Kristi Martel Law, LLC

07/27/2026

After three wonderful years as part of our dedicated team, we are saying farewell as Neva Lucero begins an exciting new chapter: Law school!⚖️🎓

During her time with us, she discovered her true passion for criminal defense while helping our team advocate for and fight for our clients. What began as an undergraduate position as a case assistant has now grown into a dream of becoming a criminal defense attorney.

We are incredibly proud of how far she has come and so grateful to have been a part of her journey. We will miss you dearly, but we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish! We will be cheering you on every step of the way. 🤍⚖️

06/24/2026

Happy Birthday to our beautiful, amazing Lead Investigator Tatjana!💐✨❤️

06/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Antonia Maestas on her expanded role at Kristi Martel Law!👏 In addition to serving as a Legal Case Assistant, Antonia has taken on the role of Resource Advocate, helping connect clients with critical resources and consistent support throughout their legal journey🙂

Antonia deeply values meaningful human connection and believes that advocacy goes beyond locating appropriate resources—it is about showing up for people with compassion, patience, and genuine care✨

05/25/2026

Understanding Bond Conditions, Bond Supervision, and What Happens if You Violate Them
If you or a loved one has been released from jail on bond, it’s important to understand that release comes with rules. These rules—called bond conditions—are taken seriously by the court. Violating them can have significant consequences, including going back to jail.

Understanding Bond Conditions, Bond Supervision, and What Happens if You Violate Them If you or a loved one has been released from jail on bond, it’s important to understand that release comes with rules. These rules—called bond conditions—are taken seriously by the court. Violating them can h...

05/18/2026

Special Considerations for Pregnant and Postpartum Criminal Defendants at Bond Hearings
Most people understand that bond is about two things: making sure someone returns to court and protecting public safety. But what many don’t realize is that Colorado law requires courts to consider individual circumstances—including pregnancy and postpartum recovery—when setting bond. C.R.S. 16-4-103 – Setting and selection type of bond

If you or a loved one is pregnant or has recently given birth, this can and should play a role in the bond decision.

Special Considerations for Pregnant and Postpartum Criminal Defendants at Bond Hearings Most people understand that bond is about two things: making sure someone returns to court and protecting public safety. But what many don’t realize is that Colorado law requires courts to consider individual c...

05/11/2026

If you’ve ever called a law firm for legal help, one of the first questions they might ask you is if you have a “criminal” or “civil” case. Some lawyers only handle civil cases, and others only handle criminal cases. So it’s important to understand what kind of case you have, and how to describe it.

Here are Kristi Martel Law, LLC, we specialize in criminal defense, and are happy to refer civil cases to attorneys who handle that kind of work, so that you are represented well in whatever area of law you need help with. Let’s break down the differences between the two.

If you've ever called a law firm for legal help, one of the first questions they might ask you is if you have a "criminal" or "civil" case. Some lawyers only handle civil cases, and others only handle criminal cases. So it's important to understand what kind of case you have, and how to describe

05/04/2026

Understanding Mitigation: How Proactive Steps Can Influence Your Case

When you’re facing a criminal case, it can feel like everything is already decided. It’s not. What you do during your case can meaningfully impact the outcome—and that’s where mitigation comes in. At Kristi Martel Law, LLC, our team works closely with our clients to develop compelling mitigation with and for our clients.

Mitigation isn’t about making excuses. It’s about showing the court who our client is, beyond the charge they may be facing. We highlight our client’s efforts, progress, background, history, and commitment to change. Judges notice that. Prosecutors notice that. And just as importantly, it gives our clients an opportunity to positively impact the progress of their case.

Understanding Mitigation: How Proactive Steps Can Influence Your Case When you’re facing a criminal case, it can feel like everything is already decided. It’s not. What you do during your case can meaningfully impact the outcome—and that’s where mitigation comes in. At Kristi Martel Law, LLC...

04/29/2026

Court Prep: Small Steps That Make a Big Difference

No doubt, walking into a courtroom can feel intimidating. For many people, it’s unfamiliar, stressful, and filled with uncertainty. It’s common for our new clients to worry that they can be arrested at any time, or forced to plead guilty. The good news is that a little preparation and information can shift that experience in a powerful way.

Court Prep: Small Steps That Make a Big Difference No doubt, walking into a courtroom can feel intimidating. For many people, it’s unfamiliar, stressful, and filled with uncertainty. It's common for our new clients to worry that they can be arrested at any time, or forced to plead guilty. The good...