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Daniel C Mossinghoff
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Biography
I am Daniel Mossinghoff and I am proud to be the Criminal Defense Director for Baumgartner Law, LLC. I have been a criminal defense trial attorney for almost all of the years I have been practicing. I am dedicated to protecting the rights of anyone accused of a crime and vindicating those wrongfully charged.
I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Regis University in 1996 and then graduated law school from the University of Colorado in 2000. As a fledging lawyer, I cut my teeth and learned trial work as a district attorney for four years. Fairly quickly, I realized I was not meant to work as a prosecutor and quit. I missed working with people and arguing to protect our Constitutional rights.
Since then, I have been a criminal defense attorney for the last 16 years. I have defended thousands of clients in the areas of DUI defense, juvenile law, domestic violence and major felony cases--including homicide. I have tried over 250 jury trials and countless motions hearings. I have also presented or been published over a half dozen times in multiple areas of criminal defense.
I also now represent citizens in Civil Rights cases with an emphasis on police misconduct and police brutality. This is a specialized area of law which many attorneys do not practice. Baumgartner Law specializes in this area. I find litigating Civil Rights matters is a natural evolution in my practice of criminal defense. Although this is a very challenging area of law, I also believe it has made me a much better attorney who can now focus on offering remedies to people who have suffered from police misconduct instead of only offering a defense.
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Licensed in Colorado for 25 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2000
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Baumgartner Law, LLC
730 17th Street, Suite 340, Denver, CO, 80202
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Matthew | April 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
AMAZING
I can't express enough how great Dan is! He advised me for my case to get ANY lawyer regardless if it was him or not. He worked both with my budget AND my schedule to make sure that everything regarding my case was STRESS-FREE. He worked hours to ensure that my case was never even taken to trial. The...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Smart and sincere
I had the unfortunate pleasure of working with Daniel twice. It’s been almost 7 years since I’ve last worked with him and I hope to never have to again. I have recommended him to others and I will continue to, if I know someone is in need of his expertise. Although I plead guilty on both occasions...
Posted by George | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent DUI defense attorney. Highly recommended.
I hired Dan upon the recommendation of the bondsman who got me out of jail. Between some initial consultations and my court appearances, Dan suffered a tragedy in his family and a serious injury which kept him away from his duties for a short time. His partner Darin Mangnall stepped in seamlessly and...
Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Excellent DUI Attorney and one of the best DUI law firms in Denver.
Mr. Mossinghoff represented me for a first-time DUI charge in the summer of 2012. It was an extremely stressful experience, but his expertise in handling my case was tremendously helpful and comforting. Although the case was not ultimately dropped despite questionable law enforcement procedures, I fe...
Posted by Terry | September 05, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Daniel Mossinghoff did a great job!
Daniel Mossinghoff representated me in a failure to appear/DUI case that was 28 years old. Although the case was unique Mr. Mossinghoff knew just how to approach it. He had good knowledge of the courts proceedings including the personalities of the Judge and DA in the case. Daniel was professional y...
Daniel C Mossinghoff's Lawyer Endorsements
"Daniel is among the best criminal defense attorneys in the state. I have seen him win jury trials and negotiate dismissals for very difficult cases."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have observed his work for many years and I worked with him at one time. He is a top legal talent and possesses an excellent reputation in the legal community."
"Exceptional lawyer, very experienced and trustworthy. Easy to talk with and sincere, Having worked on the other side of cases from him, and having seen some of his work for the defense community, I imagine he does an excellent job for all his clients."
"Dan is a tremendous attorney. He is intelligent and experienced and he is fearless about being in trial. Dan is an outstanding trial lawyer and is fully capable of handling incredibly complex cases and issues. Dan is also sophisticated and understands how to effectively negotiate with opposing counsel. Dan is an excellent criminal defense lawyer and I am happy to endorse him."
"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"One of the good ones, Daniel is articulate, intelligent, and truly hard working. Excellent trial skills and no-nonsense attitude in court. I fully endorse this attorney."
"Dan is one of those rare and special lawyers who seems to have it all as far as the qualities any client could want in an attorney. He is highly respected by his fellow lawyers in the community. He truly knows his craft, and works tirelessly to help his clients. And there's not a judge or DA who doesn't highly respect Dan. But probably most important, every DA knows Dan has the capability to take any case to trial - no matter how terrible that case may be, and win it. And that's why many DA's decide to cut their losses early before investing lots of trial prep time. You will not regret your decision to hire Dan."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have come to know Daniel the past several years while practicing in the Criminal Courts in Denver Metro. Daniel is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer who works diligently to protect the interests of his clients. Daniel is an excellent criminal defense lawyer and does the profession proud."
"Dan Mossinghoff is an excellent attorney. His knowledge of criminal law is unmatched. He is always able to find problems with cases, which helps in negotiating and trying cases. He is successful in arguing motions to get damning evidence suppressed and in getting not guilty verdicts at trial. Dan is knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced. He would be a fantastic choice for an attorney and I would absolutely recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is an excellent attorney. He has a superb knowledge of the law and has a natural talent for courtroom advocacy. Dan truly cares about his clients and does whatever it takes to get them a good result. You will always come out better with Dan on your side."
"Dan is an accomplished and fearless trial lawyer. He is a determined and gritty defender of those accused of a crime."
"I had the honor and privilege of working with Daniel Mossinghoff in the District Attorney's Office for the 18th Judicial District. He has wisdom, courtroom demeanor, and street smarts of an attorney who has been practicing for 30 years. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney and has an excellent legal mind."
"I endorse this lawyer. One of the smartest young lawyers in the Denver area. Always well-prepared and in the know on all facets of the ever-changing world of DUI defense in Colorado."
"I have known Dan since 2003 when we worked in the Arapahoe/Douglas DA's office. Dan had an outstanding reputation in the office as a trial attorney and won the office award for most trials in a year. He now uses those years of experience as a DA to his client's advantage. He is always well-prepared with case law and arguments to try to get his client's cases dismissed or to beat the DA in trial. He is well-versed in DUI law/investigations and can trip-up the police officers when they testify poorly."
"I have known Dan for sometime he is well respected by his peers and a darn good lawyer. I have watched him in trial and can attest for his skills in a court room. Dan is very personable and is liked by judges and juries. He seems to have a way with the DA’s that allows him to obtain great deals."
"Dan is a great DUI and criminal defense attorney who always goes to bat for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Top 10 Colorado Attorney under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2013
Rising star, Superlawyers
2002
Trial Energy Award, 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, Baumgartner Law Firm
2017 - 2020
Owner, Law Office of Daniel C. Mossinghoff
2011 - 2017
Owner, Mossinghoff Mangnall, PC
2005 - 2011
Associate, Fife, Mangnall & Mossinghoff, P.C.
2004 - 2005
Civil litigator and trial attorney, Cross & Sands, LLC
2000 - 2004
Deputy District Attorney, 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office
Associations
2005 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Arapahoe County Defense BarMember
2000 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2017
National College of DUI DefenseMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. JM
Not Guilty of DUI, DWAI and Reckless Driving; Guilty of Careless Driving
People v. Trujillo
Not Guilty of Original Counts, Guilty of a Class 4 Felony
People v. AM
Not Guilty of all charges.
People v. JA
Not Guilty of all charges.
People v. WO
Felony with mandatory prison reduced to a misdemeanor plea and no jail
People v. BQ
Case dismissed
People v. DR
Not Guilty of DUI, but guilty of DWAI
People v. JS
DUI dismissed; client pleaded to underlying traffic matter.
Education
2000
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Regis University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
NCSL Legislative Summit
Legalizing Marijuana: Potholes and Possibilities
2015
Issues in Criminal Defense CLE
Defending Drugged Driving Cases
2014
Colorado DUI Basics Seminar: A nuts and Bolts Approach
A Primer for Defending DUID cases: How the West Was Won
2014
Colorado County Court CLE
Crosstown Traffic
2012
Criminal Law for Paralegals
Introduction to Criminal Law
2011
CCDB Appeals for Dummies and the Not so Dumb
Appealing County Court Cases
2003
Restitution in Criminal Law
Restitution in Criminal Law
2001
Law Enforcement Training
Arrest & Investigation Procedures for Domestic Violence
Publications
2015
Colorado DUI Defense Manual
DUI-D Overview
2014
Trends in DUI Discovery (Inside the Minds)
Science Remains on Defense's Side in DUI Cases
Languages
English