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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., November 6, 2025 / PRNewswire / — Maher & Maher Law, P.C. proudly announces that attorney Joe Maher has earned the distinguished ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation, a certification recognized by the American Chemical Society’s Chemistry and the Law Division. This achievement represents one of the highest forms of scientific recognition available to practicing lawyers and underscores Maher’s commitment to using proven science in the pursuit of justice.
The ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation signifies that an attorney has advanced scientific training and “uses validated and legitimate science for the benefit of justice” in the courtroom. To earn this elite credential, Maher completed intensive coursework in Forensic Chromatography, Forensic Drug Analysis, and Forensic Principles of DUID through Axion Analytical Labs in Chicago, then passed a comprehensive proficiency examination on forensic science concepts. Maher is now one of only four lawyers in Colorado to attain this designation, placing him among a select few attorneys nationwide to achieve this rare honor.
“As a Forensic Lawyer-Scientist, I believe every client deserves a defense grounded in truth and science,” said Maher. “Understanding the intricacies of the various blood-alcohol, blood-drug testing methods used by the State gives me the ability to hold the government accountable in the courtroom and ensure my clients’ rights are fully protected.”
Maher is a seasoned trial attorney with over a decade of experience in criminal law. He has secured numerous not-guilty verdicts and case dismissals for clients facing DUI and other criminal charges across Colorado. Maher was voted by his peers as one of Colorado Springs’ top DUI attorneys in Colorado Springs Magazine’s 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Attorneys lists. He also holds a perfect 10/10 attorney rating on Justia’s lawyer directory and maintains active memberships in the National College for DUI Defense and the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar.
About Maher & Maher Law, P.C.
Maher & Maher Law, P.C. is a Colorado Springs-based law firm specializing in DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury litigation. Founded in 2017, the firm’s attorneys share over 50 years of combined legal experience and have handled more than 200 jury trials. With a proven track record of successful results and hundreds of positive client reviews, Maher & Maher Law is committed to advocating for clients’ rights and securing the best possible outcomes in every case.