Perceptive Law

Perceptive Law

Google Rating

5.0(68 reviews)

  • 604 Columbia St Suite 470, New Westminster, BC V3M 1A5, Canada
  • (604) 227-2898
  • info@perceptivelaw.com
Civil Rights Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury Law

About:

Matthew A. Haltzman, the founder of Haltzman Law Firm, P.C. concentrates in criminal law, personal injury law, and civil rights. In all three practice areas, he has extensive experience and has achieved notable successes. Matthew’s legal commentary and representative cases have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press, The Denver Post, and NBC News. Matthew has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star consecutively for the last five years. He is the former President of the Larimer County Bar Association (YLD) and is currently serving as the President Emeritus to the organization. Matthew spent the early years of his career working in government, including the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney’s Office. Matthew worked for the United States Attorney’s Office, Capital Crimes Unit, in the District of Puerto Rico, where he assisted the United States government in the prosecution of violent felons and offenders. Matthew also served as a SLIP prosecuting attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Wyoming. As a SLIP prosecuting attorney Matthew obtained a “Confidential” level national security clearance and practiced federal criminal prosecution in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. Since being admitted to the Colorado Bar, Matthew has successfully defended thousands of clients in complex criminal cases prosecuted by the State of Colorado in all stages of litigation, through trial. Matthew has been nationally recognized for his innovative and perceptive strategies in criminal defense and relishes the opportunity to take on what other lawyers may consider an "impossible" case. Matthew also dedicates a considerable amount of his practice litigating on behalf of severely injured victims involved in personal injury, wrongful death, and automobile cases in Colorado and in the Western United States.

Jurisdiction:Vancouver

Practice Area

Civil Rights Law

Challenges discrimination or biased policing that compounds abuse, securing accommodations, fair services, and remedies when survivors face barriers based on identity or status.

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Personal Injury Law

Seeks compensation for assault-related injuries, trauma costs, lost wages, and property damage, coordinating with protection orders, insurance claims, and victim compensation programs.

Languages

English, Spanish

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

B.A.
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
2010
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
2014
J.D.
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
2014

Awards

Client Champion - Platinum
Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2023
Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers
2017
Judge Conrad L. Ball Award Finalist
Larimer County Commisioners
2019
Client Reviewed 5.0/5.0
Lawyers.com
2023
Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys for Colorado
American Jurist Institute
2018
Best Car Accident Lawyers in Fort Collins
Expertise.com
2023
10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys in Colorado
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Client Champion - Gold
Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated 4.8/5.0
Martindale-Hubbell
2023
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
2023
Top 10 Attorney Colorado
Attorney and Practice Magazine
2018
Lead Counsel Verified in Litigation & Appeals, Criminal Defense, Social Security Disability
LawInfo
2023

Associations

Member
Colorado State Bar
- Present
Member
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
- Present
Member
American Bar Association
- Present
Member
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
- Present
Fellow
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Present
Member
The Ewing T. Kerr American Inn of Court
- Present
Member
Wyoming State Bar Association
- Present
Member
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
- Present
Member
Larimer County Bar Association
- Present
Member
Denver Bar Association
- Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2022Googlevia Google

Omair Abdulla

"Completely indebted to Rizwana for her honest, sincere help and advice. My case was complicated she was able to sit me down explain, walked me through the entire process, stood by and fought for me.Today after 6 months Iam able to sleep at night. Thank you Rizwana. Just saying thank you here is not able to justify the peace of mind you have gotten me. Thanks once again!!!"

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2022Googlevia Google

Arnelsb B

"Im very happy and satisfied with Ms. Rizwana Choudhry service to my family case situation.She is very straight forward,caring,honest person.Rizwana listened and give you great advised.Not like other lawyers all they care is getting paid by their clients...I will definitely reffer Perceptive Law to anyone who needed a good caring family lawyer.Great Job Ms. Rizwana Choudhry.."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2022Googlevia Google

Michelle Villafranca

"Rizwana and I met while looking for a family lawyer to help me with my family law case. In my opinion, my situation was one-of-a-kind. My first meeting with her made me feel very comfortable, which is very important because I am very stressed. She's very knowledgeable and worked extremely hard and diligently on my case. She was always quick to respond to my questions and emails, and I could tell she cared about me. I'm glad I found her to assist me on this journey. She helped me regain my sanity. I would strongly recommend her service should anyone need a family lawyer."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2021Googlevia Google

Taso P

"The vet takes the time to explain everything and doesn't rush you out the door. Very personable."