Britany Schaffer - Denver, CO
Attorney at Sawyer Legal Group, LLC
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Denver, CO
3801 E. Florida Avenue Suite 725 Denver, CO 80210
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Denver Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Meet Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Britany Schaffer
I have been practicing criminal defense for the past six years in New Mexico state and federal courts. My practice developed into primarily federal criminal cases, and a strong emphasis in challenging Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment issues in state cases. I've been living in Colorado for the past three years, but traveling to and from New Mexico.
Britany's Prior Experience in the Legal Field
Prior to diving into criminal defense, I was a law clerk for two federal magistrate judges where I researched and analyzed a breadth of legal issues, primarily for prisoners' claims under habeas corpus. I have also had my own practice focusing on victim's rights, and worked for a medium-sized civil defense firm in construction, employment, business, and malpractice cases.
Britany's Education and Passions
I graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico in 2015, and was awarded with the National Association of Women Lawyers' Award. I graduated summa cum laude from Fort Lewis College in 2011, earning a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Gender/Women's Studies.
I'm passionate about civil and human rights, and have been devoted to that focus in the realm of criminal defense. Outside of my career, I'm the loving owner of two big, beautiful dogs, and enjoy hiking, running, biking, and attending musical events.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of New Mexico School of Law,
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
Juris Doctor
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: National Association of Women Lawyers' Award
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University of New Mexico School of Law,
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
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Non Legal Education
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Fort Lewis College, B.A. Political Science
B.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
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Fort Lewis College, B.A. Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Representative Cases
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Permanent Protection Order (Respondent) - Douglas County - Dismissed
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Permanent Protection Order (Respondent) - Denver County - Dismissed
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Harassment - Aurora Municipal Court - Dismissed
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Harassment - Douglas County - Dismissed
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Animal Abuse - Westminster Municipal Court - Dismissed
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Felony Criminal Mischief - Douglas County - Deferred Judgement to Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief
Bar Admissions
- New Mexico, 2015
Contact
3801 E. Florida Avenue
Suite 725
Denver, CO 80210
Phone: 303-731-0719
Fax: 303-830-3138
Email: Send a message
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Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri (Attorney available 24/7 by phone)
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