Kirk is the founding partner of Schwartz and Waible, LLC. He has specialized in defending adults and children for 15 years. Kirk has represented thousands of people throughout Colorado since graduating from the University of Denver School of Law in 2001. He has litigated over sixty criminal trials. Kirk has assisted citizens in Colorado District Court charged with homicide, the Colorado Organized Crime and Control Act, distribution and possession of controlled substances, kidnapping, aggravated robbery, sexual offenses, burglary and assault. He also has significant experience in Colorado County Count representing men and women charged with domestic violence and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Kirk understands that any allegation against an individual can have serious immediate impacts on their freedom, but also long term collateral consequences on their ability to work, to have contact with their loved ones, preserve their second ammendment rights, and drive a vehicle. 

Kirk contracts with the State of Colorado Office of Alternate Defense Counsel. This agency provides representation to indigent people when there is a legal conflict with the Colorado State Public Defenders Office. Kirk is on the short list of attorneys in Northern Colorado who are qualified to accept court appointments on all levels of felony and misdemeanor charges. The State of Colorado Office of Alternate Defense Counsel is nationally recognized for it's training programs. Kirk regularly attends these sessions to improve his negotiation and trial skills. 

Juvenile law is another of Kirk's areas of expertise. In addition to defending children, he is entrusted by the juvenile magistrates in Larimer and Weld counties to act in the role of Guardian ad Litem. This is a special assignment in a juvenile case. A Guardian ad Litem investigates all of the circumstances that resulted in a child being involved in the juvenile justice system. In this role, Kirk is in regular negotiations with caseworkers from the department of human services, mental health professionals, school administrators, probation officers and mentors. This experience gives Kirk insight into the complexities of the Colorado juvenile justice system to better assist his clients when he is retained as defense counsel for a child. 

Kirk lives with his family in Fort Collins. When he is not defending his clients, he enjoys snowboarding, fly fishing, whitewater rafting and nature photography.