Chloe Gleichman
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Denver, Colorado
Colorado Legal Defense Group
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2019
Education: University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2026 Call today:
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Colorado Legal Defense Group
140 E 19th AvenueSuite 500
Denver, CO 80203 Visit website
Chloe Gleichman is the managing partner of Colorado Legal Defense Group in Denver, Colorado, where she concentrates her practice exclusively on criminal defense. Known for her persuasive presence both inside the courtroom and at the negotiating table, she blends careful legal analysis with forceful advocacy to protect clients’ rights and pursue favorable outcomes.
A skilled negotiator and diligent trial attorney, Ms. Gleichman approaches every matter with a strategic mindset and an eye for detail. She methodically evaluates evidence, anticipates opposing arguments and crafts tailored defenses that reflect the unique circumstances of each case. Her capacity to present complex facts clearly and persuasively has earned her respect among Colorado judges and many district attorneys, and it informs her success at resolving cases through skillful negotiation or, when necessary, vigorous litigation.
Compassionate and client-centered, Ms. Gleichman understands the stress and uncertainty that accompany criminal charges. She makes herself available to guide clients through each stage of the process, explaining options plainly, answering difficult questions and advocating relentlessly on their behalf.
Ms. Gleichman is an accomplished academic as well as a practitioner. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2018 and was licensed in Colorado in 2019. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University (2013) and has completed graduate-level coursework in forensic psychology at the University of Denver – training that enhances her insight into human behavior and strengthens her approach to case strategy and client advocacy.
An engaged member of the legal community, Ms. Gleichman participates in the Colorado Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She maintains an “Excellent” rating on Avvo, reflecting her professional reputation and client satisfaction. Above all, she remains dedicated to zealous, principled representation for those facing criminal charges, combining rigorous preparation, strategic judgment and steadfast support.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, False Accusations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, White Collar Crime
- 70% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 10% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 2019, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.shouselaw.com/co/attorneys/chloe-gleichman/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Colorado since 2019
- National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Colorado Bar Association (CBA)
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- 2025 – People v. M.M. (Jefferson County): Client was accused of sexual assault and charged with nine felonies and two misdemeanors. After spending almost a year in jail, Chloe won a full acquittal after a jury trial. Client was released from jail that same day.
- 2021 – People v. H.D. (Denver County): Client proceeded to a bench trial on a domestic violence assault charge. Chloe put on a successful defense, calling multiple witnesses, including the client himself. Prior to announcing her Not Guilty verdict, the judge noted she found the defense was presented “extremely well.”
- 2021 – People v. N.H. (Adams County): Client was accused of unlawful sexual touching of a child. Chloe successfully took this case to trial and won a Not Guilty verdict for the client, who was also facing immigration consequences should he have been convicted.
- 2022 – People v. S.J. (Park County): Client was accused of sexually assaulting a child. After lengthy litigation, Chloe succeeded in getting the case dismissed after exposing the unreliability of the evidence and the biases of the accuser’s mother.
- 2022 – People v. D.M. (Jefferson County): Client was charged with a drug felony and a DUI. Client was facing a mandatory prison sentence if convicted. Chloe successfully called out the numerous mistakes police made during the investigation and secured the client a one-year deferred judgment with no requirements. The client completed it successfully and the case was dismissed. On top of that, Chloe was able to get the government to return thousands of dollars to the client, money that had been seized during the arrest.
- 2023 – People v. Z.K. (Jefferson County): Client was charged with various crimes in relation to a road rage incident. He was facing not only a conviction, but also a revocation of his deferred judgment if he sustained any conviction. Chloe took the case to a jury trial and won a full acquittal.
- 2024 – People v. R.R. (Jefferson County): Client was charged with sexual assault, and the prosecution sought to introduce 404(b) evidence at trial. After Chloe litigated the 404(b) motion and won, the prosecution’s case was sufficiently weakened, and they filed a motion to dismiss prior to trial.
- 2024 – People v. N.S. (Broomfield County): Client was charged with a third DUI and refused a chemical test. Chloe took the case to trial and successfully achieved an acquittal after presenting evidence that the prosecution’s theory of the case was factually improbable.
- 2024 – People v. J.C. (Adams County): Client had a history of drug offending and was facing a mandatory DOC sentence of up to three decades. Chloe successfully negotiated the case and achieved a 2-year probationary sentence for this client with no further sanction.
- 2025 – People v. S.J. (Jefferson County): An overzealous cop wrongfully charged Chloe’s client with DUI. The prosecutor refused to negotiate, so Chloe set the case for trial. After challenging probable cause, the D.A. sheepishly filed a Motion to Dismiss, letting Chloe know that while he believed the Client was DUI, he (finally) agreed with Chloe that it was unlikely a jury would render a guilty verdict.
Educational Background
- B.S. in Political Science, Central Michigan University – 2013
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2026
