Adriana Collado

Managing Attorney

A highly regarded criminal defense attorney with 20 years of experience, Adriana is known for her reliable counsel, effective strategies, and assertive defense for clients facing federal investigations or prosecutions. Based in Denver, Colorado, Adriana has successfully represented clients in federal courts across the U.S., including the District of Colorado, Southern District of New York, and Southern District of Florida.

Through her meticulous approach and big-picture perspective, Adriana consistently achieves positive outcomes such as non-filing/dismissal of charges; pretrial release; favorable plea agreements; below-guideline sentences; and acquittals at trial.

A compelling speaker and presenter, Adriana has been featured as a legal commentator and contributor in media outlets including ABC’s 20/20, NBC 6 (Miami-Dade, FL), Telemundo, and Univision. Adriana has also appeared as a panelist/lecturer on webcasts and seminars such as The Knowledge Group and NBI.

Adriana is an avid hiker, cyclist, trail runner, and skier. She also enjoys traveling, adventure, and nature. Adriana is of Cuban descent and is fluent in Spanish.

“The question isn't who is going to let me.

It's who is going to stop me.”

Ayn Rand

Education

J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law - Cum Laude
B.S., Communications, Florida International University - Cum Laude

State Bar Admissions

Colorado
Florida
District of Columbia (D.C.)

Federal Court Admissions

District of Colorado
Southern District of Florida
Middle District of Florida
Pro hac as necessary across the U.S.

Memberships

NACDL
Women's White Collar Defense Association
Faculty of Federal Advocates
Colorado Bar Association