Practice areas: Criminal Defense, General Litigation, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2003
Education: University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Languages spoken: Arabic, English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013 Call today:
720-314-8925
Muhaisen & Muhaisen LLC
1225 17th StSuite 2520
Denver, CO 80202 Visit website
Wadi Muhaisen is a founding partner and trial attorney of Muhaisen & Muhaisen, LLC, a Denver, Colorado, based law firm, where he represents clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters. His practice focuses primarily on criminal defense, handling cases ranging from serious felony charges to misdemeanors. In addition to his criminal defense practice, he represents individuals in personal injury cases, advocating for those seeking compensation after suffering injuries caused by the negligence of others.
Mr. Muhaisen is committed to protecting the rights and interests of his clients through every stage of the legal process. Drawing on extensive courtroom experience, he develops strategic defense and litigation approaches tailored to the unique circumstances of each case. Whether defending clients against criminal allegations or pursuing recovery in civil matters, he emphasizes thorough preparation, effective advocacy and personalized legal representation.
Known for his dedication to achieving favorable outcomes, Mr. Muhaisen works closely with clients to help them handle legal challenges with confidence. His practice is built on a commitment to delivering practical guidance, responsive communication and strong representation in and out of the courtroom.
Mr. Muhaisen earned his bachelor's degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver College of Law. He further advanced his legal education by earning a Master of Laws from the University of Notre Dame's London program.
Licensed to practice law in Colorado since 2003, Mr. Muhaisen is admitted to practice before the Colorado Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. He has earned the AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing his professional distinction and ethical standards.
Mr. Muhaisen is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, the Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel and the Colorado Respondent Parent's Counsel. He also served as past president of the William E. Doyle American Inn of Court and is fluent in English, Arabic and Spanish.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, General Litigation, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Criminal Law, Felony, Litigation, Misdemeanor, Personal Injury - Plaintiff
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 30% General Litigation
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2003, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://m2lawyers.com/wadi-muhaisen-esq/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member, William E. Doyle American Inn of Court - Executive Committee
- Colorado Respondent Parent’s Counsel
- Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel
- Colorado Supreme Court
- Member, American Civil Liberties Union
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
- Member, Colorado Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association
- Member, University of Notre Dame School of Law Alumni Association
- Member, Colorado Bar Association, Criminal Section
- Member, Denver Bar Association
- Member, University of Denver College of Law Alumni Association
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
- Colorado
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certificate of Arbitration - International Arbitration Conferred by Tulane University Law School, 1999
Pro bono / Community Service
- Colorado Supreme Court Pro Bono Legal Services Recognition Program
Educational Background
- University of Notre Dame London, LL.M. in International and Comparative Law
- Metropolitan State College of Denver, B.A. in History, B.S. in Criminal Justice
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Review of Colorado Civil Pre-Trial Handbook, The Colorado Lawyer, August 2008 Vol. 37, No. 8 [Page 117], 2008
- Instructor at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
- The Influence of ''Fishing Expeditions on the American Criminal Justice System," translated from the Mandarin title, co-authored with Professor Gao Yifei in the Social Science Front Journal Vol. 149 [Page 221] - Beijing, China. September 25, 2007
- Effective Representation of the Arab Client, The Colorado Lawyer, December 2005 Vol. 34, No. 12 [Page 47], 2005
- Speaker, Denver World Affairs Council
- Speakar, Foothills International Forum
- Speaker, Illiff School of Theology Symposium
- Speaker, "Media Portrayals of the Middle East Crisis" at Metropolitan State College
- Speaker, American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee Convention in Washington, D.C.
- Speaker, Colorado Bar Association Bench Bar Retreat, and presentation to a joint meeting of the Alfred Arraj and Rhone-Brackett Inns of Court
- Speaker, Colorado Bar Association Bench Bar Retreat, and presentation to a joint meeting of the Alfred Arraj and Rhone-Brackett Inns of Court, Denver, CO
- Speaker, Testimony before the Colorado Legislature in the Government, Military Affairs and Transportation Committee (March, 8), 2001
- Speaker, Media appearances, Television: KUSA, Denver KMGH, WB News Denver, Fox 31 News Denver, KCNC News Denver, HDnet National Network "World Report."
- Speaker, Media appearances, Print Media: Quoted in Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, USA Today, Boulder Daily Camera, The Metropolitan (Denver)
Other Outstanding Achievements
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy Faculty: Building Trial Skills Course, Boulder, CO, 2011
Honors
- American Jurisprudence Award, Highest Grade - Comparative Law, Notre Dame Law Centre, 2000
- Named Rising Star by Colorado Super Lawyers
- Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Team Captain, 1997-1999
- Barrister's Cup Appellate Competition, 2nd Place, 1998
- American Jurisprudence Award, Highest Grade - International Conflict Resolution, University of Denver College of Law, 1998
- Philip C. Jessup Midwest Regional 2nd Place, 1999
- University of Denver College of Law Outstanding Leadership Award, 1998-1999
- University of Denver College of Hoffman Cup Trial Champion, 1998-1999
- Philip C. Jessup Midwest Regional Best Oralist Award, 1998
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2013
