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Robert D. Gustafson  *  Attorney at Law  *  Colorado Springs
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RETAINING COLORADO SPRINGS COUNSEL
ATTORNEY-CLIENT DOCUMENTS
Trial Practice 29+ years Colorado State Courts, Colorado Springs Municipal Court & Colorado DMV License Hearings & Appeals

ATTORNEY HOMEPAGE

DUI, Criminal & Traffic Domestic Violence
Sealing Criminal Records Driver License DMV Appeal
   
Divorce & Separation Adoption Paternity
Support Enforcement Modification - Support
Modification - Custody Promissory Note - Family Law
Debt Collection Account Referral
Notice to Cure NSF Check Demand
Promissory Note - Debt
Fact Sheet
Last Will, Medical Declaration and 
Anatomical Gift Declaration
 
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RETAINER DATA FORM - Criminal, MIP, DUI & Traffic
         3 Pages - Approximate Size 56 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
         With a call, this information may also be provided by phone

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FACT SHEET - DUI - DWAI - DEAC - MIP
        26 Pages - Approximate Size 82 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD

        I set DUI defense factual interview appointments as follows.
        1. In person interview appointment during business hours 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday or
        2. Telephone interview appointment commencing 8:30 pm Monday - Thursday.
                Evening factual interviews by phone are limited to DUI defense and are not offered in other legal matters.
        3. I do not set evening physical appointments in any type of case, including DUI defense.

 

        NOTE TO CLIENTS:
        a.  Completion of the linked fact sheet and return with sufficient time for me to review before our physical or phone appointment can reduce the time required during a factual interview.
        b.  If a client is not thorough with informational responses on the fact sheet, I prefer to simply glean the information during our interview and eliminate the fact sheet altogether.  I have found this to be the case with most clients, and honestly do prefer ¶c below.
        c.  Simple review of the fact sheet by the client prior to interview will refresh your recollection and make us more efficient during our interview.  This is probably the best alternative - review, but don't bother completing the fact sheet.
        d.  To allow sufficient time that we are not rushed, I prefer to set DUI defense factual interviews no later than 3:30 pm or evening phone appointments as indicated above.

 
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS

 

RETAINER DATA FORM - Domestic Violence Criminal Defense and Domestic Abuse Restraining Orders
         
3 Pages - Approximate Size 56 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
          With a call, this information may also be provided by phone
 
TRIAL PREPARATION WORKSHEET - Domestic Violence Criminal Defense and Domestic Abuse Restraining Orders
 
      
23 Pages - Approximate Size 149 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
        I ask that clients be thorough with informational responses on the linked trial preparation worksheet  
After receipt of client responses to the worksheet, I set criminal defense in person factual interviews during business hours 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday - Friday, or the interview may be conducted by telephone during the above stated times.  To allow sufficient time that we are not rushed, I ask clients to allow 2.5 hours on their calendar which will permit sufficient time to explore all relevant facts, including history of the relationship and the client's and alleged victim's prior history.  I prefer to set domestic violence criminal defense factual interviews no later than 2:00 pm and do not offer evening or weekend interviews.

 
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SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS

 

RETAINER DATA FORM - Sealing Criminal Justice Records and Sealing Civil Court Litigation Records
        These documents are also used for sealing civil records
       
3 Pages - Approximate Size 56 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
        With a call, this information may also be provided by phone
 
FACT SHEET - Sealing Criminal Justice Records and Sealing Civil Court Litigation Records
       
9 Pages - Approximate Size 69 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
        I ask that clients be thorough with informational responses on the linked fact sheet.  Between the client's information, litigation history I obtain from the internet and physical retrieval of relevant files at the courthouse, I generally have sufficient information that any questions arising during preparation of the sealing lawsuit can be answered in a brief phone conversation.

 
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DMV APPEAL
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS

 

RETAINER DATA FORM - Driver License DMV Appeal to District Court or to Court of Appeals
         2 Pages - Approximate Size 54 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
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A great deal of information must be learned to provide effective representation in family law matters.  Dredging the facts by oral interview would result in prohibitive attorney's fees.  I insist that family law clients be thorough with informational responses on the linked fact sheets and produce documents to the extent possible.  Thereafter, I generally have sufficient information that any questions arising during preparation of the lawsuit can be answered in a few brief phone conversations.

 

RETAINER DATA FORM
          Divorce, Legal Separation, Declaration of Invalidity - Annulment
         
1 Page - Approximate Size 29 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
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DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
          Divorce - Dissolution of Marriage & Legal Separation
         
4 Pages - Approximate Size 60 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
         
A quick checklist of documents and information to gather for your litigation

FACT SHEET - Divorce - Dissolution of Marriage & Legal Separation
       
56 Pages - Approximate Size 225 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
 
FACT SHEET - Divorce - Dissolution, Legal Separation - Children
       
26 Pages - Approximate Size 82 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD

 
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SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS

RETAINER DATA FORM - Enforcement of Child Support & Spousal Maintenance
         3 Pages - Approximate Size 35 KB -
NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
         With a call, this information may also be provided by phone
 
FACT SHEET - Enforcement of Child Support & Spousal Maintenance
       
27 Pages - Approximate Size 95 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD

 
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SUPPORT MODIFICATION
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS

 

RETAINER DATA FORM - Modification - Support
          3 Pages - Approximate Size 35 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
          With a call, this information may also be provided by phone
 
FACT SHEET - Modification - Support
       
64 Pages - Approximate Size 195 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD

 
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CUSTODY & VISITATION
MODIFICATION
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS

 

RETAINER DATA FORM - Modification - Parental Responsibility & Parenting Time
        3 Pages - Approximate Size 35 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
        With a call, this information may also be provided by phone
 
FACT SHEET - Modification - Parental Responsibility & Parenting Time
        aka Custody & Visitation
        39 Pages - Approximate Size 130 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD

 
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PATERNITY - PARENTAGE
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS

 

RETAINER DATA FORM - Paternity - Legal Parentage
         4 Pages - Approximate Size 36 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
         With a call, this information may also be provided by phone
 
FACT SHEET - Paternity - Legal Parentage
       
98 Pages - Approximate Size 275 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD

 
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STEP PARENT ADOPTION
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS

 

RETAINER DATA FORM - Step Parent Adoption
        These documents are also used for adoption by grand parents or relatives
        
4 Pages - Approximate Size 36 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
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FACT SHEET - Step Parent Adoption
       
43 Pages - Approximate Size 117 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD

Adoption Statutory Background Checks
where to go, hours, forms, samples & costs

Specific Client Instructions & Forms

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Colorado DHS TRAILS Check Application & Release to Gustafson
Sample Fingerprint Card - for information to be inserted
FBI Fingerprint Background Check Request & Release to Gustafson
CBI - fingerprint card transmitted with attorney background check request letter
Listing of DHS Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registries by State
this box contains links to all documents or materials attorney needs to start an adoption case
instruction & form files restricted to clients - clients may call or email attorney for password
 
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GENERIC FAMILY LAW
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS

 

PROMISSORY NOTE - Family Law
        1 Page - Approximate Size 16 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
        A promissory note is frequently relevant in family law cases evidencing debt to family members or friends who have given financial assistance.  A promissory note may foreclose the opposing party's argument that the loan was a gift.

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RETAINER DATA FORM - Creditor Debt Collection
        1 Page - Approximate Size 53 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
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FACT SHEET & ACCOUNT REFERRAL
        Creditor Debt Collection
        5 Pages - Approximate Size 67 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
 

        I ask that clients be thorough with informational responses on the linked referral sheet and document production.  Thereafter, I generally have sufficient information that any questions arising during preparation of the lawsuit can be answered in a brief phone conversation or two.

 
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PROMISSORY NOTE - Creditor Debt Collection
        1 Page - Approximate Size 19 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
        A promissory note may also be relevant in debt collection cases if the creditor is not in possession of a note but can obtain debtor's execution on a promissory note to evidence validity of the debt.  If a debtor is willing to execute a note, I advise clients to delay legal referral, obtain an executed promissory note upon terms the debtor can realistically honor, then allow the debtor opportunity to make timely payments or default on the note.  A promissory note will simplify the creditor's collection litigation.  Co-makers would require additional documents - consult the attorney.

 
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NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULT - Creditor Debt Collection
        1 Page - Approximate Size 29 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
        I ask that clients send the debtor a notice of right to cure prior to referral for legal action.  This reduces statutory delay before lawsuit can be commenced.

 
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NSF CHECK DEMAND AND STATUTORY NOTICE - Creditor Debt Collection
        3 Pages - Approximate Size 36 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
        I ask that clients send the NSF check maker a demand and statutory notice prior to referral for legal action.  This reduces statutory delay before lawsuit can be commenced.

GENERIC
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS

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FACT SHEET
       
Last Will & Testament, POA, Medical Declaration, Anatomical Gift Declaration
       
10 Pages - Approximate Size 45 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD

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GUSTAFSON LAW OFFICE TOPICAL WEBSITES

DUI DEFENSE - DWAI & DEAC DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE MIP - UNDERAGE ALCOHOL TRAFFIC TICKET DEFENSE DRIVING UNDER RESTRAINT SPEEDING TICKET DEFENSE
HIT AND RUN DEFENSE DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE CRIMINAL DEFENSE PROSTITUTION DEFENSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE
SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS NUISANCE FORFEITURE DEFENSE SHOPLIFTING - THEFT DEFENSE
FAMILY LAW DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE COLORADO DIVORCE LEGAL SEPARATION STEP-PARENT ADOPTION GRANDPARENT ADOPTION
PATERNITY - LEGAL PARENTAGE CHILD SUPPORT SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT RESTRAINING ORDERS DEBT COLLECTION PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

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