The Power Pair in Criminal Defense: Harvey Steinberg & Stephen Burstein

 In a city where courtrooms move as fast as mountain weather, two criminal defense lawyers have become the call you make when everything is on the line: Harvey A. Steinberg and Stephen (“Steve”) M. Burstein.

Harvey is a founding partner of the firm and a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney—AV Preeminent–rated by Martindale-Hubbell and listed in Best Lawyers in America and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Springer & Steinberg, P.C., Best Lawyers, Martindale.com

Steve is a seasoned courtroom advocate and partner who defends clients across Colorado in serious criminal matters and DUI cases; accolades include National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, and Lead Counsel Rated in Criminal Law. Springer & Steinberg, P.C., SuperLawyers.com, FindLaw

Together, they bring decades of trench-level experience, surgical motion practice, and trial presence that make the difference when the stakes are highest. Springer & Steinberg, P.C.

What Clients Say—In Their Own Words

“Harvey and Steve fought for me… and gave me my life back.” Another client wrote that Harvey and his team “got my charges completely dropped.” And for DUI defense, one reviewer put it simply: “Stephen Burstein is your man.” Springer & Steinberg, P.C., Avvo

Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

How They Defend: From Strategy to Verdict

The team is built for complexity—federal and state courts, grand jury practice, pre-charge intervention, suppression and Daubert challenges, and high-visibility trials. Harvey has long been known for successfully defending high-profile clients—athletes and public figures included—while keeping the focus on constitutional protections and the facts that matter. Steve complements that with relentless case-building, creative legal theories, and clear, persuasive presentation to judges and juries. Springer & Steinberg, P.C., SuperLawyers.com

The Cases That Change Lives

Criminal law is vast. Here’s how Steinberg & Burstein structure the battlefield—so clients know exactly what they’re up against and how the defense will respond:

1) Crimes Against the Person

Allegations that someone suffered physical or psychological harm—ranging from homicide charges (first-degree murder, manslaughter, vehicular homicide) to violent-crime counts like assault, domestic violence, kidnapping, arson, and sexual-assault allegations. These carry the steepest penalties and demand immediate, strategic defense: evidence preservation, expert consultation (forensics, pathology, psychology), and aggressive motion practice to protect constitutional rights.

2) Crimes Against Property

Burglary, robbery, larceny, auto theft, shoplifting, criminal mischief—cases where the primary claim is interference with property. The team target’s identity, intent, and ownership elements; challenges search/seizure; and exposes weaknesses in eyewitness testimony and surveillance interpretation.

3) Inchoate Offenses

Conspiracy, attempt, and aiding/abetting charges hinge on intent and a “substantial step.” Defense work here is surgical: timeline reconstruction, communication/context analysis, and suppression issues that can gut the state’s theory before trial.

4) Statutory Crimes

This is where the codebook gets dense:

• Alcohol & DUI/DWAI (including refusal, under-21, open container, boating DUIs)
• Drug Crimes (possession, distribution, manufacturing; medical/recreational marijuana complexities)
• Traffic Crimes (reckless driving, hit-and-run, vehicular assault/homicide)
  Expect science-heavy defenses: toxicology and breath/blood testing challenges, field-sobriety reliability, Fourth Amendment stops, and evolving state law around controlled substances and marijuana.

5) Financial / White-Collar Offenses

Fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, tax offenses, wire/mail fraud, cybercrime. These matters move on paper and pixels—discovery discipline, expert accounting, e-discovery, and parallel civil/regulatory exposure are central.

From pre-charge investigations to jury verdicts, Harvey and Steve tailor strategy to the exact elements the government must prove—while protecting clients from overreach at every stage.

Why This Team Works

• Reputation & Recognition: Harvey’s AV Preeminent rating and Best Lawyers honors reflect decades of courtroom credibility; Steve’s Top 40 Under 40 and America’s Top 100 designations signal a rising force who already delivers top-tier results. Springer & Steinberg, P.C., Best Lawyers, SuperLawyers.com
• Trial-First Preparation: Every case is built as if it will be tried; that leverage often drives better outcomes long before jury selection. Springer & Steinberg, P.C.
• Human-Centered Defense: Reviewers consistently note how they fight for clients, keep communication clear, and treat people—not just cases. Springer & Steinberg, P.C.

Denver Roots. National Reach.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the firm regularly handles criminal defense across the Front Range and, when the case calls for it, beyond state lines. The combination of local insight and national-level trial skill is why high-stakes clients seek them out. Springer & Steinberg, P.C.

Considering a Consultation?

If you’re facing an investigation or charge—whether violent-crime, DUI/drug, white-collar, or property/inchoate—time and experience matter. Harvey Steinberg and Stephen Burstein are ready to step in early, protect your rights, and build the defense you need.

Confidential consultations available. 303-861-2800

Sources & Recognition

• Harvey A. Steinberg profile & honors (AV Preeminent; Best Lawyers; NTL Top 100). Springer & Steinberg, P.C., Best Lawyers, Martindale.com
• Stephen M. Burstein profile & honors (NTL Top 40 Under 40; America’s Top 100; Lead Counsel). Springer & Steinberg, P.C., SuperLawyers.com
• Firm overview & criminal defense pages (Denver HQ; practice scope). Springer & Steinberg, P.C.
• Client review excerpts (firm reviews page; Avvo). Springer & Steinberg, P.C., Avvo