Business Details
Your Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Grand Junction, CO
Daniel Shaffer Law is a dedicated legal practice serving clients in Western Colorado with a focus on criminal defense, civil rights, and complex sentencing matters. With over 18 years of experience, the firm combines proven trial expertise with strategic negotiation tactics to protect clients' rights and achieve favorable outcomes. Our approach emphasizes personalized mitigation strategies, leveraging extensive knowledge of state and federal courts.We maintain membership in professional organizations advocating for civil liberties and regularly advise peers on ethical practices. Our commitment to justice extends to holding governmental entities accountable for civil rights violations, ensuring clients receive comprehensive representation backed by decades of combined legal experience.
Services
Criminal Defense
Civil Rights
Sex Offenses
Drug Crimes
Sentencing
Highlights and features
- We have over 18 years of experience in criminal defense and civil rights cases
- Our team combines trial readiness with strategic negotiation tactics
- We have tried nearly 100 jury cases in Western Colorado courts
- Our practice includes federal and state wiretap case expertise
- We maintain membership in professional organizations advocating for civil liberties
Associations and certifications
- National College of Criminal Defense
- Trial Lawyers College
What people say
Best Defense Attorney
Professional
Best possible outcome
Quick to respond
Amazing staff
Services
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing criminal charges in state and federal courts across Western Colorado. Our practice handles crimes of violence, drug offenses, and other serious charges. With extensive trial experience and strategic negotiation skills, we protect clients' rights while developing personalized mitigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes.
Civil Rights
We represent clients experiencing civil rights violations including excessive force, ADA violations, and denial of medical care. Our practice includes suing governmental entities for unlawful actions, with experience in wrongful death claims and jail malpractice cases. We advocate for accountability while protecting constitutional rights in Western Colorado.
Sex Offenses
We defend individuals accused of sexual offenses ranging from possession of prohibited materials to child abuse allegations. Our approach combines non-judgmental representation with specialized knowledge of sentencing guidelines and jury selection strategies. We focus on mitigating consequences while navigating complex legal requirements for sex offense cases in Colorado.
Drug Crimes
We represent clients facing drug charges from simple possession to large-scale distribution. Our experience includes federal wiretap cases and controlled purchases. We address addiction and mental health issues while developing defense strategies tailored to each client's circumstances, leveraging deep understanding of Western Colorado jurisdictions.
Sentencing
We provide strategic sentencing advocacy through mitigation investigations and expert testimony. Our approach begins at case inception, developing narratives for negotiation or trial. We work with forensic professionals to present comprehensive client stories to courts, focusing on achieving the most favorable sentencing outcomes possible.
People
Daniel Shaffer
Attorney
With over 18 years of experience, Daniel Shaffer has tried nearly 100 jury cases in Western Colorado. He completed advanced training at the National College of Criminal Defense and Trial Lawyers College. His practice spans criminal defense, civil rights, and sentencing advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law does Daniel Shaffer Law specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, civil rights violations, sex offenses, drug crimes, and sentencing advocacy across Western Colorado.
How much experience does Daniel Shaffer have?
Daniel Shaffer has over 18 years of experience and has tried nearly 100 jury cases in Western Colorado courts.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free legal consultations for all criminal defense and civil rights cases.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Western Colorado including Grand Junction, Delta, and Mesa County.
How do you handle complex legal cases?
We develop personalized defense strategies using mitigation investigations, expert testimony, and jury selection expertise for complex cases.
What makes your firm different?
Our combination of trial experience, advanced legal training, and personalized client advocacy sets us apart in Western Colorado.
