Madalia W. Maaliki

Madalia W. Maaliki

Madalia • Denver, CO
Criminal DefensePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(619) 431-4318
Address
1444 Blake Street, Denver, CO, 80202, US

Professional

About

Madalia’s legal career began as a prosecutor for Adams County, handling various serious criminal cases from start to finish, including homicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, and gang violence. Her valuable experience now informs her passionate defense of clients. She adeptly identifies weaknesses in the government’s case, achieving favorable outcomes in negotiations and trials. In private practice, she has secured numerous dismissals and jury trial acquittals. She has tried more than 60 criminal jury trials. Additionally, she serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, educating future lawyers in trial advocacy. Madalia, along with her co-professor, coached the 2019 National Ethics Championship Team, 2020 National Ethics Championship Finalists, and the 2021 King of the Hill Championship Finalists.

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
2015 University of Denver Sturm College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2012 University of Colorado - Denver BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Arabic | English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2024 Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers 2023 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2023 Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers 2023 Barrister's Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, Law Week Colorado 2022 Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Associations
2021 - Present Colorado Lawyers Committee Denver Legal Night Team Member (Pro Bono Clinic) 2021 - Present Women's White Collar Defense Association Member 2017 - 2023 Robert C. Rhone-Ava M. Brackett American Inn of Co Board Member
Speaking
2021 YLD Racial Justice Summit Racial Justice 2021 Business Brief with Ryan Frazier PPP Loan Fraud
Updated: Mar 08, 2026