Carol Retseck Leirer

Carol Retseck Leirer

Legal Advocates West, LLC • Denver, CO
Criminal DefenseDUI & DWI Criminal Defense Business

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Contact

Email
Phone
(888) 775-4763
Address
8751 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, CO, 80231, US

Professional

About

Carol Retseck Leirer Carol moved from Chicago to Colorado in 1996 to attend The University of Denver Law School. She received the American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Procedure in 1998 and achieved her Juris Doctorate and Colorado Bar License in 1999. She started her legal career as a Law Clerk in Denver and then in 2001 was hired as a Prosecutor at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. In her 12 years as a Deputy District Attorney, she took over 100 cases to trial. In County Court, she prosecuted DUIs, domestic violence and other misdemeanors. Carol was a prominent DA in the Juvenile Prosecution Unit for 5 years and assisted in the formation of the 1st Judicial District Juvenile Mental Health Court Program. Carol's next 3 years were spent in the Crimes Against Children Unit, prosecuting sex offenses against children and felony child abuse. She has also handled cases involving felony drug possession and distribution, burglary, vehicular homicide, identity theft and more. Carol has been representing individuals charged with DUI and other criminal offenses since 2013, and has the legal knowledge and expertise to evaluate a case from the perspectives of both the prosecution and defense to achieve the best result for her clients. Carol also has experience with Business and Entertainment Law and Domestic Relations Law.

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

Credentials

Education
1999 University of Denver College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989 DePauw University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
1998 American Jurisprudence in Criminal Procedure, University of Denver College of Law
Associations
2014 - Present Colorado Women's Bar Association Member 2013 - Present CISV USA National Conference Planning Committee Member 2007 - Present CISV Rocky Mountain Denver Board Member 2003 - 2009 WINGS Foundation Board Member
Updated: Mar 08, 2026