Michael Sanford Axt

Michael Sanford Axt

Law Offices of Michael Sanford Axt • Denver, CO
Criminal Defense Federal Crime

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Contact

Email
Phone
(720) 650-8784
Address
1733 High Street, Denver, CO, 80218, US

Professional

About

Michael Axt was born in Newark, New Jersey on July 20, 1945. He graduated with a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University in 1967 and received his law degree from Rutgers School of Law Camden in 1970. After a judicial clerkship and more than three years with the New Jersey Public Defender’s Office in Newark, Michael relocated to Denver, Colorado. In 1974, he and two colleagues established The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Colorado. Since entering private practice in 1979, Michael has defended the criminally accused in federal and state courts in Colorado and other jurisdictions throughout the country. Michael is a member of The National Trial Lawyers, an organization limited to the top 100 lawyers from each state. He is listed as an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for his twenty five years of continuous AV-rating, the highest professional and ethical designation. Michael is a Colorado Super Lawyer in criminal defense, a distinction reserved for the top five percent of Colorado lawyers. He is a member of The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and The Colorado Bar Association. Michael is nationally known for his annual Season’s Greetings cards, his penchant for political incorrectness and his sense of humor. He and Gail, his wife of almost 35 years, have two grown

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
1970 Rutgers University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2013 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers 2006 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
2008 - Present American Trial Lawyers Association Member 1990 - Present National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member 1979 - Present Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Member
Speaking
2011 Aspen Seiminar Winning Strategies 2003 Advanced Criminal Law Seminar Humanizing a Client
Updated: Mar 08, 2026