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Sandra L Silva

also known as Sandra L Denton

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury ... +2 more

About Sandra

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

16 years | 60 cases

70%
Federal Crime 10%

18 years | 40 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

26 years | 20 cases

10%
Wrongful Death 9%

14 years | 1 case

9%
Civil Rights 1%

16 years | 1 case

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 13 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 12 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2014

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nebraska for 31 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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Sandra L Silva's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Practice Areas

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Criminal Defense

Posted by Amanda | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sandra Denton review

Sandi was amazing for me she worked very hard at being there for me during this very hard time. She treated me like a human not a criminal and was a big support for me. It was made known in court do to her diligence I was exceped into the DREAM program and she was byy side during it all. She never le...ft me hanging always returned my calls and emails promptly

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Most Tried Cases - District of Nebraska, Department of Justice

2009

Most Tried Cases - District of Nebraska, Department of Justice

2008

Most Tried Cases - District of Nebraska, Department of Justice

1994

Trial Practice Highest Grade Award, Creighton Law School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Sandra Silva Law Offices

2015 - Present

Chief Judge, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

2014 - 2015

Partner, Lochen Silva, PLLC

2012 - 2014

Partner, Fredericks, Peebles & Morgan, LLP

2008 - 2011

Adjunct Professor, Creighton Law School

2007 - 2011

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Department Of Justice

2002 - 2007

Adjunct Professor, National District Attorneys Association

2000 - 2007

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Douglas County Attorney

1994 - 2000

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Dodge County Attorney

Associations

2015 - Present

Northwest Intertribal Court System

Member

2015 - Present

National American Indian Court Judges Association

Member

2015 - Present

National Institute of Trial Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

National Defense Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. AR

Case to be dismissed

In re OH

Father awarded custody

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Education

1994

Creighton University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

San Jose State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Law enforcement Training

Search and Seizure

2006

Law Enforcement Training

Automobile Stops

Languages

English

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