Sean Edward Brown

Sean Edward Brown

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Steamboat Springs, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

100 Park Avenue, Suite 202, Steamboat Springs, CO

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, I can help fight for the justice you deserve. I will fight for you and along side you to present a solid defense.

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 8 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 16 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alaska for 23 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 25 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2000

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Brown Law Firm

100 Park Avenue, Suite 202, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487

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Posted by Dawn | September 06, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Thumbs up!!

We had hired Sean Brown for a ciminal case, Sean has been the utmost respectful, helpful, knowledgable, enthusiastic, lawyer, who does his research and knows the law, We had gone to tial, and to have him sit by us and in his calming mannor, and to defend in pure knowlege and has a way is natural to h...im, I would recomend him very highly!!

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Sean Edward Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Colleen Libbey

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sean is a highly skilled trial lawyer and outstanding advocate. A client would be lucky to have him as their attorney."

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David Henderson

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sean is an outstanding lawyer. He has tried a number of very difficult cases throughout Alaska and obtained outstanding results for his clients. He is smart, tenacious, and will fight to protect your rights."

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Kenneth Levinson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean Brown is simply one of the most talented lawyers in the country. Sean is always striving give his clients the best possible representation possible. I am most impressed with how much he cares about his clients. I highly recommend Sean."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Swimmer

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I met Sean this summer at The Trial Lawyers College that was founded by Gerry Spence . I found Sean's work ethic and his compassion to his clients are amazing . The trial skills that Sean developed at the college will serve any of his clients well. Any lawyer that is willing to spend three weeks working on their trial skills is worth consulting about their legal problem."

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Shari Gianarelli

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I cannot say enough great things about my colleague, Sean Brown! I worked on a case with Sean and in that process learned much about his ability to sort through tough facts and the law to bring out the true story of the case. He understands and listens to his clients, and in that way, can represent them in unique and creative ways which keep opposing counsel on the run! I would not hesitate to hire Sean to represent a member of my family. He has the professional experience and legal skills to handle the most challenging of cases!"

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Michaela Canterbury

Wrongful death lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I know Sean as a smart, thoughtful, thorough and professional attorney, I endorse this lawyer."

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William Babich

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean Brown is an outstanding and gifted trial lawyer. Sean has a natural and unassuming style that is instantly likeable and highly credible. It is without reservation that I recommend Sean to anyone needing a trial lawyer in Alaska."

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Robert Curran

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Sean highly. He's an intelligent and aggressive attorney, who's impressed me greatly. He goes above and beyond for his clients, and achieves excellent results."

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Michael Jacobs

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Sean Brown. I had the pleasure of watching Sean work at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College this summer. You should call Sean for 4 reasons: 1) he has a great command of the law, 2) he knows how to tell a story to a jury, 3) he cares deeply for the people he represents and 4) he is a real person. If you are injured, call Sean Brown. You will not regret it."

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Thomas Peterman

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sean is smart, compassionate and aggressive. What more do you want from a lawyer? If I were injured in Alaska and needed help with a case then Sean would be my first phone call. He cares about his clients and knows how to tell their story to insurance companies and juries. He is also not afraid to fight for you."

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Harry Daniels

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to work with Sean this summer and endorse him without hesitation. He is a truly gifted and dedicated lawyer."

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Matthew Wright

Litigation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sean is a smart, tough and courageous lawyer and person. He is not afraid to take on the government, large corporations or anyone else. You can trust Sean to handle your most important situations with professionalism, caring, and tenacity."

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Alice Harris

Wrongful death lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He attended Trial Lawyers College with me this summer and was impressive in every way. I have no doubt that he is fully dedicated to his client's causes and truly cares about them. Sean is a fine person and a talented lawyer."

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Randall Hart

Wrongful death lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've seen Sean in action. He's smart and tough. He knows how to communicate with a jury, which is at the heart of effective representation for wrongful death survivors' cases. I don't think there's anything that Sean can't do. I endorse Sean without reservation."

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Benjamin Taylor

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Other

"I had the opportunity to work with Sean this summer and endorse him without hesitation. He is a truly gifted and dedicated lawyer who is an asset to the profession and his community."

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Marcelino Lopez

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Attorney Sean Brown. I met Sean at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. Through numerous interactions with him throughout the college I found Sean to be nothing less than impressive. He cares about his clients. He truly cares about them. And through his training and experience he possesses the skills necessary to effectively represent clients. I would recommend Sean to any person seeking representation in Alaska."

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Keeley Blanchard

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Sean while attending the Spence Trial Lawyer's College for three weeks near Dubois, Wyoming in July of 2011. I was impressed with Sean right away. He has a natural talent for being a trial attorney, and more importantly, has a huge heart which he opens up to his clients. Sean's skill, combined with his drive to fight for the clients that he represents, is unstoppable in a courtroom. Sean has all of the skills and talent necessary to take a case to trial and win. I would recommend Sean Brown to anyone looking for an attorney in Alaska, whether it be for a personal injury or a criminal matter."

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John Higgins

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can recommed and endorse Sean as an Attorney without hesitation. Sean is hard working, has great attention to detail, and gets involved with the case he is working on. All of this is extremely important for his fields of practice in both Personal Injury and Criminal Law. Sean is incredibly bright and quick to see and analyze problem areas in every case. Anyone who has Sean as their Attorney should consider themself lucky."

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Colleen Libbey

Personal injury lawyer

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Eusebio Pastrano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Levinson

Personal injury lawyer

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John Swimmer

Personal injury lawyer

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Michaela Canterbury

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Curran

Personal injury lawyer

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William Babich

Personal injury lawyer

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Thomas Peterman

Unknown lawyer

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Michael Jacobs

Unknown lawyer

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Matthew Wright

Personal injury lawyer

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Alice Harris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Melissa Odama Hart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Taylor

Personal injury lawyer

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Harry Daniels

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Shari Gianarelli

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Randall Hart

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Keeley Blanchard

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Top 10 - Personal Injury, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2017

Lead Counsel Verification - Personal Injury - Plaintiffs, Lead Counsel

2016

Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Super Lawers, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Top 100, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Listed, Who's Who Legal

2012

Continuing Legal Education Award, Kentucky Bar Association

2011

Spence Trial Lawyer's College; FWarrier, Gerry Spense Trial Lawyers College

2011

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, The Brown Law Firm

2005 - 2018

Managing Partner, Power and Brown, LLC

2005 - 2018

Principal, The Brown Law Firm, LLC

2004 - 2007

Adjunct Professor, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

2001 - 2005

Attorney, Angstman Law Office

2000 - 2001

Attorney, Victor Law Offices

Associations

2018 - Present

Alaska Trial Lawyers Position

Board Member

2016 - Present

Trial Lawyers College

Faculty Member

2016 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Faculty

2013 - Present

American Association for Justice

Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group

2011 - Present

Spense Trial Lawyer's College

Ranch Club

2008 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Alaska Civil Liberties Union

Litigation Committee

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Alaska

Admitted to Practice

2002 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Admitted to Practice

2002 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2002 - Present

Alaska Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2021 - 2025

Colorado Bar Association

Ethics Committee Member

2021 - 2025

Colorado Bar Association

Ethics Committee / Education Committee Member

2016 - 2018

Alaska Trial Lawyers Association

President

2012 - 2014

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

F Warrior Board

2011 - 2016

Power and Brown Kids Foundation

President

2002 - 2004

Bethel Community Services

President

Sample of Legal Cases

United States vs. Winters

Not Guilty

State v. Bill

Not Guilty

State vs. Samuelson

Not Guilty

Olson vs. City of Hooper Bay, et. al

Jury Trial - $500,000 Verdict

State vs. Blair

Jury Trial - Not Guilty - Client Acquitted

State vs. Brink

All Charges Against Client Dismissed

Estate of Randy Beaver vs. State of Alaska Office of Children Service

$255,000 settlement

Does vs. (Confidential)

1.2 million Settlement

Jordon vs. Haroldson

Verdict returned on behalf of my client.

Confidential

$120,000 Settlement

John Doe 1 and John Doe 2 vs. State of Alaska Department of Corrections

1.4 million settlement

Noratak vs. City of Chevak

Plaintiff's Verdict

Szymanski v. Rite-Way Lawn Maintenance Co., Inc.

Seventh Circuit Reversed and Remanded Lower Court's Summary Judgment

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Education

2012

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Grad II

2011

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Graduate of Trial Lawyers College

1999

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Louisville

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

DUI Conference on DUI Science

Closing Arguments in a DUI Case

2021

Trial Lawyers 3 Week College

Trial Opening Statement

2020

Alumni Review

Discovering Your Case Story

2018

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Opening Statements

2017

Trial Lawyer's College - September College 2017

Trial Skills - Week 1

2017

In Defense of the Damned

Criminal Defense Trial Skills

2017

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College - Washington Regional

Cross Examination

2017

California Regional

Opening Statements

2016

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Trial Skills - 3 Week College Faculty

2012

Management Training

Employment Law / Management Training

2009

Legal Training Conference

Criminal Law Overview

2008

Continuing Education

Will and Estate Planning

2006

3 credit hr college course

Real Estate Law

Publications

2021

Warrior Magazine Why The Trial Lawyer's College Matters

2017

The Warrior He is Able

2016

National Business Institute Seminar Manual The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit

2013

The Warrior Representing the Mentally Ill

2012

The Warrior DUI Defense in the Alaskan Bush

2009

2009

Juneau Daily News State Inmates File Charges

2009

Delta Discovery Playground Safety

Languages

English

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