Lucy A. Martin

Lucy A. Martin

3.4
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Gun Law

1120 Lincoln St. Ste.1109, Denver, CO

About Lucy

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Abuse 45%

6 years

45%
Criminal Defense 45%

I was a criminal defense lawyer in New Hampshire for eight years, worked overseas for the American Bar Association and the East West Management Institute for almost five years, then came to Colorado to be a public defender. I practiced exclusively in the Denver District Court for seven years defending all felony cases. I have handled thousands of criminal matters.

33 years

45%
Gun Law 10%

6 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 18 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 32 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Lucy A. Martin

1120 Lincoln St. Ste.1109, Denver, CO, 80203

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Lucy A. Martin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by D'Arcy | June 27, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Why Try

I Never got a response from this lawyer. Would not recommend for any reason.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DONT PUT YOUR CHILD OR TOUR RIGHTS IN HER HANDS

I would NEVER recommend Lucy on any case especially family cases because YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CHILD! Get an educated attorney that’s not going to tell your judge you have to go to a sober living / treatment with a positive ua! SACE YOUR CHILD DONT PUT YOUR CHILD AND THE CUSTODY OF YOUR CHCILD IN HER HA...NDS! YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FOR A DIFFERENT ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU! Know your rights educate yourself on who your trusting do your own investigation before trusting this lady!

Posted by Jeff Levin | September 7, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A real fighter!

I had the privilege of working alongside Lucy Martin at the New Hampshire Public Defender. She always fought hard for her clients. Lucy has mad trial skills, and commanded the courtroom. Skillful, knowledgeable, conscientious and hard working, Lucy had the respect of bench and bar, and her clients... were always very pleased with the results she got for them. You can't do any better than to hire this woman as your advocate. She'll fight hard for you!

Posted by Jeff Levin | August 29, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A fierce advocate!

I was fortunate to work alongside Lucy at the NH Public Defender's Office. Lucy worked hard for her clients, and always went the extra mile. Tough, practical, conscientious, knowledgeable, with mad trial skills - this lawyer has it all. Lucy was a real fighter and commanded the courtroom. She always ...had the utmost respect of bench and bar, and her clients were always pleased with the results she got for them. You'd be very wise to hire Lucy as your criminal defense lawyer. I highly recommend her services.

Posted by kelly | April 2, 2010

Denver LC Lucy is awesome!

Lucy kicks butt! she handled my case 2 yrs ago, and I am very thankful I had her as my LC. Thanks Lucy!

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Lucy A. Martin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Cherry

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently worked with Lucy on a complex criminal matter. . She was very knowledgeable and a great asset to our defense team. I enthusiastically endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

1996

National Criminal Defense College, NCDC

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Solo Practitioner, The Law Office of Lucy A. Martin

2015 - 2016

Volunteer Attorney, Colorado Juvenile Defender Center

2014 - 2016

Volunteer Attorney, Colorado Legal Services

2012 - 2013

Sexual Assault Liaision, Colorado State Public Defender

2007 - 2014

Senior Deputy Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defenders Office

2004 - 2006

Criminal Legal Aid Advisor, East West Management Institute

2001 - 2003

Criminal Law Liaision, ABA/CEELI

1993 - 2001

Public Defender, New Hampshire Public Defender

Associations

2016 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Colorado

Member

2015 - Present

Certified SOAR Practitioner

2014 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

1996 - Present

United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire

Member

1994 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

child sexual assault case

acquittal

Burglary Reversed on Appeal

New trial ordered for one charge, second conviction reversed

Hate Crime Conviction Reversed on Appeal

new trial

Hung Jury in Police Shooting

negotation to lesser charge and probation

Aquittal in Felony Drug Case

not guilty

Aquittal on Felony Receiving Stolen Property

not guilty

Not guilty of felony sexual assault on a child

Acquittal

Aquittal of misdemeanor sexual assault

not guilty

Habitual Criminal Case dismissed

dismissal

Aquittal on attempted robbery

Not Guilty

High Profile Motor Vehicle Accident

excellent plea bargain

Sexual Assault convictions reversed by NH Supreme Court

new trial

Child sexual assault

acquittal

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Education

1996

National Criminal Defense College

1993

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2005

OSCE Annual Meeting-- Tbilisi, Georgia

Criminal Legal Aid

Activity

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