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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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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