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W. Harvey Skees
also known as Mile High Defense
About W. Harvey
Biography
Attorney W. Harvey Skees brings more than a quarter-century of legal experience with over 5,000 cases handled and 12,000 court appearanecs made and 100s of trials. Harvey has successfully represented clients in four states, managing over 5,000 cases ranging from high-stakes "potential life sentence" felonies to sensitive "lose the case and lose your job" domestic violation and protection order matters. Among his notable achievements are winning a not-guilty verdict in a life-threatening sexual assault trial, negotiating a multi-million-dollar wrongful death settlement, and obtaining vindication for numerous individuals facing false accusations that would cost them their jobs and livelihoods and familys. He has also defended multi-million-dollar product liability claims, secured exonerations in head-on collision cases, and dismantled DUI evidence to achieve acquittals. Known for meticulous preparation and persuasive courtroom presence, Harvey is unwavering in his commitment to protecting client rights.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 2 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Dakota for 10 years
State: North Dakota
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 27 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 27 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Mile High Defense
9200 E. Mineral Ave., Suite 100, Centennial, CO, 80112
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W. Harvey Skees's Reviews
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Posted by Mark | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Speeding Ticket
Harvey was able to negotiate defensive driving course, so that I could avoid the points being added to me driving record.
W. Harvey Skees's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Harvey is aggressive, honest, and treats his clients with respect."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Harvey for several years. In fact he worked with me at my law firm for a number of those years. As a result I know Harvey's work first hand. Harvey is extremely bright and very knowledgeable in the area's of DWI and Criminal law. He has the unique ability to come up with defenses that other lawyers don't even think of. He is also one of the most tenacious lawyers I know. He won't back off. Harvey doesn't just get the job done, he gets results. If the need arose, I would not hesitate to hire Harvey to represent me. I fully endorse Harvey."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Harvey for many years and know him to be a smart and zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. He is experienced and very well liked and respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Harvey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Skees is one of the best DWI/DUI lawyers in Minnesota. His creativity and dedication to his clients is unsurpassed in the legal profession. Anyone charged with DWI would be wise to hire him to represent them."
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Litigation lawyer
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DUI and DWI lawyer
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DUI and DWI lawyer
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DUI and DWI lawyer
Christian Peterson
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
10 Best Attorney - Criminal Defense, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
“Premier 100 Trial Attorney” for North Dakota, The National Academy of Jurisprudence
2017
10 Best Attorney - DUI/DWI, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2014
Minnesota "Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney" for 2014, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2026 - Present
Attorney & Owner, Mile High Defense
2003 - 2024
Attorney and Owner, The Law Office of W. Harvey Skees
1998 - 1999
Judicial Law Clerk, 8th Judicial District of Minnesota
Sample of Legal Cases
State of ND v. DW
Not Guilty (12 Person Jury)
State of ND v. SB (Morton County, ND)
Not Guilty (12 Person Jury Verdict)
Education
1998
University of North Dakota School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of North Dakota
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
"First" Series CLE
"Your First DWI Case"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
DF1 in Denver
13 Jan 2025
Q&A
How to take care of a bench warrant?
06 May 2020
Q&A
Is it okay to plead guilty at arraignment?
11 Feb 2020