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Sean Michael McDermott
also known as Sean M. McDermott
About Sean
Biography
Sean McDermott is a Colorado trial lawyer with a criminal defense and plaintiff civil litigation practice. His full-service criminal defense practice includes representation of individuals charged with misdemeanors and felonies ranging in seriousness. His experience includes DUIs, drug trafficking, fraud, homicide, and other violent crimes. His plaintiff civil litigation practice provides representation to clients who have been harmed by the negligence of others. He has experience successfully handling cases involving issues such as motor vehicle accidents and premises liability. He also provides representation to policyholders whose insurers have denied their claims in bad faith. At the core of Sean’s legal practice is his belief that everyone criminally charged or involved in a personal injury matter should have a dedicated attorney who will protect their interests inside and outside of the courtroom. In both civil and criminal cases, his focus is always on helping each individual client achieve their case goals through a customized legal strategy.
Sean is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the Colorado Bar Association, and the Denver Bar Association. He has been a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar since 1998 and served as the organization’s President from 2013-2014. Sean maintains an AV Preeminent peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 for many years. He is consistently listed as a Colorado Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine and in 2023 was named in the Top 100 Colorado Super Lawyers overall.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Colorado for 27 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP
140 E 19th Ave., Ste., 300, Denver, CO, 80203
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Sean Michael McDermott's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sean is an extremely knowledgable attorney who fights for his clients. He successfully negotiates with difficult prosecutors to reach favorable deals for his clients. In the courtroom, Sean brings his years of experience, and detailed preparation to win favorable results."
"Sean is a well known and respected lawyer in the Colorado legal community."
"I endorse Sean McDermott in the area of criminal defense. I've always known Sean to be an experienced, knowledgeable, criminal defense attorney. I wouldn't hesitate contacting Sean to brainstorm a legal issue with one of my own cases. I would absolutely trust his opinion. Great attorney. Highly recommended!"
"Sean and I were on opposing sides in a serious criminal matter. He was courteous, zealous and very effective in the representation of his client."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sean is a diligent defender of the constitution and his clients."
"Mr. McDermott is simply an incredible attorney. He has a keen legal mind. He also has sympathy and compassion for his clients and puts the interests of his clients first and foremost. Additionally, he is widely respected by fellow colleagues, opposing counsel, and all of the judges in the Denver metro area. He would be an outstanding attorney to retain as your legal counsel."
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Criminal defense lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2024
Colorado Criminal Personal Injury Litigation: Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Criminal Defense: White Collar, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Criminal Defense: General Practice, Best Lawyers in America
2023
AV Rated (2009-present), Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Criminal Defense: White-Collar, The Best Lawyers in America©
2023
Criminal Defense: General Practice, The Best Lawyers in America©
2023
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, The Best Lawyers in America©
2023
Colorado Super Lawyer, Top 100, Super Lawyers Magazine
2023
Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2013-present), National Trial Lawyers
2022
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, The Best Lawyers in America©
2022
Criminal Defense: General Practice, The Best Lawyers in America©
2022
Criminal Defense: White-Collar, The Best Lawyers in America©
2021
Colorado Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Criminal Defense: General Practice (2021), The Best Lawyers in America©
2020
Criminal Personal Injury Litigation: Plaintiffs (2021), The Best Lawyers in America©
2020
Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2021), The Best Lawyers in America©
2020
Colorado Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Colorado Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2020), The Best Lawyers in America©
2019
Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2020), The Best Lawyers in America©
2019
Criminal Defense: General Practice (2020), The Best Lawyers in America©
2018
Colorado Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Colorado Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Colorado Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Colorado Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Colorado Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, McDermott Stuart & Ward LLP
2010 - 2016
Partner, McDermott & McDermott LLP
2005 - 2010
Attorney, McDermott, Hansen & McLaughlin
1998 - 2005
Lawyer, Office of the State Public Defender
Associations
2012 - Present
Denver Crime Prevention and Control CommissionMember
2005 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Robert C. Rhone-Ava M. Brackett American Inn of CourtMember
1998 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1998 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense BarMember
2013 - 2014
Colorado Criminal Defense BarPresident
2010 - 2011
Colorado Criminal Defense BarTreasurer
Education
1998
University of Denver College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Colorado State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar DUI Conference
Ethics Applied to Criminal and DUI Cases
2015
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Federal Practice Series
2007
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar CLE
Evidence
2001
Office of the Colorado State Public Defender Annual Conference
Defending Those Clients Who Just Don't Get It (Clients Who Suffer From Fetal Alcohol Effects)
2001
Colorado State Public Defender's Office
Handling the Judge and Schreck
2001
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
CRE 608(a) Practical Pointers and Pitfalls to Avoid
Languages
English