What's New

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.

Events

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.

Photos by Phil

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 Has Published Law Articles

Denver attorney Phil Cherner has published many articles on the law and society.

Colorado Lawyer Articles

Phil Cherner wrote the following articles, which were published over the years in the Colorado Lawyer:

  • Felony and Misdemeanor Sentences -- How Much Time is Served?
    February, 2010
  • Jonathan Olom
    July, 2006
  • Fail the Jail (with Christie Donner)
    April, 2005
  • Felony Sex Offender Sentencing
    December, 2004
  • Sentencing Dilemmas
    October, 2000
  • Significant Legislation in the Criminal Law Field in 1999
    (with J. Middleton), August, 1999
  • Significant Legislation in the Criminal Law Field in 1998
    (with J. Middleton), October, 1998
  • Communication Tools for the 21st Century
    April, 1998
  • 1997 Criminal Legislation
    September, 1997
  • 1996 Legislation in the Criminal Law Field
    August, 1996
  • Colorado Felony Sentencing: Law and Practice
    December, 1995 (Updated February, 2006)
  • The Attorney, the Client and the Criminal History: a Dangerous Trio
    March, 1994
  • Criminal Law 1991 Legislative Update
    (with Pat Furman), October, 1991
  • Felony Sentencing in Colorado
    September, 1989
  • Felony Preliminary Hearings in Colorado
    June, 1988
  • Colorado Felony Sentencing - An Update
    December, 1985
  • Burns v. District Court: Sentencing Enters a New Era
    March, 1984
  • 1983 Statutory Revisions in the Criminal Law Field
    October, 1983
  • Colorado Felony Sentencing
    June, 1982

Other Legal Publications

Phil Cherner also wrote the following articles, which were published over the years in a variety of legal publications:

  • The Alibi Defense
    Trial Talk, Fall, 1987
  • Several articles
    for the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar newsletter (The Rap Sheet) over the years

Additionally, Phil Cherner has spoken and taught about many aspects of criminal defense and the law.

Contact Phil Cherner to benefit from his knowledgeable legal expertise.