys take the time to understand your situation, explain your options in plain language, and guide you toward the best possible outcome — whether that means negotiating a resolution or fighting for you in court.
Our initial consultation is $120, during which we'll discuss your case in detail, assess your legal options, and outline realistic costs and timelines.
"Many legal issues can be resolved without an attorney — but when your rights and obligations are at stake, having experienced counsel gives you the confidence to make decisions based on a full understanding of your situation."— Fredrickson Johnson & Terry, LLC
We provide comprehensive legal representation across the issues that matter most to individuals, families, and businesses in southern Colorado.
Commercial and residential real estate transactions, contracts, leases, easements, quiet title, foreclosures, and evictions (landlord). We handle complex property matters in state and federal courts.
Learn more →Dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child custody, parenting time, child support, and protection orders. We guide families through difficult transitions with clarity and compassion.
Learn more →Stepparent adoptions, agency adoptions, and independent adoptions — we guide families through every step of the process with care and efficiency.
Learn more →Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives — we help you protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored, whatever the future holds.
Learn more →When a loved one passes or can no longer manage their affairs, we provide steady guidance through probate administration, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings.
Learn more →Entity formation, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, and business litigation. We help entrepreneurs and established businesses build on solid legal ground.
Learn more →Employment contracts, non-competes, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination defense, and administrative proceedings. We advocate for employers navigating complex labor and employment law.
Learn more →From misdemeanors to felonies — assault, domestic violence, drug charges, and more. We provide vigorous defense with real courtroom experience, including record sealing and post-trial matters.
Learn more →We understand the stakes of a DUI charge. Our attorneys are experienced in challenging evidence, negotiating reduced charges, and protecting your license and livelihood.
Learn more →Family-based petitions, residency applications, naturalization, and removal defense — we help individuals and families navigate the immigration process with experienced legal guidance.
Learn more →Collections, zoning, administrative law, and civil litigation. If you have a legal problem that doesn't fit neatly into one category, we have the experience to address it.
Learn more →Five experienced attorneys with deep roots in Colorado law and genuine commitment to southern Colorado communities.

J.D., Baylor University · Colorado Bar, 2001 · Fremont & El Paso County Bar · Former U.S. Army Signal Corps
Thomas H. Terry is the managing attorney at Fredrickson Johnson & Terry, LLC. He earned a B.S. in Political Science & Business Administration from Southern Utah University (1992), an M.A. in Political Science from UNLV (1995), and his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law (2000). He has been licensed in Colorado State and Federal Courts since 2001.
Prior to practicing law, Tom served as a Distinguished Honor Graduate of the U.S. Army Combat Signal School, worked as a Foreign Missionary in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands, taught American and State Government at the College of Southern Nevada, and coordinated adult literacy and citizenship programs at a public library.

J.D., University of Oklahoma · Colorado Bar, 2019 · Super Lawyers Rising Star 2019 · OK Bar Golden Gavel Award 2012
Aaron Pembleton is an associate attorney at Fredrickson Johnson & Terry, LLC, focusing his practice on criminal defense and family law. He earned his B.S. in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Texas Tech University (2006, Cum Laude, Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society) and his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law (2010), where he was a member of the Order of the Solicitors and Phi Delta Phi Honor Society, and received Academic Achievement Awards for Property and Individual Income Tax.
Aaron was recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Criminal Defense (2019) and received the Oklahoma Bar Association's Golden Gavel Award (2012). He also served on the Board of Directors for the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra (2016–2019) and the Oklahoma Young Lawyers Division Board for District 1 (2011–2019).

J.D., University of Oklahoma (youngest graduate, age 21) · Colorado Bar, 2023 · Former Asst. DA, Tulsa County · Former CLO, Housing Authority of Tulsa
Ruth Martin is an associate attorney at Fredrickson Johnson & Terry, LLC. She earned her B.A. in Government from Oral Roberts University (2003) and her J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law (2007) — graduating as the youngest graduate in the school's history at age 21.
Ruth brings an exceptional depth of experience across civil litigation, real estate, and business law. She previously practiced at Addison Martin Law, Crowe & Dunlevy, and McAfee & Taft, served as Assistant District Attorney for Tulsa County, and served as Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary for the Housing Authority of the City of Tulsa (overseeing $250 million in real property). She also served as Adjunct Professor of White Collar Crime at the University of Tulsa College of Law.

Associate Attorney · Real Estate, Immigration & Family Law · Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Ernesto Delgadillo is an associate attorney at Fredrickson Johnson & Terry, LLC. His practice spans real estate, wills & trusts, immigration, family law, business formation, and civil litigation — offering clients broad legal support across some of Colorado's most pressing legal needs.
Ernesto's bilingual capabilities and experience with immigration matters make him a valuable resource for clients navigating both Spanish and English-language legal proceedings. Full biography forthcoming.

J.D., Catholic University of America · Colorado Bar, 1990 · Virginia Bar, 1985 · Associate Judge, Cañon City Municipal Court · Colorado Bar Foundation Fellow
Bryan T. Fredrickson is Of Counsel at Fredrickson Johnson & Terry, LLC — one of the founding names of the firm with a legal career spanning more than 35 years. He earned his B.A. in Molecular Biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder (1979) and his J.D. from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. (1984). Bryan has been licensed in Virginia since 1985 and Colorado since 1990.
Bryan has served as Associate Judge of the Cañon City Municipal Court, served on the 11th Judicial District Nominating and Judicial Performance Commissions, and was a Commissioner on the Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws (2003–2005). He is a Fellow of the Colorado Bar Foundation and served as past President of the Fremont/Custer Counties Bar Association.
Our attorneys are admitted in Colorado and federal courts, actively practicing across six counties and available for matters throughout the southern Colorado region.
Office located at 831 Royal Gorge Blvd, Suite 329, Cañon City, CO 81212 · Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We'll discuss your case in detail, assess your legal options, and outline costs and next steps.
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