Free Consultation
$0 first 20 minutes
PRO
Sean Michael McCarthy
also known as Sean
Free Consultation
About Sean
Biography
I am a former Colorado deputy district attorney. I established my own practice in 1995 because I wanted to provide clients with the knowledge and expertise I developed as a trial prosecutor. I confine my practice to criminal defense litigation. I have tried approximately one hundred twenty-five (125) jury trials and I know how to effectively present a favorbale case to a jury to maximize the success rate for clients at trial.
(Remember, whatever the situation: traffic, DUI, theft. sex crimes, domestic violence and whatever you may be acccused of by the police and prosecution, do NOT speak to the police. Nothing you may say to the police will convince them to withdraw or drop their case against you. Do NOT speak to anyone in person or by telephone about your case or situation except a lawyer. (If you receive a telephone call from someone and it sounds like the person is trying to get you to admit committing a crime, immediately end the telephone call and call a lawyer).
I am a former Colorado deputy district attorney with more than 25 years of jury trial experience.
I represent those accused of DUI/DUID, DWAI, domestic violence and sex crimes in Metro Denver.
I represent those accused of DUI/DUID and DWAI in Metro Denver courts.
I represent juveniles accused of delinquency offenses.
I represent those accused of Indecent Exposure and SAC (Sexual Assault on a Child) offenses.
I represent those accused of DV (Domestic Violence) offenses.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
33 years
DUI and DWI
20%
33 years
Juvenile Law
20%
33 years
Sex Crime
20%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 34 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012
Location
Law Offices of Sean Michael McCarthy
Po Box 2156, Arvada, CO, 80001-2156
mccarthycriminaldefense.com/Sean Michael McCarthy's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
7 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (7)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awful representation
Was assigned to be a public defender for my in my case. Did not care about the case obviously, did not even view the video evidence i provided him, lied to me. Basically an extension of the DA's office. Should not be allowed to practice law.
Sean Michael McCarthy's Lawyer Endorsements
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't received any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.
Suspension issued in CO, 2012
updated on 11/25/2018Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Sean’s comment:
“I experienced a string of personal problems in Fall 2010. I fully reimbursed both former clients with interest.”
Sample of Legal Cases
Sexual Assault
Dismissed by the prosecution
Municipal Court
Not Guilty verdict at Jury Trial
Domestic Violence
Jury trial acquittal
Criminal Mischief
Not Guilty verdict at Jury Trial
Indecent Exposure
Not Guilty (Acquittal)
Education
1988
New England Law Boston
J.D.
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I got a bac of 187 onsecond offense first time it was a dwai, years or so. Is it bad?
25 Mar 2026
Q&A
On the accident site the defendant was Breathalyzer but the express consent affidavit says he refused ?
17 Oct 2025
Q&A
I got charged with a dui back in June while on parole and got a summon, now 31/2 months later the DA is upping it to a felony?
30 Sep 2025