Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Denver near me

If you are charged with a DUI or DUID, or other criminal charges,I can help you. I limit my practice to defending people, just like you, charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs (marijuana). I defend people charged with drug charges, assaults, domestic violence, vehicular homicides and vehicular assaults, and all other criminal cases.. Over the years I have both defended clients and prosecuted defendants so I understand what the prosecuter in your case is thinking.  I first "work your case", which means I look at every angle and every piece of evidence in your case. I have been successful in trying cases to jury trials and also dealing with prosecutors in getting the very best plea for my client.  This includes dismissals, Reckless Driving, Deferred Judgement and Sentence (DJS), DWAI, and other outcomes.. There are many ways you can "win" with your DUI case.  Sometimes a person has a record of prior "DUI" convictions and if we cannot beat the evidence in your case, then getting very little jail and work release is what that client considers a "win" in his/her case.  Also, there are other ways to win.  You can go to trial and win and get acquitted; or you can get a "Non-Alcohol" result such as a plea to Careless Driving or Reckless Driving.  I have gotten many of these for my clients.  Also, there is a "Deferred Judgment and Sentence" in some jurisdictions which means that after you do the treatment and other requirements, the Court will DISMISS your case.. There is a lot of evidence to look at in a DUI case.  What makes your case different from a "criminal case" is that much of the evidence in your case is science based.  That is why I go to DUI science based trainings and am a member of the College of Drunk Driving Defense and a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.  These provide specialized training to be able to defend YOU.. There is an important part of your defense that needs a good criminal lawyer.  I have been also practicing criminal law for years.  I will look at how the law enforcement officer "stopped" your car (4th Amendment violation), if the officer "interviewed you while in custody" (Miranda Rights), and determine if there really was "probable cause" to arrest you.. The invisible factor that I have is I am tenacious and determined to give you the very best DUI defense that I can.  Many times I have driven to court early in the morning just to add my client's case on the Court docket so I can address something in your case that needed immediate attention.  You don't know that because you are home asleep or at work.  It is going the extra mile that I do for my clients because you deserve that extra mile.. I earned my Masters in rehabilitation counseling and worked with substance abuse populations before going to law school.  This gives me an insightful perspective on alcohol and drug offenses that few lawyers possess.  I know this is a very stressful time for you and I do everything I can to help you through this and give you excellent legal direction.

I'm an attorney who loves protecting people's rights, challenging the government, resisting illegal police conduct, going to trial, and hearing jurors say the words "not guilty." I also use my years of legal experience and training to come up with creative legal arguments and theories to win cases.  While police and prosecutors look for the worst in people, my life is spent looking for, finding, and showing others the best in those people.  To me, few things are more fulfilling than getting to zealously advocate for my clients and their rights and interests.. My expertise, opinions, legal work, and cases have also received attention by many within the Colorado media.  An example from THE DENVER POST is here:

I write motions, appellate briefs, amicus briefs, petitions for postconviction relief, and petititions for writ of certiorari to advocate for my clients on appeal and in postconviction proceedings.

I was born in Port Arthur, Texas and raised in the Golden Triangle of Texas.  I completed my B.S. degree from Auburn University after only 2 1/2 years of study.  I began working as a police officer at 21 years old.  I was a college professor with two masters degrees at age 26.  By age 30, I was finishing law school.  I have since completed a third masters degree and defended over 2000 people who have been accused of crimes.  My experience as a defense lawyer includes over 100 jury trials.. Outside of my law practice, I am actively involved in fitness.  I have practiced Gracie Jiu Jitsu for 13 years.  I am very competitive and I fight for my clients in court the way I fight on the jiu jitsu mat.  I use my knowledge, creativity, and experience to get the best results for my clients.

I was admitted to the practice of Law in 1974. In the 44 years since then I have devotedmy career to representing folks who have been put upon by the powers of the State and Federal Government. My clients most often face the loss of their property, freedom as well as the Death Pemalty. I work tirelessly to protect them against the inexhaustible resourse of the government and get them home safe as quickly as possible.. I was a bad alcoholic and cocaine abuser for a number of years.  Through good luck and tremendoul outpouring of love and support from my family, friends and the profession I have been given reprieve from that hell for close to 15 years. Now in my life and work I am well suited to understand and advocate for those who are still suffering the consequences of their bad choices and addictions. I devote as much time and energy as it takes to be of assistance to suffering members of my profession.. I am an avid skier. I was a member of the National Ski Patrol when I was In College. I was a ski racer and a member of the USSA for many years.. I am an avid horseman. I have been a member of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies for a number of years.  I have played polo for 30 years and a member of the USPA .  I have been a mounted fox hunter for 30 years and member of the MFHA.  I also enjoy show jumping.. I am an avid hunter. My favorite is upland game. I also enjoy Mountain hiking and climbing.. I enjoy restoring old cars.. I owned and operated a working Navaho Churro sheep ranch in San Miguel county New Mexico for 20 years.

I want my clients to know from the first time we speak how much I care about them and their case. I practice criminal defense because no one's life should be defined by their worst day, and because everyone has value and an important story to tell. Turning those values and that compassion into a zealous defense is at the core of the service Power Law provides.. I practice holistic criminal defense. This means that I not only strategically defend a client in the case they hire me for, but I will address any underlying concerns while we work together and set my clients up for success. I have extensive experience with cases involving mental health and substance use issues.. In addition to criminal defense, I am passionate about criminal justice policy reform and access to mental health, and I am involved in a number of organizations and projects to further those goals.

I left the Public Defender’s office almost 5 years ago to enter private practice because there were things I couldn’t do for my clients as a Public Defender – either due to a lack of time or resources. I wanted to be able to commit more time and energy to my individual clients’ cases, while utilizing all the tools I learned as a public defender.. If you want a legal bulldog on your side, please call me at. I can’t wait to meet with you so we can fight the system together.

I learned from an early age what the power of the state can do to a family. I know from personal experience that the justice system is not always just. I never lived in an ivory tower, and I do not want to live in one. I know that innocent people are accused of crimes every day. I apologize to no one for the work I have done for the wrongly accused. It is my job to fight for you. I will not sleep until I get justice for you. I truly love our justice system, but the people I have known in my personal and professional life and the people I have represented as a defense attorney have proven to me that while our system is broken, my skills as a defense attorney can truly make a difference. I am passionate about defending the accused because I know that I can even the odds. I can create justice where it did not exist before. There is no case too small. There is no person accused by the state I won’t use my gift to help. I am dedicated to defending each of my clients as if they were a member of my family, and I chose to partner with Daniel Mossinghoff because I know he will do the same.. I had the opportunity to take advantage of my athletic abilities coming out of high school, but I was single minded in my desire to have the opportunity to fight for the accused. I graduated from Occidental College and quickly passed up professional athletic opportunities at home and abroad to pursue my passion in the law. While I was a student at the University of Denver School of Law, I worked long into the night to be successful in my classes while working full time as an intern for the district attorneys office and balancing raising a daughter with my second on the way. I maintained a high GPA and accomplished my goals. I know what work means. I do not know what life is without hard work. I will never give you less than my best.. When I passed the bar exam, I was immediately offered a job in prosecution. I applied my work ethic and quickly moved through the ranks of the DA’s office. I tried cases on a weekly basis and honed my trial skills throughout my five year prosecution career. I learned the politics that all DA’s have to deal with. I learned what juries think about real cases, and I learned the skills that are truly needed to bring justice to each case. I worked my way from an intern, to a line deputy, to a county court supervisor in both Douglas and Arapahoe counties. I worked diligently in juvenile prosecution, and I learned the every day politics and pitfalls that every family in that system should know. I prosecuted felonies and saw how perilous it is for a defendant to face a felony without the help of an attorney. I learned how the system will fail you. I spent a long time training DA’s, training the police, and training myself on how to properly administer justice. I have successfully tried countless cases. I understand the system you that has accused you and how to deal with the politics that stand in the way of a truly just result. I believe that the only thing that stands between the government an justice is a truly great defense attorney. I am that attorney, and I am in the prime of my career.. When I was a prosecutor, I learned from the best of the best. I honed my skills and learned their weaknesses. They are not weak, and they have a lot of power; my experience can protect you. When I left prosecution, I did so to become an expert criminal defense attorney. I have spent the last seven years making myself the best defense attorney I can be. My life experience, my real world training and my last seven years as a defense attorney help me to know that I am the best attorney for your case; the DA’s know it, the Courts know it when you take the time to talk to me. Call me so I can prove it to you for free.. I decided to leave prosecution when I realized that the politics of that position would interfere with my obligation to do justice. I saw that I could do much more to help people by using my skills to help the accused. It was the best decision I have ever made. I have lost count of the cases I have won; I stopped counting because my ego is not what drives my desire to fight. The authentic appreciation that my clients have is what drives me. I must do the best that I can for everyone that entrusts me with their life changing experience. My drive to do my best is what keeps me up at night. Your case is what I live for. I promise to give you all that I have; nothing else is acceptable to me.. I met Daniel Mossinghoff while we were young prosecutors. His trial skills are the best I have ever seen. His dedication to protecting the constitution is unparallelled, and his passion to seek justice for our clients is awe inspiring. I fought to have him bring his skills to our former firm of Fife, Mangnall and Mossinghoff. His dedication to the law, to justice and most importantly to our clients makes me feel honored to work with him.

I have worked as a prosecutor for 4 years and have been a criminal defense attorney for 12 years.  I specialize in doing only criminal defense.  I have been a partner at my firm for the last 9 years.

I have practiced criminal defense law since 1986.  I have done the majority of my work as a public defender working in the Colorado State Public Defender system for 20 years.  I have also worked as a federal public defender and worked in private practice.  I believe in my clients and fight hard for them.  I have represented people charged with 1st Degree Murder, Assault, Sex Assault, Child Abuse, Fraud, Weapon offenses, Illegal Reentry, Drugs, False Information to a Pawn Broker, and DUI along with other charges.  I was the president of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and worked on the board for numerous years leading up to it.

I have extensive experience in handling all types of criminal cases in all courts throughout the State of Colorado.  I pride myself on giving each client the upmost individualized attention.  Call me today.

I have been practicing law in Colorado since 1996.  I fight hard for my clients, and fervently believe in what I do.  I have never been a prosecutor, and am a defender to my core.  When in law school, I interned with the Colorado Public Defender's Office.  I chose to go into private practice because I do better with fewer cases, and can devote myself more fully to a case. I have significant experience litigating personal injury cases and take great satisfaction in obtaining strong outcomes for my clients. I am always happy to answer questions, and if I can't help, I'll try to refer you to someone who can. Please feel free to call me.

I have been fighting to protect people's rights and lives for over 24 years. I handle cases across the state, ranging from minor traffic offenses to the most severe felony.  I represent clients in municipal and state court.. In addition to criminal defense, I also represent those injured in accidents and have recovered millions of dollars for clients to help their recovery.

I have been been practicing criminal defense since 2004.  I have handled just about every type of criminal charge including DUI, assaults, thefts, robberies, burglaries, sex crimes, and homicides.  The goal of my firm is to provide the most thorough defense of my clients accused of commiting criminal offenses.

I have been a state and federal prosecutor, and the first Federal Public Defender for the District of Colorado. The emphasis of my private practice has been white collar criminal defense.  I have represented lawyers, judges, public officials, corporate executives and private persons during the investigative stages of criminal inquiries, and during trials after charges have been lodged, primarily at the federal level.  Criminal investigative pursuits have been by various agencies, including the FBI, SEC, DEA, FDIC, OSHA, EPA, Colorado Securities Commissioner, Colorado Attorney General, etc.  I have appeared in a number of high profile cases involving alleged corporate corruption, securities violations, bank fraud, terrorist activities arising out of the 9/11 attack on the U. S. Pentagon, and a habeas corpus class action against the U. S. Bureau of Prisons and the U. S. Parole Commission. I successfully obtained reversal of a perjury conviction by the U. S. Supreme Court after beifing the issues and arguing the case before the High Court in 1979.. I have been listed in Best Lawyers in America for over twenty-five years in the categories of white collar criminal defense and nonwhite collar criminal defense, and in Super Lawyers in white collar criminal defense since the inception of the publication in 2006.  My firm has also been listed among the best law firms in the United States by U. S. News and World Report.  I have been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 1900, and served as Colorado State Chair from 1992-1994.

I grew up in Wyoming and eventually left country life for big city life for law school in San Diego, California. My love for the outdoors and physical activity brought me to Colorado where I enjoy spending my free time hiking, fly fishing, traveling and anything outdoors. I love new adventures that keep my life exciting. I carry my passion for adventure over to my litigation work in criminal and family matters, allowing me to treat every case with ambition and creativity.

I believe defending those charged with a crime is the highest calling of the bar. The attorneys in this firm work as a team.. Every defendant has the right to a zealous and competent defense.  We will passionately defend those rights. DO NOT PLEAD GUILTY.. Police and prosecutors are not your friends. You need representation. Call our firm for the best possible defense.

I am the founding Partner of Killmer Lane's Western Slope office based in Carbondale, CO. I've devoted my entire legal career to representing people whose rights have been violated. I have only represented people – and never corporations or other large entities – who have been subjected to abuses of power. I have extensive experience with issues ranging from police misconduct to prisoners' rights to disability rights to employment discrimination and retaliation, and more. I joined Killmer Lane as an Associate Attorney in 2013. Since then, I have been part of the winning trial team in several major employment and civil rights cases. This includes the Marvin Booker v. City and County of Denver case, which resulted in the largest civil rights jury verdict at the time in Colorado history. I became a Senior Associate Attorney in 2016 and a Partner in 2018.

I am originally from Louisville, KY and attended the University of Kentucky for my undergraduate degree. I quickly changed my major from Music Performance to Marketing and prepared to use my experience and education to join the business of music. However, during my senior year a lawyer in Lexington suggested I consider becoming an attorney. I immediately registered for the LSAT and enrolled at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Western Michigan University).. Following law school, I began my career as an Assistant Jefferson County Prosecutor. From there, I briefly worked at a large personal injury firm until I opened my own firm. From 2011 to 2019, I handled cases ranging from criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and small claims disputes. In 2019 I moved to Colorado Springs and in 2021 I moved to the Centennial/Littleton area after meeting my wife. After working for another personal injury firm and a firm handling business litigation, I felt exceedingly unfulfilled. I missed the work I did as a criminal defense attorney.. Being charged with a criminal offense can be incredibly scary. I am aware that emotions run high because your liberties are at risk. I will listen to your concerns, keep you informed, and aim to take as much worry from your plate. I pride myself on being a proven negotiator and litigator.. Please reach out to me for a consultation. I look forward to helping you through the stressful process of the criminal justice system.

I am licensed in both Colorado and Florida. I have been fighting for people for 23 years.  My practice includes criminal defense in both state and federal levels, family matters including divorce, legal separation, pre and post nuptial agreements, child custody, allocation of parental responsibilities, alimony, and post decree matters.  My firm also handles personal injury matters related to car accidents, slip and fall matters, dog bites, and catastrophic injuries.  Whether your case is in federal court, family court, juvenile court, traffic court, or anywhere in between, I will make sure you are treated fairly and represented zealously.

I am Daniel Mossinghoff and I am proud to be the Criminal Defense Director for Baumgartner Law, LLC. I have been a criminal defense trial attorney for almost all of the years I have been practicing. I am dedicated to protecting the rights of anyone accused of a crime and vindicating those wrongfully charged.. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Regis University in 1996 and then graduated law school from the University of Colorado in 2000. As a fledging lawyer, I cut my teeth and learned trial work as a district attorney for four years. Fairly quickly, I realized I was not meant to work as a prosecutor and quit. I missed working with people and arguing to protect our Constitutional rights.. Since then, I have been a criminal defense attorney for the last 16 years. I have defended thousands of clients in the areas of DUI defense, juvenile law, domestic violence and major felony cases--including homicide. I have tried over 250 jury trials and countless motions hearings. I have also presented or been published over a half dozen times in multiple areas of criminal defense.. I also now represent citizens in Civil Rights cases with an emphasis on police misconduct and police brutality.  This is a specialized area of law which many attorneys do not practice.  Baumgartner Law specializes in this area.  I find litigating Civil Rights matters is a natural evolution in my practice of criminal defense.  Although this is a very challenging area of law, I also believe it has made me a much better attorney who can now focus on offering remedies to people who have suffered from police misconduct instead of only offering a defense.

I am a trial lawyer and have successfully tried both civil and criminal cases for thirty years. I have won murder trials, many other felonies, and countless misdemeanors and I have also been active in community service throughout my career, having been a founder of the Art Students League of Denver, , Chaired the Denver section of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) in Colorado, among others.. Creativity in Law is necessary.. To be an excellent lawyer, you need to be creative. As a litigator, I need to be creative in coming up with arguments on behalf of my clients, in applying case law to those arguments, and even in determining what defenses to bring. It means I bring creativity to my cases and expertise in ways that build the best possible defenses and strategies. I have helped many lawyers manage and evaluate their cases in the most creative way possible to prepare for and win even the most difficult trials.. I am also a creative artist and oil painter, painting nearly every day. The practice of painting keeps me happy and energized for my daily law practice.

I am a serious lawyer who addresses serious problems for my clients. I do it with integrity, hard work, tenaciousness and perseverance. You are not a number but a person who deserves an individual defense based on your needs and the specifics of your case. A tailored defense, the object of which is to get the best result possible.. I am a family man and understand that a criminal case does not just effect just an individual, but also their family. With that in mind, I treat you as family during and after representation.. Yes, I have had great success, but that is in large part to the people I surround myself with and my work ethic. I would be honored to be your champion.

I am a seasoned litigator who focuses on getting the best result for every client.

I am a Golden, CO native. I earned my undergraduate degrees in Boulder, CO. During my time in Boulder, I was a Facilitator in the CU Boulder Restorative Justice Program for 3 years and worked on campus in Guest Relations and Facilities Management for 4 years. I graduated with BA degrees in International Affairs, Spanish Literature and Political Science.. I graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in May 2018. During law school, I worked at the Law Office of Jacob E. Martinez and clerked in the chambers of the Honorable Judge Meissner-Cutler in the 18th Judicial District. After law school, I moved out to Savannah, Georgia and worked as a real estate and estate planning attorning at the Boatwright Law Firm in HIlton Head Island, South Carolina.. I am in good standing with the Colorado Bar and the South Carolina Bar.. Currently, I am a criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Jacob E. Martinez in Denver, Colorado.