About
Founded in 1968 and based in Denver, CO, Daniel J Sears is a seasoned law firm with a specialized focus on white collar criminal defense. The firm has a remarkable track record of representing professionals at various stages of federal criminal inquiries and trials. They've handled high-profile cases ranging from alleged corporate corruption to terrorist activities. Recognized in the Best Lawyers in America for over 25 years and listed among the best U.S. law firms, Daniel J Sears provides proficient legal representation with a commitment to justice.
Highlights
58 years in business
Serves Denver, CO
Specialties
Court date
Within two weeks, Within a month, Within a week, Within three days
Criminal charges
Drug possession, Theft or robbery, Physical or aggravated assault, Probation or parole offense, Possession of a firearm, Murder, Sexual assault, Attempted murder, Domestic violence, Child abuse
Location and hours
Daniel J Sears
1801 Broadway
Denver, CO 80202
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Work Experience
Attorney at Law
Daniel J. Sears, P. C.
1979 - Present
Federal Public Defender for the District of Colorado
Administrative Office of the U. S. Courts
1975 - 1979
Assistant U. S. Attorney
U. S. Attorney for the District of Colorado
1973 - 1975
Speical Attorney
U. S. Department Of Justice, Criminal Division
1972 - 1973
Deputy District Attorney and Special Prosecutor
Pueblo County District Attorney's Office
1968 - 1972
Education
Colorado State University
1965
University of Colorado
1968
University of Colorado
Law
Colorado State University
Associations & Affiliations
Faculty of Federal Advocates
President, 2001-2002; Board of Directors, 1999-2002
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Faculty of Federal Advocates
President
Criminal Justice Act Committee
Board member
Denver Bar Association
Conciliation panel member
Denver Bar Association
Co-Chair, Speaker's Bureau
American College of Trial Lawyers
Colorado State Chairman
Denver Bar Association
Member, Legal Fee Arbitration Committee
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Federal Court Liaison Committee
Committee on Certification of Lawyers to Federal Practice
Member
Colorado Bar Association
Member, Colorado Jury Reform Committee
Pueblo County Bar Association
Treasurer
Governor's Council on Crime Control
Board member
Publications
The Colorado Lawyer
Defense Practice Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Bargaining For Freedom
1993
Colorado Trial Lawyer Association publication (CTLA)
Securibng A Reasonable Bond (or any bond at all) In Federal Cases
1986
Federal Probation
Defense Practice Under the Bail Reform Acts and the Sentencing Guidelines
1991
The Colorado Lawyer
Defending the Federal Drug and Racketeering Charge
1987
Colorado Trial Lawyer Association publication (CTLA)
RICO and CCE: The Lawyer As A Witness
1986
The Colorado Lawyer
Federal Sentencing Guidelines - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
1997
The Colorado Lawyer
A Synopsis of the Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984
1985
The Colorado Lawyer
Release Determinations by the U. S. Parole Commission - an enigma
1982
The Colorado Lawyer
Certiorari Review in the U. S. Supreme Court
1980
Colorado Trial Lawyer Association publication (CTLA)
Sentencing Alternatives - Federal Court
1979
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Uninvited Ear in the Defense Camp
1978
Speaking Engagements
Federal practice seminar
Pros and Cons of Entering Into a Joint Defense Agreement
2007
Fall Federal Practice Series
How to Play Well With Others: Lessons from the Multi-Defendant Case
2004
Professionalism in prosecution and defense
Criminal Law: Ethics and Professionalism
2004
Media and Bar Relations
Media and the Bar: Whose Ox Is Being Gored
2001
Investigations: How To Deal With and Do Them
When the Investigator Has A Law Enforcement Badge
1999
Ethics and Experts in the Federal Criminal Case
Whither Expect Witnesses After Kumho Tire
1999
Practice in the U. S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
The Appellate Brief
1993
Seizure of Property
Federal Aspects of Property Forfeiture
1992
Federal Court Practice: The CJA, Pretrial Services, Probation and Sentencing Guidelines
Practical Tips for Practitioners Under the Criminal Justice Act
1992
Seminar for newly appointed judges
Sentencing in the federal courts
1982
Hearings on 1984 Omnibus Crime Control and Sentence Reform Act
Legislation to Revise and Recodify Federal Criminal Laws
1979
Services offered
Criminal Defense Attorney
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers