Law Office of Jacob E. Martinez is a Denver criminal defense firm located at 720 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80246, available 24/7 at (720) 246-6700. Founded in 2014 by Jacob E. Martinez, a Denver native who has exclusively practiced criminal defense law since becoming licensed, the firm combines over fifteen years of criminal defense experience with deep knowledge of the Colorado legal system. Mr. Martinez spent six years with another Denver criminal defense firm before establishing his practice, and previously clerked for multiple Colorado firms while defending indigent clients with the University of Colorado School of Law’s criminal defense clinic.
The firm handles all types of criminal charges including DUI/DWAI/DUID, domestic violence, assault and violent crimes, property crimes, drug crimes, white collar and fraud crimes, theft crimes, computer crimes, crimes against government, weapons crimes, protection and restraining orders, record sealing and expungement, municipal court crimes, juvenile crimes, sex crimes, and morality crimes. The legal team includes associates Brett M. Eliasen, Tyler B. Selcer, and Leigh Krieger, with both Eliasen and Selcer recognized as Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers. The firm has earned numerous accolades including recognition by U.S. News and World Report as among the Best Law Firms for five consecutive years since 2021, Mr. Martinez’s designation as a Super Lawyer and Top 100 Trial Lawyer, ranking #1 in Denver by TrustAnalytica for domestic violence defense and by Best of Mile High for criminal defense in 2024, with a proven track record of trial acquittals, dismissals, and mitigated outcomes using cutting-edge technology including geo-imaging and 3D scene recreation.
Daniel M. Murphy, P.C. practices criminal defense from 598 S Gilpin Street in Denver, Colorado 80209, bringing nearly three decades of experience since 1996 as a former public defender who knows the ins and outs of Colorado’s judicial system, available at 303-996-8998 or 720-256-2928. Attorney Daniel Murphy graduated from University of Denver Law School in 1994 and worked for the public defender’s office before establishing one of Denver’s top criminal defense firms, providing honest and aggressive legal representation with personal attention rather than treating clients as case numbers. The firm handles DUI charges, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, drug crimes including marijuana possession, assault and violent crimes, theft and property crimes, weapons charges, hit and run cases, harassment, indecent exposure, robbery, sex offenses, and white collar crimes throughout Denver County and Colorado’s district, county, and municipal courts. Murphy uses extensive knowledge of Colorado’s court system to develop effective defense strategies, working tirelessly to negotiate with prosecutors for charge dismissals or acceptable plea agreements while preparing aggressive courtroom defense when trials become necessary. Understanding that criminal convictions can destroy freedom and devastate families through prison sentences, fines, community service, probation, and lasting criminal records affecting employment and housing, the practice provides experienced representation superior to public defenders who often prioritize plea deals over fighting for rights. The firm offers free consultations and maintains offices in Denver’s Washington Park community, providing trusted legal counsel to protect rights and pursue the best possible resolutions for criminal charges.
The Law Office of Emily A. Jones maintains offices at 3900 E. Mexico Avenue, Suite 300 in Denver, Colorado 80210, offering comprehensive family law and criminal defense services with a commitment to individualized client care. The firm handles all aspects of family law including contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, adoption matters, child support calculations and modifications, spousal support determinations, domestic violence cases with protective order representation, relocation requests, and both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Their criminal defense practice provides aggressive representation for clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges, working to protect constitutional rights and minimize the impact of criminal accusations on clients’ lives and futures. Additionally, the firm offers affordable mediation services as an alternative to costly litigation, helping parties reach mutually beneficial agreements more efficiently while maintaining control over outcomes. Attorney Emily A. Jones ensures each client works directly with an experienced attorney rather than being passed to junior associates or paralegals, providing personalized attention and tailored strategies for every case. The practice emphasizes compassionate guidance combined with tenacious advocacy, recognizing that clients need lawyers who understand both the law and their individual circumstances during emotionally and financially challenging times. Available for consultation at 720-679-6055, the firm serves the greater Denver metropolitan area with a focus on achieving fair, equitable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or trial representation.
Philip Falco, Attorney and CPA, operates from 730 17th Street, Suite 900 in Denver, Colorado 80202, specializing exclusively in tax matters as a dual-licensed attorney and Certified Public Accountant who graduated Cum Laude from law school. The practice handles complex tax return preparation for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and international filers including oil and gas and cannabis businesses, along with filing Beneficial Ownership Information Reports with FinCEN for LLCs and corporations. Tax problem resolution services include preparing unfiled returns, defending IRS audits and Department of Labor investigations, criminal tax defense representation, IRS collection matters for unpaid taxes, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, and tax litigation at federal and state levels. International tax expertise encompasses treaty coordination, foreign tax form preparation, FBAR compliance through their filing service, Streamlined Domestic Offshore Program participation for non-compliant taxpayers, and representation in Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Programs addressing willful failures to disclose foreign accounts. Estate planning offerings include will and trust drafting with mastery of the Rule against Perpetuities for multi-generational wealth preservation, asset protection structures, divorce tax planning, and business transaction structuring including entity classification and sale preparations. The firm also provides CFO services, handles employment tax audits addressing 941 and W2 discrepancies, and assists with paid preparer audits under IRS Due Diligence Programs. Contact 303-626-7000.
The Law Offices of Douglas Richards operates from 1444 Blake Street in Denver, CO 80202, with additional locations in Los Angeles, Cheyenne, and Olathe, providing state and federal criminal defense throughout Colorado. Led by Doug Richards, a former US federal prosecutor who knows how prosecution works, the firm assembles teams of former federal and state prosecutors and assistants to ensure the best defense possible. The practice handles federal defense cases, guns and weapons charges, assault and domestic violence, drug crimes, homicide, money laundering and fraud, DUI and vehicular manslaughter, cyber crimes, sex crimes, and white collar offenses. Richards’s prosecutorial background enables the firm to prepare every case as if going to trial, which prosecutors recognize, leading to better negotiated outcomes. The firm has achieved notable successes including getting felony charges reduced, dismissed, and dropped for clients, even in complex cases involving fugitive status and multiple charges. One highlighted case involved a client who was a fugitive for thirteen years after pleading guilty to felony charges, also facing criminal impersonation and attempted influence of public servant charges, where Richards secured reductions, dismissals, and dropped charges. Operating throughout the Denver area and Rocky Mountain region including Aurora, Englewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Broomfield, and Boulder, the firm offers twenty-four seven availability at (888) 888-5280 or (303) 962-2690, providing Spanish language services and free consultations.
Geman Criminal Defense operates from three Colorado locations including 600 17th Street #2108 in Denver, CO 80202, with attorney Nicolas M. Geman recognized as one of Colorado’s leading and most-awarded Denver DUI attorneys and criminal defense trial lawyers. Nationally selected to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association seven consecutive years, Geman also holds recognition as Top 10 in Colorado for seven years by the American Institute of DUI Attorneys and serves as Colorado’s State Ambassador to the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. The firm handles all types of DUI cases including felony DUI, alcohol-related vehicular assault, alcohol-related vehicular manslaughter, DWAI, and DUI-D involving marijuana or other drugs, whether first-time or repeat offenses. Additional criminal defense services cover drugs and controlled substances, assault and domestic violence, felony questions, theft and fraud defense, and burglary, theft, and robbery charges. With attorney Sarah A. Taylor joining the team, the practice offers individualized attention rather than treating clients as just another case, providing twenty-four seven availability for free consultations. The firm has achieved proven results including not guilty verdicts and complete dismissals, with highlighted successes in marijuana DUI, multiple DUI charges, and cases involving high BAC levels. Additional offices are located at 6860 S. Yosemite Court in Centennial and 4450 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder. Contact them at (303) 357-3035 or [email protected] for award-winning representation.
Decker & Jones operates from 2025 York Street in Denver, Colorado 80205, where Christopher Decker and David Jones lead a team of experienced criminal defense attorneys serving clients throughout Colorado with extensive trial experience. The firm can be reached at (303) 573-5253 for same-day consultations on urgent criminal matters. Both principal attorneys started as public defenders before entering private practice, bringing high-volume trial experience and insider knowledge of the legal system to defend clients facing murder and manslaughter charges, sexual offenses, drug crimes, domestic violence, assault and battery, burglary, theft, and weapons offenses. The practice handles white collar crimes including fraud, forgery, identity theft, conspiracy, and internet cybercrimes requiring sophisticated defense strategies against complex financial allegations. Additional services include DUI and DWAI defense, juvenile offenses, post-conviction relief including wrongful conviction claims, protection orders, and expungement or record sealing to help clients move forward. The attorneys have taught trial practice and offer expert testimony in defense matters, understanding firsthand how inadequate representation affects case outcomes. With willingness to take cases to trial when plea bargains are unsatisfactory, the firm plays hardball in negotiations while maintaining compassion for clients facing life-changing accusations. Former prosecutors on the team provide crucial insight into prosecution strategies, helping achieve dismissals, acquittals, and favorable settlements.
Civil Rights Litigation Group operates from 1543 Champa St., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80202, exclusively representing individuals against government officials and corporations who violate civil and constitutional rights. Raymond K. Bryant leads the firm alongside Ed Hopkins, Zachary L. Shiffler, and Audrey DeRose Oliver, bringing over 15 years of proven experience vindicating Coloradans’ rights through state and federal civil rights laws including 42 U.S.C. § 1983, C.R.S. § 13-21-131, Title VII, CADA, ADA, and ADEA. The practice specializes in police misconduct cases involving excessive force, fabricated evidence, false arrest, illegal search and seizure, and wrongful death, as well as jail and prison abuse matters including medical indifference and failure to protect inmates from cruel punishment. They handle employment discrimination claims for age, disability, race, sex, pregnancy discrimination, hostile work environments, unlawful termination, and employer retaliation under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The firm also defends constitutional rights including First Amendment free speech and retaliation cases, Fourteenth Amendment due process violations, wrongful prosecution, and defamation lawsuits. Civil Rights Litigation Group never represents government officials or corporations, instead focusing exclusively on holding public officials and those in power accountable for abusing public trust. They offer free consultations at 720-515-6165, providing dedicated representation to help victims reclaim dignity and send strong deterrence messages against rights violations throughout Colorado.
The McKinstry Law Firm, located at 44 Cook St., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80206, provides experienced criminal defense representation throughout Colorado with nearly two decades of courtroom experience. Attorney Patrick McKinstry handles DUI/DWI charges, state felonies and misdemeanors, drug crimes, juvenile offenses, theft and burglary cases, domestic violence allegations, assault charges, and municipal traffic violations across Denver and surrounding jurisdictions. The practice offers personalized defense strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances, from minor misdemeanors to serious felony accusations threatening liberty and future opportunities. Mr. McKinstry’s extensive trial experience and proven courtroom results protect clients’ legal rights through aggressive advocacy and strategic case preparation. The firm maintains strong relationships within Colorado’s legal community, leveraging connections to negotiate favorable outcomes while preparing thoroughly for trial when necessary. Juvenile defense focuses on rehabilitation and second chances for young clients facing delinquency charges. Domestic violence defense addresses complex allegations requiring sensitive handling and thorough investigation. Drug crime representation covers possession, distribution, and trafficking charges at state and federal levels. Free consultations evaluate cases and explain defense options. Contact 303-398-7050 or [email protected] to retain this dedicated Denver criminal defense attorney.
Lisa B. Santos, PC operates from 1873 S Bellaire, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80222, providing criminal defense, DUI, and traffic violation representation throughout Colorado. Attorney Santos can be reached at 303-548-0208 or 303-517-3210 for Spanish speakers, offering 24/7 availability and flexible payment options. The practice handles felonies, misdemeanors, and municipal ordinance violations across Jefferson, Arapahoe, Adams, Douglas, and Denver Counties, serving cities including Aurora, Arvada, Centennial, Thornton, Littleton, and Englewood. Santos specializes in defending clients against assault and battery, harassment, domestic violence, probation violations, and minor in possession charges. Her DUI defense services include representation at Department of Motor Vehicles hearings, criminal court proceedings, and protecting driving privileges through Colorado’s Express Consent Law. The firm handles drug charges, shoplifting, theft, driving under the influence, driving while ability impaired, and various traffic violations including road rage, hit and run, speeding, reckless driving, and following too closely. Santos also assists with record sealing and expungement proceedings. With proven success obtaining positive results for DUI clients, she provides personalized attention and aggressive representation while offering compassionate guidance throughout the legal process. The practice accepts ARAG Benefit Plan members and maintains memberships in professional legal organizations while limiting caseloads to ensure quality representation.
