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Biography
Former Career Senior Deputy District Attorney - Prosecutor for Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, the largest jurisdiction in Colorado. 13 years as a Colorado Arapahoe - Douglas County Senior Career Trial District Attorney - the last 22 years as a Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer. I have specialized in Colorado Criminal Law for over 35 years. I have been in a courtroom nearly every one of those days - almost every single day.
I have handled tens of thousands of cases over the last three plus decades and I love what I do. Whether you need a heart surgeon, an excellent mechanic, or a criminal defense lawyer in Colorado - there is no substitute for a lifetime of experience. None.
I now put my life's experience to work for my clients who are charged in the Colorado Criminal Courts... Please page me 24-7 at 303-543-4433 - or in emergencies - 720-220-2277...call my cell...
Education
- University of Oregon School of Law
- J.D. (1982) | Law
- Honors: Graduated Top 10% of the class
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- University of Massachusetts - Amherst
- B.A. (1978) | Legal Studies
- Honors: Graduated With Honors - cum laude 3.75 GPA
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Professional Experience
- Owner - Lawyer
- Law Office of H. Michael Steinberg
- Current
- H. Michael Steinberg has been a Colorado criminal law specialist attorney for 30 years (as of 2012). For the first 13 years of his career, he was an Arapahoe - Douglas County District Attorney Senior prosecutor. In 1999 he formed his own law firm for the defense of Colorado criminal cases. In addition to handling tens of thousands of cases in the criminal trial courts of Colorado, he has written hundreds of articles regarding the practice of Colorado criminal law and frequently provides legal analysis on radio and television, appearing on the Fox News Channel, CNN and Various National and Local Newspapers and Radio Stations. Please call him at your convenience at 720-220-2277.
- Assistant Attorney General
- State of Colorado, Criminal Enforcement Section
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- Deputy District Attorney
- Arapahoe Douglas County District Attorney's Office
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Speaking Engagements
- Ongoing instuctor Constitutional Law, Search and Seizure, Report Writing snd Courtroom Testimony, Adjunct Lecturer to Colorado Sheriff POST Academy.
- 2001
Awards
- Distinguished
- Martindale-Hubbel Lawyers Service
- Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement. Selected: 2020-2021
- A+
- Better Business Bureau
- Selected: 2020-2021
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Selected To Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2021
Professional Associations
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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- Arapahoe County Bar Association
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
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- Colorado State Bar # 12943
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Colorado
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Typically a flat fee based on Colorado averages for similar criminal defense - reasonable and fair fee structure.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- White Collar Crime
Additional Practice Area
- Constitutional Law
Languages
- English
Legal Answers
- Q. Do i need a lawyer everytime iam in front of the judge
- A: The quick answer is no - depending on the case the judge will always give you an opportunity to locate and retain a lawyer or to apply for a public defender (free court appointed lawyer) if you qualify. Colorado judges are well known for their compassion and understanding and their patience, especially in these difficult times, to find appropriate legal representation. Best HMS
- Q. What do i need to if i get called by a detective in a case about myself?
- A: This is a question that is asked often - NEVER EVER EVER call the Detective back without consulting with a criminal defense lawyer. If the officer reaches you - tell him or her you want a lawyer and will have the lawyer call that officer back after you have had a consultation. Don't even ask what the matter is about - it may cause you to start a conversation that may introduce facts that will later be used against you in a criminal case. This approach will feel clearly unnatural to you and counter intuitive - but it is critical that you protect yourself from your own need to "tell your side of the story." Trust me.
- Q. Is it criminal impersonation when its your own name just not in the right order
- A: I agree - if you intentionally reverse your names with the intent to fool law enforcement and to gain an advantage - e.g. escape a ticket - it could be charged as criminal impersonation. Tough to prove though on the part of the prosecutor so "probably" won't be filed. Other issues are phony dob - phony address - etc. Best
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