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Lisa A Polansky
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Biography
Practicing criminal defense since 1990, was a Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles for seven years, served as a 1LT in the US Army as a JAG, completed an international fellowship with the ILF in Nepal in 2010 and formed a non-profit, the Center for Juvenile Justice in Colorado to serve kids in the delinquency system and teach law students. I am committed to my clients and love to teach and mentor youth in the community as well as in college and law schools. I am devoted to the pursuit of truth and justice in all things.
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Appeals
9%
Criminal Defense
9%
DUI and DWI
9%
Domestic Violence
9%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 25 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
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Lisa A Polansky's Reviews
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Posted by Lorenzo | November 7, 2014
Lisa.Polansky Won My Freedom .
I was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to juvenile life without parole when I was 14 years old. Thanks to Lisa Polansky, I was released after serving 14 years and exonerated on June 16, 2014. Lisa is a very dedicated attorney and she fought hard for me every day. She is also a great leader and men...
Posted by Lin | November 7, 2014
Experienced, Assertive, Professional
Lisa is dedicated and knowledgable. She's very easy to talk to and will take the time to really understand your situation and fight hard for you. I highly recommend her!
Posted by Eric | October 30, 2014
Tenacious, Smart, Passionate Advocate
I have worked with Ms. Polansky on a number of cases, and she always impressed me with her knowledge of the case and the law. She cannot hide her passion for defending, representing, and helping her clients. Further, Ms. Polansky always knows the law and every nuance of the law as it applies to the c...
Posted by Kris | October 23, 2014
Thank god for Lisa
Lisa is a great legal advocate. She takes time to connect with her clients. She worked diligently with community members to ensure that my son was considered a human being and not just a criminal.
Lisa A Polansky's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Polansky is a dedicated lawyer who works for her clients relentlessly. She fights to get the best outcome for her clients in every case, both in the courtroom and through negotiation. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I had the opportunity to work with Ms. Polansky on a complex, high-profile criminal matter. Ms. Polansky is an elite criminal defense attorney with the experience, legal skill, and strategic thinking to get the best results in the most challenging situations. And her dedication to clients is second to none. I highly recommend Ms. Polansky."
"Lisa Polansky is a highly skilled and widely respected criminal justice attorney. Her work in Federal Criminal Defense, State Felony Defense, and in the Juvenile Justice field is unsurpassed. Anyone who retains Lisa has made the right decision."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am a criminal defense lawyer and I have had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Polansky both professionally and personally for a number of years. She is a highly skilled and dedicated advocate who has defended serious and complex criminal cases in both state and federal court for a number of years. She is an outstanding trial lawyer. Ms. Polansky is deeply committed to her clients. She is without doubt one of the finest defense attorneys I have encountered in my career."
"Experienced criminal defense attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer. As someone who ran two Economic Crime/White Collar Crime Units in the 18th and 4th Judicial Districts of Colorado, I can attest that Ms. Polansky is an exceptional criminal defense attorney who represents her clients in an excellent manner. Anyone would be well-served to have her as their attorney."
Mark Johnson
Criminal defense lawyer
Wilbur Smith
Criminal defense lawyer
Eric Sims
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Attorney, Polansky Law Firm
1900 - Present
Member, Polansky Law Firm
2010 - 2014
Founder and Executive Director, Center for Juvenile Justice
2002 - 2004
1LT, Us Army Jag Corps
1993 - 2000
Deputy Public Defender III, Los Angeles County Office Of Public Defender
1990 - 1993
Attorney, Lisa A. Polansky, Attorney at Law
Associations
2014 - Present
California Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2000 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1990 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Montoya
Client released and exonerated.
Education
1990
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
State University of New York, Albany
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Colorado Public Defender Conference
Coerced Confessions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides