Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes
Licensed in Colorado since: 1990
Education: University of Colorado Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2012, 2018 - 2023 Magnum Law Group, LLC
892 Westview DrBoulder, CO 80303 Phone: 303-238-0648 Email: Maureen J. O'Brien Visit website
Maureen O'Brien has dedicated her legal career to defending individuals charged with a wide range of crimes. Currently with Magnum Law Group, Ms. O'Brien represents clients in Jefferson County and the surrounding areas who are facing charges ranging from DUI to murder. She primarily focuses on felony cases.
In 2012, Ms. O'Brien received the prestigious Award of Merit from the First Judicial District Bar Association, its highest honor, at their annual bar dinner. She has the highest rating - AV - by Martindale-Hubbel.
Ms. O'Brien is active in a number of professional organizations. She is a past President of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, and served on that board for seven years. She served as Chairman of the Corrections Board in Jefferson County for 18 years. Maureen has been appointed to the Jefferson County Strategic Planning Committee and is a past President of the First Judicial District Bar Association in Jefferson County, Colorado. She also consistently has the highest rating for lawyers, a 10 (Superb) on Avvo.com.
Recognized for her dedication to professional excellence, Maureen O'Brien has been included in the list of top 100 trial lawyers in Colorado by The National Trial Lawyers for the past six years. She has also been selected for inclusion in Colorado Super Lawyers for many years and has received the Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.
First Admitted: 1990, Colorado
Bar / Professional Activity
- President Elect, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2007 - 2008
- Appointed to Governor's Advisory Council on Community Corrections, 2000 - 2008
- Past President, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association,, 2009
- Member, Board of Trustees, First Judicial District Bar Association, 1995 - 1997
- President, First Judicial District Bar Association, 1999 - 2000
- Secretary, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2006 - 2007
- Chairman, Jefferson County Corrections Board, 1997 - 2015
- Member, Criminal Justice Strategic Planning Committee, Jefferson County, 2000 - 2015
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 1990
- President Elect, First Judicial District Bar Association, 1998 - 1999
- Member, Board of Directors, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2003 - 2008
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, Jefferson County District Attorney's Office Diversion Council, 1994 - 1996
- Admitted to Colorado Bar, 1990
- Secretary/Treasurer, First Judicial District Bar Association, 1997 - 1998
- Colorado Bar Association
Representative Clients
- People v. Schneider, 991 P.2d 296, Co. App, 1999
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Florida, 1984
Honors
- Delta Theta Phi
- This is a selection to the top 100 trial attorneys in the state. Every year from 2007-2013., Tio 100 Trial Lawyers in Colorado, The National Trial Lawyers, 2007
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Criminal Procedure
- AV Rating. The highest rating by Martindale Hubbell.
- This is the Bar Association's highest honor, awarded annuallly to a lawyer who has provided distinguished service to the bar and the community., Award of Merit, 1st Judicial District Bar Association, 2012
- Superb rating by Avvo.com, a rating system for attorneys.
Educational Background
- Pace University, B.A. University of Colorado School of Law, J.D. - 1990
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Speaker at a professional seminar regarding DUI practice., Presenter, Speaker, 1st JD Bar Association, 2013
Office location for Maureen J. O'Brien
892 Westview Dr
Boulder, CO 80303
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2012, 2018 - 2023