Alaurice M Tafoya-Modi

Alaurice M Tafoya-Modi

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

1775 Sherman St Ste 1650, Denver, CO

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 32 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1993

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The Tafoya-Modi Law Firm, LLC

1775 Sherman St Ste 1650, Denver, CO, 80203-4300

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Alaurice M Tafoya-Modi's Reviews

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14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Kirstin | April 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Came through

So I really thought I’d be going to prison. I’d already paid over 13 grand to another attorney who quit right before trial. Then I was appointed Alaurice. Not only did she actually ask me questions, she stayed on me when I was trying to just avoid the whole thing. She took down so many details. She t...hen got my case dismissed which was an insane amount of relief. She’s awesome and I couldn’t thank her enough.

Posted by Stacie | October 01, 2020 | Criminal Defense

AWESOME ATTORNEY

Ms. Tafoya is "HANDSDOWN " Incredible at her job! I was never left wondering, or waiting on a response from her, concerning my case. She also got me, what was supposed to be 2 years probation, dropped to 1 year, I had several charges with my case on a Federal level. So when I received 2 years prob...ation I felt I'd won the lottery. Turns out she hit the Powerball for me. I'm so thankful to have my life back and a new beginning. GOD BLESS Ms. TOFOYA

Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Wonderful Attorney

Alaurice handled my case excellently from start to finish- she was referred to me to help me seal my record, and throughout the very long process she was attentive, professional, quick to respond and helped me get the resolution I was hoping for.

Posted by Veronica | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent service

I was recommended to alaurice tofoya and from start to finish she owned my case. Alaurice was consistent with following up with me throughout the whole process and made me feel like I wasn't alone in all of this. She was very professional and took a personal interest in my well being and she really c...ared about me I wasn't just a case number.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Long an complicated

I was dragged into a nation wide synthetic marijuana case by managing a store. The paperwork was over multiple defendants and so was astounding, confusing and overwhelming. Mrs. Alaurice Tafoya-Modi handled the case with grace and determination. Had I not decided to take a plea deal I have full faith... she would have fought to the death. I could feel she believed in me and could sympathize with the situation. She was willing to talk to my mother who was very concerned and updated her on the case with better helping me to understand as well. There was never any point I felt like she didn't do everything that could be done. She's a good person to have in your corner.

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Michelle Lazar

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In my 20 plus years of knowing Alaurice, I have always been impressed with her knowledge, skill, compassion and drive. She is an excellent lawyer who makes brilliant arguments on behalf of her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Janene McCabe

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have served with Alaurice on the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar for several years. She is a talented lawyer with a strong reputation who gives back to her community. I highly recommend her."

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William Gardner

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Ms. Tafoya-Modi on several legal matters and I have had the opportunity to see her in trial. Ms. Tafoya-Modi is a highly skilled, well prepared and successful attorney. I highly recommend Ms. Tofoya-Modi to anyone in need of legal counsel."

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Jennifer Longtin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alaurice cares very deeply about her clients. She is a dedicated advocate with a great body of experience in the field."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Braddock

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have practiced with and watched Alaurice in trial for many years. You will not find a more aggressive, dedicated and overall truly outstanding criminal defense attorney.."

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Kevin Cahill

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alaurice is one of the top defense attorneys in Colorado. She is a phenomenal trial attorney and fights tirelessly for all of her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Michael Evans

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Moot Court Best Advocate Award, Counsel on Legal Education Opportunity

Work Experience

2002 - Present

President, Tafoya-Modi Law Firm

1999 - 2002

Attorney, Buchanan Jurdem & Zulauf, PC

1993 - 1999

Trial Attorney, Colorado State Public Defender's Office

1992 - 1992

Law Clerk, Haddon, Morgan & Foreman, PC

Associations

2016 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Secretary

2014 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Board of Directors

2016 - 2017

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - 2015

Colorado Hispanic Bar Association

2009 - 2015

Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice

Commissioner

2008 - 2010

CU Hispanic Alumni Association

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Burglary

Case Dismissed

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Education

1993

University of Colorado School of Law

J.D.

1990

University of Colorado - Boulder

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Storytelling for the People in Power: Persuasive Negotiation and Sentencing Practice

The Power of Negotiating Ethically: Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls While Plea Bargaining

2015

Storytelling for the People in Power: Persuasive Negotiation and Sentencing Practice

Visual story Telling: Videos for Sentencing

Languages

English

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