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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Understanding Colorado Crimes: Criminally Negligent Homicide §18-3-105

Understanding Colorado Crimes: Criminally Negligent Homicide §18-3-105Introduction

If you have never heard the phrase “criminally negligent homicide” before, you are not alone. Most people assume homicide always means intent. Like, somebody meant to hurt somebody.

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Colorado Fentanyl Charges: What Colorado Law Means for Your Case

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

Colorado Fentanyl Charges: What Colorado Law Means for Your CaseIntroduction:

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How To Choose A Good Criminal Defense Lawyer in the Denver Metro Area


By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

How To Choose A Good Criminal Defense Lawyer in the Denver Metro AreaIntroduction:

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How Much Force Can Be Used To Defend Property Under Colorado Law?

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

How Much Force Can Be Used To Defend Property Under Colorado Law?Introduction: The Schur Case – A Case That Sparked a Statewide Conversation About Limits Of Defense of Property

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Attacking Colorado Mandatory Arrests For Domestic Violence: The Motion to Suppress

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

Attacking Colorado Mandatory Arrests For Domestic Violence: The Motion to SuppressIntroduction:

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Attacking Colorado’s Unfair Mandatory Arrest Domestic Violence Laws In 2026


By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

Attacking Colorado's Unfair Mandatory Arrest Domestic Violence LawsIntroduction:

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Colorado Criminal Trials: Using Rule 608 Character Evidence As A Sword

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

Colorado Criminal Trials: Using Rule 608 Character Evidence As A SwordIntroduction:

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Colorado Rule 608: Using Character Evidence To “Humanize” A Defendant – As A Shield

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

Colorado Rule 608: Using Character Evidence To "Humanize" A Defendant - As A ShieldIntroduction: As a trial lawyer observer, you often sit in the courtroom observing other trials, wondering why certain information was excluded from evidence that could have been used to attack a previous witness’s testimony or to bolster a witness whose credibility has been attacked.

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Rule 404(b) In Colorado Domestic Cases: What Gets Into Evidence At Trial Part 2 (2026)

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

Rule 404(b) In Colorado Domestic Cases: What Gets Into Evidence At Trial Part 2 (2026)Introduction:

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Rule 404(b) In Colorado Domestic Cases: What Gets Into Evidence at Trial Part 1 (2026)

By H. Michael Steinberg, A Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer – Practicing Colorado Criminal Law in the courts of Colorado for over 40 years.

Rule 404(b) In Colorado Domestic Cases: What Gets Into Evidence At Trial Part 1 (2026)Introduction: