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Best Lawyers in Colorado, United States for Criminal Defense: General Practice
For over 20 years, Marci LaBranche has handled high-stakes criminal investigations and trials, as well as complex civil litigation, in both state and federal court. She also assists with all manner of collateral consequences that can arise from being accused of a crime. Marci is known for her perseverance and ability to quickly learn and assess even the most complex of cases. She is the rare trial attorney who practices in the areas of both civil and criminal litigation. In her criminal pract...
Colorado trial attorney SEAN MCDERMOTT is a founding partner of the criminal defense and civil litigation practice, McDermott Stuart & Ward. His practice focuses on representation of those who have been charged with crimes as well as those who have experienced civil wrongs. At the heart of his practice is a strong belief that everyone charged with a crime or involved in a personal injury matter should have an attorney who is dedicated to the case and who will protect their interests both ...
Jonathan Greenlee has a reputation for being unafraid to take the most challenging and complicated criminal cases to trial. Having litigated countless motions and tried over forty jury trials to verdict, he has succeeded in obtaining incredible outcomes for clients. As a former senior public defender in Arapahoe County, Colorado, Jonathan cut his teeth on thousands of misdemeanors and quickly moved into a felony caseload that included COCCA, major drug trafficking, cases involving adult and c...
Randy Canney has devoted his legal career to defending the accused and has three decades of experience. He handles all criminal cases from serious felonies to misdemeanor and traffic cases. Mr. Canney is listed in Best Lawyers in America, maintains an “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest ethical and professional rating awarded by this national recognized rating directory, and has been selected as a “Colorado Superlawyer” every year from 2007 until pr...
Fred Winocur specializes in the defense of white collar and economic crimes for both corporate and individual clients spanning a broad range of industries. He has successfully defended clients at all stages of the investigative and enforcement process, through all manner of criminal, regulatory, and civil actions including securities violations, financial fraud, healthcare fraud, mail and wire fraud, environmental crimes, consumer protection violations, public corruption, and antitrust violat...
Richard Tegtmeier is an experienced and accomplished trial lawyer in Taft's Compliance, Investigations, and White Collar Defense group. He specializes in complex criminal and civil litigation and has tried more than 200 cases before juries. He is respected throughout the country for his unique ability to navigate the courtroom and the complex process of a jury trial—he has the confidence required to think and act outside the box and produce the type of results that can only come from de...
Richard Huttner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Richard practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Huttner since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard Huttner is held by other lawyers.
Harvey A. Steinberg, a managing partner in the Denver, Colorado law firm Springer and Steinberg, P.C., specializes in criminal law, white collar criminal defense, professional negligence law and personal injury law and appellate law. Mr. Steinberg has earned recognition as a skilled criminal defense trial attorney who has tried cases in federal, state and appellate courts, with reported cases. Over the course of a 30-plus year legal practice, he has regularly represented professional athletes...
Richard F. Bednarski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Richard F. practices law in Colorado Springs, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Richard F. Bednarski since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard F. Bednarski is held by other lawyers.
Jason Pink is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Jason practices law in Boulder, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Pink since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jason Pink is held by other lawyers.
About Gene Gene Cianico is a founding member of Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. Gene specializes in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Liquor Licensing, and Civil Litigation. Gene brings over 40+ years of legal experience and confidence to his clients’ cases. Born and raised in the North Metro area, Gene has practiced law here for the majority of his career. He is proud to have earned the highest possible rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell®, known as the &ldquo...
Jason Cruz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Jason practices law in Broomfield, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Cruz since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jason Cruz is held by other lawyers.
Chelsea Lauwereins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Chelsea practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Chelsea Lauwereins since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Chelsea Lauwereins is held by other lawyers.
Jonathan R. Booker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Jonathan R. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan R. Booker since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan R. Booker is held by other lawyers.
Anna Trobee is a member of the firm’s Criminal Defense practice. Anna handles complex and high-stakes litigation for clients facing serious criminal charges. Recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2025 Rising Star in Criminal Defense, as well as by Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch" in 2025 for Criminal Defense, and by National Trial Lawyers as a 2025 Top 40 Under 40 in Colorado for Criminal Defense, she is committed to supporting clients through life’s most challenging moments. Anna’s ...
Charles Testa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Charles practices law in Boulder, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Charles Testa since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Charles Testa is held by other lawyers.
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