$ 350-450 per hour
Sarah Schielke was born and raised in Rochester, NY. After graduating from Middlebury College and Boston University School of Law, where she attended on a full academic merit scholarship and was the Managing Editor of the Boston University Law Review, Sarah moved to Northern Colorado and started her own law practice, The Life & Liberty Law Office, specializing in DUI defense and federal civil rights lawsuits. Through her work, Sarah imposes accountability on law enforcement and state prosecutors on behalf of community citizens who otherwise could not. Sarah fights for the underdog. And she fights hard. Because everyone deserves better justice than what this criminal justice system is willing to give them.
Sarah is currently undefeated in DUI jury trials for marijuana and breath test cases. Sarah has been repeatedly named a Rising Stars SuperLawyer for DUI defense. She regularly lectures and presents all over the country regarding marijuana, alcohol and drug DUI defense strategy. Her material on Winning Marijuana DUIs has been published in the Texas DWI Manual. Sarah is on the Executive Committee and serves as 2nd Vice-President for the national DUI Defense Lawyers Association and is a Board Member on the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. She has two kids, five dogs, and a definitely normal preoccupation with the band Phish.
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$ 350-450 per hour
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Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
1209 Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO, 80537
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Posted by Ashley | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Sarah is brilliant and thorough. She was extremely responsive and had excellent communication throughout the entire process, never leaving me wondering what to expect next or how to proceed. She made things simple, laid out reasonable expectations. She got results I had not imagined were possible. Sh...
Posted by Greg | October 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Hired Sarah. Witness call police and stated false accusations. There was a level of being innocent relative to the charges filed. Sarah worked through the situation and provided me the best results possible. For me its not about her wins, losses, or charges dropped. For me it was her guidance and...
Posted by Justyna | March 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
People v. Duran. I hope you remember this case it is not DUI case when you defend drunk people. It is not a civil right to drive drunk just for references. You took from Jaime Duran around 12000.00 and lost case because you committed a malpractice - it is on email sent to another attorney as evident...
Posted by Aaron | March 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Sarah is beyond anything I can fully articulate in my limited vocabulary. She is a force that cannot be contained when it comes to fighting for civil liberties of American citizens. I am infinitely appreciative of everything she has done for me and what she continues to do for others. She is the abso...
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I faced a precarious legal situation in which I felt I would have to prove my innocence rather than be proven guilty. With Sarah's expertise, the whole ordeal was ultimately dismissed. She was forthright about what I could expect and didn't make any promises or blow smoke. She just did a great job--d...
"Sarah has knack for creativity in defense of the accused, which no doubt contributes to her success as a defender. Not only is she a stellar attorney, but she's also a team player--she regularly gives back to the defense community by sharing useful strategies and participating as a speaker in continuing legal education programs. I endorse Sarah."
"Were I to find myself in need of criminal defense, I would feel lucky and honored to have Sarah defending me. She has demonstrated both dedication and creativity."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a great lawyer and will fight for your Constitutional rights. She get's the job done!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been practicing for over 40 years. I can't remember the last time that I saw an attorney with Sarah's skill, knowledge and passion. When you retain Sarah, you simply retain the best. If I got a DUI, Sarah would be one of the first calls I would make."
"Sarah is highly respected in the legal community. She has magnificent trial skills and is a superior advocate. I endorse Sarah."
"Sarah is a "true" defender and not afraid of those in power. Sarah works hard for her clients. Her understanding of the law is superb. I highly recommend Sarah of you are facing serious charges."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah Schielke is a smart and knowledgeable lawyer who fights for her clients. Sarah is fearless and relentless when defending her clients. I have seen Sarah go well above and beyond in fighting for a client. Another thing about Sarah, she prevails with her absolute no-holds-bar approach. I would not hesitate to refer a loved one to Sarah as no one would do a better job for them."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Censure issued in CO, 2024
updated on 04/22/2024This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Top 10% of DUI Lawyers in USA, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Top 10% of Lawyers in USA, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Top 10% of DUI Lawyers in USA, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
2016 Best of Loveland - Criminal Justice Attorney, Loveland Business Recognition
2010 - Present
Attorney/Owner, The Life & Liberty Law Office
2017 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationBoard Member
2015 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2020 - 2020
DUI Defense Lawyers Association2nd Vice-President
2019 - 2019
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationParliamentarian
2019 - 2019
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationDUI Conference Course Director
2019 - 2019
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationCourse Director - Nashville DUI Conference
2017 - 2017
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationCourse Director - Austin DUI Defense Seminar
2016 - 2016
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationCourse Director
2016 - 2016
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationPresenter - Annual DUI Defense Conference
2015 - 2017
National College of DUI DefenseMember
Not Guilty - All Counts
DUI Dismissed
All major charges dismissed. Client pleaded to a traffic infraction and received unsupervised probation, no fine, no community service.
Not Guilty - All Counts
Not Guilty - All Counts
DUI Dismissed. Client pleaded to traffic infraction.
Not guilty
2008
J.D.
2005
B.A.
2017
2016
DUI Defense - Challenging the Intoxilyzer
2016
Voir Dire Techniques for Beating Breath Test Machines
2016
2016
DUI Defense - Jury Instructions and Theory of Defense Strategy
2016
Voir Dire Techniques for Beating the Intoxilyzer 9000
2016
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