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Kent Leier - Fort Collins, CO

405 Mason Ct.Ste. 115B Fort Collins, CO 80524 - 4464

Updated: 12/11/2023

Fort Collins Criminal Defense Lawyer

Overview

Kent J. Leier founded The Leier Law Office with the goal of providing experienced and compassionate legal representation. He prides himself on his trial experience and courtroom presence and he is ready and willing to go to trial when justice demands it.

Mr. Leier began his legal career as an attorney for Colorado Legal Services. During his tenure with Colorado Legal Services, he represented citizens throughout all of Northern Colorado in divorce cases, highly contentious child custody disputes, and all other areas pertaining solely to family law.

After working for Colorado Legal Services, Mr. Leier served as a prosecutor for the Weld County District Attorney’s Office. As a County Court prosecutor, he successfully handled thousands of DUI cases, Driving Under Revocation cases, assaults, domestic violence cases, and traffic violations. As a District Court prosecutor, he handled thousands of drug cases; ranging from simple possession to distribution. Mr. Leier has also had the honor of serving as a member on the Weld County Drug Court treatment team. Over the course of his career, he has handled every type of criminal case from speeding to 1st Degree Murder. He believes his experience as a prosecutor gives his clients an edge because he can communicate effectively with the prosecution to get the best possible outcome for his clients.

Mr. Leier believes that the outcome of your case is a direct result of how hard your attorney is working for you, that is why he proudly offers 24 hour a day assistance to his clients. He understands that his clients don't just have questions between the hours of 8 and 5 and that law enforcement officers work around the clock. He believes that if law enforcement officers are working 24 hours a day to build a case against you then your lawyer should be working just as hard to protect your freedom.

About Kent Leier

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Attorney

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado
  • U.S. District Court District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court District of Montana
  • Montana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit

Other Affiliations

  • Colorado Bar Association (Member)
  • Larimer County Bar Association (Member)
  • Montana Bar Association (Member)
  • Colorado Criminal Defense Bar (Member)
  • Overland Mountain Bike Club Board (Member)

Education

  • University of Montana School of Law, Missoula, Montana
    J.D.
  • University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
    B.A.

Past Positions

  • Weld County District Attorney's Office, Deputy District Attorney
  • Colorado Legal Services, Attorney

Pro Bono Activities

  • Denver Metro Volunteer Lawyer

Achievements

Honors

  • American Society of Legal Advocates One of Colorado's Top 40 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under the Age of 40
  • Recipient of Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating. – Awarded to less than 5% of attorneys in the country.

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Address

405 Mason Ct.Ste. 115B Fort Collins, CO 80524 - 4464

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By Anonymous on Jun. 22, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn't be happier with choosing Kent for representation. If you want an Attorney who cares, is smart and great in the courtroom, this is your match.

By Anonymous on Feb. 04, 2016
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Kent is not only a great attorney, but he delivers an outstanding level of personal interest. He was efficient, quick, and made everything on my end easy. He kept in great communication through every step of the legal process and delivered an equal level of service. I would not only highly recommend him, but will use him if anything comes up in the future. He is very experienced and navigates through the legal process with extreme professionalism and was able to get my alleged charges dismissed as well they should have been.

By Anonymous on Nov. 14, 2015
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There are no words to describe how amazing Mr. Leier is. He was very helpful and thoughtful and made sure that I always understood everything. He was passionate about helping me and making the best outcome for me and my family. I can not Express how much I am pleased with the way he handled my case. He is an amazing attorney and person. He went above and beyond my expectations.

By Anonymous on Nov. 06, 2015
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I highly recommend Kent Leier without doubt. He was able to explain my options about my case in a very professional way and easy for me to understand. My case was dismissed before even went to trial. I was relieved and very happy with the outcome.

By Anonymous on Oct. 27, 2015
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Kent is a very competent and compassionate attorney who worked very quickly to settle my case. In my opinion, he worked a little magic to get charges reduced. Highly recommend him.

By Anonymous on Aug. 21, 2015
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I strongly recommend Kent for representation, his experience alone makes him an excellent attorney. In addition to his experience, Kent is personable, honest, fair, and determined to work very hard to get the best outcome possible. With so many options out there, it can be difficult to find the right representation for you. However, I would personally place Kent Leier in the 1 in a million catagory of attorneys. I will be working with him again in the future if necessary.

By Anonymous on Aug. 13, 2015
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I had a very favorable experience with Kent Leier and the Leier Law Office. He provided a clear consultation which gave me the options before hiring. He proceeded with my case in a promptly manner. He communicated the progress of my case. The end result was entirely in my favor. I would highly recommend Kent Leier to future clients.

By Anonymous on May. 22, 2015
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Kent is personable, very competent and thorough. He met with us to discuss evidence and strategy. He worked with the DA to explain the unusual circumstances of our case, and presented the evidence in court in a way that achieved the best outcome we could have asked for.

By Anonymous on May. 04, 2015
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Kent is a wonderful attorney and a great person, incredibly intelligent, friendly, hard working he got my case dismissed! I highly recommend Kent Leier; there was no hassle at all and I didn't have to worry about a thing.

By Anonymous on Apr. 20, 2015
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Attorney Leier is a fantastic lawyer! He is diligent, determined, and will bend over backward to ensure that you, as a client, are at ease with your case. I asked for Mr. Leier's help and he worked around the clock to grant me the justice that I deserved. Mr. Leier undoubtedly strives for the very best. He is loyal, kind hearted, and will do whatever it takes to seek justice. He is a wonderful attorney who not only knows the intricacies of the legal system inside and out, but also loves his work. I would recommend Mr. Leier to anyone and everyone.

By Anonymous on Apr. 20, 2015
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Kent is a first-rate defense attorney. His knowledge of statute and procedure is extensive. He is approachable, attentive to detail, highly thorough, and timely in his responses to his clients. He did an outstanding job keeping me updated with changes in my case. He is most accessible regarding questions and concerns as they arose. He will follow through to the end protecting your rights and interests. Five stars for Kent J. Leier.

By Anonymous on Apr. 16, 2015
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Kent is fantastic about staying in contact! Was easy to get an appointment with, kept me informed about my case and made the process very easy for me. I have hired other attornies in the past and Kent is by far the best I have ever worked with. I highly recommend Kent, he went above and beyond what I expected him to do! Thank you!!

By Anonymous on Mar. 29, 2015
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I recently was charged with a DUR (driving under restraint), which if you look up the possible consequences was pretty terrifying. After reading about a dozen glowing reviews, I immediately made a free appointment with Kent to discuss my options and he completely put my mind at ease. After he took on my case, he told me what I had to do to better my chances of a good outcome. If you decide to go with Kent, do whatever he tells you as quickly as possible, because it will more than likely work out in your favor. Throughout the entire process he kept me up to date on the progress of my case and answered every e-mail I sent him very promptly. I have had the misfortune of needing two different lawyers in the past and neither of them compared to Kent. I can't express enough how helpful he was, and after all the stress he managed to get my case dismissed completely! If I am going to be perfectly honest I was shocked when he told me! I never expected him to help me as much as he did and for that I will always be grateful. If you are in need of a lawyer, Kent is definitely your man.

By Anonymous on Feb. 26, 2015
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I would, without hesitation, recommend Kent Leier and The Leier Law Office to anyone in need of legal representation. I hired Kent after being charged with a DUI and three other offenses. The DUI was reduced to a lesser offense and the other charges dropped altogether. Kent was extremely helpful throughout this very stressful situation and was never even the slightest bit judgmental. Kent's familiarity with folks (clerks, prosecutors, DAs, judges) throughout the process was genuine and settling. You won't regret choosing The Leier Law Office.

By Anonymous on Dec. 13, 2014
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Kent is an excellent lawyer that will fight extremely hard for your rights.

By Anonymous on Oct. 21, 2014
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Under Kent's guidance, my case was resolved quickly, with results exceeding my expectations. Kent was working on several other cases, but always made himself available and responded to messages quickly. I couldn't be happier with Kent's handling of my case.

By Anonymous on Aug. 25, 2014
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I am truly thankful for kent. He is so knowledgeable, trust worthy, honest and straight forward. He helped us in the most difficult time in our lives and without judgment. He was always reliable and was always honest. His was a very scary time for us and we were so insure of what was gong to happen but kent was always there in our corner and answered all our questions and tried his best to make us feel at ease. If you ever find yourself in a place where you need someone in your corner, kent is the the one. There is no one I would trust more then to lead me, protect me and always be honest with me..kent is that person.

By Anonymous on Aug. 06, 2014
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Kent Lier is a very knowledgable, experienced and responsive attorney. Kent always took the time to respond and answer all of my questions from the very beginning of my arrest until the disposition of my case. With Kent's help, I was able to get the most favorable outcome of my case, given the circumstances. I highly recommend Kent to anyone in the Fort Collins/Larimer County area in need of a criminal defense attorney.

By Anonymous on Jul. 07, 2014
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Kent was outstanding. To elaborate he was professional and very personable. Kent helped us navigate through a difficult legal process, kept us informed, answered the phone whenever we called or called back very soon after. We did not know what to expect needing a lawyer for one of our kids that made a bad decision but after was all said and done we would not have wanted anyone else representing our child. Kent's communication skills were excellent, straight shooter, listened to all of our input and concerns. Even now that our case is closed he still takes our calls and has helped us with follow on advice and counsel, which we find amazing. You can't go wrong with Kent!!!

By Anonymous on May. 09, 2014
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Kent handled a family law and criminal case for me simultaneously. Upon first meeting him he gave me straight forward answers and did not promise things he could not achieve, all while also putting me at ease about my impending cases. He is a very compassionate attorney who is available for questions any time, any day. The outcomes of both my cases were better than expected and I believe that is all in thanks to Kent.

By Anonymous on Apr. 11, 2014
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Very personable, professional and pro-active. Impressed!

By Anonymous on Mar. 21, 2014
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Kent is not only very experienced but also very professional. He was able to help my legal situation more than I could have ever imagined. I would recommend using him 10 times out of 10!

By Anonymous on Feb. 24, 2014
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With so many lawyers out there to choose from, it can become a stress trying to find the perfect fit for your situation. If you are looking for someone who will advise you, represent you, fight for you and support you… Kent Leier is your guy. I first found Kent by doing some online research, called him to explain my situation and set up an appointment for my free initial consultation the next day. During our first meet, I explained my story and charges I was facing. After Kent listened to all my concerns, disclosed all my options and gave me meaningful perspectives, I decided to retain him on the spot. Kent provided me a flat fee from day one and I never had any surprise charges arise. He educated me about the laws and facts of my legal position, advised me of what to expect, prepared and filed all necessary court papers and even drafted a motion for me to leave the state when I need to travel. Kent always maintained communication with me. He was available 24/7 with updates on the status of the case and responded immediately to all my calls and emails. I also had a terrified mother living out of state that Kent always put to ease and made both of us feel like we were his number one priority. As an officer of the court, Kent was always diligent working with the district attorney, was always prepared and ethically and actively defended me against the charges I faced. As a result, he was able to get all the charges against me dismissed. I truly feel like I received the best representation available. Without Kent's hard work, I could be sitting in jail right now. Kent's knowledge of the law, ways of negotiating, ethics and experience made all the difference in the impact of future. I can't thank him enough!

By Anonymous on Nov. 01, 2013
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You will receive professional, concise, and timely advice from Mr. Leier.

By Anonymous on Oct. 22, 2013
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Mr. Leier was very knowledgeable about every aspect of my case. One of the primary facts that helped in my decision to hire Mr. Leier was that he is a former DA and he knows both sides of the law, and knows what is fair to each case. Mr. Leier was very professional during the entire process and I would highly recommend his services to any person from a basic traffic case to criminal charges. Thank you Mr. Leier for all you did for me!

By Anonymous on Aug. 08, 2013
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A great lawyer willing to go the distance to help you. I strongly recommend Mr.Leier, One of the best.

By Anonymous on Jul. 17, 2013
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Kent handled my case and was a great communicator of all proceedings and explained my options in detail well. I would use his services again if needed.

By Anonymous on Jun. 21, 2013
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Mr. Leier guided me in the most professional & caring manner. Securing a victory far beyond what I thought was possible. From start to finish he remained confident & I trust him completely. He's honest & doesn't feed anyone anything but the truth. During every step of the legal process he made sure I understood what was going on, the motivations of every side, & the multiple approaches that could be taken to resolve the issue. I would highly recommend his services!

By Anonymous on Jun. 12, 2013
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When one of my children needed legal representation in a different city than my own, I did some searching on the web. I needed someone with local expertise, experience, availability, and affordability. I first spoke to Kent on the phone about looming deadlines and the challenge of travel time. I was completely inexperienced about legal procedures, so he talked me through the whole process. Our first free consultation visit was very informative and calm, and we decided to retain him as our attorney. He handled all the filings and hearings for us until the day of court. He was able to collaborate with the D.A. on a plea deal that would be most favorable to my child's future. The court experience was exactly as he had explained to us. Because Kent knew ahead of time what the conditions of probation would most likely be, my child was able to get a head start on getting many of them going or even finished before meeting with a probation officer. Kent was never judgemental and treated us respectfully. In a situation where a young adult finds himself in trouble and loses sight of a promising future, Kent emphasized that it was a bump in the road, not a road block. That allowed my child to remain calm, graduate on time, and get a professional license.

By Anonymous on Jun. 03, 2013
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Was referred to Kent through my employer. I had a small criminal matter involving a juvenile who was already in drug court/SB94 for something bigger and I wanted a different lawyer to handle the new matter. Kent came in and did a great job. He set a flat fee that was reasonable, worked more hours that I expect he planned to coordinating with the other lawyer and meeting with members of our family who wanted to vent. During this all, he was very approachable and patient. He kept me informed of what was going on and listened to my feelings about how to resolve the case while also giving me good advice on why to do or not do certain things. I felt he worked well with the drug court folks -- being polite but persistent. I think he also helped move the other more serious case forward simply by being part of the conversations with the other lawyer on the matter (court appointed but good as well). In the end, Kent got the small matter dismissed as it should have been but would never have been without his help. I am a lawyer myself and work in-house so I have dealt with many lawyers in my time. I found Kent to be a really nice guy and a very good lawyer. Unlike some lawyers I have worked with, Kent will not over sell your case to you or what he can do for you, he won't BS you generally about how great he is or what a jerk the other side is, and his manner is respectful at all times to all parties so his personality does not get in the way of the case and a successful resolution. If you have not hired a lawyer before, don't be mislead by blowhards who promise the sun and the moon and charge an arm and a leg. You want a good lawyer like Kent who will give you an honest assessment of your case, listen to your concerns, thoughts and goals for the matter to help arrive at an objective and strategy that works for you and is reasonably achievable, will charge you a fair price and just get the job done.

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