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Mr.  H. Michael Steinberg

Mr. H. Michael Steinberg

Practicing Colorado Criminal Law For Four Decades
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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.
Adjunct Professor
Community College of Aurora
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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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Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Alvin D. Litchenstein
Denver District Court
Speaking Engagements
Ongoing instuctor Constitutional Law, Search and Seizure, Report Writing snd Courtroom Testimony, Adjunct Lecturer to Colorado Sheriff POST Academy.
2000, 2001
Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Selected To Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2023
Distinguished Rating
Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service
2020-2021; Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement.
Superb Rating
Avvo
A+ Rating
Better Business Bureau
Selected: 2020-2021
Best DUI Lawyers in Denver
Expertise.com
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Professional Associations
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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Arapahoe County Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
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American Trial Lawyers Association
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Colorado Bar Association
Member
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Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
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Colorado State Bar  # 12943
Member
- Current
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Community Corrections for Arapahoe County
Board Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • 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. Why would one of my two felony identity theft identical warrants be dropped and sealed at my first appearance on that ca
A: The only logical answer is they accidentally double filed the same case and corrected their mistake using the procedure you outlined.
Q. Will only a written statement hold up in the preliminary hearing if the alleged victim doesn't show up?
A: The alleged victim almost never testifies at a Preliminary Hearing. The district attorney almost always calls one maybe two witnesses, usually the Detective who filed the case and one of the original responding police officers. The testimony consists primarily of a review of the investigation and the statements of witnesses. The rules of evidence are greatly relaxed and hearsay testimony is permitted.

To answer your question - a written statement of the alleged victim is admissible at a "prelim"- but not at trial. The witness is required to testify at trial.

Here is an article that may help.

https://www.hmichaelsteinberg.com/preliminary-hearings-in-colorado.html

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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
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Law Office of H. Michael Steinberg Website
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Colorado Criminal Lawyer Blog
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Law Office of H. Michael Steinberg
The Edwards Building
8400 E Prentice Ave Penthouse 1500
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Telephone: (303) 627-7777
Cell: (720) 220-2277