Criminal Defense · Denver
Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Denver
Criminal defense lawyers represent people under investigation or charged with offences, from traffic and misdemeanour matters to serious felonies. This list compares 12 criminal defense lawyers practising in Denver on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 12
- 5 verified licences
- 42%
- average years in practice
- 14
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Fatima M. Tanaka
VerifiedPartner
Rowe & Thorne LLP4.0(24)Criminal DefenseEstate PlanningPersonal Injury - 2
Nadia Farouk
VerifiedManaging Partner
Merritt Law Group32 yrs in practice4.5(1)ImmigrationCriminal DefensePersonal InjurySpeaks English, Arabic, Korean
- 3
Hannah Kearney
Out of dateManaging Partner
Merritt Law Group29 yrs in practice4.4(11)DivorceCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Hindi
- 4
Ines S. Ibarra
Out of dateOf Counsel
Brook & Prescott LLP8 yrs in practice3.6(10)Criminal DefenseBusinessSpeaks English, Spanish
- 5
Samuel Feldman
VerifiedAssociate
Brook & Prescott LLP37 yrs in practice4.2(10)Personal InjuryCriminal DefenseDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Spanish
- 6
Aisha Iyer
VerifiedOf Counsel
Sterling & Linden LLP17 yrs in practice4.7(6)EmploymentCriminal DefenseImmigration+1 moreSpeaks English, Urdu
- 7
- 8
Julia Farouk
UnverifiedManaging Partner
Wyatt & Thorne LLP20 yrs in practice4.5(1)Criminal DefensePersonal InjurySpeaks English, Korean
- 9
- 10
- 11
Ethan S. Ramirez
PendingOf Counsel
Brook & Prescott LLP7 yrs in practiceCriminal DefenseFamilyImmigrationSpeaks English, Urdu
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Choosing a criminal defense lawyer
Experience in the specific court and with the specific type of charge matters. Ask whether the lawyer has handled trials, not only plea negotiations, and whether they previously worked as a prosecutor or public defender. Contact a lawyer before speaking to investigators.
Frequently asked questions
Should I talk to the police without a lawyer?
You generally have the right to remain silent and to have a lawyer present. It is usually wise to speak to a criminal defense lawyer before giving any statement.
What if I cannot afford a lawyer?
If you are charged with an offence that can lead to imprisonment, you may be entitled to a public defender or legal aid. Ask the court about eligibility.