Michael E. Edminister

Michael E. Edminister

4.0
Rating: 5.8

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Carbondale, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime ... +5 more

758 Main St, Carbondale, CO

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Attorney Edminister has years of experience as a defense attorney for everything from death penalty, all major felonies including, murder, assault, sex crimes, theft and drug offenses; misdemeanors, and traffic.

38 years | 4,000 cases

35%
DUI and DWI 35%

DUI, DUID, DWAI & OWI Cases Traffic Cases.

38 years | 1,500 cases

35%
Sex Crime 10%

Sexual Assault, Pornography

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 9 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2016

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Licensed in Ohio for 38 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1987

Active

Location

Michael E. Edminister Esq.

758 Main St, Carbondale, CO, 81623-1947

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Michael E. Edminister's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | July 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Trial

My son was indicted for intent to harm or kill ( assault with a deadly weapon) - Obviously a felony. It was at a side road hot spring. He’s a good kid. It went to a jury trail which scared me to death. Mike was very clear to me on telephone. Unfortunately I had serious foot surgery and couldn’t go... but my former spouse did go. Mike explained the situation clearly and precisely to me. He is very adept and states the situation very straightforwardly. I am very appreciative of his efforts on my son’s behalf.

Posted by Marlowe | May 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Showed up to court unprepared resulting in losing custody case.

I would have given Mr. Edminister 0 stars if it were possible. I have very little positive things to say about my experience with Mr. Edminister, except for he was kind in the way he spoke with me. He made me feel like he was a friend, but his job was not to discuss his personal affairs, and as I e...xplained to him, I needed someone who had the ability to stand up against a very aggressive attorney. I lost my case, as Mr. Edminister did not produce a single piece of evidence/exhibit to support my case. Then, after losing almost full custody of my children, due to Mr. Edminister's lack of preperation for my case, as the Judge said to Mr. Edminister during the hearing, he proceeded to not pay me back for the money he owed me and ignored my emails. As a result of his incompetence in my case, I lost my children and I should have been reimbursed for all payments rendered on my behalf. Mr. Edminister should be reported to the BAR Association.

Posted by Lenka | May 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Mike went above and beyond in my case

I was represented by Mike Edminister in a family/divorce case. Ever since our first meeting I felt his commitment to provide me with quality service. Mike listened closely to my needs. My opinion was always considered and respected. Further, every step taken was explained in great details, and all my... questions were always answered. During the entire process I felt that I was treated more as a friend rather than a client. A trial can be very intimidating and nerve wracking, however, Mike’s professionalism and his caring personality made me feel confident and comfortable. Mike went above and beyond in my case and did everything to ensure the best outcome possible. I am very grateful that I was represented by such an honest and compassionate professional. I could not have asked for a better attorney.

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Michael E. Edminister's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Kinder

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He I professional, conscientious, and has a wealth of experience."

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Warner Mendenhall

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike has great legal knowledge, courtroom ability, and interpersonal skills which make him a winner in the courtroom and in life. I only had one practice area to endorse him in but know him to be a great trial lawyer for civil lawsuits and criminal defense."

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Kevin Hardman

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I've known Mike personally and professionally for over 25 years. I'm aware of his stellar reputation in the field of criminal defense litigation as a result of practicing in the same community. And I have personal knowledge of his premier trial skills in civil litigation as a result of handling complex death and injury cases with him as co-counsel and against him as opposing counsel. He's a fierce trial lawyer and aggressive advocate for his clients' interests. He's also particularly adept at communicating with his clients regarding their best options in resolving difficult issues that have led to litigation."

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Experience

Rating:  5.8 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Suspension Stayed Placed on Probation issued in CO, 2025

updated on 01/28/2026

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been disciplined, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with probation requirements.

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Edminister Law

1998 - 2016

Owner, Edminister & Associates

1995 - 1998

Shareholder, Jacobson, Maynard & Tuschman

1987 - 1995

Partner, Smith Hannah Adgate & Edminister

1987 - 1995

Public Defender, Summit County Court Of Common Pleas, Akron, Ohio

1986 - 1987

Prosecutor, Summit County Prosecutor's Office, Akron Ohio

Associations

2016 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Ninth Judicial District Bar Association

Member

Education

1987

University of Akron School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

English

Italian

Czech

Activity

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