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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False, Exaggerated, or Mistaken Domestic Violence Allegations: How Are They Defended?
A domestic violence accusation can upend a life in minutes. In Colorado, an officer who has probable cause must make an arrest, a protection order follows almost automatically, and you may be barred from your own home before you have said a word to a lawyer.

Some accusations are true. Others are not: they are invented, inflated, or simply mistaken. If you are facing one of the latter, this guide explains how a Colorado criminal defense lawyer tests the allegation and defends the case.

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