I am a former State Prosecuting Attorney, and a former Special Assistant United States Attorney as well as a former State Public Defender. My entire legal career has been spent in criminal law, either as a prosecutor or a defense attorney. As an attorney in private practice, I focus on representing individuals facing federal criminal defense charges, as well as state and municipal charges. I also represent individuals in family law cases.
I am a former Commissioner for the Missouri State Public Defender System, as well as a former member of the Missouri Advisory Sentencing Commission. I am a current member of the District of Colorado's Criminal Justice Act Standing Committee and Selection Committee as well as a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel.
My office is in Golden, Colorado. I handle state cases in the Denver Metropolitan Area. I will handle federal cases across the country.
I am licensed in Colorado and Missouri.
Practice areas
I am a former Special Assistant United States Attorney as well as a former member of the CJA panel for the Western District of Missouri. I am a current member of the CJA panel for the District of Colorado. This is a select panel of attorneys who are cleared to handle federal criminal defense appointments in the District of Colorado.
15 years
I practice in federal, state, and municipal courts. I have handled thousands of criminal cases - from misdemeanors to first-degree murder. I handle domestic violence cases, sex crimes, general crimes, property crimes, and white-collar crimes.
22 years, 2,500 cases
I am a prior DUI/DWI Prosecutor. I attended specialized training as both a Prosecutor and defense attorney in the area of DUI/DWI.
22 years, 1,200 cases
I handle all types of sex crimes cases both in federal and state courts.
Colorado has robust expungement and sealing statutes and I handle all of these matters.
10 years
White Collar matters are complex, demanding, and require great attention to detail. I have handled matters ranging from tax charges to complex fraud investigations.
18 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO | Active | 2009 | 05/13/2021 |
| MO | Inactive | 1999 | 05/13/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Lead Counsel Rated | Law Info | 2015 |
| Lead Counsel Rated | Law Info | 2014 |
| Member | CJA Panel Member | 2010 |
| SAUSA | Special Assistant United States Attorney | 2004 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Miller Leonard, PC | 2007 - Present |
| Special Prosecuting Attorney | Special Prosecutor - Platte County | 2005 - 2008 |
| City Prosecuting Attorney | City Prosector | 2005 - 2007 |
| Associate Attorney | Keleher and Eastman | 2005 - 2007 |
| Associate | The Regan Law Firm | 2004 - 2005 |
| Special Assistant United States Attorney | United States Attorney District of Western Missouri | 2004 - 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | Platte County Prosecutor's Office | 2003 - 2004 |
| Attorney | Legal Aid Of Western Missouri | 1999 - 1999 |
| Assistant Public Defender | Missouri State Public Defender's Office | 1999 - 2003 |
| Legal Intern | Missouri State Public Defender System | 1998 - 1998 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Standing Committee for the District of Colorado | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Selction Committee Criminal Justice Act for the District of Colorado | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Criminal Justic Coordinating Committee | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Criminal Justice Act Panel, District of Colorado | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Colorado Bar | Member | 2009 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri State Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
| Missouri Bar, Criminal Law Committee | Member | N/A |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| Missouri Advisory Sentencing Commission | Member | 2006 - 2010 |
| Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association | Young Lawyers Section | 2006 - 2007 |
| Missouri State Public Defender Commission | Commissioner | 2005 - 2012 |
| Criminal Justice Act Panel Western District of Missouri | Member | 2005 - 2012 |
| Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Program | Member | 2005 - 2005 |
| Platte County Bar Association | Member | 2000 - 2007 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Bar Association | Prompt Presentment | 2011 |
| Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys | Prosecutorial Discovery Obligations | 2004 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1998 |
| University of Kansas | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Negotiations | Setting the Stage for Power Departures and Variances | 2017 |
| CJA Panel of Colorado | Proffer Sessions: Gift or Trap? | 2015 |
| Criminal Justice Symposium | Cyber Crime and Technology | 2011 |
| Fall Training - Federal Public Defenders | Prompt Presentment and Rule 5(a) and Corley v. United States | 2011 |
| Volunteer Attorneys for JAMLAC | Domestic Violence Victim Law and Resources | 2010 |
| Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association | Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association | Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions | 2007 |
| Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Defending a DWI Case | 2007 |
| Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Cross Examination Tips from the Masters | 2007 |
| Platte County Prosector's Training for LEO | Search Warrants | 2003 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| United States of America v. Johnson | Client received time served plus 45 days. |
| United States of America v. Wenter | Reduced to a misdemeanor |
| United States v. Murray | Client received a variant sentence (less than recommended guideline sentence.) |
| People v. Devlin | Achieved a probation sentence on a very difficult injury case. |
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Tue Jun 05 2018
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Tue Feb 04 2014
David Owen, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Miller and I both practiced in Kansas City, Missouri before returning to Colorado. His knowledge and skill are applied for the benefit of his clients.
Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Miller. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
James Willard, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 14, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Miller Leonard can handle complex criminal matters in both state and federal court. If someone has an important matter in Kansas City or Denver, I refer them to Miller.
John Edgar, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Miller Leonard. I have known Miller for many years. He is a knowledgeable, smart and well-prepared attorney. He is without question an advocate any client would want on his/her side.
J. Bergford, Federal crime Attorney on Feb 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Miller is a great person and a wonderful lawyer. He has lots of valuable experience in his practice areas. I would trust him with my legal matters.
Michael Feeback, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I highly endorse Miller. He is an aggressive defense attorney with an astute dedication to protecting his client's rights. Very professional.
Jarrett Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Miller is a superb lawyer when everything is on the line. He is a fierce and detail-oriented advocate. He has the technical skills of a trial lawyer and the passion of a storyteller. In the courtroom, you need both. I recommend him highly!
Robertson Cohen, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Miller for a very long time. He is honest and hard working. He will always tell you the truth and will not churn fees in order to line his own pockets. He will look out for your best interests.
Derek Samuelson, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 4, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer, especially for federal matters. Miller and I have worked together in the past on federal cases. He's very knowledgeable and hard-working. His results speak for themselves.
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