Michael Allison Mccullough

Michael Allison Mccullough

4.5
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Arvada, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

5400 Ward Road, Bldg. II Suite 200, Arvada, CO

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 29 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1996

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

Location

Gummerson & Nickolaus

5400 Ward Road, Bldg. II Suite 200, Arvada, CO, 80002

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Michael Allison Mccullough's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great and Thorough Representation

I have had pleasure of knowing Mike McCullough for many years. Ten years ago, I was in a desperate predicament with a DUI and Mike made a courageous attempt to have this dismissed. Mike’s persistence, aggressiveness and perseverance gave me an acquittal and a new life. He has also worked with me on ...various other cases from misdemeanors to a felony(recently) and the outcome was always favorable. Mr. McCullough has a good rapport with the DA’s and county courts in or around the Denver area. Mike is very knowledgeable and experienced in criminal defense law, which make him and asset to all his clients. He is a person of honesty and integrity. Mike has represented me rigorously, methodically and thoroughly. I consider Mike to be an asset to me and my defense to a messed up legal system. He is also considered a closed mouth friend. Mike has been my “Go To” Attorney and I would sincerely recommend Mr. McCullough for any legal matters that you may have or at least get his consultation.

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Work Ethics

I hired Michael Mccullough to represent my son on a very serious criminal case. Mr. Mccullough did very little to help my son, but he made sure to collect. First of all, Mccullough advised my son not to get a jury, which now we now was a big mistake because of the charge my son was facing. Then ...did not let us know about no hearing, til this day i do not know who attended, besides him. For the Trial, he did not get any kind of evidence to help my son, for example the phone records, medical records, etc. he did nothing, we had to search for the telephone records ourselves and tried to use them as evidence, but were not allowed to be used since they were not legal. Mike should have requested them from t-mobile. He avoided the medical records. At the last minute , we found a picture, showing my son’s injury on his hand, the hand that he supposedly used for the crime. He did not hire an investigator, like he said he was. Needless to say my son was found guilty, with a Judge jury, and was sentenced 4 to life. How in the world do you advise someone not to get a jury with a very serious charge. Next was the 34B. When the Judge sentenced my son, he invited my son back to court after he was diagnosed at DOC, to see if a reduction in his sentenced would be possible. Well, McCullough did not bother to get the diagnostic report from DOC, for the hearing, he made no effort, so needless to say again, my son was denied the 34B motion, and is now serving 4 to life sentence, my son was 33 when he started to serve his time. I think about Mr. McCullough work ethics constantly, and came to the conclusion that Mr. McCullough never had any intentions what so ever in working on my son’s case, all he wanted was the money.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2016 | DUI & DWI

Don't rush into the Jaws of Hell

I hired Michael to take care of a DUI a few months back. He came highly recommended thru my friend who had previously worked with him . Michaels fee for taking on my case was to say the least "premium retail" which made me think This guy must be great. I busted my tail to come up with the fee so t...hat we could get stated. From here it just got more and more difficult to deal with Michael. He didn't in anyway keep me informed while my case proceeded. I was completely on my own information wis . Ultimately I had to cut the relationship short with Michael before my case even made it to court . Once I paid Michael I never heard from him again unless I called him . He doesn't return calls , if I was ever able to reach him by phone He was always seemed annoyed and very difficult and even inappropriate at times . Not a people person. I wouldn't recommend this attorney . He did willingly return most of my fee . Your experience may differ this was mine.

Posted by Hannah | August 12, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Brilliant mind and excellent trial skills

Prior to retaining Mike McCullough, I had consulted with three other attorneys who specialize in DUI defense. Upon questioning, I learned that their trial skills are lacking, and they actively encourage clients to accept unfair plea agreements. I kept looking, and I'm glad I did! I refuse t...o accept a plea agreement because I am innocent!. Other attorneys fail to grasp this, and that's why I hired Mike. He fights because you are innocent. Other attorneys say they do, but don't risk your freedom on their lip service. Hire Mike McCullough. I really am innocent, and the whole ordeal of being wrongfully accused of DUI is terrifying. Everyone I know looks at me searchingly, as if to say, "You don't look like a drunk." I'm not! But people are so brainwashed they assume you're guilty. Thanks, overzealous activist organizations. ;-) Honestly, if the public knew how many people charged with DUI are wrongfully accused by quota-hungry LEOs and government officials eager to maximize DUI revenue, women like myself would be feel safe trusting a jury to see through the prosecution's lies. Unfortunately, jury pools are comprised of people who are biased by media propaganda, and would smugly give the lesser-included DWAI to your teetotaling Grandmother. Attorneys like Mike McCullough are heroes. Defending our Constitutional rights takes courage and conviction, and Mike has both. He stood up for me, and his strong personality blew all the prosecution's lies away. Even the jury could see I was innocent. I was acquitted of DUI.

Posted by Quentin | December 21, 2010 | Business

Quentin

I have had the pleasure of knowing Michael for the past few years. He has been a great attorney to me and my company for the past 3 years straight. Within that time frame, he has assisted me and my company on several different legal matters, to a win with every single one. I trust in his work, both p...ersonally and professionally and would recommend him to anyone, no matter how small or large the legal matter.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I absolutely endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Mr. McCullough on numerous cases over the past 15 years. I have given him some of my firm's toughest cases and watched him win. On occasion, some people can find Mr. McCullough obnoxious. If you looking for an attorney who will win a personality contest, don't hire him. If you are in trouble and need an attorney who knows how to win a tough case, Mr. McCullough is one of the finest trial attorneys in Denver - especially in front of a jury. Mr. McCullough is both passionate and persuasive. If you want an attorney who is going to fight for your rights, Mr. McCullough fits that bill. Mr. McCullough's clients get 100 cents worth of every dollar they may spend on his services."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Suspension Stayed Placed on Probation issued in CO, 2012

updated on 03/28/2017

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been disciplined, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with probation requirements.

Michael’s comment:

“This discipline resulted from a former client requesting $2500 back a year after my involvement in the case ended. I offered him $2000, he wanted it all back - because I didnt give it all back, I recieved this grievance.”

Education

1996

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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