Michael Dean Vaughn

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Michael Dean Vaughn

4.7
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Delta, CO
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt

132 E. 5th St., Suite 202, Delta, CO

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

25+ Years Experience. Former Air Force JAG. In Person or Virtual Consultations Available.

Medical Bills, Collections, Garnishments...We Can Help Stop Them Today!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 60%

28 years | 1,050 cases

60%
Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

19 years | 325 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

28 years | 625 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour

Contingency

10%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 20 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oklahoma for 27 years

State: Oklahoma

Acquired: 1998

Resigned- Voluntary

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Michael D. Vaughn

132 E. 5th St., Suite 202, Delta, CO, 81416

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The Law Offices of Michael D. Vaughn

PO Box 2500, Crested Butte, CO, 81224

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Michael Dean Vaughn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michelle | November 06, 2011 | Child Custody

Louisiana Mother

I hired Mr. Vaughn in September 2010 during a jurisdictional custody issue. Mr. Vaughn and his staff are compassionate, straight to the point, and extremely knowledgeable. He is agressive and respectful. He gets the job done! He and his staff were prompt to return calls as well as offer advice and... guidance during this difficult time. They are very supportive and helpful during the high stress periods of divorce and custody issues. I highly recommend Mr. Vaughn for any of your legal needs. If you want an honest, knowledgeble, aggressive, yet compassionate attorney: Mr. Vaughn should be your choice. Thank you Mr. Vaughn, You and your staffe are the best!

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2009

This guy is really good!

Very knowledgeable; straight to the point; professional but doesn't gloss over facts. Highly recommend Michael D. Vaughn for all pertinent legal needs.

Posted by Paul | January 08, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

If u don't want to hear the truth , don't hire Michael. He kept me honest ,and when things didn't seem fair or right , I was told to always take the high road and not get involved in any game playing. My divorce was very frustrating and nasty , Michael always seemed to encourage me and lift up my spi...rits, at the end of the day I have found a dear friend. I shopped around a lot in preparing for my divorce , at the initial interview I felt Michael told me the truth unlike other attorneys who told me what I wanted to hear.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family

I hired Mr. Vaughn to help me with my family issue. He did not call me once to ask what I would like to see happen in my case. My ex hot everything he asked for down to me paying him $3,000 in child support that I did not even owe him. I lost time with my child, I gave this attorney 6K with nothing i...n return, I know owe my ex money, and I do not receive any child support at all now. If you like donating your money this attorney will gladly accept it. Look elsewhere for an attorney speaking from experience.

Michael Vaughn

Replied last March 11, 2019

Dear Anonymous: I cannot respond to your specific situation because you posted anonymously. However, my office diligently represents all of our clients and responsibly communicates with them--even when after hours and on weekends. The situation you describe is not recognizable as any case I have handled. I encourage you to contact me through my office, if you were an actual client of the firm, so we can discuss your concerns further.

Posted by Joshua | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

lacks professional experience

I hired Michael Vaughn in 2014 for a divorce. Mr. Vaughn has potential to be a good lawyer. However, this was not the case for me. I hired him off of his reviews and was hopeful for a good outcome. I was forced to seek new legal council after Mr. Vaughn failed to follow through on what he said he was... going to do. My paper work was not filed with the court on time. I feel a large amount of my bill was not accounted for correctly. There were a lot of extra charges that did not make any sense to me. I would strongly recommend exploring all of your options in the areas before making a choice to hire Michael Vaughn.

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Commendation Award x3, United States Air Force

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Michael D. Vaughn, LLC

2009 - Present

Partner, Brown Schottelkotte Stimpert & Vaughn, LLC

2007 - 2009

Partner, McCarthy Schultz & Vaughn, LLC

2005 - 2007

Associate, Kennedy Childs & Fogg, P.C.

1998 - 2005

Asst. Judge Advocate, United States Air Force

Associations

2008 - Present

Delta Bar Association

President

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Crested Butte Avalanche Center

Member

2007 - Present

Delta Area Mountain Biker’s Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

John Doe v. Jane Doe

Full custody and decision making for father

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Education

1998

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Central Circuit Defense Counsel Conference

Computer Crimes

Publications

N/A

Air Force Law Review Exculpatory Polygraph Admissibility: The Scheffer Court Flinches But Leaves Hope for the Future

Languages

English

Activity

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