Sean Maye
- Biography
Sean Maye is an attorney in good standing with the CO and FL Bars. He is the CEO/founder of the Maye Law Group LLC, where focuses in criminal law, DUI defense and civil litigation. He has been awarded the distinctions of “Top 40 Under 40” criminal defense attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers Association, as well as a Super Lawyer “Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters.
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Prior to starting The Maye Law Group, Sean was a valued member of the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender as a Senior Deputy Public Defender. He represented indigent clients charged with major felony crimes in the Denver District Court. He has a 100% trial success rate.
Before moving to Colorado, Sean was also a valued civil litigation associate with Isriel Ponzoli P.A. in Miami, FL. His experience in civil practice focused primarily on first-party property insurance disputes and on defense of usury claims for a major global financing corporation. He also practiced DUI and white-collar criminal defense, as well as family law.
Prior to civil practice, Sean began his career as an Assistant Public Defender with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, where, he litigated dozens of cases to trial and conducted over 150 depositions of civilian, law enforcement and expert witnesses – gaining countless favorable outcomes.
Sean graduated from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was nominated and appointed to several academic honor societies and service organizations. He was also the President of OUTLaw, an esteemed member of the Society of Bar and Gavel, and the elected Chief Justice of the Student Body Association’s Supreme Court. Based on his varied accomplishments, he was ultimately inducted into “Who’s Who in American Law Schools” for 2014.
Sean was also recognized as an advocate of the Innocence Clinic, receiving the C.A.L.I. Award for Excellence i
- Practice Areas
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- DUI & DWI
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Insurance Defense
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- White Collar Crime
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Free Consultation
Free 30-minute consultation on all matters. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I predominantly offer a low-cost, flat-fee model. The price of the flat fee depends on the type and nature of the case. Please set up a consultation appointment to request further details.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
- ID Number: 52345
- Since 2018
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- Languages
- English:
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Spoken
- Professional Experience
- CEO
- Maye Law Group LLC
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2020 –
Current
- CEO and founder of the Maye Law Group LLC. Solo-practitioner focusing in criminal law, family law, contract and insurance disputes, probate and civil litigation.
- Senior Deputy Public Defender
- Colorado State Public Defender
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2018 –
2020
- Criminal defense attorney with the Colorado State Public Defender, specializing in domestic violence, DUIs and complex felony litigation – including COCCA indictments, sex assault and homicide. Several trials, no losses.
- Junior Associate
- Isriel Ponzoli PA
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2017 –
2018
- Civil litigation associate focusing on trial preparation and defense of first-party property insurance disputes, as well as defense of usury claims for major global financing corporation – as well as DUIs, white-collar criminal defense and family law.
- Senior Associate Public Defender
- Miami-Dade Public Defender
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2012 –
2017
- Served as first-chair counsel for indigent clients charged with criminal offenses, litigating varying degrees of misdemeanor and felony charges. Represented at all stages of litigation – bond hearings, all pre-trial constitutional, evidentiary and procedural motions, as well as trial and sentencing. Conducted over 150 depositions of law enforcement, civilian and Expert witnesses. Litigated nearly several cases through trial. Skilled in pre-trial negotiation with opposing counsel and courtroom advocacy leading to favorable outcomes.
- Education
- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D. (2014) | Law
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2011
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2014 - Honors: Dean’s list Society of Bar & Gavel “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities” C.A.L.I. Award for Excellence in Writing & Advocacy 2nd Place Advocate – Natl. Pepperdine University Entertaint Law Competition Quarterfinalist – Univ. of Miami Gaubatz Competition
- Activities: SBA Supreme Court (Chief Justice) OUTLaw (President) Charles C. Papy Moot Court Board
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- Middlebury College
- B.A. (2011) | Psychology & Sociology
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2007
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2011 - Honors: Dean’s list College Scholar
- Activities: Division III Track & Field MiddEast Action (President / Co-founder)
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- Professional Associations
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State Bar of Colorado
 # 52345
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- Current
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- State Bar of Florida
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- Current
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- Websites & Blogs
- Website
- The Maye Law Group LLC
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