Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appellate, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2007
Education: University of Colorado Law School
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Michael Juba, the managing partner and owner of The Juba Law Office, PLLC, in Denver, Colorado, provides personalized legal representation across a diverse spectrum of cases. His proficiency spans municipal, state and federal criminal matters, juvenile delinquency proceedings, civil protection order hearings, traffic offenses, pre-file representation in criminal investigations, state regulatory hearings, civil litigation, post-conviction petitions and appeals.
Additionally, Mr. Juba is a licensed real estate agent and landlord, dedicating part of his practice to real estate law, offering counsel on contracts, leases and eviction matters, and representing tenants and landlords in disputes. Moreover, recognized for his sound judgment and advice, he is a trusted resource for attorneys and clients, mainly when dealing with high-stakes situations.
With extensive trial and litigation experience throughout Colorado's various courts, Mr. Juba has successfully handled numerous trials and contested hearings, ranging from minor traffic infractions to serious homicide offenses. He holds licenses to practice in all Colorado state and municipal courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.
Mr. Juba earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2003, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado School of Law in 2007. He was admitted to practice law in Colorado the same year. He commenced his professional journey at the Denver Trial Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, diligently advocating for numerous indigent clients across the county, juvenile and district court settings.
An expert on the constitutional rights of children, Mr. Juba concentrates on the legal representation of young individuals facing serious charges in adult court. He has authored works on applying the 8th Amendment to children. He has also garnered recognition from peers and earned a consistent placement in 5280 Magazine's Top Juvenile Defense Lawyers in Colorado for the past four years.
Mr. Juba is a sought-after speaker at legal conferences and law schools, imparting knowledge on children's constitutional rights. Furthermore, he co-founded the nonprofit organization Learn Your Rights in the Community, which trains children on asserting their constitutional rights during interactions with law enforcement.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Juba dedicates his time to making valuable contributions to the community. He generously volunteers by coaching youth sports teams and holding positions on the boards of various organizations, legal committees, and nonprofits.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Appellate, Civil Litigation: PlaintiffFocus areas
Appeals, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 10% Appellate
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2007, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://jubalawoffice.com/michael-juba/
- Named to 5280 Magazine’s Top Juvenile Defense Lawyers in Colorado
- Selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers list as one of the top rated Criminal Defense attorneys in Colorado
- From the years of 2018 to 2024, Mr. Juba has been awarded the honor of being a Top Lawyer for 5280 Magazine. Specifically, he has been recognized for being a Top Lawyer in the category of Juvenile Defense., Top Lawyers - Juvenile Defense, 5280 Magazine, 2024
- Colorado
- United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- Colorado Federal District Court
- In 2018 and 2020, Mr. Juba served as a mentor to new Colorado attorneys under the Colorado Supreme Court Mentoring Program., 2020
- University of Colorado at Boulder - Bachelor of Arts, 2000-2003
- University of Colorado at Boulder School of Law - Juris Doctor, 2004-2007
- In 2013, Mr. Juba co-founded a nonprofit organization called Learn Your Rights In the Community (LYRIC), which focuses on educating young people about their rights when interacting with the police. Mr. Juba has led dozens of presentations in his local area for various schools and community organizations to inform both juveniles and adults of their rights under the constitution., 2013
- From 2018 until 2021, Mr. Juba served as a Chair of the Board of Directors for The Colorado Juvenile Defender Center, which is a non-profit dedicated to ensuring excellence in juvenile defense, advocacy, and justice for all children and youth in Colorado., 2021
- From 2019 until 2022, Mr. Juba served as the President of the Board of Directors for the Second Wind Fund, a nonprofit organization which focuses on providing mental health treatment to youth who are at risk of suicide. , 2019
- An article co-authored by Mr. Juba which details the ways in which the 8th Amendment to the United States Constitution has reduced the prosecution of children in adult court., Co-Author, Evolving the Standard of Decency: How the Eighth Amendment Reduces the Prosecution of Children as Adults, Colorado Lawyer, 2018
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024