About Jeralyn Elise Merritt

Jeralyn Elise Merritt is a lawyer practicing complex federal criminal defense, defense of drug trafficking crimes, white collar criminal defense and 4 other areas of law. Jeralyn received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years. Jeralyn practices at Jeralyn E. Merritt in Denver, CO.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated

This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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Services

Areas of Law

Other 7
- Complex Federal Criminal Defense
- Defense of Drug Trafficking Crimes
- White Collar Criminal Defense
- Civil and Criminal Drug Related Forfeitures
- Money Laundering
- Conspiracy
- Wiretapping and other Electronic Surveillance

Practice Details

Payment Information

Payment & Cost Features
Fixed hourly rates
Fixed fees available

Accepted Credit Cards
MasterCard
Visa
Firm Information

Position
Principal

Firm Name
Jeralyn E. Merritt

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Experience

Bar Admission & Memberships

Admissions
1974, Colorado; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
1981, U.S. Supreme Court, New York State Courts
1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
1991, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
1974, Colorado
1981, New York

Memberships
American Board of Criminal Lawyers (ABCL): Fellow, 1994 - present
Member, Board of Governors, 1994-2004)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) 1994 - present (Life Member, Member, Board of Directors, 1995-2001
Officer (Secretary, Treasurer) 2002 - 2004
Co-Chair/Vice Chair Legislative Committee, 1995-2001
Faculty of Federal Advocates, District of Colorado, Founding member 1997, Member of Board of Governors 1997 - 2000
American Bar Association, 1975 - 2005 (Member, Criminal Justice Section Council, 2000-2004)
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 1981 - 2010
Colorado and Denver Bar Associations, 1974 - 2005.
Education & Certifications

Law School
University of Denver College of Law
Class of 1973
J.D.

Other Education
University of Michigan
Class of 1971
B.A.

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