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WE INTENTIONALLY LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS WE REPRESENT

By limiting our caseload, we are able to give each and every one of our clients the personalized attention their case deserves at an affordable rate. The results speak for themselves.

DUI Results

DUI – Vehicular Homicide – Southern Colorado Springs – Case dismissed following motions hearing

Our Client tragically collided with a pedestrian crossing a poorly lit roadway in southern Colorado Springs. One of the most highly trained officers in this particular police department evaluated our Client with the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) and charged our client with vehicular homicide. The Client’s blood alcohol content was .091 when tested two hours after the collision. The case was set for trial. Joe Maher conducted an exhaustive review of the body-worn camera in the case and filed several motions challenging the constitutional nature of the blood draw, the standardized field sobriety tests, and the use of the preliminary breath tests to establish probable cause. After two days of testimony and thorough cross-examination of the supervising sergeant and the drug recognition expert, the court ruled in favor of our client and suppressed the blood result and SFSFT evidence from the trial. Following this ruling from the court, the District Attorney’s office dismissed the entire case against our client.

DUI – Jury Trial – Douglas County – client found NOT GUILTY of DUI, DWAI, and Careless Driving

 Our Client was driving home on I-25 in Douglas County after having one glass of wine with her friend. As she crested a hill on I-25 she rear-ended a slow-moving truck, pulling a poorly lit trailer and traveling 25 mph in a 75 mph zone. The state trooper who investigated believed our client was impaired. After a one-day jury trial, Joe secured a not-guilty verdict on all charges for our client.

DUI – Vehicular Homicide – Case Dismissed one week prior to trial

Client was involved a tragic collision that killed a pedestrian crossing a major street in Colorado Springs. The pedestrian was crossing the major street outside the cross walk and against the traffic signal. Nevertheless, law enforcement arrested Client and charged him with vehicular homicide. The District Attorney’s Office pursued the case for nearly a year, pushing the case closer and closer to trial. Joe and Kimberly assembled a team of witnesses including an accident reconstruction expert, forensic toxicologist, eye-witnesses to the crash, and an investigator to combat the District Attorney’s case. After winning a major victory based on a technical motion limiting the state’s expert witness in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests the District Attorney’s Office closely reevaluated the case one week prior to trial and decided to dismiss the matter entirely.

DUI – Jury Trial – client found NOT GUILTY of DUI and DWAI, Judge dismissed all additional counts

As he arrived at his home, Client was arrested for suspicion of being involved in motor vehicle accident and charged with DUI. At a motions hearing prior to trial, Joe successfully argued to suppress illegally obtained evidence based on a search of the client’s vehicle which violated the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment and Colorado’s Article II Section 7. The Jury found our client not guilty of all counts.

DUI – Jury Trial – client found NOT GUILTY of DUI and DWAI

Client refused breath and blood testing after police officers determined he failed the field sobriety tests. At trial, Joe demonstrated to the Jury through cross examination of the officer that our client had not failed the sobriety tests. The Jury found our client not guilty of all counts.

DUI – Jury trial – client found NOT GUILTY of DUI and DUI Per Se .08

Client was charged with DUI and DUI with a breath alcohol level over the legal limit. At trial, Joe argued that client was not driving under Colorado law. The Jury quickly found client not guilty.

DUI – dismissed, Maher & Maher defeated Prosecutor’s appeal to higher court

Public servant charged with DUI. Maher & Maher filed legal briefs and vigorously argued for the case to be thrown out due to improper police investigation. Case dismissed at trial court level. The Prosecution appealed the case to a higher court. Maher & Maher successfully defended the appeal.

DUI – dismissed at motions hearing and sealed

PhD candidate charged with DUI. Maher & Maher was hired on short notice, drafted motions to dismiss and suppress evidence for unlawful investigative tactics used by DUI officers in violation of Colorado supreme court case precedent. Case dismissed.

DUI – dismissed and sealed

International Airlines Employee charged with DUI. Through investigation and advocacy Maher & Maher convinced prosecutor to correctly dismiss the case. Motion to seal the case granted by the court.

DUI – dismissed, Maher & Maher defeated Prosecutor’s appeal to higher court

Retired disabled veteran client charged with DUI and Careless Driving. Maher & Maher Law identified the arresting officer’s unlawful advisement to the client of his rights and brought that legal issue to the court. The court granted Maher & Maher Law’s motion and as a result, dismissed the DUI count outright. Case appealed by the District Attorney and Maher & Maher Law prevailed on the appeal to the higher court.

DUI – plea to non-alcohol traffic infraction

Client charged with DUI. At the DMV hearing, Maher & Maher Law through cross examination of the arresting officer about methods used during the investigation and arrest, established facts necessary for plea negotiations. Maher & Maher Law negotiated a non-alcohol related traffic offense plea, DUI dismissed.

DUI – Driver’s license revocation action dismissed by Dept. of Revenue

Active-duty service member pulled over for speeding and charged for DUI. Through cross examination of the arresting officer at the Dept. of Revenue, Maher & Maher Law established that client was made to take the standardized field sobriety test involuntarily. The hearing officer dismissed the revocation action against the client’s driver’s license.

DUI – Driver’s license revocation action dismissed by Dept. of Revenue

Physically disabled client stopped and cited for DUI on I-25 by Colorado State Patrol. State Patrol Trooper claimed the client refused chemical testing. Through cross examination of the officer at the Dept. of Revenue Maher & Maher Law established that the client had refused but later properly requested a chemical test. The hearing officer dismissed the revocation action against the client’s driver’s license.

DUI – Driver’s License Revocation Action Dismissed by Dept. of Revenue

Client’s driver’s license was revoked when client was found in his vehicle and intoxicated. Through cross examination at hearing, Maher & Maher Law established that the client was not driving or operating a vehicle under Colorado State law. The hearing officer dismissed the revocation action against the client’s driver’s license.

DUI – Felony DUI count dismissed based on Maher & Maher Law legal research

Client was charged with Felony DUI which requires three prior alcohol or drug related driving convictions. Maher & Maher Law was hired by the client to handle the matter. Through diligent investigation Maher & Maher Law discovered that one of the prior convictions was in fact not a conviction. After producing proof of the outcome, the District Attorney dropped the felony DUI count against the client.

DUI – Deferred Judgment and Sentence Plea Deal Negotiated on a high blood alcohol content and traffic collision case

Maher & Maher Law was hired to represent an underage client who was caused a traffic collision with an extremely high Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). After months of diligent negotiation and advocacy Maher & Maher Law PC was able to secure a deferred judgment and sentence agreement for the client from the District Attorney. Maher & Maher Law then persuaded the judge overseeing the case to accept the agreement given numerous factors in the underage client’s background, proactive measures the client had taken to receive treatment, and several unique case circumstances.

DUI – Driver’s License Revocation dismissed and traffic offense plea in criminal case

Local maintenance employee charged with DUI and driver’s license revoked by the Dept of Revenue. Hearing Officer dismissed revocation action after finding the Deputies had violated the client’s right to elect a blood or breath test. Next, Maher & Maher fought the DUI case in criminal court. Prosecution dismissed the DUI case at motions hearing and client received a plea to traffic infraction.

DUI – Jury Trial – client found NOT GUILTY of DUI and DWAI.

Client was originally charged with a Felony DUI fourth offense. After a deep records review, Maher & Maher Law PC established that there were only three prior convictions; therefore, the case was amended from a Felony to a Misdemeanor. The case was set for trial. The client had refused both roadside field sobriety testing and chemical testing (Blood or Breath testing). A jury found the client NOT GUILTY of both DUI and DWAI charges.

Criminal Defense Results

Felony Domestic Violence – Allegation of Strangulation – Monument, Colorado

 Our client a Retired Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer was accused by his ex-wife of strangling her. Police were called to the scene and after a brief investigation, our client was arrested. The District Attorney’s Office pushed the case for a year. After a two-day jury trial, Kimberly and Joe earned a not-guilty verdict on all charges for our client.

Unlawful Sexual Contact – Jury trial – NOT GUILTY of all counts at trial

After a two-days of trial the jury delivered a not guilty, Kimberly and Joe worked for months to prepare the case for trial. Kim worked diligently to prepare the client to testify for trial. After more than a year of waiting, the client was exonerated by the Jury in a little more than 10 minutes.

Adult Sexual Assault – Jury Trial – client found NOT GUILTY of all counts at trial

After a four-day jury trial, Kimberly and Joe secured not guilty verdicts on all counts for a father and Iraq war veteran charged with committing felony sexual assault of his wife.

Vehicular Homicide – plea to a traffic offense

Client charged with Vehicular homicide. Maher & Maher conducted thorough investigation including Colorado Open Records Act demands and independent accident reconstruction. Maher & Maher negotiated a plea offer to a minor traffic offense – avoiding a felony conviction and saving the client’s active-duty military career.

Adult Sexual Assault – case dismissed before trial

Client charged with Adult Felony Sexual Assault. Maher & Maher Law investigated, drafted motions, and successfully obtained an order barring the State’s expert witness from testifying at trial. Case ultimately dismissed with prejudice by the DA after the motions hearing and one week before trial. Court ordered the case sealed.

Domestic Violence – dismissed and sealed

Army non-commissioned officer client charged with assaulting wife as an act of Domestic Violence. Maher & Maher Law investigated and took the case to trial, DA dismissed the case before the commencement of the trial. The court granted Maher & Maher Law’s motion to seal the case.

Felony Domestic Violence

Army Non-commissioned officer Client charged with Felony 2nd Degree Assault as an act of Domestic Violence. Maher & Maher Law advocated for the client’s case to be transferred to Veterans Trauma Court and obtained a deferred sentence to misdemeanors with the possibility of dismissal and the ability to seal.

Felony Marijuana Cultivation – Case Dismissed

Client was a medical marijuana card holder with a doctor’s recommendation to have increased number of marijuana plants. Law enforcement conducted a search of client’s home and charged with a Drug Felony 2 with a sentence enhancer which carried with it several years of possible prison, through diligent investigation, legal research, and earnest advocacy, the government dismissed the case against client. The court granted Maher & Maher Law’s motion to seal the case.

Felony Prescription Drugs Addicted Veteran – plea to a misdemeanor

Retired Senior non-commissioned officer charged with Felony Prescription Drug Fraud. Maher & Maher Law highlighted his military service, medical issues, and desire for treatment and ultimately secured a misdemeanor plea in Veterans Trauma Court. Felony drug charge dismissed.

Domestic Violence – dismissed and sealed

Client charged with assaulting ex-girlfriend as an act of Domestic Violence. Maher & Maher Law resolved the case with a dismissal of all charges and his record sealed.

Domestic Violence – dismissed and sealed

Client charged with Criminal Tampering against wife as an act of Domestic Violence. Maher & Maher Law presented flaws in the case and the wife’s version of facts. Case dismissed and sealed.

Dangerous Dog – dismissed and sealed

Engineer with Defense Contractor and Top-Secret Security Clearance holder charged with Misdemeanor Dangerous Dog. Maher & Maher Law PC diligently negotiated with the prosecutor over several weeks and got the case dismissed and sealed.

Sexual Assault – Jury trial – Case Dismissed at trial

A step-father was accused by his teenage step-son of committing heinous acts of sexual assault over the course of several years. Client was facing decades in prison if convicted at trial. The client rejected an offer of 16 years in prison – the client knew he was innocent of the accusations. Kimberly and Joe worked for months to prepare the case for trial. On the third day of trial, after Kimberly and Joe cut through the baseless allegations and exposed a careless, inept, and rushed police investigation, the case was dismissed by the government.

Civil Results

Trucking CollisionNearly $300,000.00 settlement

Client husband and wife were traveling on I-25 and were violently rear-ended by 18-wheeler. Insurance company offered the clients $18,000.00 to settle. Several months after the collision, couple hired Maher & Maher Law. The determined efforts Maher & Maher Law successfully advocated for a settlement of nearly $300,000.00 for clients to close the matter without filing a lawsuit.

Motor Vehicle Accident – $60,000 Settlement

Military veteran was T-boned at an intersection. Maher & Maher navigated the client to an aggregate recovery of $60,000 between multiple insurance companies.

Motor Vehicle Accident – $25,000 Settlement

Within one month of receiving the police report for an auto collision, Maher & Maher recovered $25,000 for this client.

Slip & Fall – Significant settlement for elderly client

Elderly client lived on the 3rd floor of a Colorado Springs apartment complex. Due to poor maintenance and icy conditions, Client slipped twice on separate dates on the same staircase and had personal injuries in each instance as a result. Maher & Maher Law negotiated with two separate insurance companies to achieve a substantial settlement for our client.

Motor Vehicle Accident – significant improvement in negotiated settlement after Maher & Maher Law brought onboard

Military veteran was T-boned at a busy intersection. The insurance company representing the at fault driver offered the client $500.00 to settle his personal injury matter. The client hired Maher & Maher Law and we quickly persuaded the insurance company to make an appropriate offer that was several thousand dollars more than the original offer. Client happily accepted the new offer to settle.

Personal Injury

An on-duty deputy was hit head on and severely injured in an automobile collision. Maher & Maher Law obtained the maximum settlement for the client and worked with her to resolve the workers compensation issues that arose from the accident.

Personal Injury

A mother was injured, and her infant son was killed in a tragic automobile accident where the insurance company and police tried to blame the mother for the crash. Maher & Maher Law retained an expert accident reconstructionist to demonstrate the true liability to the insurance company. In the end, we obtained the maximum possible settlement for our client.

Employment Contract

Local large school district breached its agreement to pay grade-school teacher incentive pay. Maher & Maher successfully negotiated full payment of thousands of dollars to the teacher, ensuring her contract was honored.

Premises Liability

Local grandmother tripped on buckled concrete sidewalk at national chain restaurant in the monument area. Maher & Maher successfully negotiated full payment of all medical bills and compensation for pain and suffering totaling thousands of dollars.

Personal Injury

Grandmother and granddaughter injured in two-car accident. Maher & Maher was retained after a shameful offer was made by a large, national auto insurance company to the clients’ family. Maher & Maher successfully settled the case for an amount significantly more than the insurance company’s original offer to settle for both the grandmother and granddaughter.

Civil Fraud

National, political fundraising organization was fraudulently drafting payments from a senior citizen with Alzheimer’s. Maher & Maher was retained by the senior’s family and swiftly secured full repayment of thousands of dollars to the client. The fundraiser had initially told client there was nothing that could be done to refund the money.

Civil Protection Order

Disabled Veteran Client served with petition for permanent protection order by local corporation. Maher & Maher Law negotiated and mediated with corporate attorney and obtained a dismissal with prejudice.

Civil Protection Order

Juvenile Client served with petition for permanent protection order by ex-girlfriend. Maher & Maher Law investigated, interviewed witnesses, scrutinized social media and successfully mediated a dismissal with prejudice of the protection order on behalf of Client.

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*Maher & Maher Law cannot guarantee a result in your case. Every case is different. Results depend on many factors including the facts and circumstances specific to the case.

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