Lawrence Stanley Mertes

Lawrence Stanley Mertes

also known as Larry Mertes

4.4
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Longmont, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Education

1325 Dry Creek Drive, Suite 201, Longmont, CO

About Lawrence

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense in municipal, state, and federal court including assault and sexual assault DUI Domestic Violence Drug Crimes Sex Offenses Assaults Traffic violations DMV hearings and appeals Gun owner rights

42 years

40%
Education 30%

University, College, and Secondary Education Student Conduct complaints. Title IX sexual misconduct complaints and litigation.

36 years | 35 cases

30%
Litigation 30%

Personal Injury Automobile, Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Accidents Wrongful Death Premises Liability Insurance Disputes

39 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 42 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1983

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Larry Mertes

1325 Dry Creek Drive, Suite 201, Longmont, CO, 80503

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Lawrence Stanley Mertes's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by john | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Attorney

They handled a DWI and Criminal Mischief case for us. Very patient and helpful!! The entire staff was GREAT!!!

Posted by Jeremy | October 25, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Great services, and excellent result, well worth the time and money!

Larry Mertes handled my DUI case in a very professional manner. I got positive feedback from the start, as he had a lot of questions I never would have thought of when we had our initial consultation. I understood that due to the large number of cases the firm handles, I had to be patient to hear... a response back. But it was always a very thorough response, and he made good suggestions. TJ Willard also assisted in my case, and helped me to win my administrative hearing by simply stating the facts and explaining that I was only sitting in the vehicle, and not actually driving it. He had helped Larry a great deal with my case and I would also recommend his services. Larry had recommended a good course of action for me to take to help my case to include gathering as much information and evidence as I could and attending alcohol classes ahead of time for my DUI charge. All of this preparation had helped put me in a good situation. He had presented an excellent argument toward the District Attorney stating that I had not intended to drive, and was merely sitting in the car staying warm to try to figure out what to do next. He also mentioned the arresting officer had no reasonable suspicion for approaching my vehicle because I had tinted windows and he could not see inside. I was also parked legally in a parking garage. The DA had later reached a plea bargaining agreement, and I plead guilty to a reckless driving offense with community service, and my DUI charge had been dismissed. Well worth the cost and peace of mind of maintaining a clean criminal record. I would strongly recommend Larry Mertes for his legal services! Thank you!

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Bart Costello

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Larry Mertes for over two decades. He has enormous integrity and tenacity when it comes to helping his clients. I have referred many people including an immediate family member to Larry Mertes, and the results were exemplary in each case. Larry is very smart, and is a skilled advocate who understands both criminal and civil law. I recommend Larry Mertes without reservation to stand up for you in any criminal or personal injury matter."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Trial Lawyer, Mertes Law

1983 - 1990

Deputy District Attorney, Boulder County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2019 - Present

YMCA of Northern Colorado

Board Member

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Boulder County Bar Association

Member

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

Education

1983

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

J.D.

1979

University of Colorado - Boulder

B.S.J.

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