About Our Denver Colorado Criminal Defense Firm
H. Michael Steinberg is a former senior district attorney (DA) whose law practice now focuses on Denver and the Front Range of Colorado, and is exclusively limited to trial and negotiation in criminal law matters
Mr. Steinberg is an experienced former senior trial district attorney whose thirteen-year career as a prosecuting attorney in the courtrooms of the Denver metropolitan area (primarily Arapahoe and Douglas Counties) and the Front Range of Colorado have led to an exclusive law practice of criminal defense with a strong emphasis on the trial phase of legal advocacy.
Mr. Steinberg’s trial experience along with a personal commitment to his clients and an aggressive continuing legal education philosophy, combine to maintain a solid reputation for professionalism and quality of service.
The firm offers total litigation services in a supportive, hands-on environment. As a trial lawyer and teacher, Mr. Steinberg’s philosophy is grounded in the strong belief that his clients should be fully informed about every aspect of their case as the case progresses. Each of his clients is provided an education in the law (perhaps more than they want to know!) while receiving complete coverage in every phase of their case.
Many criminal cases can be resolved through negotiations between a seasoned criminal lawyer and a reasonable prosecutor. But not all cases can or should be resolved in that manner. Experience in pre-trial motion practice, suppression hearings and jury trials is important to the effective defense of a person charged with having committed a criminal act.
Excellence in the courtroom is the result of years of trial and courtroom experience. Mr. Steinberg has successfully tried jury trials and presented cases of all types before some of the toughest and well-known judges in the Denver area. He has handled criminal cases of virtually every conceivable variety and looks forward to each new case as a fresh challenge to succeed and bring about a good result for his clients.
The Practice: A Closer Look
A Very Active, Exclusive and Comprehensive Criminal Practice
Defending all juvenile and adult cases, including all violent crimes, DUIs, assaults, misdemeanors and felonies.
Juvenile Criminal Defense
Representation of minors and parents in juvenile court proceedings involving all juvenile crimes, including gang cases and cases involving issues of fitness of minors to be prosecuted under juvenile law.
Juvenile practice also includes:
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Deregistration of Juvenile Sex Offenders
Adult Criminal Defense
H. Michael Steinberg provides representation at all stages of criminal proceedings, including pre-indictment, trial, appeal, and post-conviction stages of the process.
Criminal law experience includes:
- Homicides and All Violent Crimes
- Sex Crimes
- Drug Crimes
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- White Collar Crime
- Armed Robberies, Burglaries, and and other Crimes Against Persons and Property
- Domestic Violence Cases
- All Assaults
- All Drug Cases including Federal Drug Cases
- Property and Embezzlement Crimes
- DUI cases and ALL Traffic and Department of Motor Vehicle Cases
Jury Trial Experience: High success rate at effectively arguing cases before both juries and judges.
Former Senior Deputy District Attorney: Twenty-six years of combined total trial experience in the courtrooms of Colorado. Complete understanding of the criminal justice system from the inside, from both sides of a criminal case.
Legal Research and Writing Skills: To win in court or to succeed in plea negotiations, an attorney has to be willing to work hard. Thorough experience at legal research and writing, as well as careful trial preparation, is a must.
Thorough Fact Investigation: What you don’t know could hurt you. You need to know the facts and the evidence against you before making a critical decision. Before making a recommendation, Mr. Steinberg strives to bring you an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the evidence in complete confidence. Knowing the prosecutor’s case is critical to a good decision of how to proceed and will give assurance to your choices.
- Colorado Criminal Defense Law – Making The Decision to “Go With” Public Defenders or Other Court Appointed Lawyer and The Significant Cost of A So Called Private Criminal Defense Lawyer
- Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Second Opinion Consultation
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- Experience Counts
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