David M. Maldonado

David M. Maldonado is the founder of Maldonado Law, PLLC in Montana. David focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation, including personal injury, wrongful incarceration, expungements, and serious criminal matters. The practice serves individuals facing criminal charges and people pursuing civil claims after injury or other legal harm and includes felony and misdemeanor defense, appeals, sentence review proceedings, expungements, personal injury claims, wrongful incarceration cases, and other civil litigation.

David earned a B.A. magna cum laude from Montana State University Billings and a J.D. with distinction from Ohio Northern University, graduating in the top ten of his class. In law school, he served as Law Review Manager, competed on the Moot Court Team, and interned with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C..

David has tried criminal cases, pursued appeals to the Montana Supreme Court, handled sentence review proceedings, and litigated civil matters involving government agencies, personal injury, and high-value domestic disputes. Before founding his firm, he also served as a public defender, adding direct experience with Montana criminal courts and defense strategy. That experience gives David practical perspective on criminal defense matters, including how facts, procedure, documentation, and negotiation strategy can affect the available legal options.

David M. Maldonado brings military service, public-defense experience, and courtroom work to criminal and civil representation. His practice centers on protecting clients’ rights, evaluating evidence and procedure, and preparing matters for negotiation, motion practice, trial, or appeal as needed. Across these matters, David emphasizes careful preparation, clear communication, and practical judgment while keeping the legal consequences and the client’s underlying objectives in view.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Maldonado Law, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Montana

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• Ohio Northern University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Montana State University Billings
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Magna Cum Laude

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