Craig L. Truman

Criminal Defense: General Practice

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Denver, Colorado

52+ years experience

Craig L. Truman PC

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

303-595-8008

https://www.cltrumanlaw.com/attorney/craig-l-truman/

455 Sherman Street, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80203

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Bio

For more than 40 years, attorney Craig L. Truman has been defending the rights of the accused throughout Colorado. From his Denver law office, Mr. Truman offers discreet and comprehensive legal services on behalf of people charged with serious felonies and high-level crimes. As an experienced criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Truman understands that early intervention in criminal cases is an important first step toward protecting his client's rights. If you believe you are under investigation, it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. In many cases, Mr. Truman has been able to negotiate resolutions to complex legal matters even before a formal criminal charge has been filed. Although Mr. Truman handles a wide range of criminal charges, many clients come to him because they are facing very serious charges that come with potentially life-changing penalties. Such serious charges include sex offenses, homicide, manslaughter, felony assault and drug charges. Craig L. Truman has extensive knowledge of Colorado courts and their procedures, having worked as a public defender and having years of experience in private practice. Mr. Truman is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts in Colorado as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. For more than 40 years, attorney Craig L. Truman has been defending the rights of the accused throughout Colorado. From his Denver law office, Mr. Truman offers discreet and comprehensive legal services on behalf of people charged with serious felonies and high-level crimes. As an experienced criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Truman understands that early intervention in criminal cases is an important first step toward protecting his client's rights. If you believe you are under investigation, it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. In many cases, Mr. Truman has been able to negotiate resolutions to complex legal matters even before a formal criminal charge has been filed. Although Mr. Truman has extensive knowledge of Colorado courts and their procedures, having worked as a public defender and having years of experience in private practice. Mr. Truman is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts in Colorado as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Colorado

State Capital

Denver

Highest Court

Colorado Supreme Court

Bar Association

Colorado Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$350

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$600/hr

Fee Model Notes

Criminal defense matters are commonly billed flat-fee for defined phases or hourly for complex litigation.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: General Practice

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Criminal Defense: General Practice
Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Special Focus: Civil and Criminal
Special Focus: Criminal Investigations
Special Focus: Federal
Special Focus: Government Investigations
Special Focus: Grand Jury
Special Focus: Juvenile Criminal Defense
Special Focus: Litigation
Special Focus: Sex Abuse
Special Focus: State
Special Focus: State and Federal
Special Focus: Violent and Nonviolent Crimes
University of Denver College of Law - Outstanding Ethical Conduct Award, 2004
Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers, 1997
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 1996
First Annual Defender Service Excellence Award, National Legal Aid & Defender Association, 1982
Colorado Super Lawyers, 2006-2017
Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, 1981-2017
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2015-2016
America's Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement, 2016
Best Lawyers in America, 30 years, 1987-2017
National Association of Distinguished Lawyers, 2015-2016