Any criminal charge can be serious for you. At the law firm of Liggett, Smith & Johnson, I, David Johnson, recognize you do not have to be facing prison time to have pressing concerns about the outcome of your case — or a case involving a loved one. If you are facing incarceration or other major consequences, your choice of a criminal defense attorney is even more critical. I have the skills required to help you with your criminal matters.
Why risk your future by waiting passively for consequences or entrusting your fate to an unproven lawyer when you can contact me, a proven attorney, for experienced, determined case evaluations and criminal defense?
Why Hire an Aggressive and Caring Larimer County Criminal Defense Attorney?
There are certain characteristics that distinguish good criminal defense lawyers from the rest. Your attorney must be able to negotiate, litigate and must truly care about you to obtain a positive outcome in your case.
- I negotiate resolutions: You can rely on me to use my more than 25 years of criminal law experience when I negotiate on your behalf with the district attorney.
- I am experienced at taking cases to trial: I will aggressively litigate your case when the district attorney is unwilling to negotiate a fair and just outcome. I have a proven track record at trial.
- I care about you: By spending time with my clients, I learn what is important to you. I put your needs and goals first. I will work with you to ensure your rights are protected.
Drunk Driving — Sexual Assault — Drugs — Domestic Violence — Juvenile Defense
As a former prosecutor and highly respected trial lawyer focused on criminal defense and personal injury, David Johnson has an outstanding track record of achieving results for clients.
My Colorado law firm is one of the few in the Fort Collins area able to handle your criminal defense in a felony sexual assault or other major felony, including organized crime (COCCA) cases. I have developed a strong grasp of many strategies, techniques and resources that may pertain to your case, such as:
- Dealing with multiple witnesses in the course of lengthy, challenging trials
- Gathering and leveraging forensic evaluations, DNA and all types of physical evidence in building your criminal defense
- Obtaining expert testimony of all kinds
Understanding Your Needs as a Student, Juvenile or Working Individual
I provide effective criminal defense to many Colorado State University students, working for acquittals, dismissals or minimized consequences on charges such as:
- Drug possession — which can be especially serious for a college student because a conviction may result in termination of student loans
- DUI, theft, repeat DUI/DWAI, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct
- Sexual assault or other sex offenses — all of which can have very serious, long-term consequences in Colorado
- Domestic violence and restraining orders
For more information or to discuss your criminal defense needs, contact me today at my Fort Collins, Colorado, law office. Call 970-279-1968 now to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION with a Fort Collins criminal lawyer.

