Philip Michael Smith

Philip Michael Smith

4.6
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

1776 S Jackson St., #610, Denver, CO

About Philip

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Assaults and Domestic Violence, drug offenses, traffic violations, sex offenses, Sealings, Expungement, sex offender de-registration, theft, shoplifting, municipal offenses, solicitation, probation revocation and theft, robbery, burglary and more.

47 years

70%
Sex Crime 10%

47 years

10%
Expungement 5%

47 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 46 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Philip M. Smith

1776 S Jackson St., #610, Denver, CO, 80210

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Philip Michael Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Humble and Professional

Highly recommend Mr. Smith for his professionalism and due diligence, Mr. Smith has helped me seal a record that was hindering me from moving forward in my professional career. Mr. Smith is righteous with his cost for service compared to any other lawyer I've consulted with. He is for the people!

Posted by Russell | August 14, 2023 | Expungement

Very professional, initial consult was informative

I just had Mr. Smith look into a record sealing issue I had. His response to my questions very well laid out and easy to understand.

Posted by Ian | January 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Attorney! East to work with and understanding

Phillip was attentive and understood my case. I loved that he offered a flat-rate and worked with me to answer my questions even after my case was settled! He is an absolutely smart and motivated attorney! glad to have him on my side.

Philip Smith

Replied last January 30, 2021

Thank you for the kind words. It's gratifying to know I've helped.

Posted by S.James | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend

Mr. Smith is very wise and experienced in law. He helped make the process of defending charges and the whole court process less stressful. I initially contacted him on my case and he gave great advise. I had also been contacting several other attorneys because I was scared of the charges and tryin...g to make the right decision but I made the mistake of hiring a different attorney that didnt do any thorough research or investigations into the case, and was leaning towards a plea and even suggested I say things that were not true. Also charged me a ton of money. It all resulted in me looking elsewhere. It was a blessing that I had found Mr Smith initially, and I always I knew I should should had hired him after the 1st time I spoke with him. He was diligent on his work for my case and did everything the other attorney didn't and was successful with best outcome possible. I couldn't recomend him more highly. Mr. Smith was the key in me getting my life back.

Philip Smith

Replied last December 18, 2020

Thank you for your kind words. We accomplished an excellent outcome getting your case dismissed. You were facing life long and life changing consequences. You were a pleasure to work with. Good luck in the future. Thanks again, Phil.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney

I hired Attorney Philip Smith to do some legal work for me. He was extremely good with communication and did a fantastic job. I am an attorney licensed in Florida and I can tell you for sure that Philip Smith is a top attorney. Highly recommended!!!!

Philip Smith

Replied last December 18, 2020

Thank you for the kind words. It was my pleasure to work with you on your legal matter. Wishing good luck in your pursuit of becoming licensed in Colorado. All the best, Phil

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 01

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"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

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

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 Attorneys

Member

2005 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Carter

Not Guilty of First Degree Murder

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Education

1979

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Denver

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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