A Colorado attorney for three decades and counting, Leslie Goldstein has devoted much of her career to criminal defense. She is especially adept at fighting DUI charges, including felony fourth offense DUI charges.
What sets Leslie apart from most criminal defense attorneys is her experience as an appellate attorney. She has appeared before the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court for oral arguments countless times. For defendants currently serving a sentence, Leslie offers hope that their conviction may be overturned.
Leslie describes her approach to cases:
I review the charges and discovery and then reach out to the client. I ask what their main concerns/goals are. I explain that we are a team and I am here to advocate and help them navigate the process as smoothly and easily as possible. As their lawyer, I let them know that they are free to reach out via text, email, or phone whenever they have concerns. I believe that a strong attorney-client relationship is very important.
A long-time Coloradan, Leslie lived in Steamboat Springs for 25 years before moving to Denver in 2024. She and her husband have a German Shepherd puppy and a Bengal cat.
Notable Cases
People v. CV (Douglas County) – Client was charged with class 4 felony 2nd-degree assault and two counts of class 5 felony menacing. At trial, the jury acquitted Client of the assault charge and one menacing charge.
AA v. SP – Client was accused of sexually assaulting his former girlfriend. She filed for a civil protection order. Leslie presented a plethora of evidence demonstrating that the accuser lied and that all sexual activity was consensual. The court ruled in favor of Client and did not issue a permanent protection order (PPO).
People v. AS – Client was charged with class 5 felony menacing. Leslie got a misdemeanor deferred judgment and sentence, and the case was dismissed after a year.
People v. TP – Client was charged with a class 4 felony impersonation of a police officer and a class 2 misdemeanor possession of red and blue lights. Leslie got the felony dismissed, and Client avoided jail time.
People v. DB – Client was charged with vehicular assault, attempted 2nd-degree assault and a 3rd-time DUI, which together carried potentially decades in prison. Leslie presented a lot of upfront mitigation evidence and ultimately got the charges reduced with Client receiving only 60 days in jail and probation.
Education
- J.D., University of Denver College of Law – 1994
- B.A. in English, Boston College – 1991
Bar Admissions
- Colorado since 1994