About Mark
My career has been defined by representing individuals at their most vulnerable.
I’ve spent 17 years advocating for people in criminal court and defending licensed professionals before regulatory boards.
I listen. I speak frankly. I advocate.
The record
Experience on both sides.
As a defense attorney, I’ve advocated for clients in criminal and administrative courts. Additionally, as an Assistant Attorney General I’ve advised professional licensing boards, which gives me a unique perspective most attorneys don’t have.
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Representing people
Admitted
Sworn in to the Colorado bar, and to the federal court for the District of Colorado.
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Representing people
Public Defender
Colorado State Public Defender, in Sterling and then Denver. Hundreds of clients at the most vulnerable and challenging moments of their lives, and where I learned to litigate high-stakes cases.
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Representing people
Blechman Law
My own criminal defense firm, handling all misdemeanor and felony charges.
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Representing a board
Assistant Attorney General
General and litigation counsel to the Board of Nursing, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and the Office of Funeral and Mortuary Science Services. I enforced licensing decisions and prosecuted disciplinary matters in administrative court.
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Representing people
Blechman Law, today
A boutique firm for criminal defense and professional license defense, in Denver.
Inside your case
What the other side is doing, and what it means for you.
Choose the one that is yours. Each stage shows what is happening across the room, and what matters on your side of it.
I learned this in court every day as a Public Defender, and in more than 50 jury trials. Here is how I handle criminal defense in Denver.
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The arrest or the summons
The prosecution
The police send their report to the district attorney, who decides what to charge.
Your side
Say nothing about the case to anyone but your lawyer. What you say now can be used later.
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The first appearance
The prosecution
A judge sets bond and the conditions of your release, usually with a protection order.
Your side
Conditions start at once. Knowing them exactly keeps a hard week from getting harder.
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The evidence
The prosecution
The prosecution has to hand over what it has: reports, video, and statements.
Your side
This is where the defense is built. What is missing from their file matters as much as what is in it.
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The offer
The prosecution
Most cases see a plea offer at some point before trial.
Your side
An offer is a decision, and it is yours. You make it knowing exactly what it costs.
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The trial
The prosecution
Without an agreement, the prosecution has to prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
Your side
Whether to go to trial is your decision. I tell you what I think, explain your options, and help you make an informed decision.
As an Assistant Attorney General, I prosecuted disciplinary matters for licensing boards in administrative court. I know how the other side builds its case. Here is how I handle professional license defense.
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The complaint arrives
The board
A file is opened and the complaint is read against the rules your license is held to.
Your side
You learn about it by letter. From that moment, what you put in writing becomes part of the file.
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The investigation
The board
An investigator gathers records, and may ask the people around you for their account.
Your side
You do not have to guess what they want. It is in the letter, and it is usually narrower than it feels.
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Your written response
The board
Your answer is read beside the complaint. It often decides how far the case goes.
Your side
This is the part that matters most. It is written once, before the deadline, and it sets everything after it.
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The decision, or the offer
The board
The case is closed, sent back for more, or moved toward discipline. Sometimes agreed terms are offered instead of a hearing.
Your side
Agreed terms are still discipline, and they follow your license. Know what they cost before you sign one.
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The hearing
The board
With no agreement, the case is heard by an administrative law judge.
Your side
It runs like a trial, with evidence and witnesses. As an Assistant Attorney General, I prosecuted these hearings for the board.
Every case is different, and nothing here is legal advice about yours. Call, and I will tell you where you actually stand.
How I work
What you can expect from me.
Exceptional advocacy begins with building trust with clients.
In both public service and private practice, I have fearlessly advocated for clients’ constitutional rights, fueled by a profound sense of justice. I deliver empathy, patience, and a safe space where a client can be heard.
When you hire me, you work directly with me. I handle your case personally, take your concerns seriously, and build a strategy around your situation.
I tell you what I think, explain your options, and make sure you understand what comes next so you can make informed decisions.
Mark Blechman
Attorney at law
Mark Blechman
- Education
- J.D., Sturm College of Law, University of DenverB.A. in History, Washington University in St. Louis
- Bar admission
- Colorado, 2009
- Courts
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Trial experience
- More than 50 jury trials to verdict
- Practice
- Criminal defenseProfessional license defense
Denver, CO · (720) 515-2044
Start with a conversation.
Whatever happened, the next hour matters more than the last.