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Erica Anderson

Erica Anderson
When you are charged with a crime, you interact with several government officials throughout the process. These individuals are not on your side. I am.

Meet Criminal Defense Attorney Erica Anderson

I am a Colorado Native and was raised in Boulder County. I am a dedicated criminal defense attorney with six years of experience. Upon graduation from law school, I served as a Judicial Law Clerk for two District Court Judges with a criminal docket. The knowledge I gained from this clerkship has assisted me in understanding how Judges receive and evaluate arguments presented in high-level, complex criminal cases.

Erica's Experience

After my clerkship, I became an attorney at Sawyer Legal Group and assisted hundreds of clients across the state of Colorado with various matters including, but not limited to, pre-charge representation, pre-trial negotiations and litigation, jury trials, bench trials, sentencing hearings, civil protection order hearings, punitive contempt proceedings, deregistration hearings, and sealing hearings.

I took a brief hiatus from Sawyer Legal Group to provide defense services at the Colorado Public Defender's Office. At the Public Defender's Office, I handled a very high volume of criminal cases with charges ranging from low-level petty offenses and traffic infractions to serious felonies.

These experiences have provided me with a well-rounded understanding of courtroom procedure, judicial decision-making, as well as effective defense strategies and advocacy both inside and outside of the courtroom.

A Compassionate Approach to Representation

In addition to this experience, it is important to me to bring a certain level of compassion to each of my clients. Each client is experiencing one of the most stressful and overwhelming moments in their life and I approach each case with a certain level of respect, empathy, and honesty. I work hard to ensure that each client is heard, informed, and vigorously represented.

Stats

Practice Areas

  • 100% Criminal Defense

 Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 2020

Education

  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Juris Doctor, Denver, CO

Honors: Civil Litigation Clinic – Student Attorney, Nominated for Outstanding Private Sector Extern, Recipient of the Public Good Distinction

  • University of Colorado Denver, Bachelor of Science, Denver, CO

Honors: Deans List, Cum Laude

Associations & Memberships

Criminal Defense Attorney Erica Anderson's Case Results

  • Reckless Endangerment - Weld County - Dismissed & Sealed
  • Child Abuse (pre-charge) - Arapahoe County - No Charged Filed
  • Sexual Exploitation of a Child (pre-charge) - Westminster - No Charges Filed
  • Permanent Protection Order (respondent) - Jefferson County - Dismissed + Award of Attorney Fees
  • Child Abuse - Arapahoe County - Dismissed
  • Sexual Assault on a Child Position of Trust - Douglas County - Not Guilty at Trial
  • Careless Driving - Douglas County - Not Guilty at Trial
  • 3rd DUI - Douglas County - Not Guilty at Trial
  • Prohibited Use of a Weapon / Reckless with a Gun - Jefferson County - Dismissed
  • Domestic Violence Harassment (Strike / Shove / Kick) - Adams County - Dismissed
  • Unlawful Sexual Contact - Jefferson County - Not Guilty at Trial
  • 2nd Degree Assault - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • Criminal Tampering / Obstruction / Resisting Arrest / Trespass - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • 2nd DUI - Larimer County - Dismissed
  • False Imprisonment / Domestic Violence Assault - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • Domestic Violence Harassment - Broomfield County - Dismissed
  • Animal Neglect (10 counts) - Brighton Municipal Court - Dismissed
  • Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor - Arapahoe County - Dismissed
  • 3rd Degree Assault / Harassment / Child Abuse / Criminal Mischief - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • Trespassing - Aurora Municipal Court - Dismissed
  • False Information to a Pawn Broker / Theft - Denver County - Dismissed
  • Disturbing the Peace - Denver General Sessions - Dismissed
  • Criminal Mischief, Theft, Trespassing - Mesa County - Dismissed & Expunged after Diversion
  • 2nd Degree Assault - Jefferson County - Not Guilty at Trial
  • Reckless Driving - Arapahoe County - Dismissed
  • Assault - Federal Heights Municipal Court - Dismissed
  • Unlawful Sexual Contact - Gilpin County - No Charges Filed
  • Felony Menacing - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • Assault / Disturbing the Peace - Denver Municipal Court - Dismissed
  • Illegal Discharge of a Firearm / Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender - Adams County - No Charges Filed
  • Reckless Driving - Jefferson County - Not Guilty at Trial
  • Deregistration - Denver County - Granted
  • Gaming Fraud - Gilpin County - Dismissed
  • Violation of a Protection Order - Denver County - Dismissed
  • Destruction of Property - Denver Municipal - Not Guilty
  • 3rd Degree Assault, Tampering with Evidence - Arapahoe County - Dismissed
  • Unlawful Sexual Contact - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • Fraud - Adams County - Dismissed
  • 3rd Degree Assault Domestic Violence - Jefferson County - Dismissed
  • Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon - Adams County - Dismissed
  • Minor in Possession - Adams County - Dismissed
  • Domestic Violence Harassment - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • Petition for Removal from Sex Offender Registry - Denver County - Granted
  • DUI - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • Engaging in a Speed Exhibition - Arapahoe County - Dismissed

Recommendations

  • Bw T. Recommends Erica Anderson

    Erica and her team at Sawyer Legal Group provided me with excellent legal advice and service from start to finish of my engagement. Outstanding, prompt communication and solid relationships at the court level. I highly recommend reaching out to them if you're in a tough spot and need to develop a...

  • Lisa B. Recommends Erica Anderson

    Erica has proven to be an asset, not only to Sawyer Legal Group, but also to my progressive understanding of Colorado law. Her professional representation and knowledge surpasses expectations whenever I have been in doubt. She has always been responsive to my needs going out of her way to underst...

  • Jon O. Recommends Erica Anderson

    I got put into a situation and was having trouble trying to find a lawyer and that is when I had found Erica with Sawyer Legal Group! I'm so thankful that I had her in my corner because she did everything that she could to make sure things were seen for what they really are and got my case dismis...