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
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
Monthly criminal case filings in Denver generally range from 350 to 700, based on recent public court data.
Criminal Defense Case Outcomes
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.
Elizabeth Espinosa Krupa is a Colorado Native and has been a litigator for over 20 years. She is a graduate of the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. Her litigation background includes a Deputy Colorado State Public Defender, a Federal Defender for the District of Colorado, a Trial Attorney for the Denver Regional Office of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Assistant Regulation Counsel for the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. Ms. Krupa is a Faculty Member for National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Ms. Krupa is currently in private practice, her firm litigates criminal defense, ethics/professional misconduct, white collar and organized crime and securities enforcement actions. Ms. Krupa has also represented companies in conducting internal investigations after irregularities or internal theft issues are has been active in the Hispanic National Bar and Colorado Hispanic Bar Association for many years. She has been appointed to and served on the Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice’s Commission on Professional Development, the Editorial Board of the ABA/BNA Lawyer's Manual on Professional Conduct, the Colorado State Supreme Court Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, the City of Denver Public Defender Commission, and the Judicial Selection Committee for Senator Gardner in Colorado. She is a frequent lecturer at CLE programs, was an adjunct professor teaching trial advocacy and coached the American Association for Justice mock trial team for the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. Ms. Krupa is a mentor for Law School-Si Se Puede, the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program and the CHBA mentoring program.
3200 Cherry Creek South Drive , Denver , Colorado 80209
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Dru Nielsen is a founding partner of Eytan Nielsen, focusing her work on defending boy and men who are wrongly accused of domestic violence or sexual misconduct in both the university disciplinary and criminal proceedings. She is also a former Deputy State of Colorado Public Defender, serving as the Felony Division Lead in the Denver Trial Office.. In 2007, Dru joined Iris Eytan and Larry Pozner in the criminal practice group of Reilly Pozner as a partner specializing as a corporate representative in complex cases involving bank fraud, embezzlement, forgery, environmental schemes including OSHA, cybercrime, and investment fraud in Federal Court. In 2015, Dru and her longtime criminal defense partner, Iris Eytan, formed Eytan Nielsen LLC with the goal of providing the highest level of representation and service to those facing allegations of wrongdoing.. Dru has been recognized by her peers for her work in criminal defense and has gathered a number of prestigious accolades: one of the Best Criminal Defenders: General Practice (2013-2019) in Colorado Super Lawyers®; as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in the state (2010, 2014); and inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® edition under the specialty of White-Collar Criminal Defense since 2013. Dru is also rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell® which is a reflection of her professional excellence, high ethical standards and legal ability.. She was on the board of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and has lectured to hundreds of criminal defense attorneys on subjects like trial tactics and procedure. She also served on the Colorado Jury System Standing Committee, which is charged with implementing the Supreme Court’s recommendations on jury reform.
Doug has been an Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant District Attorney. Now that he is in private practice, Doug is one of Colorado’s most experienced and acclaimed criminal defense lawyers. AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, with a perfect 10.0 / “Superb” rating by AVVO, Doug has been chosen as a “Rising Star” for several years—a distinction limited to 2.5% of Colorado’s practicing attorneys under the age of 40. In 2018 and 2019, he was recognized as a Colorado Super Lawyer for White Collar law. He is a recipient of “The Client’s Choice” Award and has been chosen to appear in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.. As an Assistant United States Attorney, Doug was responsible for investigating and prosecuting international criminal travel networks, drug trafficking organizations, white-collar crime, threats to national security, and public corruption. In 2010 Doug received the FBI Director’s Award from then FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III.. Prior to becoming a federal prosecutor, Doug had been an award-winning Assistant District Attorney (ADA) with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in Houston, Texas. During his tenure there, he tried more than 70 criminal jury trials, including prosecutions of murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, sexual assaults of adults and children, kidnapping, DUI and drug possession.. Recognized as a star within the DA’s office, Doug was chosen to work in the Vehicular Crimes Division. As a prosecutor, Doug’s responsibilities for these cases would often begin in the middle of the night, at the scene of a fatal crash. Along the way, Doug would direct officers and crash investigators through collecting and preserving evidence, drafting search warrants, and preparing the case for grand jury indictment or court. For this work, Doug received awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving in 2007 and 2008.. In addition to working his own cases, Doug trained prosecutors and police on matters of law and procedure. He was responsible for addressing others’ mistakes when they erred. He perfected the art of drafting a successful, “airtight” warrant, having personally drafted hundreds of search and arrest warrants, and reviewed countless others. Doug has brought all of this experience into his private practice, allowing him to quickly identify any deficiencies, inaccuracies, and mischaracterizations in a prosecutor’s case.. Doug is also a legal analyst and commentator, and has appeared in a number of print and broadcast outlets both locally and nationwide. These include USA Today, the Detroit Free Press, Fox News, the Dallas Observer, the Houston Chronicle, Enid News & Eagle, as well as a number of Denver-based news affiliates.. Doug is admitted to practice in all Colorado and Texas state courts, as well as the United States District Courts for Colorado and the Western District of Texas, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
Douglas Jewell has been a trial attorney for over 30 years, first as a deputy and then chief deputy district attorney in Denver for 12 years where he prosecuted through trial scores of felony and misdemeanor cases. He then moved to private practice as a partner with Bruno, Colin, Jewell & Lowe, P.C., for 17 years, and then The Law Office of Douglas Jewell, LLC, primarily representing public safety officers throughout Colorado in criminal, administrative and civil matters in both state and federal court, as well as disciplinary hearings. Douglas continues that practice at the Law Office of Douglas Jewell, LLC.. Douglas specializes in criminal defense in a variety of felony, misdemeanor, and traffic criminal cases. Douglas also has extensive experience in employment law, including representation of plaintiffs in Title VII and discrimination suits, as well as ADA, FMLA and FLSA matters.. He has been recognized by Martindale-Hubble peer and judiciary review as the highest ranking in legal proficiency and professionalism for the past 10 years. He belongs to the Minoru Yasui Inn of Court, the Denver, Colorado and American Bar Associations, as well as the Federal Bar Association and the Faculty of Federal Advocates. Doug is also regularly invited to teach at police training academies in Colorado on topics ranging from constitutional law to legal liability.. Doug lives in Wheat Ridge with his wife, Margaret, and their two girls.
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Class Action, Litigation
Denver civil rights and criminal attorney and founder of the social justice law firm Maxted Law LLC. Dave is dedicated to defending liberty, protecting civil rights, and standing firm against abuses of power. His civil rights cases often challenge jail and prison abuses, wrongful death, police misconduct and excessive force, and other civil rights cases affecting the criminal legal system. Dave also accepts private criminal cases at every stage of the case, as well as select white collar and securities law cases.
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Elder , Estate Planning, Family , Health Care & Hospitalization, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Probate , Social Security Benefits & Disability, Trusts, Wills, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
303 16th Street, Suite 200 , Denver , Colorado 80202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Fred Winocur's practice combines white collar defense with general criminal defense, where he is routinely retained to defend cases across the state, for clients who are often visible members of Colorado's business, philanthropic and political communities. Mr. Winocur initially earned his reputation by winning challenging defense verdicts in over 50 jury trials. He is best known for persistently achieving extraordinary results for his clients, even before a case is filed or proceeds to trial.
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