Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
Accused of domestic violence in Colorado? The system moves fast and hard — get ahead of the no-contact order and the fallout.
Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq. — On Colorado's Legal Front Lines Since 1995 · Government Investigator, Denver Human Services (1997–2003) · Licensed Colorado Attorney Since 2003 ~ 20+ Years in Private Practice · Colorado Deputy District Attorney (2018–2020) · Colorado Court-Appointed Child and Family Investigator
“DV” isn’t a charge — it’s a sentence enhancement
In Colorado, domestic violence isn’t a standalone crime — it’s an enhancer (C.R.S. § 18-6-800.3) bolted onto an underlying charge, and it triggers mandatory arrest (C.R.S. § 18-6-803.6) and an automatic protection order before you ever see a judge. Charles prosecuted these cases as a Deputy DA (2018–2020); he knows the playbook from the other side.
Ready when you are — talk it through with Charles.
Your choice: no-charge 20-minute phone call OR in-depth hour ($300) — both directly with Charles.
The first 72 hours set the tone
The no-contact order, the bond conditions, and what you say early can decide the whole case. If you’ve been arrested, call before the first hearing — that’s where the ground is won or lost.
Take the first step. We'll take it from there.
No-charge 20-minute phone consultation, or an in-depth hour ($300) — both directly with Charles.