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55 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in ZIP code 80202 in Denver, Colorado. Average rating of these lawyers is 4.7/5 and 53% provide free consultation.
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Criminal Defense Case Timeline
Criminal defense cases in Denver typically resolve within 2 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case proceeds to trial.
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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.
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Jesse Glassman is a highly experienced courtroom litigation attorney specializing in criminal defense and family law cases. Mr. Glassman gained his experience as a Public Defender in Arapahoe County where he represented thousands of people charged with crimes. The cases have been as small as traffic cases up to the most serious felony cases such as 1st Degree Murder. In 2014, Mr. Glassman represented the most serious of offenses where his client was charged with the death penalty. Mr. Glassman has won numerous trials including numerous white collar crimes and homicide cases. While working for the Colorado State Public Defender's Office, he was assigned to Aurora County Court, Littleton County Court, Arapahoe County District Court, and Elbert County Court. Mr. Glassman also worked for a law firm where he represented hundreds of people in divorce and child custody cases.. In 2011, Mr. Glassman opened the Law Firm of Glassman & Faye, PC. The law firm has been extremely successful. In 2014, Mr. Glassman was defense counsel for a highly publicized 1st Degree Murder case in Colorado Springs where he was in trial for 3 months. The Law Firm of Glassman & Faye, PC accepts cases mostly in the Denver Metro area, but has taken cases as far north as Greeley, as far east as Sterling, and as far south as Pueblo.. He is in court every week on behalf of his clients at all stages of proceedings, but his particular interest is representing clients in jury trials and divorce permanent order hearings. Mr. Glassman excelled to become one of the most successful criminal defense attorneys in Colorado when he represented a client charged with Murder and received a not-guilty verdict.If you need an attorney, you need someone with experience, who knows the judges, and will work every minute for you.
Practice Areas: Corporate , Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Car Accidents
Phil Harding can be seen weekly on Great Day Colorado answering questions on car accident and personal injury cases. Mr. Harding personally deals with his clients. Call for a free consulation.. Education:- B.A. Chemistry University of Colorado, 1986,- J.D. University of Denver, 1990. Admissions:-Colorado Bar, 1991-United States District Court, 1992-10th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2002-United States Supreme Court, 1994. Practice Areas:Civil Litigation; Appellate Work (Colorado Court of Appeal, Colorado Supreme Court, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, United States Supreme Court) Wrongful Death; Dram Shop Actions (Liquor Store and Bar Liability) Bad Faith Breach of Contract; Construction Defects and Defense; Corporate Disputes; Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Litigation. Member:Colorado Bar Association, Arapahoe Bar AssociationLife member - Million and Multi-Dollar Advocates Forum. Awards:. - Superlawyer 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. - Top 100 Trial Attroney Colorado - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023-Golden Key National Honor Society 1995-Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges 1984-85-Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges 1985-86-Who’s Who Among Rising Young Americans 1992-Who’s Who Among Rising Young Americans 1993-Who’s Who in American Law 1996/97-Personalities of America for Contributions to Business and Law 1998-Patent #6,067,012 awarded to Phil Harding 2000. Charitable Organizations/Non-Profits:-Director, Positive Coaching 1996 - 2008-Englewood Rotary, 1997 to 2015 International Director 1999 - 2004 President 2005-06
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Employment, Constitutional, Criminal Defense
I am the founding Partner of Killmer Lane's Western Slope office based in Carbondale, CO. I've devoted my entire legal career to representing people whose rights have been violated. I have only represented people – and never corporations or other large entities – who have been subjected to abuses of power. I have extensive experience with issues ranging from police misconduct to prisoners' rights to disability rights to employment discrimination and retaliation, and more. I joined Killmer Lane as an Associate Attorney in 2013. Since then, I have been part of the winning trial team in several major employment and civil rights cases. This includes the Marvin Booker v. City and County of Denver case, which resulted in the largest civil rights jury verdict at the time in Colorado history. I became a Senior Associate Attorney in 2016 and a Partner in 2018.
Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Criminal Defense , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents
Marlo Greer specializes in all aspects of personal injury law including sexual harassment, sexual assault, car accident cases, trucking collisions, bicycle accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, birth injury, product liability, medical malpractice, slip and fall cases, and premises liability cases. Ms. Greer helps her clients find courage, clarity, and strength in what is often a confusing and difficult legal process.
Madalia’s legal career began as a prosecutor for Adams County, handling various serious criminal cases from start to finish, including homicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, and gang violence. Her valuable experience now informs her passionate defense of clients. She adeptly identifies weaknesses in the government’s case, achieving favorable outcomes in negotiations and trials. In private practice, she has secured numerous dismissals and jury trial acquittals. She has tried more than 60 criminal jury trials. Additionally, she serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, educating future lawyers in trial advocacy. Madalia, along with her co-professor, coached the 2019 National Ethics Championship Team, 2020 National Ethics Championship Finalists, and the 2021 King of the Hill Championship Finalists.
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Felonies, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI
I was born in Port Arthur, Texas and raised in the Golden Triangle of Texas. I completed my B.S. degree from Auburn University after only 2 1/2 years of study. I began working as a police officer at 21 years old. I was a college professor with two masters degrees at age 26. By age 30, I was finishing law school. I have since completed a third masters degree and defended over 2000 people who have been accused of crimes. My experience as a defense lawyer includes over 100 jury trials.. Outside of my law practice, I am actively involved in fitness. I have practiced Gracie Jiu Jitsu for 13 years. I am very competitive and I fight for my clients in court the way I fight on the jiu jitsu mat. I use my knowledge, creativity, and experience to get the best results for my clients.
With 40 years experience in courtrooms and before juries, Larry Pozner is a founding partner of the firm. Larry focuses his practice on complex civil and criminal litigation—as well as the lecture circuit. He is litigation counsel for the Denver Broncos Football Club.. In the area of complex commercial litigation, Larry represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving fraud (including healthcare fraud), professional malpractice, breach of contract, litigation against trustees, environmental matters, theft of trade secrets, and copyright and trademark infringement.. In the criminal arena, Larry began his career as a public defender—and continues his high profile criminal defense work as a private practitioner. In 1998, he was elected president of the 10,000 member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Larry supplements his civil and criminal practice with publishing, television and radio legal commentary, and lecturing on trial practice. He is well-known among fellow trial attorneys as the co-author of Cross-Examination: Science and Techniques—America’s best-selling publication on the subject of cross-examination. He has presented his full-day CLE program on this subject to state bar associations, plaintiff and defense organizations and governmental agencies more than 250 times.. When a trial attracts national attention, the national news media often seek Larry’s perspective. He was a NBC News legal analyst for the Jon Benet Ramsey case and the Oklahoma City bombing trials. He has provided legal analysis for such shows as the NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, Keith Olbermann, Fox News, CNN, NPR and Court TV.. In recognition of his skills and accomplishments at trial, Larry is regularly listed in Colorado Super Lawyers® (Top 10, Top 50 and Top 100 lawyers in the state). He was named the 2015 Denver Criminal Defense: White-Collar "Lawyer of the Year" and the 2013 Denver Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America® and has been listed in that publication for twenty-eight consecutive years. For many years, he served on the adjunct faculty of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he was voted “Best Professor.”. Larry’s colleagues in the legal profession value his courtroom skills and experience—and flock to attend his presentations. He has traveled to 48 states (as well as Canada and Puerto Rico) to deliver more than 400 lectures on subjects relating to trial skills, and has served on the faculty of several trial practice institutes. For the last seven years, he and partner Dan Reilly have been invited to address judges attending the annual Colorado Judicial Conference. Their annual presentation deals with some unusual aspect of trial evidence ranging from courtroom demonstrative aids to electronic evidence.
Kevin McGreevy’s practice focuses on criminal defense, appellate, and civil litigation for individuals and entities in both Colorado State and Federal courts. He has represented individuals and entities at trial, including serving as lead counsel in approximately 50 jury trials.
1600 Broadway, Suite 1600 , Denver , Colorado 80202
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Jorge Castañeda was born in Nogales, Sonora Mexico. His family immigrated to the United States when he was a child. Jorge was raised in Nogales, Arizona. Growing up in the Nogales border area gives Jorge a unique perspective on the issues that affect immigrants.. Jorge began his legal career in 2001 at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. During his time at that office Jorge litigated all aspects of a felony criminal case. In 2006 Jorge left the county attorney’s office and went into private practice, where he began his immigration practice. He quickly realized the close connection between criminal and immigration proceedings and made it his goal to provide exceptional representation in both areas. Jorge believes that it is essential that any non-citizen charged with a crime consult with an attorney who can not only evaluate a criminal case, but can also guide them through the potential immigration consequences. He’s litigated hundreds of felony cases including Murder, Sexual Assault, Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Mortgage Fraud and Illegal Re-Entry cases. He has represented clients in Justice Courts, Municipal Courts, Superior Court, United States District Court and Immigration Court. Jorge is one of the few lawyers who has extensive experience in both the criminal and immigration courts.
John A. Culver has advocated for the protection of civil rights both within and without the employment context for more than twenty five years. Mr. Culver graduated from the University of Kansas with honors in 1987 and from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1992. Mr. Culver is admitted to practice in front of the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and all Colorado state courts.Mr. Culver’s skills and achievements have been repeatedly recognized by his peers, as well as the Colorado judiciary. Most recently, Mr. Culver was elected to be a Fellow in the exclusive and prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He was also named the 2014 Civil Rights Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers, the 2015 Colorado Constitutional Lawyer of the Year by Global Law Experts and the 2018 Lawyer of the Year for Employment and Labor Law by Lawyer Monthly. Mr. Culver has also been acknowledged as one of the Best Lawyers in America and one of the Top Rated Labor and Employment Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal and the American Lawyer. Since 2006, Mr. Culver has been recognized as one of Colorado’s top attorneys through Law and Politics and 5280 Magazine’s “Super Lawyer” nominations. From 2008 to the present, Mr. Culver has been voted as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Colorado by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He has also received a prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for Preeminent Skills and Ethics. Martindale-Hubbell has also designated Mr. Culver as a Top Rated Lawyer in Employment and Labor Law. He has been named a Top Lawyer in Colorado by Best Lawyers, a Best Lawyer in Denver by the Denver Post, and a Top Lawyer in Denver and Beyond by 5280 Magazine.Mr. Culver’s knowledge of employment and civil rights law is without peer. Since 1997, Mr. Culver has instructed future lawyers in employment law, public sector employment law, civil rights litigation, and civil litigation as an adjunct professor at the Denver University College of Law. He also regularly instructs members of the Bar regarding similar topics, including as a lecturer at the National Convention for the National Employment Lawyer’s Association, the Annual Retreat of the Plaintiff’s Employment Lawyers Association, and numerous others. He has also appeared on Denver’s local network affiliates, as well as the ABC Nightly News, HBO Inside Sports, The Reggie Rivers Show and TheBradshaw Difference concerning his civil rights work. Mr. Culver is a former Co-Chair of the Colorado Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section.Mr. Culver is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer with a proven track record of success for his clients. As just two examples, Mr. Culver served as lead counsel in the certified age and benefits discrimination class action, Vaszlavik, et al. v. Storage Tech., which settled for $5 million and significant affirmative relief. He was also lead counsel in Drake v. TalMor Capital Management, LLC, and Edmond Melhado, in which this firm obtained a $3.5 million judgment (including attorney fees and interest) on behalf of their client. This is one of the very largest single plaintiff judgments in a Colorado employment case.Mr. Culver is a member of the American Arbitration Association’s panel of employment law arbitrators. Mr. Culver is currently accepting arbitrations.
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding Ticket, Juvenile, Domestic Violence
Ross Koplin is a distinguished Denver DUI Attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing clients throughout Denver and all of Colorado.. Ross is a member of the Colorado , Illinois , and American Bar Associations and has extensive experience, not only in traffic law, but also in criminal law and civil litigation. As a sole practitioner, Ross believes in offering his clients a one-to-one service and prides himself in giving quality, impartial advice.
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