H. Michael Steinberg has 42+ years of experience practicing Colorado criminal law. Mr. Steinberg strives to stay current with the ever changing aspects of criminal law issues and updates resulting in his extensive knowledge of successful criminal defense as well as appellate work. He is also an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyer's Association, and the Colorado and Arapahoe Bar Associations.
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By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law from both sides for over 40 years.

Colorado Stalking Charges And The First Amendment - What You Need to Know NowIntroduction:

If you’ve been charged with stalking in Colorado, you may feel like the law is particularly unfair or oppressive. You would not be alone in those thoughts.

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Motions To Suppress In Colorado: A Guide

Motions To Suppress In Colorado: A Guide

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law from both sides for over 40 years.

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Now What? – Re-Arrested In Colorado After Bail Is Posted

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law from both sides for over 40 years.

Now What? - Re-Arrested In Colorado After Bail Is PostedIntroduction:

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A Criminal Defense Lawyer's Duty To Tell The Absolute Truth To Their ClientBy H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law from both sides of the courtroom for over 40 years.

Introduction: The Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Duty Of Absolute Candor To Their Clients In  Criminal Cases

In Colorado criminal cases, one of the most important—but often misunderstood—obligations of a defense lawyer is the duty of absolute candor toward their client. This duty means that, within the bounds of confidentiality and professional ethics, a Colorado criminal defense lawyer must be honest, straightforward, and complete in the information they share with the person whose liberty, reputation, or even life may be at stake.
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Why Alleged Victims of Sexual Assault Are Sometimes Unfairly Forced To Prosecute Their Cases?

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law from both sides for over 40 years.

Why Alleged Victims of Sexual Assault Are Sometimes Unfairly Forced To Prosecute Their CasesIntroduction:

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Self-Defense in Colorado: When You’re Legally CoveredSELF DEFENSE IN COLORADO

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law from both sides for over 40 years.

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A Threat To The “Coached Victim” Defense Theory In Colorado Sex Assault Cases

By H. Michael Steinberg, Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer

A Threat To The “Coached Victim” Defense Theory In Colorado Sex CrimesIntroduction

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Colorado Criminal Restitution – Spouses Liability To Pay

Restitution and Spouses of DefendantsBy H. Michael Steinberg, Colorado Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer

The Short Answer: No, A Spouse Is NOT Directly Liable For Their Spouses Criminal Restitution Order

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer – 2025

When Parents And Their Children Don’t Agree In Colorado Juvenile CourtIntroduction: In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967)

The function of a criminal defense lawyer in juvenile criminal cases was addressed in the prominent Supreme Court ruling, In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967). This decision affirmed that every minor accused in a juvenile delinquency proceeding is entitled to legal representation. The Supreme Court determined that children have the right to a lawyer’s assistance whenever they face criminal charges in juvenile court.

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By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – 2025

What-Exactly-Is-Probable-Cause-To-Arrest-Under-Colorado-Law-A-Comprehensive-Analysis-300x300Introduction To “Probable Cause” As A Concept

After 42 years of practicing Colorado criminal law – I am still surprised at how the phrase “I know my rights!” is, many times, untrue. One key right under the Colorado and United States constitutions, and one that every citizen should try to understand, is this: before law enforcement can deprive you of your freedom – before they can lawfully arrest you, that arrest must be based on “probable cause.”

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