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 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Irma | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney with Integrity

I reached out to Mr. Hartford over the weekend he was more than happy to invest boundless amounts of time and energy to calmly assist me with my case. He took the time Saturday evening to resolve part of my issue and Monday was able to completely close my case with favorable outcome. His experience ...is immediately apparent and know exactly how to resolve your issue from the first call. He is generous and understanding; he definitely is looking out for the public more so than for his personal gain.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mr. Benjamin Wernick

Benjamin Hartford came as referral from a friend of a friend. I couldn't have been happier with his services! He was very helpful in putting us at ease with his thorough explanations as to what we were dealing with. He was available to answer any and all questions we had concerning our case at any ti...me. He really was there for me which for the 1st time I felt I had someone on my side in this difficult and stressful time in my life. I honestly don't think that I would have been able to reach the positive outcome in this with out his help.

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Awesome job

Took care of everything I needed, kept me well informed the entire time, wasn't overpriced, very affordable/worth it and flexible with payments. Was a DA so he knew people to make things go smoother keeping me feeling confident in his abilities. I had a pretty open shut case but multiple charges that... would have lead to F4 plead down to a MD and 3 years to close it out. He got it so it's a differed judgement and I can get probation terminated in 1 year, then seal my record right away. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Rachel | October 02, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I Will Be Mr. Hartford's Client for Life!

The first thing I want to say about Benjamin Hartford is that he is an exceptional attorney. If you are lucky enough to have found him, you're in excellent legal hands. I was involved in a car accident and was cited for being completely at-fault for the collision. The other driver involved in... the accident was injured, and so were her passengers. I was cited for careless driving resulting in injury, as well as a red light infraction. I did not believe that I was the at-fault driver in the incident and started the process to challenge the charges. At the start of my case, I was told to speak to some other firm; after my initial meeting with that place, I felt very scared and hopeless about the outcome. I walked away feeling that no one really cared about listening to my side. I was about to give up on defending my case and considered taking the district attorney's offer, but then I received a recommendation that completely changed everything - someone told me to have a chat with Benjamin Hartford. From my first conversation with Mr. Hartford, I felt as though I finally found the right counselor. When we spoke, I felt as though he was genuinely listening to me. I felt as though he truly believed and understood what I was trying to prove in the case. Mr. Hartford was very honest about the circumstances surrounding my case. But most importantly, Mr. Hartford gained my trust and confidence. Mr. Hartford jumped right in and started his investigation into the background and built a solid case on my behalf. He highlighted areas of the police investigation that were questionable, he contacted witnesses and really got into the "belly" of the case. Having Mr. Hartford as my attorney, I knew everything was moving in the right direction and that all our bases were covered if the case proceeded to a jury trial. Mr. Hartford built a solid argument on my behalf and we were completely prepared to take the case to trial. His findings and arguments were so well formed that upon review, the district attorney decided to dismiss the charges entirely! This was completely unexpected, but really showed me how thorough Mr. Hartford was in representing my case. I cannot express how grateful I am to Mr. Hartford enough for his hard work on my behalf. I honestly don't think you can find anyone better than him. I don't know how to better stress how exceptional he is than to explain a little bit about myself: I am someone who knows a little about everything, and likes to control everything, but I had never been in an experience as serious as my car accident; to me, trusting this case with someone was a very scary prospect, but then I met Mr. Hartford. He immediately gained my trust and respect and I don't think I would have had a successful outcome with anyone else. Of course, I hope to never go through a situation where I need legal counsel again, but knowing I have Benjamin Hartford as my representative gives me confidence for any possible legal situation. With my case, he made a client for life.

Posted by J.W. | December 22, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Mr Hartford - Great Results, Very Professional, Prompt Responses - Excellent Lawyer!

I can't express how thankful I am that I connected with this lawyer. Mr Hartford truly guided me through my recent legal issues involving a DUI and probation. From my initial contact he helped calm my fears and explain what our plan was and the possible outcomes. I could go on and on about the positi...ve attributes and overall presence of this gentleman... *Know that you will be taken care of if you choose him. Also just being in court with him, I noticed that he is well known and respected in the legal community. *This lawyer uses technology in all forms, which is an absolute plus because many lawyers out there struggle just to return phone calls. He was great with all forms of communication and documentation. A+ rating from me

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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

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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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