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.
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Constitutional , Corporate , Criminal Defense , Entertainment & Sports , Business, Business
WHAT I DO: I counsel and advise small and medium-sized businesses and influencers to gain legal advantages and protection by providing original, success-focused strategies and legal know-how. I help protect business owners from making legal mistakes by educating them with knowledge about the legal issues that affect them in business. Businesses that thrive include a lawyer as part of their success team.. WHO I WORK WITH: Since 1996 I have helped small, medium, and large businesses, local and online influencers navigate and avoid legal mistakes.. WHY IT WORKS: By providing original, success-focused strategies to help businesses grow, I educate business owners with general knowledge and information about the legal issues that affect them in their business. Owners can be more successful in business if they maintain a more detailed understanding of the legal issues they can encounter while running their businesses.. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: My unique perspective as a trial lawyer and transactional attorney with almost 25 years of experience give businesses an advantage when it comes to their long term goals and day to day operations. Education about the law empowers you with a framework to ask intelligent questions, take smart actions, and protect yourself, your customers, and your business future.. REPORTED CASES People v. Bauer, 80 P.3d 896 (Colo. ) People v. Grady, 126 P.3d 218 (Colo. App. 2005) Righthaven v. Wolf, --- F. ----, 2011 WL 4469956 (D.Colo. 2011), 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1476
4100 East Mississippi Avenue , Denver , Colorado 80246
Practice Areas: 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.
3401 Quebec Street Suite 9000 , Denver , Colorado 80207
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Family
Anna Lisa Armas was born and raised in Albuquerque New Mexico. Both of her parents were civil rights activists, which helped form her views and passions. Anna obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science in 1995. After graduation, Anna worked for KDEF, a talk radio station as a General Manager and as the Director of the De Colores Hispanic Culture Festival.. In January 1998, Anna entered law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. While there, she was awarded the Trustee Scholarship for academic achievement. She also received the American Juris Prudence Award in Torts. Anna was elected President of the La Raza Law Student Association. She earned her Juris Doctorate in 2001. While a law student, Anna was an intern for the San Diego Public Defender for 2 years.. After graduating from law school, Anna was hired as a Post Bar Clerk with the San Diego Public Defender's office. She sat for and passed the February 2001 California Bar Examination. In June 2001 Anna moved to Denver, Colorado with her family. She began working for the Colorado State Public Defender's office as a Deputy Public Defender in October 2001.. From July 2005 until March 2008, Anna worked for Cooper, Tanis, Fuller, and Cohen, P.C. as an associate attorney. In March 2008, Anna worked as a solo practitioner primarily in the area of criminal law. In October 2014, Anna returned to Cooper & Tanis P.C. Her areas of practice include Criminal Law, Restraining Orders, and Family law matters.. Anna's trial experience includes many types of Felony, Misdemeanor and Municipal cases including: Homicide, Sexual Assaults, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Domestic Violence and Drug cases. Anna has also volunteered her time and represented individuals on a pro-bono basis including the Columbus Day protester and Occupy Denver demonstrator defendants .. Anna has been licensed since 2001 to practice in both Colorado and California.
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI
If you are charged with a DUI or DUID, or other criminal charges,I can help you. I limit my practice to defending people, just like you, charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs (marijuana). I defend people charged with drug charges, assaults, domestic violence, vehicular homicides and vehicular assaults, and all other criminal cases.. Over the years I have both defended clients and prosecuted defendants so I understand what the prosecuter in your case is thinking. I first "work your case", which means I look at every angle and every piece of evidence in your case. I have been successful in trying cases to jury trials and also dealing with prosecutors in getting the very best plea for my client. This includes dismissals, Reckless Driving, Deferred Judgement and Sentence (DJS), DWAI, and other outcomes.. There are many ways you can "win" with your DUI case. Sometimes a person has a record of prior "DUI" convictions and if we cannot beat the evidence in your case, then getting very little jail and work release is what that client considers a "win" in his/her case. Also, there are other ways to win. You can go to trial and win and get acquitted; or you can get a "Non-Alcohol" result such as a plea to Careless Driving or Reckless Driving. I have gotten many of these for my clients. Also, there is a "Deferred Judgment and Sentence" in some jurisdictions which means that after you do the treatment and other requirements, the Court will DISMISS your case.. There is a lot of evidence to look at in a DUI case. What makes your case different from a "criminal case" is that much of the evidence in your case is science based. That is why I go to DUI science based trainings and am a member of the College of Drunk Driving Defense and a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. These provide specialized training to be able to defend YOU.. There is an important part of your defense that needs a good criminal lawyer. I have been also practicing criminal law for years. I will look at how the law enforcement officer "stopped" your car (4th Amendment violation), if the officer "interviewed you while in custody" (Miranda Rights), and determine if there really was "probable cause" to arrest you.. The invisible factor that I have is I am tenacious and determined to give you the very best DUI defense that I can. Many times I have driven to court early in the morning just to add my client's case on the Court docket so I can address something in your case that needed immediate attention. You don't know that because you are home asleep or at work. It is going the extra mile that I do for my clients because you deserve that extra mile.. I earned my Masters in rehabilitation counseling and worked with substance abuse populations before going to law school. This gives me an insightful perspective on alcohol and drug offenses that few lawyers possess. I know this is a very stressful time for you and I do everything I can to help you through this and give you excellent legal direction.
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.
Mr. Yoast has dedicated his life to advocating for those who are unable to advocate for themselves. Mr. Yoast prides himself on creating long-lasting and meaningful relationships with those he represents within the law firm and in the community. As noted by his law school clinic professor, Mr. Yoast is beyond dedicated and “not only talks the talk but also walks the walk.”
1133 N. Pennsylvania Street , Denver , Colorado 80203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I want my clients to know from the first time we speak how much I care about them and their case. I practice criminal defense because no one's life should be defined by their worst day, and because everyone has value and an important story to tell. Turning those values and that compassion into a zealous defense is at the core of the service Power Law provides.. I practice holistic criminal defense. This means that I not only strategically defend a client in the case they hire me for, but I will address any underlying concerns while we work together and set my clients up for success. I have extensive experience with cases involving mental health and substance use issues.. In addition to criminal defense, I am passionate about criminal justice policy reform and access to mental health, and I am involved in a number of organizations and projects to further those goals.
Being Accused is a Life Changing Event. Being charged with a crime is among the most stressful events you can experience in life. That is why I have dedicated my career to a Criminal defense law practice focused primarily on defense of serious and complex criminal offenses.. We Can Help You Now. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, as an attorney with Muhaisen & Muhaisen, I will fight aggressively to defend your constitutional rights, but always remember that you are a person, not just another defendant. The repercussions of either a misdemeanor or a felony conviction can be devastating. Any criminal offense can be potentially serious, including in ways that are not obvious. Our Firm will defend you to the end, or negotiate a resolution to your case.. I Will Help You Get Through This. I am detailed. I am a good listener. I will call and email you back so that you are never in the dark. If you are stuck, I will use every legal mechanism to help you through it. Get in touch now so we can start planning your defense.
901 West 10th Ave. Suite 2A , Denver , Colorado 80204
Practice Areas: 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.
1775 Sherman St Ste 1650 , Denver , Colorado 80203
Practice Areas: 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.
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.
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.
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