Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Denver | 282 available
282 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Denver, Colorado, including Martin Stuart, Megan Scafiddi, Melissa Garscin, and Melissa Segers. These lawyers are rated between 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 and 53% provide free consultation.
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.
Martin Stuart is a partner at McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP where he focuses his legal practice on Colorado criminal defense. He brings nearly two decades of expertise in criminal defense to every case that he works on. Martin gained tremendous experience in criminal law working as a Colorado State Public Defender before entering private practice. He has tried nearly 100 jury trials over the course of his career related to crimes ranging in seriousness and type. At McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP, Martin represents individuals and corporate entities that are under investigation or charged with a crime. His Colorado criminal law practice includes state and federal felonies, fraud, white-collar crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, as well as homicide and other violent crimes.. Martin Stuart is a leader in the Denver legal community and is a former President of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association. He was appointed to the Governor's Sentencing Commission's Task Force on Incarceration and is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Standing Committee for the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Martin has been ranked annually by Colorado Super Lawyers since 2009 and in 5280 Denver's Top Lawyers in 2018.
1045 N. Lincoln Street #202 , Denver , Colorado 80203
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I have practiced criminal defense law since 1986. I have done the majority of my work as a public defender working in the Colorado State Public Defender system for 20 years. I have also worked as a federal public defender and worked in private practice. I believe in my clients and fight hard for them. I have represented people charged with 1st Degree Murder, Assault, Sex Assault, Child Abuse, Fraud, Weapon offenses, Illegal Reentry, Drugs, False Information to a Pawn Broker, and DUI along with other charges. I was the president of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and worked on the board for numerous years leading up to it.
1040 S. Gaylord Street, #32 , Denver , Colorado 80209
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Molly A. Ullrich, is an Associate Attorney who handles a mixed practice of Criminal Defense, Traffic, and Personal Injury cases. After working for the Firm for two years as a legal intern, she was admitted to the Bar and has rapidly gained experience in the Courts of Colorado. Molly is vigorous and effective advocate for her clients. She takes the time to understand them as a person, effectively explains their options under the law, and works tirelessly at achieving the best possible outcome.. Prior to working for Smith & Weidinger, Molly obtained courtroom experience as an intern with the Albany County Prosecutors' Office in Wyoming, and also with the Augusta County Commonwealth Attorney's Office in Virginia.. Molly proudly obtained her law degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law and served as President of the Equal Justice Wyoming chapter while in attendance there. Before that, she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree program in Political Science with an emphasis in National Security at Virginia Tech.
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime, Violent Crime
M. Trent Trani is an award winning, nationally ranked, DUI and criminal defense attorney based in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Trani has 20 years of experience representing clients charged with felony, misdemeanor, and DUI matters in Denver, state courts throughout Colorado, and select state jurisdictions throughout the United States.. Mr. Trani is known for his tenacious and aggressive trial skills, and his courtroom presence. It is his philosophy that meticulous preparation is a necessary component for trial excellence and success. He has successfully obtained Not Guilty verdicts in almost every state Court in Colorado including Denver District and County Courts, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas, and Adams county district and county courts. He has successfully represented select clients throughout the U.S. Notably, a Not Guilty verdict in a very serious felony matter in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas.. In addition, Mr. Trani has successfully negotiated thousands of cases for clients in almost every jurisdiction in Colorado. He is respected by judges and prosecutors throughout the state.. Mr. Trani has successfully represented clients charged with:. Murder, Domestic Violence , DUI, Assault, Murder, Vehicular Homicide, Sex Assault, Rape, Sexual Assault on a Child, Possession of Drugs and other Controlled Substances, Child Abuse, Theft, White Collar Offenses, Manslaughter, Computer Crimes, and many other Felony and Misdemeanor violations of law.. Mr. Trani's work on many of these cases has garnered both local and national media attention from television programs such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, Hannity, and Dateline.. The Firm's offices are located in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The Firm represents people accused of criminal matters in Denver, all other Colorado jurisdictions, and Mr. Trani is available for select, specialized, services in all jurisdictions throughout the U.S.
Michael Juba graduated from the University of Colorado School Of Law at Boulder in 2007. He started his career at the Denver Trial Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, where he defended indigent clients in County Court, Juvenile Court, and District Court. Mr. Juba proceeded to dozens of jury trials over five years on cases ranging from traffic offenses to serious felonies. Mr. Juba started his own law firm with Attorney Matthew Hardy in 2012 focusing solely on criminal defense. Mr. Juba is also a founding member of the Colorado non-profit Learn Your Rights In Colorado (LYRIC), which focuses on teaching juveniles their Constitutional rights.
Colorado criminal defense attorney Megan Scafiddi has vast experience winning charge reductions and dismissals in all types of criminal matters. She is especially skilled in handling serious felony motions and appellate cases. And she is devoted to clearing her clients’ records and restoring their rights.. Megan Scafiddi earned her JD from California Western School of Law. And she received her BA from UC Irvine. The National Trial Lawyers has selected her as a Top 40 under 40. And AVVO granted her Client’s Choice status.
Michael Faye is among the most accomplished criminal defense attorneys practicing in Colorado. Throughout his career, Mr. Faye has earned a reputation as a highly skilled, fearless, and dedicated trial attorney who has achieved a high rate of success for his clients.. Michael was licensed to practice law in 2003 and began his career with the Colorado State Public Defenders Office as a trial attorney. During his 8 years as a Colorado State Public Defender, Michael developed a reputation as someone who has a passion for working with and on behalf of his clients. He quickly became a highly respected and skilled trial attorney, earning hundreds of not guilty verdicts for his clients. In 2011 Michael went into private practice. He continues to successfully represent his clients in Municipal, State, and U.S. Federal Court. A highly skilled trial advocate, Michael prides himself on his aggressive motions practice and has been able to get evidence suppressed in numerous cases based on illegal police conduct. Michael currently focuses on a wide variety of criminal cases and currently represents people charged with anything from First Degree Murder, Sexual Assault, Drug Crimes, Assaults, Violent Crimes, Financial Crimes to Traffic Offenses.. Michael’s experience level in the criminal defense world is second to none. No case is too big or too small for him to defend. Due to his vast experience and contacts within the criminal law community, he is able to offer honest advice and second to none representation. If you are being investigated or already charged with a crime, the first person you need to call is Michael Faye
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.
1780 South Bellaire Street , Denver , Colorado 80222
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I have been been practicing criminal defense since 2004. I have handled just about every type of criminal charge including DUI, assaults, thefts, robberies, burglaries, sex crimes, and homicides. The goal of my firm is to provide the most thorough defense of my clients accused of commiting criminal offenses.
Michael Axt was born in Newark, New Jersey on July 20, 1945. He graduated with a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University in 1967 and received his law degree from Rutgers School of Law Camden in 1970. After a judicial clerkship and more than three years with the New Jersey Public Defender’s Office in Newark, Michael relocated to Denver, Colorado. In 1974, he and two colleagues established The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Colorado. Since entering private practice in 1979, Michael has defended the criminally accused in federal and state courts in Colorado and other jurisdictions throughout the country.. Michael is a member of The National Trial Lawyers, an organization limited to the top 100 lawyers from each state. He is listed as an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for his twenty five years of continuous AV-rating, the highest professional and ethical designation. Michael is a Colorado Super Lawyer in criminal defense, a distinction reserved for the top five percent of Colorado lawyers. He is a member of The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and The Colorado Bar Association.. Michael is nationally known for his annual Season’s Greetings cards, his penchant for political incorrectness and his sense of humor. He and Gail, his wife of almost 35 years, have two grown
I left the Public Defender’s office almost 5 years ago to enter private practice because there were things I couldn’t do for my clients as a Public Defender – either due to a lack of time or resources. I wanted to be able to commit more time and energy to my individual clients’ cases, while utilizing all the tools I learned as a public defender.. If you want a legal bulldog on your side, please call me at. I can’t wait to meet with you so we can fight the system together.
Melissa Garscin is a criminal and DUI Attorney with more than 20 years of experience defending criminal cases in Colorado. Melissa Garscin is a Colorado native and a graduate of Colorado State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice. In 1998, she earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, College of Law. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in the Colorado State and the U.S. District Courts.. Melissa started her law career as a trial attorney with the Colorado State Public Defender's Office. Melissa's criminal defense experience ranges from murder, assault, violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act, sex crimes, DUI, domestic violence, drug cases and traffic violations. Melissa is an experienced litigator and trial attorney having tried more than 100 cases in different jurisdictions in Colorado.. In addition to her extensive courtroom experience, Melissa has earned a valuable spot in the community for her volunteering work as a member of the Juvenile Services Planning Committee in Jefferson County. For her contributions as a lecturer at the Brighton Chamber of Commerce Law Day. As well as, for participating as a guest lecturer at many schools in the area, including Golden High School, Brighton High School and Lukas Elementary School in Westminster.. Over the years, Melissa has earned the reputation as a tough litigator who zealously represents her clients while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism.
As a licensed attorney, Ms. Koziel diligently provides quality legal representation to her clients. After passing the Colorado bar examination Ms. Koziel worked as a Deputy State Public Defender for the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender in both Colorado Springs and Denver. While a Public Defender Ms. Koziel acquired a passion for zealously advocating for those charged with a crime as they are afforded the presumption of innocence. In private practice, Ms. Koziel continues to represent clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile offenses. Ms. Koziel takes a client-centered approach and has extensive experience handling serious offenses—such as sexual assaults, aggravated robberies, and first degree burglaries. Ms. Koziel’s legal practice is dedicated not only to criminal defense but also family law. To Ms. Koziel, nothing is more important than preserving a family’s relationship.
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