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Benjamin W. Hartford
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Biography
I have been practicing law for over seventeen years and spent the majority of my time as a Deputy District Attorney for Adams County. I was part the the Vehicular Homicide Team and was responsible for both training and policy decisions pertaining to investigation of DUI/DWAI, vehicular assault, and vehicular homicide. This position gave me specialized knowledge on how the investigative and legal process works. My knowledge and experience having tried 100 jury trials equates to a solid and knowledgable advocate for you. I pride myself on thoroughly investigating and working a case for my clients, they deserve my best effort. I'm never satisfied until I have investigated and explored every aspect of your case. I value my clients and I spend the necessary time to listen to them and educate them about the legal process. I am interested in obtaining the best legal outcome for my clients and this is only possible if I listen and understand their needs and goals for the case. I look forward to speaking with you and hopefully working with you to obtain your goals.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
23 years | 3,000 cases
DUI and DWI
40%
23 years | 3,000 cases
Personal Injury
20%
13 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 22 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2003
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
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Case Results (35)
Advocacy (30)
Recommendation (27)
Responsiveness (17)
Professionalism (16)
Communication Style (15)
Practice Area Knowledge (13)
General Knowledge (12)
Character & Conduct (9)
Cost of Services (8)
Compassion (6)
Trustworthiness (5)
Free Consultations (2)
Payment Plans (2)
Punctuality (2)
Staff & Support (2)
Showing 11 - 13 of 13 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Kim
Mr. Hartford spent an hour on the phone with me listening to my case. He was very sympathetic to my situation and gave me some very valuable information that will help me as I continue to advance my case. He was very honest with me as to whether I had a case that could be won, and advised me of what ...
Posted by Jeromie Rose | January 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense
HELPED ME WITH A CRIMINAL MATTER AND HE DOSE CIVEL ALSO AND HELPES YOU WITH ANYTHING ELSE
MR Hartford helped me with an issue involving breaking dishes in my house as stupid as it seems i was charged with aot of crimes like domestic violence charges. after he reviewed my case he told me i wated too long for him to go to trial for me. i wated to long and trusted anouther lawyer to handle m...
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...
Benjamin W. Hartford's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Honest and helpful."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Ben is a great guy and an even better lawyer. I fully endorse him for your legal needs!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hartford has shown through his comments to be a very knowledgeable and capable DUI defense attorney."
"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Suspension issued in CO, 2023
updated on 01/19/2024Suspension 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 AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2002 - 2003
Moot Court Honor SocietyVice 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
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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