Mr. H. Michael Steinberg

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...

University of Oregon School of Law

J.D. (1982) | Law

Honors: Graduated Top 10% of the class

University of Massachusetts - Amherst

B.A. (1978) | Legal Studies

Honors: Graduated With Honors - cum laude 3.75 GPA

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

1997 - 2000

Deputy District Attorney

Arapahoe Douglas County District Attorney's Office

1984 - 1997

Ongoing instuctor Constitutional Law, Search and Seizure, Report Writing snd Courtroom Testimony, Adjunct Lecturer to Colorado Sheriff POST Academy.

2001

Distinguished

Martindale-Hubbel Lawyers Service

2021

Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement. Selected: 2020-2021

A+

Better Business Bureau

2021

Selected: 2020-2021

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2021

Selected To Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2021

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

Arapahoe County Bar Association

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Colorado

Since 1983

• Free Consultation
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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.

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

• Constitutional Law

Q. Will only a written statement hold up in the preliminary hearing if the alleged victim doesn't show up?

7 March 2021

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 Best

Q. Do i need a lawyer everytime iam in front of the judge

28 November 2020

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?

24 November 2020

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.