When Everything Is on the Line: Marshall Breit and Chad Oxman Bring Elite Legal Defense to Steamboat Springs, Vail, and Breckenridge
Facing sexual assault charges in Colorado’s mountain communities can be devastating to your future, your reputation, and your freedom. In areas like Steamboat Springs, Vail, and Breckenridge, the consequences of such allegations are no different than in major cities – but the resources available for your defense often are.
At High Country Legal Group, our award-winning attorneys Marshall Breit and Chad Oxman understand the unique challenges faced by individuals in mountain communities who are confronting serious allegations of sexual assault, sexual assault on a child, internet luring, sexual exploitation, or unlawful sexual contact. Our team brings over 60 years of combined experience to your case, with specialized expertise in securing not-guilty verdicts and dismissals in even the most challenging sex offense cases.
The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher
Sexual assault charges in Colorado carry some of the most severe penalties in our legal system. A conviction can result in:
- Mandatory indeterminate sentencing to the Colorado Department of Corrections
- Lifetime sex offender registration requirements
- Loss of your career, housing opportunities, and personal relationships
- Permanent damage to your reputation in a close-knit mountain community
The prosecutors take these cases extremely seriously, often pushing forward even with questionable evidence. In smaller communities, the pressure to pursue convictions can be intense, and the local resources available for your defense may be limited.
Why Experience Matters in Sexual Assault Defense
Sexual assault cases are uniquely complex, requiring specialized knowledge and proven defense strategies. Marshall Breit and Chad Oxman have devoted their distinguished careers to mastering the intricacies of these challenging cases:
- Forensic Expertise: High County Legal Group regularly work with top forensic experts to analyze and challenge DNA evidence, electronic communications, and other technical evidence that often form the foundation of these cases.
- Investigative Resources: With connections to the best investigators in Colorado, Marshall Breit and Chad Oxman conduct thorough defense investigations, identify key witnesses, and develop counter-evidence that prosecutors can’t ignore.
- Strategic Approach: High Country Legal Group understand how to effectively use expert witnesses, polygraph examinations, and pretrial motions to strengthen your position and often prevent charges from ever being filed.
- Psychology Understanding: Marshall and Chad have extensive experience addressing the complex psychological factors that can influence accusers, witnesses, and case outcomes in sexual assault allegations.
Our Proven Track Record
The attorneys at High Country Legal Group, led by sexual assault defense specialists Marshall Breit and Chad Oxman, have consistently delivered outstanding results in sexual assault cases throughout Colorado:
- Boulder County: Client charged with multiple counts of Sexual Assault facing mandatory indeterminate sentencing was found NOT GUILTY on all charges after a 5-day jury trial.
- Denver County: Law enforcement officer charged with unlawful sexual behavior, facing career loss, sex offender registration, and incarceration had charges dismissed following a thorough case investigation and strategic pre-trial motions.
- Summit County: Client facing indeterminate sentencing for Sexual Assault. Prosecution dismissed all charges based on investigation completed by the defense.
- Routt County: Client facing a mandatory, indeterminate prison sentence based on an allegation of sexual misconduct. Through thorough investigation, we were able to determine that the alleged assault did not and could not occur as alleged. Case dismissed.
These cases represent just a small sample of the numerous sexual assault allegations our firm has successfully defended against, establishing our attorneys’ reputations as Colorado’s premier sexual assault defense experts.
Why Mountain Residents Choose Metro Attorneys for Serious Charges in Summit, Routt, or Eagle Counties
When facing sexual assault allegations in Steamboat Springs, Vail, or Breckenridge, having the right legal representation can make all the difference. Here’s why residents of these communities should hire High Country Legal Group:
- Specialized Expertise
Local attorneys in mountain communities often maintain general practices, handling everything from real estate closings to minor infractions. Sexual assault defense requires specialized knowledge and experience that comes only from handling these types of cases on a regular basis. High Country Legal Group is that firm.
- Resources and Connections
Our firm’s extensive resources allow us to:
- Engage top-tier expert witnesses
- Conduct comprehensive investigations
- Employ advanced defense strategies
- Access specialized forensic analysis
- Objectivity and Distance
In smaller communities, local attorneys may face complex professional and personal relationships with judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement. As metro-based attorneys, we bring complete objectivity to your case, focused solely on your best interests without local entanglements.
- Proven Results in Similar Cases
Our track record of success in sexual assault cases throughout Colorado speaks for itself. We routinely secure not-guilty verdicts and dismissals in cases where the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Discreet, Dedicated Representation in the Mountains
We understand the unique challenges of facing serious criminal charges in smaller communities where privacy concerns are heightened. Our team offers:
- Discreet, confidential consultations
- Flexible meeting arrangements
- Remote communication options
- Strategic court appearances
What Sets High Country Legal Group Apart
When facing sexual assault charges in Steamboat Springs, Vail, or Breckenridge, you need attorneys who combine elite-level experience with a deep understanding of the unique dynamics in mountain communities.
Elite, Award-Winning Attorneys Fighting For You
Our team is led by Chad Oxman and Marshall Breit, widely considered to be among the best criminal defense attorneys in Colorado and recognized specialists in sexual assault defense. Their credentials speak volumes:
- Marshall Breit has routinely been recognized as a Colorado Super Lawyer, an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in each practice area. He has also been named among Denver’s Top Lawyers by 5280 Magazine, cementing his reputation as one of the region’s premier defense attorneys. His mastery of sexual assault defense has resulted in numerous dismissals and not-guilty verdicts in cases where clients faced decades of mandatory prison time. Marshall has also been qualified in by the Courts in Colorado as an expert witness as to the professional competency standards for criminal defense attorneys representing clients in sexual offense cases.
- Chad Oxman brings the same elite-level representation to every case, with specialized expertise in complex sexual assault allegations. His strategic approach and meticulous preparation have established him as one of Colorado’s most effective and respected criminal defense attorneys. Chad routinely trains other defense attorneys across the state on advance sexual assault / sexual offense litigation strategies.
Together, the attorneys at High Country Legal Group have earned recognition from peers, judges, and clients alike for our outstanding results. From consistent not-guilty verdicts to case dismissals, we have established ourselves as some of Colorado’s preeminent criminal defense lawyers who specialize in sexual assault / sexual misconduct allegations.
Unlike many firms that assign your case to junior associates or paralegals, our senior attorneys personally handle every aspect of your defense. We limit our caseload to ensure each client receives the focused attention and strategic defense their case deserves.
Don't Risk Your Future on Limited Local Options
When facing allegations that could result in mandatory prison time and lifetime consequences, the attorney you choose makes all the difference. High Country Legal Group brings Denver’s most skilled defense attorneys to your legal challenge in Vail, Steamboat Springs, and Breckenridge.
Marshall Breit and Chad Oxman’s experience handling sexual assault cases in mountain communities gives them unique insight into the local court systems, prosecutor tendencies, and effective defense strategies for these venues. Their reputations as Colorado Super Lawyers and 5280 Magazine Top Lawyers often precede them in courtrooms throughout the state, providing an immediate advantage when your case begins.
Contact Us for a Confidential Consultation
If you or someone you care about is facing sexual assault charge, a sexual assault on a child allegation, an internet luring, or sexual exploitation case in Steamboat Springs, Vail, Breckenridge, or any Colorado mountain community, contact Marshall Breit and Chad Oxman at High Country Legal Group immediately. The earlier we can begin working on your defense, the more options we may have to protect your rights and future.
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