CASES DEFENDED
YEARS IN COURT
FAVORABLE OUTCOMES
ACQUITTED
Murder · 1st Degree
The prosecution's entire case rested on a single eyewitness. We dismantled their credibility over 11 days of cross-examination. The jury acquitted on all counts.
DISMISSED
Federal Drug Trafficking
A traffic stop led to a search that violated the Fourth Amendment. We filed to suppress. Evidence thrown out. Case dismissed before trial ever began.
NOT GUILTY
Aggravated Assault
The prosecution called it assault. The evidence showed self-defense. We built the timeline, presented the witnesses, and the jury agreed — in under two hours.
REDUCED
DUI — Felony → Misdemeanor
The breathalyzer result was the prosecution's cornerstone. We challenged the calibration records & the maintenance logs. They folded. Felony dropped to a misdemeanor. No jail.
ACQUITTED
White Collar / Wire Fraud
A $2M federal wire fraud case built on financial records we spent four months dissecting with forensic accountants. Every count. Full acquittal.
DISMISSED
Weapons Possession
The search that produced the weapon was unconstitutional. We proved it. Evidence suppressed. Case dismissed entirely.
WHAT WE DEFEND
Every Charge.
Every Court.
VIOLENT CRIMES
Assault, murder, robbery, domestic violence. We challenge evidence, motive, and witness credibility — building the strongest defense the facts allow.
DRUG OFFENSES
From simple possession to trafficking. Fourth Amendment violations, lab analysis challenges, and informant credibility are our primary weapons.
WHITE COLLAR CRIME
Fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, insider trading. Complex financial cases require deep forensic analysis — and we have the experts to deliver it.
DUI / DWI DEFENSE
Field sobriety tests, breathalyzers, and blood tests are all fallible. We challenge every element of the stop, the test, and the arrest to protect your license and record.
FEDERAL CHARGES
Federal investigations and prosecutions operate differently. As a former Denver DA prosecutor, Marcus knows every tactic the government deploys — and exactly how to counter them.
APPEALS & POST-CONVICTION
Wrongly convicted or given an unjust sentence? We review trial records for constitutional errors, ineffective counsel, and new evidence to fight for your freedom.
How We Fight
From First Call
To Final Verdict
Emergency Consultation
Call any hour, any day. We pick up. In the first 24 hours after an arrest, decisions are made that affect the entire case. Act immediately.
Case Investigation
We request all discovery, review police reports, interview witnesses, and identify every constitutional violation, inconsistency, and weakness in the prosecution's case.
Strategy & Defense Build
Using our findings, we craft the strongest possible defense — whether that's suppression motions, alibi evidence, expert witnesses, or a full trial strategy.
Fight & Win
We negotiate from strength, not desperation. If they offer a bad deal, we reject it and take them to trial. Winning in court is what we do.
IMPORTANT INFO
What Happens
After an Arrest
Most people have never been through the criminal justice system. The process moves fast, the stakes are high, and every step has consequences. Here's what to expect — and where having the right attorney changes the outcome.
The Arrest
The moment you're arrested, your constitutional rights activate. You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Exercise both immediately. Do not answer questions, do not explain yourself, do not try to talk your way out of it. Anything you say from this moment forward is on the record and will be used by the prosecution.
Booking & Processing
You'll be fingerprinted, photographed, and processed at the arresting agency. Personal property is logged and held. This is when you should be asking to call an attorney — not a family member first, an attorney first. The earlier we engage, the more we can do.
Bail & Initial Appearance
Within 24–72 hours of arrest, you'll appear before a judge who will set bail or release conditions. This hearing matters more than most people realize. The arguments made here affect how much freedom you have while your case is pending. We appear at this hearing and argue aggressively for your release.
Arraignment
You'll formally hear the charges against you and enter a plea. In most cases we enter a not guilty plea at arraignment regardless of the facts — this preserves your options and gives us time to review the prosecution's evidence before any decisions are made.
Discovery & Investigation
This is where cases are won or lost — long before trial. The prosecution must turn over their evidence. We go through every piece: police reports, body cam footage, lab results, witness statements, phone records. We're looking for constitutional violations, evidentiary weaknesses, and anything that shouldn't be there or was obtained illegally.
Pre-Trial Motions
If we find constitutional violations — an illegal stop, an unlawful search, a coerced statement — we file motions to suppress that evidence. When a suppression motion succeeds, the prosecution often loses the foundation of their case entirely. Many cases end here, before trial ever begins.
Negotiation
Armed with a full picture of the prosecution's case and any weaknesses we've identified, we negotiate from strength. Prosecutors offer significantly better outcomes when they know your attorney is prepared to try the case. We never negotiate from desperation.
Trial
If no acceptable resolution is reached, we go to trial. We don't treat trial as a last resort — we prepare for it from day one. Jury selection, opening statements, cross-examination, expert witnesses, closing arguments. This is where 25 years of courtroom experience matters most.
Client Stories
People We
Kept Free.
These are real clients who faced real prison time and trusted Marcus with the outcome. The right attorney at the right moment changes everything.
5.0 · 290+ Google Reviews
I was looking at 15 years. Three lawyers told me to take the plea deal. Marcus was the fourth attorney I called, and the first one who told me to fight. He found an illegal search that everyone else had missed, filed to suppress, and had every piece of evidence thrown out. I walked out of that courthouse without a conviction. I have my life back, my family back, my job back. I don't know how to properly thank someone for that.
David Morrison
Federal Drug Trafficking · All Charges Dismissed
DISMISSED
ALL CHARGES
The SEC investigation took two years before they filed charges. Marcus spent another year taking their financial case apart with forensic accountants and data analysts. Every count. Full acquittal. He was the most prepared attorney I've ever worked with — and I've worked with a lot of attorneys. The difference between him and everyone else is that he doesn't just defend. He prosecutes the prosecution's case.
R. Thornton
Federal Wire Fraud · Full Acquittal
Former Prosecutor
6 years at the Denver DA's Office. We know every strategy the prosecution will use before they use it.
24/7 Availability
Arrests don't happen on business hours. Marcus answers his own phone, day or night.
Immediate Action
Evidence disappears fast. We move immediately upon engagement to preserve every advantage.
Expert Network
Forensic analysts, toxicologists, private investigators — we deploy the same experts as the prosecution.
Trial-Ready Always
We don't bluff about going to trial. Prosecutors know we'll fight — which makes them negotiate seriously.
True Confidentiality
Attorney-client privilege is absolute. What you tell us stays with us, period, no exceptions.
What should I do the moment I'm Arrested?
Invoke your right to remain silent immediately and completely. Say the words: "I am invoking my right to remain silent and my right to an attorney." Then stop talking — to police, to friends, to anyone. The single most damaging thing people do is try to explain themselves. Call us the moment you can. Everything you say before we arrive is on the record.
can you really get charges dismissed?
Yes — regularly. Charges get dismissed when police violate the Fourth Amendment (illegal search), when evidence is insufficient, when witnesses are unreliable, or when prosecutors can't meet their burden of proof. We examine every case for suppression issues and constitutional violations before anything else. Many cases never reach trial because we eliminate the prosecution's evidence first.
Should I take a plea deal?
Sometimes a well-negotiated plea is the best outcome — but you should never take one without having an experienced defense attorney evaluate the prosecution's entire case first. Prosecutors offer plea deals because it's easier than proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Before you accept anything, let us assess the strength of their evidence and what a realistic trial outcome looks like for you specifically.
How much does criminal defense cost?
Fees vary based on case complexity, charge severity, and whether trial is required. We provide clear, transparent retainer agreements upfront with no hidden costs. More importantly — the cost of inadequate representation is measured in years of your life. We offer payment plans and will always give you an honest assessment of what effective defense of your specific case requires.
What is the difference between state and federal charges?
Federal charges are prosecuted by US Attorneys with vastly more resources — FBI agents, forensic accountants, months or years of investigation. Federal sentencing guidelines are also stricter and more rigidly followed. Marcus spent 6 years inside the Denver DA's Office and understands prosecution from the inside out. If you're facing federal charges, the caliber of your defense attorney matters enormously.
Do I need a lawyer if I'm innocent?
Absolutely — arguably more than anyone else. Innocent people are convicted every day because they believed the truth would speak for itself, cooperated with police without an attorney present, or trusted that the system would figure it out. It doesn't work that way. The system processes cases. An experienced defense attorney makes sure your case is presented, challenged, and argued correctly — regardless of guilt or innocence.