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CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORYNEY | 44 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Neil Silver graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1974 and has practiced criminal defense since May of that is a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. In 2009 Mr. Silver joined the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office as a felony level attorney to continue to serve the indigent members of the community. After four years he went back to private practice to continue to represent private clients as well as the indigent through the Office of Alternate Defense . Silver is a past president of the Minori Yasui American Inn of Court, and in that position has attended conferences at Georgetown University in Washington DC on “The Future of the American Judicial System in the 21st Century.” Besides a trial practice in District Court, County Court, and Municipal Courts throughout Colorado, Mr. Silver has been a guest speaker at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver, and an Adjunct Professor at the Community College of Aurora in Paralegal Studies including Criminal Law and of the the Criminal Justice System Mr. Silver was an Eagle Scout, and is currently in his 23rd year as a Snowboard instructor at Copper Mountain Resort. He also takes an occasional trip down the Colorado River through Canyonlands National Park.
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1873 S. Bellaire St., Suite # 200, Denver, CO, 80222
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Posted by Bill | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Neil was very helpful in defining and explaining the legal ramifications of the case. He was very patient answering my questions. He was prompt returning my calls and stayed in touch with me. He knew the the Arapahoe County DA's office well and was very professional at developing a plan that was lega...
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My parents hires Neil to represent my brother in two cases. My brother is brain injured and often understand the consequences of his actions. Neil quickly established a rapport with him as well as with the authorities. As a result of Neil’s efforts my brother avoided a stint in prison and is receiv...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Silver is very knowledgeable of State, Federal, and Municipality laws. I came to him with what should’ve been simple cases but instead were complex and very frustrating. He took the time to discuss the nature of the cases and different outcomes. He went above and beyond for my daughter and I an...
Posted by Ken | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Neil is a great lawyer who knows how to work with the DA and offers great advise. He helped me so much an i highly recommend.
Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Neil was a great help for me at a time that was difficult for me to see the end in mind. His depth in the legal world proved very useful while assisting me in my case. Any criminal work is not beyond him, and if he doesn't know, he finds an expert to assist. A true professional! He saved me jail time...
"I endorse this lawyer. Neil has been an attorney for over 41 years and has more experience in defending criminal cases than any other full time Denver defense attorney. He is very well respected by judges, district attorneys, and other defense attorneys."
"Great lawyer. He's been around and knows the Denver metro community inside and out. He's handled all kinds of cases (from traffic to murder), and he's a great advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Silver is an excellent attorney and he is very well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend his services."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2013 - Present
Owner, Neil S Silver PLLC
1974 - Present
Owner, Neil Silver & Associates
2009 - 2013
Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defender's Office
2007 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Aurora Community College in Criminal Law
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1980 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Minoru Yasui American Inn of CourtPresident
1974
JD - Juris Doctor
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