Leah Maloney
I'm a fierce advocate, defending my clients' rights while developing relationships with them where they feel supported.
Meet Criminal Defense Attorney Leah Maloney
I have been a criminal defense attorney since 2013. After graduating with honors from Boston College and serving in the Peace Corps, I attended George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. where I immediately began honing my skills as a criminal lawyer. While attending law school, I began the District Record Sealing Service where my fellow students and I worked on motions to seal criminal records for clients. We were able to assist in sealing records for hundreds of people with criminal convictions.
NY Experience
After law school, I represented individuals accused of crimes as an attorney at the Legal Aid Society in Brooklyn, New York. I successfully represented thousands of individuals charged with everything from DUI, to theft, to murder. Additionally, I worked as part of the Homicide Defense Task Force defending homicide cases, analyzing complex discovery, and crafting legal arguments showing client's innocence.
Areas of Expertise
During my career, I've cultivated a particular interest in advocating for individuals charged with sex offenses, such as rape, sexual assault on a child, and internet luring. I was awarded a scholarship to attend the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer's annual conference on Zealous Advocacy in Sexual Assault & Child Victim Cases. I have represented many people charged with sex crimes while achieving successful trial verdicts and other favorable outcomes.
Based on my expertise in criminal defense litigation, I was chosen as a Fellow for the International Legal Foundation. I utilized my experience in trial work, motion writing, and defense theories to train criminal defense lawyers in Myanmar.
Leah Will Fight to Protect Your Future
After moving to Colorado, I continued to fight allegations against my clients as a Public Defender in Douglas County. I am passionate about finding the legal and factual arguments that result in dismissal of charges. When not in the courtroom, I love taking advantage of Colorado's beautiful mountains through cycling and hiking.
Stats
Practice Areas
100% Criminal Defense and Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 2021
- New York, 2014
Education
- George Washington University Law School, Juris Doctor
- Boston College - Political Science & Islamic Studies
Social
Leah's Case Results with Sawyer Legal Group:
- Obstruction of Telephone - Douglas County - Dismissed
- Child Abuse - Jefferson County - Dismissed
- Assault & Battery - Aurora Municipal - Dismissed
- 1st Degree Assault - Adams County - Probation
- Gaming Fraud - Gilpin County - Dismissed
- Battery / Criminal Mischief - Westminster Municipal Court - Dismissed
- 3rd Degree Assault / Domestic Violence - Jefferson County - Dismissed
- 3rd Degree Assault - Douglas County - Dismissed
- Criminal Mischief - Douglas County - Dismissed
- Failure to Register as a Sex Offender - Jefferson County - Dismissed (plea to Class 2 Misdemeanor Failure to Verify Location)
- Careless Driving - Broomfield Municipal - Dismissed
- Class 1 Misdemeanor Harassment - Douglas County - Dismissed
- Furnishing Alcohol to Minor - Douglas County - Dismissed & Sealed
Recommendations
- I cannot recommend this firm enough. Especially Leah Maloney. I highly recommend.
- I recently had the pleasure of having Leah Maloney represent me for some legal issues and she crushed it! She is passionate about her profession and very knowledgeable in her area of expertise. Her communication with me during this stressful time in my life was on point! If you ever find yourself...