Joseph Carter Maher

I've never found myself in a situation to ever need help. However, that day came and I called on Joe Maher and Associates, from the moment they answered the phone, I knew I was in the best hands you could possibly ever dream of. Joe got my affairs in order and showed me that you truly can have an adv...antageous position in unfavorable circumstances. If you ever find yourself in this position, I implore you, don't waste your time and money on maybe's.. go with the experience and dedication that will see you through to the verdict you deserve!!!

Kim and Joe are extremely genuine people . They have passion in what they do and will put their heart into every case even the smallest ones. They are well educated and even have consultants , to guarantee that they are making the right about your case because they understand that your whole future i...s in their hands . They think of all the best options before bringing anything to the client and the judge. They are extremely organized and also have a team to remind you of court dates and will even call you if they see that you are not online ! ( guilty of that one! Saved me more than once) Hiring these two incredible lawyers led me to beat both my misdemeanor and class 3 felony case ! And even get my speeding ticket to not rebook my license . I am more than appreciative of my experiences with the Maher and Maher Law Firm and if God forbid , I get in something again I would know who to call ! :)

Back in August 2019, my life took a 360 turn for the worse when I was arrested for a DUI. It was my first time facing a situation like this so I decided to look for a lawyer that specialized in DUIs. I interviewed with 3 others before hiring Joe. I was convinced to hire his services for his accola...des as a lawyer (seen on his webpage), his previous experience with DUI's and experience as a DA prosecutor along with his veteran status ( I am in the military and this was going to affect my military career). I also went by feeling as I got a good vibe during our first meeting. He told me he cared for me and that he would do anything in his power to help me, he did exactly that. He seemed very honest, personable and human in his approach. This is a detailed overview on my case: I was stopped on the night of my birthday for speeding. I failed the impossible road side maneuver tests and the police officer arrested me after I blew, my final BAC at the station was .094. My license was taken from me that night so I had 7 days to request a hearing with the Department of Revenue to defend my privilege to drive. I eventually got a hearing date for October 13, 2020. A day before, I had a call with Mr. Maher to discuss the hearing. He told me he went over the footage of my arrest and explained he saw questionable material and proceeded to explain possible defense arguments. I had a list of questions ready for that call and he answered them all with no hesitation. I felt a bit more relieved. October 13 comes and during the hearing I notice his skill and how he managed to defend me in a very professional manner. He is extremely articulate. He exposed some errors made during my arrest and cross examined the officer that arrested me, the officer was nervous! Joe knew even more about DUI laws and arresting procedures than him! At the end, even though Joe's arguments were valid, the Department of Revenue hearing judge sustained my suspension on the basis that the arresting officer had proof enough to detain me. After learning of the outcome, Joe sent a detailed email that same day, explaining all the steps I needed to take to get my license back (AFTER a one month hard suspension). There was a bit of a mishap as (not to Joe's fault), my email system thought that Joe's emails where SPAM so I didn't see this email and I kept driving, until I got a letter from the Dept. of Revenue with the result on the hearing a couple weeks later. I immediately called Joe with my concern and he apologized profusely, it was not really his fault this happened, but recognized he should had followed up with a call after the fact. His communication ramped up even more from then on as he followed up with me weekly with calls and emails and made himself available to me at any time. He vowed to talk to his team so this wouldn't happen again. I was grateful for his honesty, openness and quick response. While awaiting a court date, Mr. Maher was very helpful in explaining all the things I needed to accomplish before, for a chance to obtain a better outcome: -Sign up for Level 2 Alcohol education class (12 weeks/24hrs). -Get an interlock device installed in the car (so I could drive with a restricted license after my hard one month suspension). -Sign up for 48 hrs of community service. -Sign up for a 2 hour Mother's Against Drunk Drivers class. -Complete an alcohol evaluation by the state before sentence. -Don't drink. Joe told me he was negotiating with the prosecutor and kept me informed all the way. The outcome of the hearing: DUI with Deferred Judgement sentence and 9 month unsupervised probation. Joe explained to the judge how I had completed all requirements before sentencing and requested a 9 month probation, the judge gladly agreed! Joe told me cases like these usually get 1-2yr probation. Joe's skillful defense will allow me to put this behind sooner. I am so glad I chose Joe to defend me!

I found this firm after an incident and moved from CO to my home state in CA. Needless to say the court matters made things inconvenient not only because I was out of state but it started to affect other important aspects of my life and I felt rather helpless in the matter. I did a google search an...d came across M&M Firm, and after talking with 4 others prior, within the first 5 minutes Mr Maher made me feel like something good could work on my behalf and I felt relieved just in the consult so I immediately got them on retainer. I wish I could say that I am glad I found and trusted my gut in hiring them, but that would take away from the hard work they put in and diminish their continued efforts in helping me get a positive result in the end. Even being out of state I was constantly kept up to date by staff or the Mahers themselves; who were able to explain the law complexities in terms I could understand right away. If you are looking for someone that will put the time and work in and you can trust will have your best interests at heart, hire this firm.

I contacted Joe Maher back in March about taking my DUI case. I have never had to go through the court system like this before and Joe did an amazing job keeping me well informed as well as making sure I grasped an understanding of everything that was happening. My case happened to occur right during... the heart of the pandemic and I got my final sentencing before the end of the year. The ladies in the office at Joe's practice, Krystle and Callista, helped me figure out how to complete all my tasks ordered by the court as many things were very different due to the pandemic. I never felt lost or at a loss of understanding. Joe and his team were always there to answer my questions. My case resolved with a deferred judgement plea, 1 year unsupervised probation, and a hefty chunk of court fees waived. I would definitely recommend Joe to friends or family that find themselves in need of such help, as I felt very comfortable letting him take care of my case and get the best outcome possible. Thank you Joe and team, you guys are awesome!!!!