Will Frankfurt,Denver criminaldefense attorney.

The practiceA solo practice, on purpose

Frankfurt Law Office is a one-lawyer criminal defense practice in Denver. When you hire the firm, you hire Will Frankfurt himself. He's the person who answers your text, reads the police report, argues your bond, negotiates with the prosecutor and stands next to you in court. Nobody hands your case to a junior associate you've never met.

Will has defended criminal cases in Colorado for 28 years and has run his own firm since 2005. Most of his work is DUI defense and misdemeanor defense, and he also takes felony and municipal cases in courts across the state. His clients don't fit one profile. Some have never been in a police car before. Some have been through the system more than once. He represents all of them the same way.

The practice is set up to make the worst week of someone's life a little more manageable. Consultations are free, by phone or in person. Calls and texts get answered fast. Fees are covered in that first conversation, and payment can be made online or in person.

How he worksWhat clients notice first

Ask Will's clients what stood out and the same few things come up again and again in their reviews. They're also the best description of how the office runs.

1. He calls back.

   Most people who call a lawyer after an arrest are calling at a bad hour, scared, with paperwork they don't understand. Will usually returns calls and texts within about 10 minutes, including the ones that come in on a weekend.

   "He always answered all my calls and questions immediately and kept me updated on my case."

2. He tells you the truth about your case.

   Good news and bad news, in plain words. You hear what the evidence looks like, what the realistic outcomes are, and what he thinks you should do, so the decisions you make are actually yours.

   "He is honest, caring, and to the point. He will tell you exactly like it is."

3. He takes the time.

   The first meeting isn't a sales pitch. It's a conversation about what happened, what you're worried about, and what comes next, and it lasts as long as it needs to.

   "He listened to me for 1 1/2 hours, treating me with dignity and respect."

4. He treats you like a person.

   A criminal case can make people feel like a file number. Clients describe Will treating them, and their families, as people who made a mistake or got caught in a bad moment, and nothing more than that.

   "He sees you as a human being, and that plays out in his defense strategy."

5. He is ready to try the case.

   Most cases resolve without a trial. The ones that don't need a lawyer who is comfortable in front of a jury, and prosecutors negotiate differently with a lawyer they know will go to trial.

   "Watching him try my case was something I'll never forget."