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Every case is different
No two arrests, police reports, or clients are alike. Your defense is built on the facts of your case and on what matters most to you — your job, your family, your record, your future.
Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney
Charged with a crime? Every detail of your case matters.
Michael Sager has defended clients against everything from petty municipal violations to first-degree murder. You get a lawyer who knows your case inside and out — and you will always know where it stands.
Free initial consultation · Felonies, misdemeanors & DUI · Statewide
Since 2010Licensed to practice law in Colorado
Hundredsof criminal cases handled
Freeinitial case consultation
StatewideGrand Junction to Yuma, Fort Collins to Pueblo
How Michael Practices
A defense built around you — not a case number.
Large firms move clients through a pipeline. Michael handles your case personally, from the first phone call to the final hearing.
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Every detail counts
Cases turn on details: an improper stop, a flawed breath test, a gap in the evidence, an inconsistent witness. Michael digs for the details that can change the outcome.
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Every client matters
Being charged is frightening. You'll get straight answers, honest advice, and a lawyer who returns your calls and explains every option and every risk.
“You will always know what’s going on with your situation.”— Michael S. Sager, Esq.
Practice Areas
Focused entirely on criminal defense.
Whether you’re facing a first-time misdemeanor or a serious felony, Michael brings the same preparation and trial readiness to every case.
Felony Defense
Serious charges carry serious consequences, including prison. Aggressive investigation and trial preparation from day one.
Discuss your case →Misdemeanors
A conviction can follow you for years. Pursuing dismissals, diversion, and reduced charges to protect your record.
Discuss your case →DUI / DWAI / DUI-D
Challenging traffic stops, roadside tests, breath and blood results — and protecting your driver’s license.
Discuss your case →Drug Crimes
Possession, distribution, and manufacturing charges. Scrutinizing searches, seizures, and lab results.
Discuss your case →Assault
From misdemeanor assault to first- and second-degree felony charges. Self-defense and evidentiary challenges.
Discuss your case →Domestic Violence
DV allegations bring protection orders and lasting consequences. Protecting your rights, home, and family relationships.
Discuss your case →Gun & Weapons Charges
Unlawful possession, carrying, and weapons-enhanced charges. Defending your rights under state and federal law.
Discuss your case →Homicide
The highest stakes demand complete preparation. Experience defending charges up to and including first-degree murder.
Discuss your case →Also handling:
Theft & ShopliftingBurglary & RobberyFraudSexual AssaultKidnappingProbation ViolationsProtection OrdersMunicipal & Traffic
Just Arrested or Charged?
What you do in the next 48 hours matters.
The decisions you make right after an arrest can shape the entire case. Here’s where to start.
Stay silent
Politely tell officers you want to speak with a lawyer. Don’t explain, apologize, or try to talk your way out of it.
Don’t consent to searches
You can calmly decline consent to search your car, phone, or home. Don’t physically resist.
Stay off social media
Don’t post, message, or text about your case. Prosecutors can and do use it as evidence.
Call a defense lawyer
Early involvement can affect bond, protection orders, and DMV deadlines — some of which are measured in days.
Facing charges? Get answers today.
Call 720-355-4340
10+years defending people charged with crimes across Colorado
About the Attorney
Michael S. Sager, Esq.
Michael grew up in rural Kansas, went to college in New Orleans and Rome, and earned his law degree in Newark, New Jersey. He began his career in civil litigation, defending personal-injury cases on behalf of insurance companies — learning firsthand how the other side builds, values, and settles a case.
In 2013 he turned to his true passion: criminal defense. Since then he has fought for clients facing charges ranging from first-degree murder to petty municipal violations, with numerous trial victories and positive outcomes along the way.
His approach is simple. Call him. Tell him what’s important to you. Talk through your goals given your situation. Then he gets to work — whether that means pushing for an early dismissal, negotiating an appropriate plea, or taking your case to a multi-day jury trial.
Law School
J.D., Rutgers School of Law – Newark, 2010
Undergraduate
B.S., Tulane University, 2007
Bar Admission
State of Colorado, 2010
Memberships
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar · Colorado, Denver & American Bar Associations
Case Results
Prepared to win at trial.
Prosecutors take a case more seriously when they know the defense is ready to go before a jury. A selection of Michael’s past trial outcomes:
Jury Trial
Not Guilty
Attempted Murder
Jury Trial
Not Guilty
Kidnapping
Jury Trial
Not Guilty
Felony Assault
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.
Working Together
From first call to final resolution.
No runaround and no handoffs to junior associates. Here’s what to expect.
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Free consultation
Talk with Michael directly about what happened, what you’re charged with, and what you want to achieve. Confidential and no-obligation.
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Investigation & strategy
He obtains the discovery, reviews reports and video, identifies weaknesses, and lays out your realistic options in plain English.
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Fight for the best result
Motions, negotiation, or trial — guided by your goals. You’re kept informed at every court date and every decision point.
Client Reviews
What clients say.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 by clients on Avvo, with reviews highlighting advocacy, communication, and trustworthiness.
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Where Michael Practices
Two offices. Courtrooms statewide.
Based in Denver and Leadville, Michael represents clients in county, district, and municipal courts across Colorado — from the Front Range to the high country and the Western Slope.
Denver OfficeMailing: P.O. Box 9808, Denver, CO 80209Meetings by appointment
Leadville OfficeServing Lake County & the mountain communitiesMeetings by appointment
Common Questions
Answers when you need them.
Don’t see your question? Call Michael directly — the first consultation is free.
Call 720-355-4340How much does a criminal defense lawyer cost?
It depends on the charge, the court, and whether the case goes to trial. Michael offers a free initial consultation and will explain his fee and payment options up front, so there are no surprises. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted.
Should I talk to the police if I’m innocent?
Not without a lawyer. Even truthful statements can be misunderstood or taken out of context. You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney — use both.
I was arrested for DUI. Will I lose my license?
A DUI arrest in Colorado can trigger a separate administrative case with the DMV that has short deadlines to request a hearing. Contact a lawyer right away so those deadlines aren’t missed.
Can my charges be dismissed or reduced?
Often there are paths to a dismissal, deferred judgment, diversion, or reduced charges — especially when problems with the stop, search, or evidence are found. Every case is different; Michael will give you an honest assessment.
Do you handle cases outside of Denver?
Yes. Michael has appeared in courtrooms from Grand Junction to Yuma and from Fort Collins to Pueblo, and maintains an office in Leadville serving the mountain communities.
Will I actually be able to reach my lawyer?
Yes. Michael handles his cases personally. You’ll have his direct line, and you will always know what’s going on with your case.
Free Consultation
Let’s talk about your case.
720-355-4340Call or send a message. Your information is kept confidential.
- Denver & Leadville offices · Mailing: P.O. Box 9808, Denver, CO 80209
- Consultations by appointment
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