Our
Mission
Our
Focus
A great deal rides on the outcome of a criminal case. The consequences of a criminal conviction can be far-reaching and life-altering.
Samuelson Law, was founded on the belief that people facing criminal charges deserve a zealous, high-quality defense. Derek Samuelson has dedicated his career to fighting for people whose voices aren’t always heard in the criminal justice system.
Unlike general practice law firms that split their time between many different areas of law, Samuelson Law focuses exclusively on criminal defense. Our singular purpose is to provide the highest caliber legal representation to each and every client facing criminal prosecution.
Criminal Defense
Overview
White Collar
Defense
DUI/DWAI
Defense
Defense of College
Students
Domestic Violence
Defense
Drug & Marijuana
Crimes Defense
Sex Crimes
Defense
Juvenile
Defense
Our
Approach
We give honest, straightforward advice and provide clients with solution-focused legal representation during difficult times. We are passionate about protecting our clients’ constitutional and legal rights.
Through plea negotiation, we are frequently able to resolve our clients’ cases on favorable terms without a jury ever being seated. In fact, many of our best results have been achieved out of the public eye for clients whose cases do not go to trial.
In some cases, however, the optimum outcome can only be achieved by going to trial. In such cases, we stand our ground and never shy away from a tough fight. At Samuelson Law, we thoroughly investigate and prepare each case, develop effective litigation strategies, consult with top expert witnesses, and then zealously advocate our clients’ cases at trial.

Derek Samuelson
Firm Founder
Derek
Samuelson
Derek Samuelson is a criminal defense specialist based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mr. Samuelson has been ranked a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been honored in The Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Samuelson has also been recognized as a Colorado Super Lawyer and enjoys a Superb 10/10 rating from Avvo.
If you have been charged with (or are under investigation for) a criminal offense, protect your rights and your future. Do not stand at the bar of justice alone. Count on the trial-tested experience of Samuelson Law. To schedule an initial consultation, call us at 970-493-4371 or contact us by e-mail. We represent clients in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and throughout northern Colorado.



