Steele Law Criminal Defense

Approach to representation

Information on the firm's website highlights the following aspects of its approach:

• Compassionate yet aggressive advocacy – The firm recognizes that being accused of a crime is frightening and stressful. Representation is both empathetic and firmly focused on achieving the best possible outcomes.
• Personalized attention – As a boutique practice, the firm selectively limits its caseload so that each client receives individual, direct attention.
• Thorough preparation – Criminal cases are often complex. The attorney prepares for multiple possible outcomes so that you are not caught off guard as your case progresses.
• Privacy and discretion – The firm treats all matters with confidentiality and is sensitive to the reputational impact of criminal allegations, especially for professionals and public-facing clients.
• Transparent communication – Clients are encouraged to call, text, or email with questions. The attorney strives to explain the process clearly, provide honest assessments, and help clients feel informed and prepared.

Types of situations the firm commonly sees

According to the website, many clients:

• Have never previously been arrested or accused of a crime.
• Are professionals, business owners, or parents who are worried about their families, careers, and reputations.
• Feel overwhelmed, anxious, or confused about the criminal justice system and what to expect.

The firm's stated goal is to help clients regain a sense of control and clarity by explaining options, guiding next steps, and vigorously defending their rights and future.

Geographic focus

• The firm's work is centered in the Denver metropolitan area, including Englewood, Douglas County, Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, and surrounding communities.
• The attorney has extensive experience in local courts, including Englewood Municipal Court, Arapahoe County Justice Center, Douglas County Combined Court, and Castle Rock Municipal Court.

Prospective clients who are unsure whether their matter fits within the firm's scope of work are encouraged to contact the office to discuss their situation.

The firm provides criminal defense in a wide range of cases, including:

• Driving under the influence (DUI/DWAI/DUID)
• First, second, and third DUI/DWAI/DUID offenses
• Misdemeanor and felony DUI
• Alleged driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medications
• Related traffic and DMV hearings and license suspension issues

• Domestic violence–related charges
• Criminal charges with a domestic violence sentencing enhancement
• Cases involving partners or household members
• Extensive experience with domestic violence cases involving lesbian and LGBTQ+ couples

• Sex offenses
• Wide range of sex offense charges under Colorado law
• Includes cases involving allegations related to children, such as child exploitation, distribution of child pornography, online communications with minors, and solicitation
• Focus on protecting clients' privacy and reputation throughout the process

• Assault and menacing
• Misdemeanor and felony assault and menacing
• Crimes of violence
• Matters where use of a deadly weapon may elevate charges

• Drug possession and distribution
• Misdemeanor and felony drug charges
• Alleged possession, distribution, and related offenses

• Theft and burglary
• Municipal shoplifting
• Theft and burglary charges

• Restraining orders
• Civil protection orders
• Criminal protection orders
• Alleged violations of existing restraining orders

• Probation revocations
• Representation at revocation and violation hearings
• Review of probation files and alleged violations

• Traffic and driving-related offenses
• Traffic cases in municipal and county courts
• DMV hearings related to citations and license consequences
• Vehicular assault and vehicular homicide, including cases involving DUI, careless driving, or alleged road rage

• Gun and weapons charges
• Misdemeanor and felony weapons-related offenses
• Cases where firearm or weapon allegations aggravate other criminal charges

• Sealing criminal records
• Evaluation of eligibility to seal or limit access to certain criminal records
• Guidance on the record sealing process when permitted by Colorado law

Type of clients represented

• Adults facing criminal charges or investigations in Colorado
• Individuals with no prior experience in the criminal justice system
• Professionals, executives, and business owners concerned about the impact of charges on their careers and reputations
• Family members seeking help for a loved one who has been arrested or charged

For any criminal charge or investigation in Colorado that is not listed here, potential clients are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss whether Steele Law Criminal Defense can assist or refer them to appropriate resources.

• Steele Law Criminal Defense

333 W. Hampden Ave, Suite 710 Englewood, CO 80110

Areas served

The firm is based in Englewood and represents clients across the greater Denver metropolitan area, including but not limited to:

• Englewood and the South Metro area
• Douglas County (including Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Lone Tree, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Franktown, Larkspur and surrounding communities)
• Arapahoe County
• Jefferson County
• Cherry Hills and Greenwood Village
• Denver Metro area generally

The firm regularly appears in local courts, including:

• Douglas County Combined Court
• Castle Rock Municipal Court
• Arapahoe County Justice Center
• Englewood Municipal Court and other Denver-area courts, as needed

Clients located outside these areas may still contact the firm to discuss whether representation is available.

Contact details

Prospective and current clients can reach Steele Law Criminal Defense using:

• Phone: 303-907-1504
• Text: 303-907-1504 (text is listed as an accepted contact method)
• Email: [email protected]

Consultations

• The firm offers free initial consultations, by phone or in person, to determine whether the firm is a good fit and to discuss next steps.
• Consultations are confidential.

To request a consultation, prospective clients may call, text, email, or submit the contact form on the firm's website, including basic information such as the county of incident, type of case, and preferred contact method.

Lists Douglas, Castle Rock, Denver, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Parker, and Issaquah as a location. Names Colorado, Duisburg, Douglas, Denver, and Issaquah as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

What to do after an arrest or when you are charged

Information on the firm's website emphasizes the following general guidance for people who have been arrested or charged in Colorado:

• Contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to understand your charges, rights, and obligations.
• Avoid discussing the facts of your case with others, especially law enforcement, without first speaking with counsel.
• An attorney can explain your options, represent you in court, and help you avoid actions that could harm your case.

The firm provides a separate guide titled "10 Things to Do After Arrest" on its website.

Are criminal charges public record in Colorado?

• In most situations, past arrests and criminal charges in Colorado are public record.
• The firm can help clients explore strategies to protect privacy where possible and to minimize the impact on employment, housing, and reputation.
• Steele Law Criminal Defense also assists eligible clients with sealing certain criminal records that did not result in convictions, when permitted by Colorado law.

Representation in domestic violence cases, including LGBTQ+ clients

• The firm represents clients facing domestic violence–related allegations, including cases involving same-sex and lesbian couples.
• The attorney has specific experience with domestic violence cases involving women accused of violence against female partners and understands the particular dynamics of these matters.

If you are accused of a crime you did not commit

• Even when a client believes the accusations are completely false, law enforcement and prosecutors may still pursue the case.
• The prosecution must prove charges beyond a reasonable doubt for a conviction.
• The firm's role is to provide aggressive legal defense, challenge the evidence, and protect the client's rights through each stage of the process.

Scope of sex offense representation

• Steele Law Criminal Defense represents clients facing all types of sex offense charges under Colorado law.
• This includes sensitive matters such as alleged child exploitation, distribution of child pornography, online communications with someone alleged to be underage, solicitation, and related offenses.
• The firm recognizes the serious reputational harm that can occur even without a conviction and emphasizes privacy and discretion.

Who often contacts the firm first

• In many cases, a family member or partner—such as a parent, spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, or other loved one—reaches out to the firm first on behalf of the person accused.
• The firm is accustomed to speaking with family members who are worried, confused, and trying to help a loved one navigate the criminal justice process.

From the firm's website:

• Criminal charges can trigger professional licensing investigations or disciplinary actions, even before a case is resolved.
• The firm works to coordinate the criminal defense strategy with the realities of professional licensing and employment concerns.
• Strategies may include seeking charge reductions, alternative sentencing, or outcomes that reduce the long-term impact on a client's record when legally possible.

Discreet DUI defense for professionals

• The firm emphasizes discreet DUI representation, acknowledging that a single alleged lapse in judgment can have serious consequences for a professional's career and public standing.
• Defense strategies may involve challenging the legality of the traffic stop, the accuracy of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or drug testing, and other aspects of the prosecution's case.
• Representation is available for first, second, and third DUI/DWAI/DUID offenses, including misdemeanor and felony charges.

Criminal defense for business owners and white-collar matters

• Steele Law Criminal Defense represents business owners whose companies and livelihoods may be threatened by criminal allegations.
• The website notes experience with a range of white-collar and business-related charges, such as embezzlement, fraud, money laundering, insider trading, and similar offenses.
• The firm also defends business owners against other criminal accusations—beyond strictly white-collar charges—that could jeopardize the future of their businesses.

Long-term focus

Across these matters, the firm's stated priorities include:

• Protecting the client's professional reputation and public image as much as possible.
• Minimizing the potential impact of criminal charges on licenses, employment, and business operations, when the law allows.
• Exploring options for future record sealing where legally available and appropriate.

Professionals, executives, and business owners facing criminal charges or investigations in Colorado are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss how these issues may affect their careers and what legal options may be available.

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