Laurie Schmidt is aseasoned criminal defense attorney based in Denver with over 11 years of legalexperience. She spent more than three years as a Deputy District Attorney forRiverside County, California, before transitioning to focus on criminaldefense. Ms. Schmidt earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance from theUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln and graduated Magna Cum Laude from WhittierCollege School of Law in 2006. She was admitted to the California State Bar in2007 and the Colorado State Bar in 2012.Respected within the legal community by judges,prosecutors, and fellow defense attorneys, Ms. Schmidt is recognized for heraggressive and effective defense strategies. Her experience as a DeputyDistrict Attorney, where she handled a variety of misdemeanor and felony cases,provided her with in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system. She hasalso received specialized training from the Department of Justice and other lawenforcement agencies.Ms. Schmidt is a member of the National Collegeof DUI Defense, the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, and the Colorado BarAssociation. She has earned accolades from prominent legal platforms such asAVVO and Super Lawyers, where she was recognized as a Rising Star.