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O'Malley Law Office
- Law Firm
- Fair
- Plea
“” Terry and his staff were attentive from Day 1 taking a complicated traffic case that no one else would consider and gained me successful resolution.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Collins, CO
24 firms listed · 21 in Fort Collins · 2 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Colorado Lawyer Team
“She prepared me for my deposition to allow me to factually answer confrontational questions that opposing counsel could and would pose during cross examination and I felt confident that the jury would understand my story.”
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Haltzman Law Firm
- Questions
- Charges
- Confidence
“Mathew did an excellent job representing our case in a very professional manner I would recommend the firm 100% for anyone looking for a Lawyer who is not only caring and also excellent with providing knowledge based on what is needed thanks Mathew a...”
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Lee Christian Law
- Settlement
- Honest
- Information
“Lee is the most professional and responsive attorney I've done business with and I've, unfortunately, dealt with many attorneys (business/contract law and family law, NOT criminal) so I have a lot of perspective and experience.”
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The Leier Law Office
- System
- Future
- Hiring
“As someone who was fresh and new to hiring any sort of legal counsel, they were able to be straight forward and knowledgeable about the process and provided appropriate and supportive representation of my circumstances and situation.”
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Eric A. Sunness, Attorney at Law
- Charges
- Compassion
- Emails
“You'd want an attorney who knows the law, whom has the experience of being in the courtroom every day on his client's behalf, and promptly offers his time and help to begin working on your case as soon as possible.”
The 24 firms listed for Fort Collins, CO defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Fort Collins, CO
21 of the 24 firms we list are based in Fort Collins; the other 3 serve Fort Collins from Loveland (9 mi) and Greeley (18 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,236 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 2 are open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), criminal defense (3), dui defense (2) and personal injury (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 12 offer a free initial consultation. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Fort Collins offer free consultations?
12 of the 24 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
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Roselle & Breitigam
- Outcome
- Will
- Offense
“Will's communication, professionalism, and experience resulted in the best available outcome for my situation, and overall he provides outstanding representation for your needs.”
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Cummings & Petrone Criminal Defense Law Firm
- Questions
- Job
- Information
“Although these were minor charges, Joe understood that I did not want to be seen as a 'criminal' and after I finish the court mandated stipulations, I will be able to petition to have this case sealed so it doesn't show up on any criminal checks.”
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Rick Silver Law
- Communication
- To Reduce
- Jury
“He was very straight forward with me at all times, always got back to me within a timely manner as soon as he got new information, updates or had questions to ask me that struck his concern about the case.”
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Andrew L. Bertrand Law Office
- Questions
- Hiring
- Interests
“I needed help closing out an old and complicated case from 2005 (back when I was in Fort Collins for college) that I had just recently found out about when attempting to reinstate my Georgia driver's license (the state in which I currently live).”
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David H. Johnson, Attorney at Law
- Team
- Case
- Communicate
“He has proven to be an astute listener and reviews the facts/situations with keen intensity, asking questions that reveal sometimes forgotten, pertinent items of a case/scenario that provide beneficial elements to the party he represents.”
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Rachel A. Michael
- Law Firm
- Legal Advice
- Understanding
“Rachel was knowledgeable, available, responsive, efficient, and on a several occasions, went far beyond the role of attorney to provide some damn good counseling on my worst, most frustrated days.”
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The Law Office of Nathan P. Hansen
- Feel
- Court
- Understanding
“I was fortunate enough to have him on my side and help me through the hard stressful times which he tried to make it as stress free of an experience as possible by being straight forward, funny, and also fighting hard and not taking no for an answer.”
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The Salas Law Firm
- Compassionate
- Documents
- Information
“I have personally found that he is extensively knowledgeable on Colorado law and if you are looking for an attorney that provides his clients with the upmost professional services and communication, then Cody Knebel is the attorney you want on your s...”
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The Law Office of Stephen Doolittle
- Knowledge
- Compassionate
“Great service I recommend to come with Steve he took care of me like family , and made sure things were done immediately, thank you Steve for everything you done for me .”
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Brad Allin - DUI Law Office
- Results
- Trial
- Team
“I was apprehensive in hiring an attorney for financial reasons but Brad was extremely up front and honest about what it would take to help me and he did”
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Fischer Law Group
- Strategy
- Phone
- Results
“We are deeply grateful for Erik and his team and would not hesitate to use him again should we ever find ourselves or our family in need of an attorney.”
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Samuelson Law
- Council
“I had a very crazy case that went in many directions and then when we thought we were done, with a great out come, a year later we were hit from a different direction, just wrecking my life!”
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David A. Mestas
- Legal Representation
- Question
“First he defined the legal damage I had done to myself, then proceeded to have the balance of the charges and specifications set aside and the case closed.”
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Gavaldon & Mestas
“Best criminal attorney ever!!”
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The Law Offices of Dion J. Custis
“What he has done for my family and even my friends is unbelievable!!”
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Ores Law
- Questions
- Prices
- Divorce
“It's always a pleasure when you find someone who is a true professional in their field and meets their timelines, deadlines, and high quality ethical work product!”
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Sarah Schielke - the Life & Liberty Law Office
- Outcome
- Charges
- Grateful
“Fortunately, Sarah has a talent to not only box in the courtroom like a golden gloves champ however she can also manage your emotions as well as your expectations between rounds”
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The Law Office of Casey James Alexander
- Integrity
- Kindness
- Decision
“Professional and courteous, helpful in guiding someone who had a first time dealing with the legal system and provided professional advice and representation for an overzealous charge.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Fort Collins, CO Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1811
Maximum cost
$21726
National Average
$6639
Avg Per Hour Rates
$423
$4225
$7242
Typical price range is based on 473 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Fort Collins
- “Kent and his staff were great at keeping me up to date on the progress of my case and they were always pleasant to work with.” — client of The Leier Law Office
- “They are very responsive. They assisted me in understanding all aspects of my case and was able to get my charges dismissed and sealed.” — client of O'Malley Law Office
- “Matthew and his team are the most kind and compassionate firm I have personally had the pleasure of working with.” — client of Haltzman Law Firm
- “Joe was able to get my charges dropped completely and went above and beyond to handle every little aspect of the case while communicating everything to me and updating me frequently.” — client of Cummings & Petrone Criminal Defense Law Firm
- “Very pleased with Will and Brittany. They kept me informed and updated.” — client of Roselle & Breitigam
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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