David George Maxted

David George Maxted

Maxted Law LLC • Denver, CO
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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 997-0161
Address
1543 Champa St Ste 400, Denver, CO, 80202-2981, US

Professional

About

Denver civil rights and criminal attorney and founder of the social justice law firm Maxted Law LLC. Dave is dedicated to defending liberty, protecting civil rights, and standing firm against abuses of power. His civil rights cases often challenge jail and prison abuses, wrongful death, police misconduct and excessive force, and other civil rights cases affecting the criminal legal system. Dave also accepts private criminal cases at every stage of the case, as well as select white collar and securities law cases.

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

Credentials

Education
2009 Duke University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2009 Duke University MA - Masters of Philosophy 2005 Amherst College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish | English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2020 COBALT - Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training, Colorado Bar Association 2009 High Honors, Duke University School of Law 2009 Order of the Coif, Duke University School of Law 2005 Thesis awarded Magna Cum Laude, Amherst College
Publications
2021 The Colorado Sun Opinion: Polis must enact a COVID-19 vaccination plan for Colorado’s hard-hit prisons 2019 Evidence in Colorado: A Practical Guide Hearsay Exceptions Involving State of Mind 2018 Lawyers' Professional Liability in Colorado Professional Defense of the Accused 2009 Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy Panetti v. Quarterman: Raising the Bar Against Executing the Incompetent
Associations
2021 - Present Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Member 2020 - Present National Police Accountability Project Member 2018 - Present Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Member 2018 - Present Faculty of Federal Advocates Member 2018 - Present Denver Bar Association Member
Speaking
2021 The Business Case for Fair Chance Hiring Legal Panel 2020 Colorado Bar Association Representing Incarcerated Plaintiffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic 2020 Blockbuster CLE Civil Rights, Crimes, and CORA 2018 Continuing Legal Education - Litigation Nuts and Bolts Opening Statements 2013 Criminal Practice Institute Investigation for Criminal Defense

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Updated: Mar 08, 2026