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Michael Donivan Evans

4.8
Rating: 2.4

Licensed for 18 years

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Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 18 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2007

Suspended Grievance

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

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Michael Donivan Evans's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

65 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | 1 star

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worst experience ever

Hired this lawyer for more then fifteen thousand dollars for a very serious case I paid flat rate to go through trial. He had a team or lawyers at the time so I felt confident. After going through preliminary hearing we got a plea deal of 5-10 years. After this hearing all of Michael Evans lawyers qu...it his practice, this was the first red flag. The next red flag was that the plea deal was not changing up to a week before trial, it was almost like Mike Evans was hoping I would take that deal and never offered to negotiate beyond that. He cancelleed meetings with me and About 6 days before trial I get a text message stating he is no longer practicing law and my case would be reset. This was devastating news at the time. I had a meeting with him in which he told me I would get less then 10% of my money back and his recommendation to me was a public defender. Long story short I never saw any of that 10% from him and in the end he sent me a bill for 180$. Worst lawyer to get tied up with. Would recommend avoiding him or any of his associates that endorse him on anything!

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2012

Would have hired someone more experienced

In my opinion, in hind sight, I would not have hired this attorney. I feel my experience was neither positive nor productive. I had many unanswered e mails and questions, and feel it was an expensive lesson on how to select the right attorney. I would have chosen someone with more experience.

Michael Evans

Replied last April 13, 2012

The Evans Firm will immediately issue a full refund of any legal fees paid to this anonymous client upon being shown that the above information contained in the this review is accurate. It is our goal to have happy and satisfied clients. We have experience representing thousands of clients and have conducted over 50 jury trials. Unfortunately, neither AVVO nor the Evans Firm can verify its contents or accuracy from its unidentified author. Our job as lawyers is not to give the answer the client wants to hear, but the truthful, accurate answer, even if that means we can't help the client. We would add that The Evans Firm saves all emails and questions received from clients and has a process of answering those.

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Michael Donivan Evans's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Miquel

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alaurice Tafoya-Modi

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Edward Beckham

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"After reading many of Mr. Evans' answers here on Avvo it is obvious this attorney has the knowledge and skill to serve clients. Without hesitation, I recommend this attorney as a knowledgeable practitioner and advocate."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Extremely intelligent, caring and compassionate. Provides excellent answers to legal questions on Avvo. As an attorney who has been practicing for 24 years as a judge, prosecutor, magistrate, criminal defense attorney, and law professor, I would refer anyone and everyone to Mr. Evans."

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Larry Jacobs

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Evans is a smart, agressive and results-oriented lawyer. He works extremely hard to obtain the best result for his client. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Evans."

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Nikea Bland

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cajardo Lindsey

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Nichols

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Evans

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Lubchenco

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Evans is a lawyer who will fight hard for you at every level. If you are looking for someone to aggressively fight on your behalf, give Mr. Evans a call."

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Siddhartha Rathod

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  2.4 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Suspension issued in CO, 2020

updated on 05/26/2020

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in CO, 2019

updated on 03/06/2019

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Immediate Suspension issued in CO, 2018

updated on 12/05/2018

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2017

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2017

Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2011

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

Languages

English

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