Law Offices of Miguel Martinez, P.C.
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 …
Key Takeaways Colorado’s immigration court system is carrying roughly 78,000 pending cases — one of the largest backlogs in the country. If you or someone in your family has a hearing date that is two, three, or even five years away, you are not alone, and you are not forgotten. But you are in a …
The call comes at 2 AM. Your son, your daughter, your spouse — arrested. You don’t know where they are, what happens next, or what you’re supposed to do right now. Here is what you need to know immediately: the first 48 hours after a Denver arrest are the most consequential window in any criminal …
A first-time DUI or DWAI arrest in Colorado will cost you more than most attorneys will tell you upfront — typically $13,500 or more over three years, and that figure doesn’t count what it costs your career, your immigration status, or your peace of mind. If you were arrested in the last 24 hours, the …
The Law Offices of Miguel Martinez, P.C. has spent over 35 years fighting for injured workers across Colorado, from Denver to Greeley and beyond. With more than $200 million recovered for thousands of clients, we know how to navigate the workers’ compensation system and get you the justice you deserve. Below, we’ll walk you through …
Denied claim? Confused about benefits? Get a FREE case review. We work on contingency—no fee unless you win. Call 303-964-3200. Se Habla Español. At the Law Office of Miguel Martinez, we’ve spent over 35 years helping injured Colorado workers get justice and the compensation they deserve. Whether you’re facing a denied claim, confusion about your …
Gathering Evidence and Documentation The very first thing you should do is seek medical attention. More than anything else, it’s important that you take care of yourself and get the treatment you need. Once you’ve received medical care, you can focus on gathering evidence of what happened. Important documentation includes: To reach a fair settlement, …
