Benjamin W. Hartford

Benjamin W. Hartford

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 22 years

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

650 S. Cherry St. Suite 1225, Denver, CO

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Benjamin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Former Prosecutor with 10 years experience handling criminal matters from petty offenses to first degree murder.

23 years | 3,000 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

Former Prosecutor with 10 years experience, member of Vehicular Homicide Unit responsible for training law enforcement for DUI/Vehicular Assault/Vehicular Homicide cases on best practices pertaining to their investigation.

23 years | 3,000 cases

40%
Personal Injury 20%

Attorney with experience negotiating settlements with insurance companies.

13 years | 10 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 22 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2003

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

The Law Office of Benjamin Hartford LLC

650 S. Cherry St. Suite 1225, Denver, CO, 80246

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Benjamin W. Hartford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 58 reviews

Posted by Austin | January 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This is your guy!

This was written before the outcome of the case to keep the integrity of my review with been, however, we got exactly what we hoped for. A dismissal! Ben is dependable, has a commanding presence in the courtroom, and extremely knowledgable. Some moments about Ben that stood out to me: 1. He... said you hire lawyer of course for their knowledge and experience on a case. Although cases may not always go to plan lawyers have seen plenty of cases in their careers to give you a good judgement on the outcome. Trust what Ben says when he has an opinion on something. 2. After a hearing with Ben, we left the courtroom with multiple lawyers coming out telling me that I was in good hands and lots of other lawyers agree with his opinion on a law mentioned during a hearing. Even among professionals he seemed to be well known and knowledgable. 3. During that hearing it seemed as if the room went silent when he spoke. He just seems to have a strong presence that is respected and not to be messed with. You'll know what I mean when you meet him. If you're looking for the best, I highly recommend Ben. Thanks for helping me through a unjust prosecution of careless driving.

Posted by Jaime | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best!

I was cited for a hit and run (more than 20 points) and Ben was able to get the entire case dismissed! He works hard and is very diligent and will do whatever he can to get the best possible outcome. If you are ever in need of a defense attorney, look not further!

Posted by Zachary | January 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Simply the best.

Rather than write a length account of my case I'll try to cut to the chase. In January of 2020 I found myself being arrested and charged with a DUI. I tried my best to preserve my innocence but cops do a very good job are getting you to incriminate yourself and collect evidence to justify your D...UI. After my arrest I knew I needed a great attorney because, not only did I adhere to a sobriety test (which I failed terribly) but also my entire livelihood and professional licenseship was at stake. Through some searching I was lucky to come across Benjamin. Now, over a year later, and many court hearings later, Benjamin helped me achieve the unthinkable. My case has been renegotiated and I am facing much less severe repercussions and charges than the original DUI. At certain points along the way, I was ready to throw the towel in and just accept defeat. Yeah sure, I had hired an attorney but to be honest, I thought I was just being strung along. Nonetheless, I trusted Ben when he told me he was making progress and that he had found a path for us to get the charge dropped to a lesser charge. Sure enough, he had been slowly chipping away at the District Attorney and the court's findings the entire time. Benjamin is not the cheapest attorney by a long shot. You will pay a premium price because he provides a premium expert level service. For myself, I would never even consider a different attorney in a legal matter. Benjamin will always have my business.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2020

OUTSTANDING!

I reached out to Mr Hartford for a free consult and was thoroughly impressed. He took his time to answer all of my questions, both legally and personally. That unique perspective and his pragmatic advice helped me make a very important decision about my future. I'd recommend him in a second.

Posted by Jesse | August 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

AMAZING LAWYER

Ben Hartford is the best lawyer in his field hands down! His knowledge is genuinely at the highest standard of the law. I would recommend Ben Hartford to anyone in need of rescue. As we all know life can throw us curve balls a time or two, but Ben is always there to bail us out of our present situati...on and will do it with the most professional, confident, and compassionate manor possible. Thank you Ben Hartford for all that you do on behalf of all our needs.

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Benjamin W. Hartford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Nellessen

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben Hartford id a well respected and highly skilled criminal defense attorney who fights vigorously for his clients. Ben knows the Court system and his trial skills are second to none. I would recommend Ben Hartford very highly to those charged with criminal offenses. I strongly endorse this criminal defense attorney."

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Michael Evans

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Honest and helpful."

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Vonnie Dones

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Jaime Cowan

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben and I have worked together for several years. He is a great attorney and fights hard for his clients. As a former prosecutor, his ability to look at all sides of a case greatly benefits his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Wolf

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Hartford. I've seen him in action as a prosecutor, a defense attorney and have even hired him as an expert witness in a case for a client of mine. He is thorough, knowledgeable and skilled in the courtroom."

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Louis Underbakke

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a highly skilled defense attorney and works diligently for his clients. I have co-counseled with Ben on matters and he is always willing to go the extra mile when working on cases."

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Steven Barnes

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben Hartford was a DA in Adams County for many years before going into private practice. He is an excellent trial lawyer."

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S Kianpour

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is a great guy and an even better lawyer. I fully endorse him for your legal needs!"

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Brandon Luna

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hartford has shown through his comments to be a very knowledgeable and capable DUI defense attorney."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hartford is an exceptional attorney who has a keen grasp of multiple areas of the law. He constantly provides very accurate and thorough advice here on Avvo. I highly recommend him. I have started to refer clients to him in northern CO who need his assistance on criminal defense, real estate, and civil rights cases. That says quite a bit, because I only refer people to attorneys that I have the utmost confidence in."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Colin McCallin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Antony Noble

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Sean Cleary

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Jaime Cowan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Wolf

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Louis Underbakke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Barnes

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Buckley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Solomon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Odle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Nellessen

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Rhidian Orr

DUI and DWI lawyer

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S Kianpour

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Brandon Luna

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Christopher Leroi

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Suspension issued in CO, 2023

updated on 01/19/2024

Suspension 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.

Honors

2016

Top 100 DUI Attorneys, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 DUI Attorneys, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers nominee, The National Trial Lawyers

2008

Trial Competition Award, National Advocacy Center

2003

Quarterfinalist in the Barristers Appellate Advocacy Competition, Barristers Appellate Advocacy Competition

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Founding Partner, The Law Office of Benjamin Hartford LLC

2005 - 2013

Deputy District Attorney, Adams County District Attorney Office

2004 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Culpepper Harris LLC

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Attorney Member

2002 - 2003

Moot Court Honor Society

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Johnson-Neeley

Acquitted of all charges

People v. Diaz

Acquitted of all charges

People v. Gamiochipi

Acquittal of all charges

People v. Torgerson

Dismissal

People v. Brunker

Non-Alc Plea Careless

People v. Dean

Acquittal

People v. Howard

Dismissal

People v. Packwood

Acquittal

People v. Old

Dismissal

People v. Farner

Reckless Driving

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Education

2003

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1997

NOLS- National Outdoor Leadership School

Outdoor Skills Education

Speaking Engagements

2013

Fall Conference for Prosecutors

Non-Traditional Use of Crime Scene Reconstruction

2013

Adams County Police Academy

Courtroom Testimony

2009

Fall Conference for Prosectors

PowerPoint for Prosecutors

2008

National Advocacy Center

Effective Use of Mixed Multimedia in Trial Presentation

2008

CLE

Effective use of PowerPoint for Attorney's

Publications

2013

P.O.S.T. Courtroom Testimony Procedures for Officers

2009

CLE Powerpoint and the Law

Languages

English

Spanish

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