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Pros
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Highly knowledgeable and skilled in family law, with a deep understanding of the court system and processes
“Dawn's vast knowledge of Colorado Law, the court system, and the nuances between the Justices, helped my case proceed effortlessly.”
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Compassionate and caring, providing personalized support and attention to clients during difficult times
“Dawn really cares and tries her hardest to help you during such a difficult time.”
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Efficient and frugal with billing, keeping costs lower than many other attorneys
“The entire divorce cost me a fraction of what my other friends incurred with their attorneys.”
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Excellent communication and responsiveness, keeping clients informed throughout the process
“Dawn and Jessica had been by my side through the ups and downs of my divorce, they were quick to response with any questions or concerns I may have had.”
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Willing to fight hard and advocate fiercely for their clients' best interests
“Dawn fought hard for what was fair and what I deserved.”
Cons
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Can be direct and honest, even if it's not what the client wants to hear
“If you want a lawyer that's going to pat you on the back and tell you everything will be rainbows, Dawn isn't that person.”
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Occasional communication issues or mistakes, such as accidentally forwarding an email to the opposing side
“she accidentally forwarded me an email she sent to my exes lawyer where she complained about me TO MY EXES LAWYER.”
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30 Sep, 2024 by Andrew mcelvain
I cant stress enough the phenomenal work Mr. Lance Wood put into helping me with my case. I was accused of Domestic violence and strangulation. Mr wood thoroughly examined the half hearted attempt at an investigation on the military’s side, and one sided review of an allegation with no support. Mr. Wood was always available when i would call or text even with the dilemma of being hours apart in different time zones. As nerve racking as my administration separation board was, Mr. Woods confidence and knowledge of regulation shut down multiple attempts at a flawed attempt to bring detriment to my character. Mr. Woods hard work and commitment resulted in a unanimous decision among the board members for retention in the Army, and unfounded accusations. The efforts and work Mr. Wood put in to achieve this outcome has drastically affected my life, I can move on with my career and continue to lead soldiers and be in my career field Im passionate about. I will be forever grateful that he removed a heavy weight from my shoulders, this career means everything to me and Mr. Wood could see that. And i could clearly see that Mr. Wood was passionate about his career field and proving and ensuring the justice system was not just a check the block system. I would recommend this counsel under any circumstances.
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20 Sep, 2024 by Ulysses avila
I am writing this the day after being acquitted. I feel that I owe a thorough review to give the you the most transparent information.
1. Stages when charges were preferred: I spoke with many attorneys, but Lance stood out from the rest. He was easy to talk to, easy to get a hold of, I could text him directly and he would promptly respond, he was willing to offer useful insight without charging a dime. I did not immediately hire Lance because the preliminary hearing had went in my favor.
2. Preliminary hearing is NOT binding: because of the prelim going well I did not seek counsel and stayed with TDS. What I was not aware of was that the convening authority ignored the preliminary hearing officer’s determination and proceeded with a general court martial.
3. TDS: trial defense counsel absolutely care about you, however their abilities to create a strong case for you is extremely limited. They are often less experienced than the prosecution and can be intimated by the judge. They often have to request permission from the government to produce witnesses, experts, etc. which they almost always will deny unless it benefits their case against you.
4. Pre-motions hearing: because the government will deny everything, your TDS will likely have to compel the judge to make the government agree to your requests. This is where I got to watch my TDS awkwardly stumble through cross examination and convince the judge of literally nothing. I felt sorry for them and it was my case.
5. After the hearing it became extremely evident I was going to lose my trial and potentially face 3 years confinement, bad conduct discharge and affect my abilities to be a father. My TDS was sympathetic, but already felt defeated.
6. Why does any of this matter and how does this relate to Lance? After leaving the TDS office, I called military trial defenders and Lance got a hold of me later that day. He filed a motion of entry and from the moment he began representing me there was a significant shift from the government.
Suddenly they became cooperative, were willing to talk to Lance and agree on stipulations. No more games, no more dodging TDS calls.
7. At this stage I got to watch Lance slowly and methodically lock the government into a very tight arena.
8. Trial: we went with a panel (jury) over judge alone. Lance is extremely good at attention to detail during jury selection. This is often an underrated process that is crucial when deliberation comes. After jury selection opening statements, witnesses, exhibits and instructions for the panel. what I noticed was the the panel was very reciprocal of Lance, they were very engaged when he spoke and would often nod and passively agree with his arguments. The judge was also very positive to Lance. The judge agreed to all of Lance’s arguments of stipulation and instructions over the governments because he was better able to articulate it. Lastly, even the prosecutors would often try to get lance’s attention and try to joke with him. Lance was respectful and stayed focused. “We’re just going to object to everything, this is what we do” the prosecutor laughed. He knew he was losing. Bad.
9. Lance is willing to call you the stand if it makes sense. He will prepare you and produce a very limited scope to which the government can cross examine. You still have to be mindful, but Lance will absolutely set you up for success on the stand. The panel is EXTREMELY engaged When the accused takes the stand.
9. Closing arguments. This was the only time the prosecution put on a strong show. But even then, Lance is phenomenal at closing arguments. There are many other reviews to support this. I cannot stress enough how crucial a strong closing argument is. It is the last thing the panel gets before deliberation. It is the freshest content on their mind and is the final tip to your case.
10. Deliberation. From the very beginning to the end. Lance was always at a 100%. The panel made a determination within 10 minutes and the verdict was not guilty.
Thank you Lance. I owe my freedom to you.
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27 Aug, 2024 by Michael bower
Lance was very compassionate, thorough, and competent in my representation. He achieved the outcome he wanted and I am grateful. He advised me differently than other attorneys based on my circumstances and his years of experience, and because of this, all charges were dropped and dismissed. I highly recommend Lance and his team and if given an opportunity to do different, I would definitely retain him again.
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24 Aug, 2024 by Tom prince
Lance is an amazing attorney that provided expert advice with absolutely no time wasted. The level of communication that I received was extraordinarily professional and efficient. I have my complete confidence in his abilities and experience. My interactions with Lance displayed that he was more than familiar with all aspects of military law, and I happy to know someone that is true expert of their craft.
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24 Aug, 2024 by James gonzales
I highly recommend Military Trial Defenders in Colorado Springs, especially Mr. Woods. From the start, he showed sincere compassion and understanding when listening to my case. It was clear he genuinely cared about my situation, and his professionalism was evident in every interaction. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and is committed to providing the best defense, look no further. Thank you, Mr. Woods, for your unwavering support!
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05 Mar, 2024 by Tammy
Dawn and Jessica had been by my side through the ups and downs of my divorce, they were quick to response with any questions or concerns I may have had. Dawn fought hard for what was fair and what I deserved. Dawn and Jessica, in my opinion, should be the team to have at your side. They are very professional and caring; I couldn't have asked for a better team to work with through my divorce.
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15 Feb, 2024 by Anonymous
Ms. Dawn, is the BEST by far! Her and her staff assisted me when I needed assistance with my legal matters. I would use her and her team again if need be. She helped me in so many ways.
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14 Feb, 2024 by Jeffrey
Dawn helped me through all the bureaucratic rigamarole that is divorce and really smoothed out the process for me. Dawn is a great person and really helps you out!
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