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Aggressive, Caring Fort Collins Criminal Defense Lawyers

Any criminal charge can be serious for you. We recognize you do not have to be facing prison time to have pressing concerns about the outcome of your case — or a case involving a loved one. If you are facing incarceration or other major consequences, your choice of a criminal defense attorney is even more critical. Michael D. Liggett, Sarah E. Liggett, and David H. Johnson are here to help you with your criminal matters.

Why risk your future by waiting passively for consequences or entrusting your fate to an unproven lawyer when you can contact our law firm for experienced, determined case evaluation and criminal defense?

Drunk Driving — Sexual Assault — Drugs — Domestic Violence — Juvenile Defense

In his distinguished criminal law career, Michael D. Liggett has handled some of the most demanding and prominent criminal cases in Colorado. He has provided quality representation in first-degree murder cases and argued before the Colorado Supreme Court. As the newest member of the law firm, Sarah E. Liggett brings a fresh approach to the representation of criminal clients throughout the Fort Collins area. If you are looking for a younger lawyer to relate to your situation, Ms. Liggett is here to assist you. You can learn more about our approach to a wide range of criminal offenses, including DUI/DWAI, by visiting partner David H. Johnson's informative Web site. A former prosecutor and highly respected trial lawyer focused on criminal defense and personal injury, David has an outstanding track record of achieving results for our clients.

Our firm is one of the few in the Fort Collins area able to handle your criminal defense in a felony sexual assault or other major felony, including organized crime (COCCA) cases. Our attorneys have developed a strong grasp of many strategies, techniques and resources that may pertain to your case, such as:

  • Dealing with multiple witnesses in the course of lengthy, challenging trials
  • Gathering and leveraging forensic evaluations, DNA and all types of physical evidence in building your criminal defense
  • Obtaining expert testimony of all kinds

We Understand Your Needs as a Student, Juvenile or Working Individual

We provide effective criminal defense to many Colorado State University students, working for acquittals, dismissals or minimized consequences on charges such as:

  • Drug possession — which can be especially serious for a college student because a conviction may result in termination of student loans
  • DUI, Theft, Criminal Trespass, Disorderly Conduct
  • Sexual assault or other sex offenses — all of which can have very serious, long-term consequences in Colorado
  • Domestic violence

We understand the unique operating procedures in the Colorado juvenile system, and our lawyers have strong track records and high credibility in all our courts. Please contact us today to discuss your individual situation and need for criminal defense.

Liggett • Smith  & Johnson, P.C.

425 West Mulberry Street, Suite 112 • Fort Collins, Colorado 80521-2864 • Office: (970) 372-2039 • Facsimile: (970) 482-0339

The respected Fort Collins, Colorado, law firm of Liggett, Smith & Johnson, P.C. represents clients in Northern Colorado counties including Larimer, Boulder, Weld, Adams and Jackson, and cities such as Greeley, Loveland, Wellington, Windsor, Longmont, Boulder, Brighton and Walden. We serve a wide range of businesses and individuals along the I-25 corridor, including many students at Colorado State University (CSU) and other schools.

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