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COLORADO CRIMINAL
LAW & TRAFFIC LAW
COLORADO SPRINGS CRIMINAL DEFENSE
FELONY OFFENSES, MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES, PETTY OFFENSES AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Colorado criminal trial practice 25+ years Colorado State Courts & Colorado
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TO REMAIN SILENT |
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NO STATEMENTS
LAW ENFORCEMENT * PROSECUTORS
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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY |
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Admissions made by a criminal defendant may be admissible in the prosecutor's
case in chief. At the of investigation or arrest or subsequent thereto, no
criminal defendant should discuss a case with or make any statements whatsoever
to any law enforcement officer, prosecutor, witness, the alleged victim, an
insurance adjuster or any other third person. Prosecutors will not
hesitate to file intimidation of witness felony charges, and your statements are
admissible in a trial or motions hearing. You have the absolute right to
remain silent even if police don't tell you. Exercise that right.
In some circumstances, no statutory
privilege exists with respect to medical providers (doctor, nurse, etc),
counselors (psychologist, psychiatrist), clergy (minister, priest) or spouse
(husband, wife) - only the attorney-client privilege exists.
Statements
to any third person may be grounds for additional criminal charges, even if
the other person is a trusted confidant. In cases alleging a sexual or
drug offense, it is quite common for others to be previously or subsequently
apprehended and offer information to law enforcement or prosecution in return
for reduced charges or immunity (transactional or use). Because offenses
of a sexual or drug nature may be perceived as going enterprises, VNI units of
law enforcement recruit confidential informants to gain information. It
would also not be uncommon for a person's confidant to be a confidential
informer, perhaps
wearing a
wire. Your statements may be used against you at hearing or
trial, and the third person's testimony may be involuntarily compelled by
subpoena. The best way to be careful what you tell or say to other persons
is to only speak to your defense attorney or the attorney's
private
investigator.
Website visitors who are not my clients should consult with
your attorney before talking. My clients are advised not to discuss facts, law or trial strategy in any
criminal offense or traffic offense investigation or proceeding with anyone other than myself as legal counsel or
my private investigator
retained as my agent, who is covered by the attorney - client privilege.
When the police contact you, don't
try to explain the circumstances.
Stop Talking.
Simply say at the outset that you wish to remain silent & want an attorney.

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AGAINST UNREASONABLE SEARCH & SEIZURE |
NO CONSENT - NO VOLUNTARY SEARCH
NO WAIVER OF OTHER RIGHTS |
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When a criminal suspect voluntarily gives permission for police or law
enforcement to search, items found in that search will likely be admissible as
evidence. Conversely, searches without a warrant are presumed unlawful
with some exceptions. Evidence found as a result of an unlawful search may
be suppressed (excluded from admission) as a fruit of the poisonous tree.
Every citizen has the constitutional right to be free from unreasonable search
and seizure. Never consent to a search or seizure without advice of legal
counsel. Let law enforcement procure a warrant or face possible
constitutional challenge to the evidence.
Similarly, no other rights should be waived by any criminal suspect or defendant
without advice from counsel. If you aren't certain what your rights are at
the time of the police request, simply say no - I need to speak to an attorney.

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CRIMINAL DEFENDANT
DEMEANOR |
Defense attorneys frequently see the police report phrase:
"suspect was cooperative." Law
enforcement officers will do what they will do regardless of your cooperation -
it won't help and may likely hurt your court case defense.
This attorney advises clients to remain silent and be courteous, calm and in
control of your emotions. Politely decline any police requests,
making the statement you need to consult with legal counsel before giving
a response, and request presence of an attorney. You have the right to
presence of and advice of defense counsel. Exercise your
rights.

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ATTORNEY
REPRESENTATION
AND DECLINED MATTERS
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NOTICE: I NO LONGER ACCEPT CASES:
SEXUAL ASSAULT or SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A CHILD |
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NOTICE:
I DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING CASES |
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ROBBERY, FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT or MURDER |
CHILD ABUSE HOMICIDE OR FELONY
CHILD ABUSE |
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FIRST CONSULTATION - NOTICE |
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Attorney
welcomes representation
inquiries however the purpose is
not to provide free legal advice to the general public. Unless
seeking to retain counsel, please do not email or call. Attorney
does not provide legal opinions, answers or information in response to
questions submitted from non-clients, & attorney is not the phone company
411 center for phone number information. Given the scope of internet
accessibility, I can not be the free "Colorado answer man" and will
politely decline such requests. |
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Criminal cases occur across Colorado - please refer to
attorney travel. |
Travel Policies & Trade Area
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Travel Expenses
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common fees
have been quoted and information provided
attorney is prepared to provide legal representation |
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attorney
comparison is understandable, but before calling
please be
prepared to retain if I am counsel of your choice |
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ALTERNATIVES
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FIND
A LAWYER |
if
you are seeking the below
please refer to above links for helpful information |
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sole practitioner
attorney does not accept these matters |
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a. a pro-bono (free) lawyer
b. an attorney who may take
lower fees - economic hardship
c. an attorney who may take installment payments |
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MID-LITIGATION
REPRESENTATION
alternatives and find a
lawyer links provided as a courtesy
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Attorney
Policies
Litigant Pro Se - Attempt to
Prepare Defense of Own Traffic or Criminal Case |
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1.
Adequate Time. If sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your case and if prospective client approves this
attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will
likely accept defense representation. This shall
not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and
prospective client retain discretion through first
consultation. |
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Insufficient Time. If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is not
sufficient time to adequately prepare your case or defense before a contested
court proceeding, please do not call. I decline. |
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3.
Limited Assistance.
Please do not call requesting instruction, directions, legal theory,
forms completion or limited document drafting, partial representation, or an explanation of
applicable law to assist you in preparation or defense of your own case. I decline. |
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Attorney
Policies
Representation
by Previous Attorney
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1.
Current Attorney.
Until an order has entered withdrawing representation by an
attorney, an ethical rule violation exists if counsel
knowingly speaks to another attorney's client without current
attorney's consent. This ethical rule governs all
attorneys. Please do not call until after
you have terminated representation by a former attorney.
After
other counsel's withdrawal it may take significant effort for the the new attorney to "catch up."
Please be aware fees and costs will be associated with procuring the court
file and coming up to speed in the case. |
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Adequate Time.
If prospective client terminates employment of the
former attorney, if sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your
traffic or criminal case, and if prospective client approves this
attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will
likely accept representation. This shall
not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and
prospective client retain discretion through
first
consultation. |
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3.
Insufficient Time.
If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is
not sufficient time to adequately prepare your case or
defense before a contested court proceeding, please do
not call. I decline. |
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4.
Second Opinion.
I will not arm chair quarterback another
attorney's case preparation, trial tactics or theory of
the case. Please do not call for a second
opinion or an opinion regarding the competence
of preparation or defense in your current
traffic or criminal case. I decline. |
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POST
SENTENCING MATTERS
PROBATION
REVOCATION * PAROLE VIOLATION
DEFERRED SENTENCE
REVOCATION * APPEALS |
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Post
Sentencing. I do not accept post sentencing
matters in any criminal, DUI or traffic case unless I provided
representation during the case in chief at the trial court level
and am familiar with the facts,
testimony and exhibits received into evidence, meritorious issues
& rulings. That's been my policy for years. Please do
not call or inquire regarding post sentencing matters if you are
not a former client.
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This
includes plea to
domestic
violence or other
criminal charge,
DUI,
DEAC
or DWAI charge or other
traffic
charge and probation,
deferred sentence,
parole or incarceration or
revocation proceedings based upon alleged failure to comply. |
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Exceptions.
If the underlying criminal case qualifies, refer to
sealing
criminal records. I accept meritorious sealing cases
regardless of whether or not you are a former client. NOTICE:
alcohol related traffic offenses, other traffic offenses or traffic
infractions are a specifically excluded in the
sealing
statute and can not be sealed. If relevant, I also accept
meritorious
collateral
attack cases.
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ATTORNEY
TRADE AREA & TRAVEL
CASES OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
GEOGRAPHIC
DISTANCE
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Colorado is a big
state
ease of internet access, email & toll free phone doesn't change
that fact |
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Attorney
is very willing to travel outside the Colorado Springs area to present
or defend a case,
but please be aware travel time, mileage and expense would apply. If you are out of state or unfamiliar with Colorado
geography, refer to the map to determine where
Colorado Springs is
located in relation to the county of your court case or hearing. |
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Southern Colorado Area |
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If travel is
necessary, a
trust deposit
would be required to cover anticipated travel time, mileage &
expenses. If it is not economically justifiable to retain
my services with travel, please contact counsel in the locale of
your case. |
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CITIES / TOWNS |
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El Paso
County |
Colorado Springs / Manitou
Springs / Fountain |
I welcome new cases. Intent is not to be harsh
or to discard potential new business, but to be practical. |
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Chaffee
County |
Salida |
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Crowley
County |
Ordway |
Metro Denver Area |
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Custer
County |
Westcliffe |
COUNTIES |
CITIES / TOWNS |
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Douglas
County |
Castle Rock |
City and County of Denver |
Denver |
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Elbert
County |
Kiowa / Simla |
Adams County |
Brighton / Thornton / Federal
Heights |
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Fremont
County |
Canon City / Florence / Penrose |
Arapahoe
County
Court
District Court |
Littleton / Centennial /
Englewood |
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Huerfano County |
Walsenburg |
Arapahoe County - East |
Aurora |
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Las
Animas County |
Trinidad |
Broomfield County |
Broomfield |
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Lincoln
County |
Hugo (county seat) / Limon |
Gilpin
County |
Blackhawk / Central City |
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Otero
County |
La Junta |
Jefferson County |
Golden / Wheat Ridge |
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Park
County |
Fairplay |
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Pueblo
County |
Pueblo |
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Teller
County |
Cripple Creek / Woodland Park |
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Robert D. Gustafson
Attorney At Law
Colorado
Springs, Colorado |
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Surrounding Area
MUNICIPAL COURTS
CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC DEFENSE |
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Phone (719)
260-1002
Toll Free (800)
410-1002
Fax (719) 260-1003 |
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Southern Colorado |
Metro Denver Area |
Colorado
Springs Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Colorado Springs, Colorado |
Calhan Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Calhan, Colorado |
Denver City & County Traffic Court
Traffic Court - Denver, Colorado |
Denver City & County Criminal Court
Criminal Court - Denver, Colorado |
Canon City Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Canon City,
Colorado |
Castle Rock Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Castle
Rock, Colorado |
Aurora Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Aurora, Colorado |
Brighton Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Brighton, Colorado |
Cripple Creek Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Cripple
Creek,
Colorado |
Florence Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Florence, Colorado |
Broomfield Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Broomfield, Colorado |
Centennial Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Centennial, Colorado |
Fountain Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Fountain,
Colorado |
Manitou Springs Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Manitou
Springs, Colorado |
Englewood Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Englewood, Colorado |
Federal Heights Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Federal Heights, Colorado |
Monument Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Monument, Colorado |
Palmer Lake Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Palmer
Lake, Colorado |
Golden Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Golden, Colorado |
Littleton Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Littleton,
Colorado |
Pueblo Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Pueblo,
Colorado |
Simla Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Simla,
Colorado |
Sheridan Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Sheridan,
Colorado |
Thornton Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Thornton, Colorado |
Woodland Park Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Woodland
Park,
Colorado |
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Denver
Travel Time & Mileage
Colorado Springs
Attorney |
Wheat Ridge Municipal Court
Municipal Court - Wheat Ridge,
Colorado |
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NOTICE: It is the policy of the presiding judge in
Palmer Lake Municipal Court
not to accept negotiated plea settlements. If your ticket in in this
court, counsel must prepare for trial; trial fees and costs would be quoted.
Municipal courts do not have the
availability of e-Filing as do state district courts, however some of the local
area smaller municipal courts have now come into the 21st century by accepting
pleadings and filings via email and payment of fines and costs via bank on-line
bill pay regarding infractions and minor offenses. Depending upon court policy regarding entry of plea via email
and e-payment subsequent to negotiation without the necessity of physical
appearance,
travel time & mileage
may possibly be avoided. Not all courts permit this.


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REMEDIAL
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refer to links for information |
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HOMEPAGE |
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published by
Colorado Springs attorney - traffic & criminal trial practice 25+ years Colorado State Courts
& Colorado Springs Municipal Court |
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Drunk
Driving aka DWI or OWI or OMVUI
MIP
includes Sale or Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, Furnishing Cigarettes or
Tobacco Products to Minors |
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CRIMINAL TOPICAL WEBPAGES |
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FELONY
OFFENSES AND MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES AND PETTY OFFENSES
HARASSMENT & STALKING,
THIRD
DEGREE ASSAULT,
SECOND
DEGREE ASSAULT,
MENACING,
VIOLATION
OF RESTRAINING ORDER,
FALSE
IMPRISONMENT ,
CRIMINAL
MISCHIEF,
OBSTRUCTION
OF TELEPHONE,
WIRETAPPING,
EAVESDROPPING,
PERJURY
& FALSE
REPORTING
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE
FELONY OFFENSES * MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES
PETTY OFFENSES * TRAFFIC OFFENSES
INDEX
- CRIMINAL DEFENSE |
Property and Dishonesty
Theft - Felony & Misdemeanor, Petty Theft & Shoplifting,
Trespassing, Burglary, Theft of Rental Property, Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft, Theft
by Receiving, Theft of Cable Service, Giving False Information to a
Pawnbroker, Criminal Trespass, Criminal Tampering, Defacing Property,
Forgery, Issuance of Bad Check, Uttering a False Instrument, Criminal
Impersonation, Altering Identification Number, Bribery, Embezzlement, Unauthorized Use of a
Financial Transaction Device, Unauthorized or Fraudulent Use of Guaranteed
Check Card or Credit Card, Computer Crime, Gaming Offenses
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Crimes Against Person
Manslaughter, Criminally Negligent Homicide,
Second Degree Assault,
Third Degree Assault,
Menacing - Felony or
Misdemeanor,
Harassment
& Stalking,
Violation
of Restraining Order,
False
Imprisonment,
Criminal
Mischief, Criminal Extortion, Reckless
Endangerment, Kidnapping, Violation of a Custody Order, Extortion,
Fighting, , Misdemeanor Child Abuse |
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Drugs
Schedule I, Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V
Unlawful Use of a Controlled Substance
Unlawful Distribution, Manufacturing, Dispensing, Sale or Possession
Offenses Relating to Marihuana or Marijuana Concentrate
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Manufacturing * Sale or
Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia |
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Government Operations
Obstructing Government Operations, Obstructing a Peace
Officer, Resisting Arrest, False Reporting to Authorities, Escape,
Violation of Bail Bond Conditions,
Perjury, False Swearing
& False Reporting, Intimidation of
Witness or Juror, Intentionally Setting Wildfire, Foreign Matter on
Highway - Littering - Throwing Lighted Cigarette, Cigar or Burning
Materials on Highway |
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Public Peace, Order &
Dignity
Obstruction
of Telephone,
Wiretapping,
Eavesdropping,
Abuse of Telephone, Gambling, Loitering, Dog at Large, Cruelty to Animals,
Unlawful Ownership of Dangerous Dog |
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Firearms & Weapons
Possession of Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Concealed Weapon, Unlawful
Possession of Weapon, Prohibited Use of Weapons, Possession of Firearm
Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs - Intoxication, Unlawful Discharge
of Firearm, Possession of Handguns by Juveniles |
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Inchoate Offenses
Criminal Attempt, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Solicitation,
Complicity (Accomplice), Accessory |
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NOTICE:
I DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING CASES |
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ROBBERY, FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT or MURDER |
CHILD ABUSE HOMICIDE OR FELONY
CHILD ABUSE |
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WEBSITE TOPICAL
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feel free to call or email if you are a client or are seeking representation |
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FREE
INITIAL CONSULTATION
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advice - refer to link for terms
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Colorado, criminal offenses,
criminal defense, DUI offenses, DUI defense, traffic offenses, traffic
defense, felony, misdemeanor, petty offenses. Colorado state courts, Colorado Springs Municipal Court,
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, court, lawyer, attorney
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Serving Colorado Springs
Area Zip Codes |
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80908 80132 80909 80913 80916 80921 80922 80925 80901 80902 80903 80904 |
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