A Wyoming native, Ricardo attended the University of Denver as an undergraduate student, following in his older brother's footsteps. Ricardo knew that he wanted to practice law in the State of Colorado, so after obtaining his undergraduate degree, he chose to remain at DU and attend the Sturm College of Law.

While in law school, Ricardo fought for the civil rights of prisoners. As a licensed attorney, Ricardo prides himself in analyzing each situation and case to protect clients while resolving issues with as little contention as possible as that generally results in better outcomes for clients.

Ricardo's experience as a practicing attorney is primarily in the area of Domestic Relations. He handles all types of matters from dissolutions of short marriages to complex cases involving Child and Family Investigators or other expert witnesses.