Phil Cherner has a new article in the February 2010 The Colorado Lawyer, which describes in detail why felons sentenced in Colorado serve, on average, 70% of their sentence.

A copy of the article is available here.

Phil Cherner recently spoke on ethics at a training session for federal practitioners.

Over the years, Phil has spoken on numerous aspects of criminal defense, the law, and society. He has spoken before many of the area's leading legal groups.

The Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, and Colorado Women's Bar Association are among the groups that Phil Cherner has spoken before. Additional groups include the Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado State Public Defenders, and National Lawyer's Guild, among others.

In addition to being a highly-respected attorney in Denver, Phil Cherner is an avid photographer.

Photos by Phil Cherner have appeared in a variety of publications.

Scenic Photo

The photo above is of Pearl Pass, near Crested Butte, Colorado.

Visit the photography section of the site to see many examples of Phil's photography.

Phil Cherner is an Award-Winning Attorney


Respected attorney Phil Cherner, based in Denver, Colorado, has received awards for his service to the legal profession and the community.

Phil Cherner's awards include:

  • Abolitionist of the Year, 2005
    Awarded by Coloradans Against the Death Penalty
  • Jonathan Olom Award, 2006
    Awarded by the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

Read the article about the Abolitionist of the Year award to Phil Cherner. This article appeared in The Abolitionist and on the CADP Web site.

Contact Phil Cherner to benefit from his award-winning legal expertise.