WELCOME to The Law Office of Karen Steinhauser LLC

Our offices are conveniently located in Centennial Colorado, with expertise in family law and criminal defense law. We are committed to providing the best possible legal services to our clients. The office is fully accessible by email, and our clients can expect outstanding representation specific to their needs. Karen was awarded the highest rating available to lawyers: Martindale-Hubbell-AV-Pre-eminent Status; she has been selected as a Colorado Super Lawyer for 2012 and 2013 and serves as the Legal Analyst for CBS News.

Karen understands the complex emotions and worries of clients needing criminal defense services. She is empathetic, compassionate, and dedicated to giving her clients the time and resources they deserve.

As a family law attorney, Karen’s philosophy is that divorce cases belong in Court only as a last resort.  She encourages her clients, whenever possible, to reach a resolution without the extreme trauma and expense of court litigation.  However, as a trial lawyer for the past 30 years, she also knows there are times when going to court is the only way to reach a fair and equitable resolution for her client and she has no hesitation about doing so when all non-adversarial means of resolution have been exhausted. 

As a former prosecutor Karen understands criminal cases from both sides. She not only has extensive trial and courtroom experience but she will provide the knowledge and expertise to help you analyze and successfully resolve your case.  Karen teaches law students and attorneys how to be effective advocates in the courtroom and has served as an expert witness in criminal cases.

As a leading Denver Criminal Defense Attorney, Karen Steinhauser has been interviewed repeatedly by local and  national media to provide commentary on high profile criminal cases including the Aurora theater shooting defendant, James Holmes. 


 

Criminal Cases

Domestic violence
Sexual offenses
Juvenile offenses
Drug and alcohol crimes
Theft
Fraud
Trespass
Menacing, criminal mischief, unlawful possession of a weapon
Restraining orders
Other:  criminal municipal ordinance, state court and federal offenses

Family Law

Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)

Post-Decree matters

Parental Responsibilities (Custody)

Parenting Time (Visitation)

Custodial Parent Relocation