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Philip Michael Smith
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Biography
My nearly forty years of criminal justice experience as a former judge, deputy and assistant district attorney and criminal defense lawyer in Colorado has provided me with the knowledge and confidence to build a strong defense for my client. I've had the privilege of representing people from all walks of life in all situations from misdemeanors to felony charges, and traffic tickets, assault and to the most serious crime of murder. I employ the many resources available to me to successfully help my clients back to their families, back to work and back to a full life.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
70%
47 years
Domestic Violence
10%
47 years
Sex Crime
10%
47 years
Expungement
5%
47 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 46 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Philip M. Smith
1776 S Jackson St., #610, Denver, CO, 80210
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Philip Michael Smith's Reviews
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Posted by David | January 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
had to fire him in court
had to fire him in court when he told me i couldn't win. the judge was nice and allowed it... i defended myself with zero law knowledge and won. i had to demand he return my money he shakes a lot too
Philip Michael Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Phil is a tremendous trial attorney with vast experience as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. I highly recommend him if you are in the need of a competent and talented trial attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top Contributor, Avvo
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top Contributor, Avvo
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney, Law Firm of Philip M. Smith
2004 - 2005
Judge, Aurora Colorado Municipal Court
2003 - 2004
Assistant District Attorney, 5th Judicial District Attorney's Office
1989 - 2003
Deputy District Attorney, 18th Judicial Circuit Court
1984 - 1989
General Partnership, Keene, Munsinger and Smith
1979 - 1984
JAG, U.S. Navy Jag Corps
Associations
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2005 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Carter
Not Guilty of First Degree Murder
Education
1979
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
University of Denver
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If someone was arrested in his home state from a warrant that was issued from another state, where is probation served?
30 May 2021
Q&A
As the defendant in a civil case do I have to pay for discovery ?
26 May 2021
Q&A
How do i pay restitution if i am disabled and cant work and can they keep adding probation time?
13 May 2021