Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Denver | 277 available

277 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Denver, Colorado. These lawyers are rated between 4.6/5 to 5.0/5 and 52% provide free consultation.

Criminal Defense Lawyers Nearby Denver (by distance)

Within 1 mile near you

Criminal Defense Attorney (Glendale Area) 80246 0.0 miles (12 lawyers)

Within 5 miles near you

Criminal Defense Attorney (Denver Area) 80210 2.5 miles (15 lawyers)

Criminal Defense Attorney (Denver Area) 80203 3.3 miles (47 lawyers)

Criminal Defense Attorney (Denver Area) 80202 4.8 miles (54 lawyers)

Within 10 miles near you

Criminal Defense Attorney (Denver Area) 80211 6.4 miles (13 lawyers)

Criminal Defense Attorney (Lakewood Area) 80226 8.5 miles (4 lawyers)

Within 25 miles near you

Criminal Defense Attorney (Highlands Ranch Area) 80129 11.8 miles (5 lawyers)


Criminal Defense Case Statistics Overview

Criminal Defense Case Timeline

Min2Max18

Criminal defense cases in Denver typically resolve within 2 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case proceeds to trial.

Denver Court Backlog

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The estimated backlog reflects the number of pending criminal cases at various times, influenced by court resources and case filings.

Criminal Defense Denver Filing Volume

Min350Max700

Monthly criminal case filings in Denver generally range from 350 to 700, based on recent public court data.

Criminal Defense Case Outcomes

Pre-litigation30Post-filing20Trial5

Estimated resolution rates: 30% of cases may resolve favorably pre-litigation, 20% after filing but before trial, and 5% at trial. Outcomes depend on case facts and legal strategy.


277 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found Near You

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Location: Denver 80246
Firm: The Geigle Law Firm, LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Anna Geigle is an owner at The Geigle Law Firm, LLC.  Prior to forming the firm, Ms. Geigle was a Deputy State Public Defender in the Denver Trial Office.  During her tenure as a Public Defender, Ms. Geigle was appointed on more than three thousand cases.  Ms. Geigle’s appointments ranged from misdemeanor traffic to juvenile to sexual assault and homicide cases.  The vast majority of her experience is in representing clients charged with felony offenses.  In 2012, prior to her departure from the Public Defender’s Office, Ms. Geigle’s hard work and dedication to the defense of her clients was recognized by her peers when she received the “Attorney of the Year” award from the Denver Trial Office.. Ms. Geigle received her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.  She earned admission to the Order of St. Ives, an honor awarded to graduates ranking in the very top of the graduating class, and ultimately placed in the top 5%.. At The Geigle Law Firm, LLC, Ms. Geigle dedicates her entire practice to defending those accused of committing crimes in both state and federal court.  Ms. Geigle is a skilled advocate and will work tirelessly to accomplish an excellent result.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Denver 80204
Firm: Meyer Law Office PC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Alexandra M. Archilla Rodriguez, Esq. represents clients in criminal defense and immigration matters. She comes to the Meyer Law Office from the Colorado State Public Defender system, where she represented indigent clients in county court criminal cases in Adams and Broomfield counties. Her experiences as a public defender have made her a fierce trial attorney and skilled representative with judges, prosecutors, and others affiliated with the justice system.. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Alexandra graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Puerto Rico in 2014. She then attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where she received her law degree in 2017. Her passion for criminal defense work led her to intern with the Legal Aid Society, Federal Public Defender of Puerto Rico, the St. Louis Public Defender, and the MacArthur Justice Center in St. Louis.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Denver 80203
Firm: The Tafoya-Modi Law Firm, LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Alaurice Tafoya-Modi founded and managed a law firm since it's inception in 2002.  She has successfully represented personal injury plaintiffs against such corporations as Walmart, Conoco Phillips, Starbucks and AEG Live Entertainment.  She has tried to a jury felony matters including First Degree Murder and a multitude of misdemeanors throughout Colorado and is also licensed to practice in United States District Court.. She obtained her law degree from the University of Colorado Law School in 1993 and immediately began her career as a Deputy Trial lawyer in the Denver Office of the Colorado State Public Defender’s office. After six and a half years of handling numerous types of criminal cases including serious felony cases and numerous murder trials, Mrs. Tafoya-Modi left the Colorado State Public Defender’s office to work for the firm of Buchanan, Jurdem and Zulauf, P.C. where she continued representing those criminally charged as well as personal injury clients. Ms. Tafoya-Modi began her own firm in 2002, specializing in criminal defense and personal injury litigation. Mrs. Tafoya-Modi also was appointed to serve on the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice by Governor Bill Ritter in 2009 and re-appointed by Governor John Hickenlooper in 2012 for 3 year terms. The Commission is comprised of key stakeholders in the criminal justice system which was created to evaluate and make recommendations on reforms and improvements to the Colorado Criminal Justice system. In her position on the Commission, Mrs. Tafoya-Modi represented the interests and perspectives of the criminal defense community. also is a past President of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, an organization of over 800 members that strives to ensure lawyers practicing criminal law in Colorado have the best resources and training to represent their clients zealously.  The board also constantly pursues criminal justice reform.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Location: Denver 80211
Firm: Colorado Legal Defense Group
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Ahad Khilji has devoted nearly all of his legal career to defending against criminal charges. A skilled negotiator, he can usually achieve significant charge reductions or dismissals without going to trial. Though if necessary, he is a seasoned litigator prepared to fight for a full acquittal in front of a jury.. Ahad Khilji earned his J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He also holds a B.A. in political science from the Catholic University of America. He is also admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Denver 80202
Firm: Springer & Steinberg, PC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

After law school I worked for the Colorado Courts. I began as a Judicial Fellow in the 18th Judicial District from 2006 to 2007. I was then hired as Colorado's Death Penalty Law Clerk. In that position, I assisted the judges in Colorado who had active capital cases pending on their dockets including assiting in the jury selection and trials of three of those cases involving more than 10,000 perspective jurors. I have been with Springer and Steinberg since 2010 where my practice focuses on criminal defense in state and federal courts throughout the country, state and federal appellate practice, and select civil practice.. I practice law in order to speak my clients' truth to power. Despite our system of laws, there is much work to be done to bring justice and compassion to the law. My passion is to inject justice into the system, which allows me to better tell my clients' stories, to aggressively advocate for their best interests, and to win on their behalf.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Denver 80210
Firm: The Law Office of Jennifer E. Longtin, LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

A Passionate Defender. Jennifer Longtin is an attorney who is passionate about seeking justice for all people. She is a former Public Defender with experience in trial, negotiation, and appellate work. Jennifer has tried cases ranging from simple traffic offenses and DUIs to murder and complex sex offenses. Jennifer is dedicated to serving the mentally ill who are involved in the criminal justice system; she litigates issues of competency, sanity, and uses a client's situation and history to find treatment alternatives to incarceration. Jennifer has also worked with veterans, those suffering from PTSD and TBI, victims of domestic violence, and the developmentally delayed to make sure that the prosecution understands how their unique life experiences play into their current situation and needs.. An Appellate Advocate You Can Trust. Jennifer has argued and briefed cases in front of the Colorado Supreme Court, as well as the Colorado Court of Appeals. She has appealed felony and misdemeanor convictions, and litigated post-conviction proceedings including motions for sentence reconsideration and petitions regarding ineffective assistance of counsel. Jennifer believes that trial is only the beginning of the fight for her client's liberty.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Denver 80203
Firm: Collado Law LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

A highly regarded criminal defense attorney with 20 years of experience, Adriana is known for her reliable counsel, effective strategies, and assertive defense for clients facing federal investigations or prosecutions. Based in Denver, Colorado, Adriana has successfully represented clients in federal courts across the U.S., including the District of Colorado, Southern District of New York, and Southern District of Florida.. Through her meticulous approach and big-picture perspective, Adriana consistently achieves positive outcomes such as non-filing/dismissal of charges; pretrial release; favorable plea agreements; below-guideline sentences; and acquittals at trial.. A compelling speaker and presenter, Adriana has been featured as a legal commentator and contributor in media outlets including ABC’s 20/20, NBC 6 (Miami-Dade, FL), Telemundo, and Univision. Adriana has also appeared as a panelist/lecturer on webcasts and seminars such as The Knowledge Group and NBI.. Adriana is an avid hiker, cyclist, trail runner, and skier. She also enjoys traveling, adventure, and nature. Adriana is of Cuban descent and is fluent in Spanish.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Denver 80204
Firm: Kelly Cherry, Attorney At Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

2009-Present. Alternate Defense Counsel Member, contracting with the State of Colorado for private sector indigent defense.. 2007-2008. Sturm College of Law Criminal Defense Clinic; representing indigent clients throughout the Denver metro area. Voted Clinic Criminal Defender of the Year, 2007.. 1987-2007. Criminal Defense Paralegal; participating in defense teams for numerous high profile federal and state cases, including the Oklahoma City Bombing case, United States v. Timothy McVeigh.. Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Metropolitan State College of Denver Graduated from The Sturm College of Law, University of Denver, 2008

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Location: Denver 80204
Firm: The Law Offices of Jaime Cowan, P.C.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Denver 80212
Firm: Herington Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5

Location: Denver 80202
Firm: Recht Kornfeld P.C.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 2.9 out of 5

Location: Denver 80210
Firm: Sawyer Legal Group, LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Denver 80204
Firm: The Law Office of Richard M Crane
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Denver 80210
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Location: Denver 80202
Firm: Springer & Steinberg, P.C.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Location: Denver 80218
Firm: Michael Root Attorney At Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Denver 80206
Firm: Castle & Castle
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Location: Denver 80203
Firm: Haddon, Morgan & Foreman, PC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Location: Denver 80210
Firm: O'Malley Law Office, P.C.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Location: Denver 80237
Firm: Law Offices of Dezen & Pollin
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5

Location: Denver 80202
Firm: Ridley, McGreevy & Winocur, P.C.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Location: Denver 80222
Firm: The Hughes Law Firm
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Location: Denver 80237
Firm: Dylan G. Lewis Esq.
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Location: Denver 80204
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Location: Denver 80204
Firm: The Zorrilla Law Firm
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense

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