$ 350-450 per hour
Sarah Jay Schielke
About Sarah
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
20 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 16 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Location
The Life & Liberty Law Office
1209 Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO, 80537
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Kelly | May 27, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Bull Dog Sarah
Sarah, is a lawyer that you can depend on. She understaood exactly what I wanted and what I needed to be successful in my divorce and custody case. Even when I just needed to vent she would listen. Sarah was prompt and diligent in her work ethics, and have no concern with Sarah and would highly re...
Sarah Jay Schielke's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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!"
"Sarah is the Goddess of the Law. I worship the courthouse steps upon which she walks."
"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 one of the smartest criminal defense attorneys around."
"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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Experience
Professional misconduct
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.
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Top 10% of DUI Lawyers in USA, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney/Owner, The Life & Liberty Law Office
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Felony DUI - Larimer County
Not Guilty - All Counts
DUI - Larimer County - Marijuana & Alcohol
DUI Dismissed
Vehicular Assault, DUI (Drugs) - Boulder County
All major charges dismissed. Client pleaded to a traffic infraction and received unsupervised probation, no fine, no community service.
DUI - Boulder County - Alcohol
Not Guilty - All Counts
DUI - Weld County - Alcohol
Not Guilty - All Counts
DUI - Larimer County - Marijuana
DUI Dismissed. Client pleaded to traffic infraction.
DUI - Weld County - Marijuana
Not guilty
Education
2008
Boston University School of Law
J.D.
2005
Middlebury College
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2017
DUI Defense - Spring Seminar
Winning Marijuana DUI/DWAIs
2016
Intoxilyzer 9000 - How to Attack
DUI Defense - Challenging the Intoxilyzer
2016
DUI Defense - Mile High Summer Seminar
Voir Dire Techniques for Beating Breath Test Machines
2016
DUI Defense - Mile High Summer Seminar
Winning Marijuana DUIs
2016
DUI Conference in Breckenridge 2016
DUI Defense - Jury Instructions and Theory of Defense Strategy
2016
2016 Annual DUI Defense Conference
Voir Dire Techniques for Beating the Intoxilyzer 9000
Publications
2016
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar - 2016 DUI Defense Conference Materials
DUI Jury Instructions: The NG Guide
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What happens in the state of Colorado for the county of Larimer if you fail a UA while on pretrial. all other tests were clean
31 Mar 2017
Q&A
What will probation do if a urine sample comes back diluted?
29 Mar 2017
Q&A
Will I be able to fight this parking ticket in Aurora considering the circumstances?
28 Mar 2017