Business Details
Your Trusted Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law Firm in Northern Colorado
Haltzman Law Firm is a premier legal practice serving Northern Colorado, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury law. Our team combines the expertise of highly skilled trial attorneys, a medical doctor, and toxicologists to provide comprehensive legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. With decades of combined experience, we focus on achieving favorable outcomes through meticulous case preparation and courtroom excellence.Our attorneys have secured hundreds of dismissals, acquittals, and multi-million dollar settlements, demonstrating our commitment to client success. We serve clients in Fort Collins, Loveland, Boulder, Winter Park, and across the Western United States, offering free consultations and contingency-based representation to ensure accessible legal support.
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Personal Injury
Product Liability
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Highlights and features
- We offer a unique team of trial attorneys, medical doctors, and toxicologists for comprehensive case strategies
- Our attorneys have secured hundreds of dismissals and multi-million dollar settlements
- We provide free consultations and work on a contingency basis with no upfront fees
- Our team includes former federal prosecutors and public defenders with deep local court knowledge
- We combine legal expertise with scientific analysis to challenge complex evidence
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Entire case dismissed
Professional and compassionate
Maximum settlement achieved
Excellent legal strategist
Timely case resolution
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles felony and misdemeanor cases including DUI charges, probation violations, and complex criminal matters. With former prosecutors on our team, we leverage deep understanding of prosecution strategies to build effective defenses. We serve clients in Fort Collins, Winter Park, and throughout Northern Colorado, focusing on case dismissal or reduction through thorough investigation and courtroom experience.
DUI Defense
Specialized DUI defense services include challenging blood alcohol testing accuracy and impairment evidence. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with toxicology consultants to analyze chemical test results and field sobriety evaluations. We represent clients facing first-time or repeat DUI charges across Colorado, focusing on minimizing penalties and protecting driving privileges.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from vehicle accidents, product defects, and premises liability. Our team secures compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through settlement negotiations or litigation. With medical consultants on staff, we effectively demonstrate injury impact and future damages to maximize client recovery.
Product Liability
Our product liability practice holds manufacturers accountable for defective consumer products, automotive defects, and hazardous materials. We investigate product failures, consult engineering experts, and pursue compensation for medical costs and future damages. The firm has experience with complex litigation against major corporations to ensure client justice and improved product safety.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
We handle motor vehicle accident claims involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Our team coordinates medical treatment documentation, calculates lifetime care costs, and negotiates with insurance companies to secure fair compensation. With access to accident reconstruction experts, we prove liability in complex collision cases to recover damages for medical expenses and lost income.
People
Matthew A. Haltzman
Attorney & Founder
Founder of Haltzman Law Firm with 15+ years of legal experience, former federal prosecutor, Super Lawyers Rising Star recipient, and nationally recognized for innovative criminal defense strategies. Holds JD and Graduate Degree in Comparative Law from LSU.
V. Kohl Watson
Attorney
Former Army infantryman and Juvenile Attorney with Albany County, handles complex criminal defense cases. Served as Deputy District Attorney in Fort Collins and currently President of Larimer County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division.
Lance P. Thibert
Attorney
Former Senior Deputy Public Defender in Larimer County with experience in 4,500+ cases including DUI litigation, domestic violence, and homicide defense. Trained numerous attorneys and served as DUI subject matter expert for Fort Collins Regional Public Defender Office.
Mark S. Haltzman
Of Counsel Attorney
Business law attorney with 30+ years trial experience, represented clients in commercial litigation and complex business disputes. Holds MBA and has expertise in corporate formation, contracts, and mergers & acquisitions.
Scott Haltzman
Medical Consultant
Board-certified psychiatrist and medical consultant, former Brown University faculty member, and Medical Director at Fuller Hospital. Provides expert analysis of mental health aspects in legal cases without offering medical diagnosis or treatment.
Questions
What areas of law does Haltzman Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense and personal injury law, including DUI cases, product liability, and motor vehicle accidents across Northern Colorado and the Western United States.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary case estimates and initial consultations to evaluate your legal needs and potential case outcomes.
How are attorney fees structured?
We work on a contingency basis for personal injury cases with no upfront fees, and offer transparent pricing for criminal defense representation.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our unique team includes medical professionals and former prosecutors, combining legal expertise with scientific analysis to strengthen case strategies.
Do you handle cases outside Fort Collins?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and the Western United States in both criminal defense and personal injury matters.
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