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Anderson, Erica

Erica Anderson - Denver, CO

Attorney at Sawyer Legal Group, LLC

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Denver, CO

3801 E. Florida Avenue Suite 725 Denver, CO 80210

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Denver Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 08/26/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

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.

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.

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.

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado, 2019
    Juris Doctor
    Honors: Civil Litigation Clinic - Student Attorney
    Honors: Nominated for Outstanding Private Sector Extern
    Honors: Recipient of the Public Good Distinction

Non Legal Education

  • University of Colorado Denver, 2015
    B.S., Bachelor of Science
    Honors: cum laude
    Honors: Deans List

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Associate Attorney

Languages

  • English (Primary)

Representative Cases

  • Interference with Staff or Students at an Educational Institution - Grand County - Dismissed & Sealed
  • Domestic Violence Menacing / Harassment - Routt County - Dismissed & Sealed
  • 3rd Degree Assault Domestic Violence - Park County - Dismissed & Sealed
  • 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 - Adams County - Dismissed
  • Unlawful Sexual Contact - Jefferson County - Not Guilty at Trial
  • 2nd Degree Assault - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • Tampering / Obstruction / Resisting Arrest / Trespassing - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • 2nd DUI - Larimer County - Dismissed
  • False Imprisonment / DV Assault - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • Domestic Violence Harassment - Broomfield County - Dismissed
  • Animal Neglect (10 Counts) - Brighton Municipal - 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 - 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
  • 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 - Dismissed
  • Reckless Driving - Jefferson County - Not Guilty at Trial
  • 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
  • Deregistraion - Denver County - Granted
  • DUI - Douglas County - Dismissed
  • Engaging in a Speed Exhibition - Arapahoe County - Dismissed
  • 2nd Degree Assault - Jefferson County - Not Guilty at Trial

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 2020

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    • Family Law
    By Anonymous on May 03, 2022
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    Consulted Attorney 2022
    Recommends this Attorney
    Attorney Erica Anderson is a gem & has a heart of gold in addition to her skills & knowledge. She is truly compassionate & honest. Attorney Anderson will definitely be blessed for her sincere humaneness. While seeking legal consultation for a family member, we were referred to Attorney Anderson. I thank her for prompltly contacting us post leaving a message. This profession, especially this specialty is a BEAST. Please keep your genuine compassion & remember to be kind to yourself. In life & in time, we really do receive the same treatment we give to others. Thank you for making time to assist me & my sibling today! With the characteristics you possess, your future will be a definite SUCCESS!!!
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    By Anonymous on Feb. 23, 2022
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    Hired Attorney 2021-2022
    Recommends this Attorney
    Thank you so much Erica, you help me so much reducing 2 felony menacing charges to a disorderly conduct misdemeanor. Can’t ask for anything better. In the future I will definitely be in contact if I need legal aid again thank you!!!
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