Juvenile client was charged with harassment and Interference with Staff/Faculty. All counts dismissed and sealed by demonstrating that client’s actions were protected speech under the 1st Amendment.
When a legal problem puts your future, freedom, health, or finances at risk, you need clear answers from an attorney who will take your case seriously.
Josh McDowell is a former Colorado Springs prosecutor who has practiced law in the local courts since 2004. He personally handles each case and limits the firm’s caseload so clients receive direct communication, careful preparation, and a strategy built around their goals.
The McDowell Law Firm represents clients in criminal defense, DUI and traffic cases, and personal injury claims throughout Colorado Springs and El Paso County.
Josh McDowell believes in providing attentive service and personally handles all of his cases. He is a former Deputy District Attorney in Colorado Springs, Colorado who will put his knowledge of the court system and trial experience to work for you. Well-known for high profile cases, McDowell Firm’s victories have been featured on.
Juvenile client was charged with harassment and Interference with Staff/Faculty. All counts dismissed and sealed by demonstrating that client’s actions were protected speech under the 1st Amendment.
Jury found our client Not Guilty of theft. Charges were brought from the National Guard (GRAP) program investigation that was part of the “largest criminal investigation in the history of the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command”. Our client’s victory was featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes.
The Client was acquitted of all charges on a second DUI offense after he was in a car accident. At trial, defense counsel was able to show that the client drank after he drove, and alcohol was not a factor in the accident.
3rd Degree Assault, Harassment, and child abuse charges dismissed before trial. The client was wrongfully accused of assaulting his long-time girlfriend with children present. The case was subsequently sealed.
The client was charged with two counts of First-Degree Assault and telephone obstruction. At trial, jury found Defendant Not Guilty on all counts. The case was subsequently sealed.
Case was dismissed at pre-trial readiness as we were able to show that our client acted in self-defense in a case where our client used a knife to defend himself.
Legal cases are personal. Your attorney should know your name, understand what matters to you, and be ready to explain each decision.
At the McDowell Law Firm, Josh McDowell works directly with clients from the first consultation through the resolution of the case. He draws on experience from both sides of the courtroom.
Before entering private practice, Josh served as a Deputy District Attorney in Colorado Springs. Since 2007, he has defended people accused of crimes and represented clients who were injured through the fault of others.
The firm prepares every matter with the same core approach: learn the facts, preserve the evidence, identify the pressure points, and build a plan that fits the client. When a case requires added support, the firm works with trusted investigators and qualified experts.
An arrest or criminal charge can affect your freedom, employment, professional license, family, and reputation.
The McDowell Law Firm defends adults and juveniles in felony, misdemeanor, DUI, domestic violence, assault, theft, and municipal court cases. Josh examines the government’s evidence, challenges unlawful police conduct when the facts support it, and prepares each case for the best available result.
A DUI or serious traffic charge may create both a court case and a separate driver’s license problem. The firm represents clients in DUI, DWAI, underage drinking and driving, reckless driving, careless driving, driving under restraint, and other traffic matters.
Early review can be important because some deadlines arrive quickly. This is especially true for driver’s license purposes where you may have as few as 7 days to act.
After a serious accident, insurance companies begin protecting their interests immediately. The McDowell Law Firm helps injured clients document their losses, evaluate insurance coverage, and pursue compensation from responsible parties. Personal injury matters are handled on a contingency fee, so attorney fees are paid from a recovery or settlement rather than charged upfront.
At The McDowell Law Firm, our mission is to provide personalized legal support for you. Here’s how we’re different from other criminal defense attorneys:
Josh personally handles his cases. You know who is responsible for your matter, and you can get clear answers when decisions need to be made.
Josh’s work as a former prosecutor helps him evaluate how the other side may view the evidence, where a case may be vulnerable, and what preparation will matter most.
The firm stays small by choice. A limited caseload gives Josh more time to investigate, prepare, communicate, and respond.
Josh has handled cases in Colorado Springs since 2004, including matters in El Paso County Court, El Paso County District Court, Colorado Springs Municipal Court, juvenile court, and traffic court.
We serve Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, El Paso County and Teller County cases.
Many cases resolve through negotiation. Others require motions, hearings, or a jury trial. The firm prepares for every stage and advises you based on the evidence, the law, and your priorities.
Every case depends on its own facts, and past results cannot guarantee a future outcome. They can show how a lawyer approaches difficult problems.
The McDowell Law Firm has obtained dismissals, acquittals, reduced charges, and favorable resolutions in cases ranging from juvenile and municipal charges to DUI and serious felonies.
When you need an attorney, you want clear answers and a plan. At McDowell Law Firm, we help you understand your options and prepare for what comes next.
Start with a free consultation. Tell us what happened and discuss your next steps.
Choosing an attorney means trusting someone with a problem that matters to you. You deserve to understand your case, your options, and the work being done on your behalf.
We explain the legal issues in plain language and give you an honest assessment of your options. We discuss potential challenges without promising a particular result.
We keep you informed about important developments, explain upcoming decisions, and answer your questions.
We review the facts, track deadlines, and prepare for the negotiations or court proceedings your case requires.
Your case can affect your family, work, finances, and future. We take time to understand those concerns and consider them when developing your strategy.
The McDowell Law Firm is located at 2 North Cascade Avenue, Suite 1220 in downtown Colorado Springs, near the El Paso County courthouse, Colorado Springs Municipal Court, and the federal courthouse. Validated parking is available for office visitors.
The firm serves clients in Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, and communities across El Paso and Teller Counties.
Facing criminal charges or dealing with an injury? Start by understanding your options.
Tell Josh what happened, ask your questions, and discuss how McDowell Law Firm can help.
If you have an upcoming court date, paperwork you have received, or an urgent concern, let us know when you contact the office.
Call to schedule your free consultation by phone, Zoom, or in person.
When you decide it’s time to hire a Colorado springs attorney, you know the importance of having a professional working to get the best possible result in your case.
In every stage of a case, the McDowell law firm is focused on obtaining the best possible outcome for our clients. Ultimately, results matter when your future is on the line. Please review some of our results.
We take pride in the fact that we are a small firm that takes on big cases. In every matter, Josh McDowell will be handling your case personally. We work with trusted professionals, including experts and investigators, to prepare your strongest case. Our caseload is purposefully limited so we can provide better service, and more attention to our clients.
Mr. McDowell has been handling criminal and DUI matters in Colorado Springs since 2004. He has experience as a prosecutor, defense counsel in Colorado Springs Municipal Court, and as a private defense attorney.
Our cases include County Court (misdemeanor), District Court (felony), Juvenile, Traffic and Municipal Court matters.
McDowell firm will be your advocate to deal with insurance companies to make sure your rights are protected and you are treated fairly in the process.
We work with injured clients on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid when we are able to obtain a settlement for you.
