Britany Schaffer

I bring years of experience practicing criminal defense in New Mexico state and federal courts with an emphasis in Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment issues. I'm passionate about human and civil rights and devote that focus to my work in criminal defense.

Meet Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Britany Schaffer

I have been practicing criminal defense for the past six years in New Mexico state and federal courts. My practice developed into primarily federal criminal cases, and a strong emphasis in challenging Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment issues in state cases. I've been living in Colorado for the past three years, but traveling to and from New Mexico.

Britany's Prior Experience in the Legal Field

Prior to diving into criminal defense, I was a law clerk for two federal magistrate judges where I researched and analyzed a breadth of legal issues, primarily for prisoners' claims under habeas corpus. I have also had my own practice focusing on victim's rights, and worked for a medium-sized civil defense firm in construction, employment, business, and malpractice cases.

Britany's Education and Passions

I graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico in 2015, and was awarded with the National Association of Women Lawyers' Award. I graduated summa cum laude from Fort Lewis College in 2011, earning a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Gender/Women's Studies.

I'm passionate about civil and human rights, and have been devoted to that focus in the realm of criminal defense. Outside of my career, I'm the loving owner of two big, beautiful dogs, and enjoy hiking, running, biking, and attending musical events.

Stats

Practice Areas

100% Criminal Defense

Bar Admissions

New Mexico, 2015
Colorado, 2025

Education

University of New Mexico, Juris Doctor
- Magna Cum Laude
- National Association of Women Lawyers' Award
Fort lewis College, B.A. Political Science
- Summa Cum Laude

Britany's Case Results

Unlawful Sexual Contact - Denver County - Dismissed
Cruelty to Animals - Adams County - Dismissed
1st Degree Trespass / Criminal Mischief - Douglas County - Dismissed
Harassment - Douglas County - Dismissed
Harassment - Arapahoe County - Dismissed
Permanent Protection Order - Douglas County - Dismissed
Felony Criminal Mischief - Douglas County - Deferred Judgement to Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief
Animal Abuse - Westminster Municipal Court - Dismissed
Harassment - Douglas County - Dismissed
Harassment - Aurora Municipal Court - Dismissed
Permanent Protection Order (Respondent) - Denver County - Dismissed
Permanent Protection Order (Respondent) - Douglas County - Dismissed