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Posted by Michael | December 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

10 stars

I was facing 6 years of prison for a probation violation, scared out of my mind. Michael walked me through a 10 month process and ultimately kept me free. He has a deep understanding of the law, and noticed things that most lawyers would miss.. He also argued in court with an authencity and passion ...that belongs in movies. Together, those 2 traits, born from 40 years experience, kept me out of prison. On a scale of 1 to 5 stars, I rate Michael a 10.

Posted by Sam | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

My Experience

I was referred to Mr. Steinberg from another lawyer regarding my case for a petition to deregister as a sex offender here in Colorado from a crime that was committed in Oregon. Originally, that was the premise of retaining him and I later found out that he had extensive connections within Oregon, as ...he had gone to law school there. Mr. Steinberg spent countless hours on my case and ultimately found out that I was not guilty of the charge that my lawyer in Oregon had me plead to. He reached out to the District Attorney in Oregon and explained the situation and presented his findings so that I was ultimately dismissed of the charge in Oregon, relieving my duty to register here in Colorado. I had consulted numerous lawyers prior that who hardly gave me the time of day, but Mr. Steinberg went above and beyond, ultimately getting the charge dismissed from my record. If I had not been referred to Mr. Steinberg, then I would have continued to deal with the consequences of this charge for the rest of my life. I would recommend Mr. Steinberg to anyone searching for a highly knowledgeable attorney that goes above and beyond what a typical lawyer would do. My life is significantly better now and I have Mr. Steinberg to thank for all his hard work. -Sam

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Representation

I was facing a serious felony charge so I was very fortunate to come upon Michael Steinberg. I called on a Sunday evening and he answered the phone call. He provided some insights into what I may expect in the coming months, as well as the following Monday when I was to appear before a judge. Suffi...ce it to say I did hire Mr. Steinberg to represent me going forward. His dedication, his knowledge and his negotiation skills were exceptional. I received the best outcome I could have hoped for due to his representation. If you're in need of criminal defense, please call Mr. Steinberg...you will not regret it! Thank you Mr. Steinberg!

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Not easy to work with

I’m surprised by the many 5 star reviews here as my experience was so different. At our first meeting Michael was very cordial and inspired confidence. Once he was fully paid he acted as if he didn’t have time for my questions. He was very arrogant and dismissive of concerns. The case ultimately ...resulted in probation which I feel would have been the outcome if I didn’t have legal representation as the DA offered that up in the beginning. I feel the money I paid him was a waste. He had zero compassion and was very difficult to work with which made a very stressful situation so much worse. If you’re not a high paying client he doesn’t have time for you. Do yourself a favor and find a different attorney to represent you.

H. Steinberg

Replied last July 31, 2019

I am sorry for your feelings. I know that the criminal justice can be stressful. And you are right - sometimes when I am very busy I am not sensitive enough to the needs of my clients and I am working on that. I apologize. As for accepting the offer from the DA - please understand that a lawyer's job is to review the strength of the case against the client and to advise the client based on that investigation. Sometimes that means accepting a fair offer if the client does not want to, cannot afford to and/or it makes no sense from a defense perspective, to take a case to trial. If I remember your case - and I do. I believe that was what happened. If you ever want to discuss this case further - I am always available to make changes to my approach and to work harder. Again I am sorry. I appreciate your feedback and wish you well. HMS

Posted by MKR | July 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Thank you to an excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

I am a recent client of Mr. Steinberg that faced some very serious criminal charges including a felony that could have imprisoned me the rest of my life. Mr. Steinberg not only has knowledge and experience but was also a master at working with a very difficult court and DA. He exhibited his expert ...skills in court but also kept me informed and grounded through the very difficult times. He was always there when needed and worked tenaciously on my case. The result was charges dismissed and I kept a very good job that had been put in jeopardy. I highly recommend Mr. Steinberg for your defense. He not only obtains the best outcome but he also does everything possible to keep the costs as reasonable as possible. I simply owe my freedom for the rest of my life to Mr. Steinberg. Thank you!

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