Lisa A. Polansky

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Lisa A. Polansky: Attorney with Polansky Law Firm
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

Lisa Polansky is a former Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles County and JAG officer for the United States Army who has practiced criminal and juvenile defense since 1990. After attending law school at Pepperdine University, School of Law, Lisa practiced with seasoned criminal defense attorneys for about three years and mentored incarcerated youth through the Los Angeles County Bar Association until she recognized that she wanted to be in the trenches every day fighting on behalf of the disenfranchised. Ms. Polansky then went to the Los Angeles Public Defender’s Office where she handled hundreds of cases for about seven years. Thereafter, Ms. Polansky was a supervisor and enjoyed training new lawyers for some time before she moved to Colorado in 2000. Once in Colorado, Ms. Polansky signed on to teach the intersession trial advocacy class at the University of Colorado, School of Law and also continued to mentor “youth at risk” in her community and has done so ever since.

Ms. Polansky served in the military as a commissioned officer and Deputy Judge Advocate after September 11, 2001 and left with an Honorable Discharge in 2004 to continue with her own private practice in Colorado, taking on many appointed cases in both state and federal courts. In 2010, Ms. Polansky went to Nepal as an International Legal Fellow where she assisted in the training and evaluation of Nepali advocates as they started a public defender organization in their post-conflict country. Upon her return to the United States, Ms. Polansky developed and formed the Center for Juvenile Justice, a non-profit organization providing legal representation to indigent youth in the delinquency courts and education for youth and the community on issues relevant to adolescent development, delinquency prevention and the juvenile justice system. After running the Center for several years, Ms. Polansky is again in private practice in Colorado.
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Areas of Practice (42)

  • Appeals
  • Post-Conviction Proceedings
  • Clemency Petitions
  • Juvenile Criminal/Delinquency Offenses
  • White Collar Offenses
  • Allegations of Fraud
  • Drug Offenses
  • Possession and Distribution
  • Crimes of Violence
  • Homicide
  • Assault
  • Robbery
  • Property Crimes
  • Burglary
  • Trespassing
  • Domestic Violence
  • Sex Offenses
  • Weapon Offenses
  • DUI/Driving Offenses
  • Criminal Law
  • Assault and Battery
  • Criminal Defense
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Felonies
  • Hit and Run
  • Manslaughter
  • Misdemeanors
  • Murder
  • Post-Conviction Remedies
  • Sex Crimes
  • Shoplifting
  • Sexual Assault
  • Stalking
  • Theft
  • Traffic Violations
  • White Collar Crime
  • Embezzlement
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • White Collar Fraud
  • Rule 35c
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Albany, B.A., 1987
Law School Attended:
Pepperdine University Law School, J.D., 1990
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, California; 2000, Colorado; 1991, U. S. District Court, Central District of California; 2000, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships:
CJA (Criminal Justice Act) Panel of Attorneys (Colorado)
Alternate Defense Counsel (ADC) Panel of Attorneys (Colorado)
National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
California Public Defender's Association
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Boulder County Bar Association
Military:
2002-2004 OFFICER, JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S CORPS, 1LT, 87th LSO, United States Army Reserve
Reported Cases:
People v. Reynolds, Colorado Court of Appeals -- September 7, 2006, No. 04CA1053.
ISLN:
911501153
Hobbies & interests:
Hiking, Poetry, Music, Sailing, Cycling, Travel

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (17 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/30/20 in Criminal Law

    Lisa is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys I have ever had the good fortune to practice with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 02/10/21 in Criminal Law

    Lisa Polansky is a terrific criminal defense attorney who brings great knowledge and experience to the job as a result of handling countless, difficult cases, both in California and in Colorado. As a Colorado lawyer, I know that Lisa is highly-respe... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/25/19 in Criminal Law

    Lisa is a very tough, intelligent, well respected lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/03/19 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/03/19 in Federal Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/03/19 in Criminal Law

    Lisa is a terrific lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/20/19 in Criminal Law

    Lisa Polansky is a creative and experienced attorney. She thinks outside the box and works tirelessly on behalf of her clients. I have worked with her on several cases and have turned to her for advice many times. She serves her clients with a wealth... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/21/18 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/13/18 in Criminal Law

    I have known Lisa Polansky in a professional capacity for almost 25 years. We practiced together in the Los Angeles County Public Defender Office. Ms Polansky is one of the best lawyers with whom I have had the pleasure of working. She is dedicated,... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/07/18 in Criminal Law

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5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 (8 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

I was falsely accused of theft, Lisa’s expertise and knowledge was able to get me acquited of all charges... Lisa is incredible, experienced, professional and extremely knowledgeable! I would highly...

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720-918-2081  Phone

720-500-6021  Fax

www.polanskylawfirm.com

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