W. Harvey Skees

W. Harvey Skees

also known as Robinson & Henry, P.C.

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Highlands Ranch, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

8000 S. Chester St., Suite 125, Highlands Ranch, CO

About W. Harvey

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Peer voted a "Super Lawyer" for 7 straight years (2018-2024) and a "Super Lawyer - "Rising Stars" for 2 straight years (2010-2011) and a “Top 10 Lawyer” and “ Top 100 Trial Attorneys." Over 2000 cases handled and over 15,000 court appearances.

28 years

40%
Family 30%

Aggressive and effective representation in all areas of family law to include: divorce & separation; child custody & parenting time; alimony/spousal maintenance & child support; modifications and adoptions.

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

Peer voted a "Super Lawyer" for 7 straight years (2018-2024) and a "Super Lawyer - "Rising Stars" for 2 straight years (2010-2011) and a “Top 10 Lawyer” and “ Top 100 Trial Attorneys." Over 2000 cases handled and over 15,000 court appearances.

28 years

20%
Federal Crime 10%

Peer voted a "Super Lawyer" for 7 straight years (2018-2024) and a "Super Lawyer - "Rising Stars" for 2 straight years (2010-2011) and a “Top 10 Lawyer” and “ Top 100 Trial Attorneys." Over 2000 cases handled and over 15,000 court appearances.

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 2 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Dakota for 10 years

State: North Dakota

Acquired: 2016

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 27 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1999

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Robinson & Henry, P.C.

8000 S. Chester St., Suite 125, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80112

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W. Harvey Skees's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding Ticket

Harvey was able to negotiate defensive driving course, so that I could avoid the points being added to me driving record.

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W. Harvey Skees's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Leibel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Harvey is aggressive, honest, and treats his clients with respect."

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Gerald Miller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Douglas Kans

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Harvey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Peterson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Steven Leibel

Litigation lawyer

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Grant Walker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Ring

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gerald Miller

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Douglas Kans

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christian Peterson

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

2025 - Present

Partner, Robinson & Henry, P.C.

2003 - 2024

Attorney and Owner, The Law Office of W. Harvey Skees

1998 - 1999

Judicial Law Clerk, 8th Judicial District of Minnesota

Associations

2024 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

2016 - Present

North Dakota State Bar Association

2014 - Present

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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)

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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

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