Law Offices of Miguel Martinez, P.C.
Key Takeaways Choosing an immigration attorney in Denver when you’re undocumented isn’t just a legal decision; it is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your family. The right attorney can protect your future. The wrong one, or someone who isn’t a real attorney at all, can destroy a case that …
Key Takeaways You’ve reached maximum medical improvement. Your weekly checks have stopped, or they’re about to. The insurance company’s doctor assigned you a percentage number, and now you’re holding a settlement offer that feels low, but you have no frame of reference to evaluate. Here’s what you need to understand before you sign anything: your …
Miguel Martínez, Founding Attorney, Law Offices of Miguel Martínez, P.C. Key Takeaways Your employer cannot legally fire or threaten you for filing. Retaliation, including threats to report you to immigration authorities, is illegal under Colorado law. If you were hurt at work and you’re afraid to speak up because of your immigration status, you’re not …
Key Takeaways Facing criminal charges is terrifying enough. For non-citizens in Colorado, it’s even more complicated, because the consequences extend far beyond the courtroom. One criminal case. Two legal systems. Both are operating at the same time. If you hold a green card, a work visa, DACA status, or are undocumented, a charge or conviction …
Miguel Martínez, Criminal Defense Attorney | Former Assistant District Attorney & Assistant U.S. Attorney | Serving Denver & Colorado Since 1989 Key Takeaways You were arrested last night. Or your husband was. Or your son. Right now, you’re not thinking about trial strategy. You’re thinking: Can I go home? Where do I sleep? What about …
Law Offices of Miguel Martínez, P.C., Colorado Criminal Defense & Immigration Attorneys Since 1989 HB24-1133 changed who qualifies to seal a criminal record in Colorado, and for many people who have been carrying an old charge for years, it may have opened a door that was previously closed. A sealed record means that landlords, employers, …
Miguel Martínez, Esq. | Former Assistant U.S. Attorney | Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Since 1989 You already know what it feels like when a background check kills an opportunity. Maybe it was a job you were qualified for. A rental application you completed. A professional license you were trying to get. Somewhere in the process, …
Key Takeaways If you were hurt on the job in Colorado, the most dangerous thing you can do right now is wait. Colorado’s workers’ compensation system runs on strict deadlines — and missing even one of them can give an insurance carrier the legal ammunition it needs to reduce or deny your benefits entirely. Here …
Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence is no longer a future threat. Right now, government agencies, insurance companies, and law enforcement are using AI-powered surveillance tools to monitor what you post, who you follow, and where you check in — and they are using that data against you. If you are an immigrant, an injured worker, or …
Key Takeaways Colorado made a significant change for undocumented residents in 2024. Under Senate Bill 24-182, you can apply for a standard Colorado driver’s license without a Social Security Number, without proof of legal immigration status, and with a simplified document list compared to the old law. If you need to drive to work, take …
Key Takeaways You Have Rights. Here Is What They Are. If ICE agents are at your door right now, or if you are preparing for the possibility, this is the most important thing to know: you have constitutional rights, and they apply to you regardless of your immigration status. The Fourth Amendment protects you from …
Key Takeaways If you’ve been hurt on the job in Colorado, you may have already discovered an uncomfortable truth: the doctor your employer sends you to is not necessarily your doctor. Under Colorado workers’ compensation law, injured workers generally have the right to request a change of their Authorized Treating Physician — but that right …
