MADALIA MAALIKI
ASSOCIATE
Colorado
(303) 962-2690 madalia@richardscarrington.com
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Criminal Defense
MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS:
- Rhone Brackett Inn of Court
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association
- Colorado Lawyers Committee (YLD)
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Legal Night Committee
AWARDS:
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2022-2023)
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2023)
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (2021-2023)
- People’s Choice Barrister’s Best (2021)
- NACDA Top Ten Under 40 (2021)
EDUCATION:
- University of Denver (2015)
- University of Colorado- Denver (2012)
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Prior to joining the Richards Carrington team, Madalia was a prosecutor for the Adams County District Attorney’s Office. She managed a voluminous criminal docket where she prosecuted serious crimes from their inception through trial and everything in between. She has worked on a wide variety of cases including DUI, domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide, arson, drugs, and gang violence. She has also handled many matters involving at-risk victims and competency proceedings. Madalia has tried over 50 trials before a judge or jury, and loves being in a courtroom. The insight gleaned through her prior experience is now an invaluable playbook for how she approaches her cases. She utilizes her skillset to critically analyze weaknesses in the government’s case, and goes to bat for her clients to achieve the best outcomes possible. In addition to private practice, Madalia is an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. She teaches the prestigious National Trial Team, which she was a member of during her time as a law student. Throughout the semester, she works to transform law students into fierce trial advocates. Madalia, along with her co-professor, coached the 2019 National Ethics Championship Team, 2020 National Ethics Championship Finalists, and the 2021 King of the Hill Championship Finalists.
News:
Madalia Maaliki Selected as Best in Criminal Defense by Law Week Colorado