Maria Liu

Maria Liu, Criminal Defense Attorney in Greeley, Colorado

Over 28 years of legal practice

PartneratCollins | Liu & Associates

Greeley, CO

Practicing criminal defense in Greeley since 1998.

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Maria Liu is a partner based in Greeley, CO. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Maria has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Collins | Liu & Associates.

Based in
Greeley, CO
Experience
over 28 years
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Criminal Defense
  • Handles Criminal Defense matters from Greeley, CO.
  • Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Maria Liu: Maria Liu is a partner based in Greeley, CO. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Maria has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Collins | Liu & Associates.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Maria Liu

Maria concentrates on criminal defense. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maria handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Criminal Defense cases in Greeley, Colorado

Maria takes criminal defense matters in Greeley, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maria agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Maria Liu — Over 28 years of Colorado criminal defense experience

Maria Liu is a partner based in Greeley, CO. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense. Maria has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Collins | Liu & Associates.

Maria Liu is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Maria received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years. Maria practices at Collins | Liu & Associates in Greeley, CO.

Working with Maria on a criminal defense matter

Maria Liu is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Maria received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years. Maria practices at Collins | Liu & Associates in Greeley, CO.

Clients Maria works with

Maria reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense matters in Greeley and the surrounding Colorado area.

Credentials

Maria Liu's legal education and bar admissions

  • Southern Illinois University

    J.D. · 1997

  • Southern Illinois University

    B.S. Speech · 1990

Jurisdictions

Maria's state bar admissions

  • Mississippi

    2019 · ACTIVE

  • Colorado

    1998 · ACTIVE

Maria studied at J.D. in Southern Illinois University and B.S. Speech in Southern Illinois University.

Law school and academic background

Maria completed J.D. in Southern Illinois University and B.S. Speech in Southern Illinois University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maria runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Maria's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Weld County Bar Association (Board of Directors, 2008-present President, 2004-2005) Colorado Criminal Defense Bar American Academy of Forensic Sciences

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Locations

Maria Liu's office in Greeley

Maria's primary office is at 812 Eighth Street Plaza, Greeley, CO, 80631. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Collins | Liu & Associates

812 Eighth Street Plaza

Greeley, CO 80631

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Hiring guide

How to hire Maria Liu — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maria usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Maria charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Maria will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Greeley, Colorado

A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Maria

Maria discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Maria confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Maria's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Maria Liu

  • How much does it cost to hire Maria for a criminal defense case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maria walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Maria offer a free consultation?

    Maria charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Maria's current terms during booking.

  • How long do criminal defense cases in Colorado typically take?

    Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Maria gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Maria take my case if I'm outside Greeley?

    Maria is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maria will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Maria?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Maria will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Maria accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

    Maria's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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