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Biography
As a former Deputy District Attorney in Larimer County, I have insight into the inner workings of the DA’s office as well as the entire criminal justice system. Because there are such a large number of cases in Larimer County, prosecutors have to analyze the cases on their caseloads quickly and make fast decisions. Many of those who have been accused of a crime are not represented by an attorney and they feel they have no choice other than to take the deal – a decision they often come to regret days, months, or even years later.
My goal as a criminal defense lawyer is to educate my clients on the crimes they are accused of, the consequences they face, and the judicial process. I aim to protect their rights and help them make informed decisions to get the best possible outcome.
I attended University of Colorado where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. I went on to University of Denver, Sturm College of Law for my Juris Doctorate.
I left law school with the strong desire to serve the community, so I became a Deputy District Attorney with the 8th Judicial District – Larimer County. Prior to that, I had worked at a firm that handled family law cases and another firm handling medical malpractice and personal injury, but ultimately decided to pursue criminal law. As a prosecutor, I managed hundreds of criminal cases and tried many of those cases before juries. I handled all my cases, like those involving domestic violence, child abuse, DUIs, and sex offenses, in a fair and ethical manner focusing on justice. I decided to enter private practice after 2 years as a DDA and transitioned to criminal defense at the O’Malley Law Office.
O'Malley Law Office, P.C. - Fort Collins
123 N College Ave, Suite 220
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
phone: (970) 658-0007
Education
- Practice Areas Arson First Degree Arson Second Degree Arson Third Degree Arson Fourth Degree Arson Assault First Degree Assault Second Degree Assault Third Degree Assault Attempt / Co-Defendant Crimes Accessory to Crime Complicity Conspiracy to Commit a Crime Criminal Attempt Burglary First Degree Burglary Second Degree Burglary Third Degree Burglary Possession of Burglary Tools Child Abuse Dependency and Neglect Felony Child Abuse Misdemeanor Child Abuse Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Courts
- Probation
- and Procedures Choosing a Jury vs. Judge Trial Double Jeopardy Extradition To and From Colorado Fugitive from Justice How Can I Get A Pardon? Immigration Consequences and Deportation for Criminal Convictions Plea Bargains Probation Revocations / Violations Record Sealing Sentencing in Criminal Courts Six Differences with Misdemeanor and Felony Crimes Crimes Against At Risk Persons Criminal Mischief Criminal Tampering Cruelty to Animals Disorderly Conduct Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Civil Assist Domestic Violence and Firearm Rights Domestic Violence Protection Orders Domestic Violence Sentence Enhancer Domestic Violence Treatment Intimate Relationships Victims Advocates Drug Crimes Sentences for Drug Offenses Special Offender Charge DUI and DWAI 10 DUI Facts Alcohol Education and Therapy DMV Hearing Information DUI Specifics DWAI Specifics Roadside Tests Underage Drinking and Driving / UDD Firearms Rights and Crimes Concealed Carry Permits Extreme Risk Protection Order | Red Flag Law Illegal Discharge of a Firearm Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender Prohibited Use of Weapons Unlawful Possession of Weapons Forgery and Fraud Identity Theft Fort Collins Municipal Court Offenses Against Decency Offenses Against Property Offenses Against Public Authority Offenses Against Public Peace Offenses Against Public Safety Offenses Against the Person Offenses Involving Marijuana Internet Sex Crimes Enticement of a Child Internet Luring of a Child Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child Sexual Exploitation of a Child Invasion of Privacy Criminal Invasion of Privacy Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Juvenile Crimes Expunging Juvenile Criminal Records Juvenile Arrests and the HUB Person and Violent Crimes False Imprisonment Harassment Kidnapping Manslaughter Menacing Murder and Homicide Obstruction of a Telephone Service Posting a Private Image | Revenge Porn Reckless Endangerment Robbery / Aggravated Robbery Stalking Vehicular Homicide Police Involved Crimes Escape False Reporting Obstructing a Peace Officer Resisting Arrest Protection and Restraining Orders Extreme Risk Protection Order | Red Flag Law Modification or Dismissal of a Civil Protection Order Violations or Attempted Violations Sex Crimes Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Incest and Aggravated Incest Indecent Exposure Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Pretext Phone Calls Prostitution and Solicitation Public Indecency Sexual Assault Sexual Assault on a Child Sexual Exploitation of a Child Sex Offender Treatment Unlawful Sexual Contact Theft Embezzlement Felony Theft Misdemeanor Theft Shoplifting Theft Traffic Crimes Careless Driving The DMV Point System Driving Under Restraint Outstanding Judgment Warrant Reckless Driving Vehicular Eluding Trespass / Trespassing First Degree Trespass Second Degree Trespass Third Degree Trespass Witness and Victim Crimes Perjury Legal Help for College Students Legal Help for College Students University of Denver
- Sturm College of LawJuris Doctor Juris Doctor