Insurance Actions
Home Up

GUSTAFSON LAW OFFICE
Colorado Springs, Colorado    El Paso County
Robert D. Gustafson  *  Attorney at Law  *  Colorado Springs
  COLORADO DMV INSURANCE LICENSE SUSPENSION

Email Attorney 

Attorney Vita

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE - NOT DMV
(719) 260-1002
Attorney Fax (719) 260-1003  **  Toll Free (800) 410-1002
Hours Consultation Terms

Fees & Costs

Retainer Documents Driving Directions Maps to Attorney Travel * Trade Area * Courts
 
 

COLORADO INSURANCE LICENSE SUSPENSION
DOR - DMV INSURANCE LICENSE REVOCATION
COLORADO DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE

ATTORNEY HOMEPAGE
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles  **  Colorado DMV  **  Colorado MVD PRIVATE ATTORNEY
NOT THE DMV

Colorado Springs Criminal Defense Lawyer and Traffic Defense Lawyer
Attorney Trial Practice 30+ years Colorado State Courts, Colorado Springs Municipal Court, Colorado DMV License Hearings & Appeals

representation inquiries are invited & most welcome ** questions from public seeking free advice or information declined ** first consultation terms
attorney does not accept installment payments  *  full payment is due at the time attorney is retained  *  major charge cards accepted
 

WEBPAGE INDEX

 

Uninsured Motorist Suspension
 
*        *        *        * 
Suspension Hearing Procedures
Uninsured Motorist - CRS 42-2-127.7
DMV Notice
Uninsured Motorist Suspension
Compulsory Insurance Charge - Conviction
 
*        *        *        * 
Seizure of Motor Vehicle Plates
Compulsory Insurance  CRS 42-7-605
FRA Suspension
Financial Responsibility Act
CRS 42-7 §§ 101, 202, 301, 303
Potential Defenses
SR-22 Insurance Affidavit - Out of State
SR-22 Avoidance by Out of State Driver
SR-22 Insurance
Proof of Financial Responsibility
Compulsory Insurance
Traffic - Criminal Offense Charges
Do I Need an Attorney?
Colorado DMV License Defense DMV License Reinstatement  
Accident Reports & Colorado DMV Forms
Colorado State Accident Report CSPD Accident Cold Report
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
 

DMV hearing license defense flat fees significantly reduced on a temporary basis 11/2011 due to national & local economic conditions
attorney reserves the right to amend or withdraw temporary fee reduction at any time - refer to temporary flat fee notice & terms

 

 

fee reduction attorneys - low income qualification required   **   other resources  

Interlock Vendors

Installation & Monitoring

Driving Under Restraint

ATTORNEY POLICIES
 Cases Outside Colorado Springs - Travel
 No Pro Bono Assistance  *  No Installment Payment
 Legal Advice Limited to Clients - Not General Public
 Representation Now - Another Attorney or Self
 Attorney Representation & Declined Matters
 Post Hearing - Appeal to District Court or Court of Appeals
 
OUT OF STATE RESTRAINED DRIVERS SEEKING COLORADO LICENSE if you are not a Colorado legal resident
please do not call the attorney regarding probationary license eligibility

 

 
 
Colorado DMV insurance license suspension or revocation defense. Uninsured motorist, failure to maintain compulsory insurance or court conviction. SR-22 insurance, FRA, financial responsibility act - published by Colorado Springs traffic law attorney
 
           Related DMV Information * Legal Representation * Traffic Defense * Gustafson Law Office  

TRAFFIC DEFENSE

DUI - DWAI - DEAC  *  Driving Under Restraint  *  No Operator's License  *  Speeding DMV DEFENSE DMV Appeal
Speed Contest - Drag Racing  *  Eluding Police  *  Hit & Run  *  Compulsory Insurance License Hearings * Point Structure * Forms
Reckless Driving - Careless Driving  *    *  Weaving - Roadways Laned for Traffic Habitual Offender  *  Interstate Compact
Minor - Alcohol Red Light - Stop Sign  *  Traffic Definitions  *  Traffic Infraction vs. Crime  *  Traffic Cams Insurance SR-22 Interlock  Driving Records

        When stopped by a law enforcement officer, if the driver fails to produce evidence of compulsory insurance:

        The officer may simply issue a DMV compulsory insurance suspension notice (acting as a DMV agent) and not issue a summons and complaint (court ticket) for Compulsory Insurance   

        In reality, usually the law enforcement officer issues a summons and complaint (court ticket) and fails to issue a DMV a DMV compulsory insurance suspension notice.  See below section.

        Frankly, I don't think most law enforcement officers realize the DMV compulsory insurance suspension notice procedure is available.

        You may have received or receive notice from the Colorado Dept. of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles for suspension of your driving privileges under the Colorado uninsured motorist suspension statute, CRS 42-2-127.7.  Such notices are frequently served by the law enforcement officer at the time of the stop, however can be sent direct from the Colorado Dept. of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles in Denver.

FAILURE TO TIMELY REQUEST SUSPENSION HEARING
        If you receive a notice from the Colorado Dept. of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles for suspension of your driving privileges under the Colorado uninsured motorist suspension statute, CRS 42-2-127.7, you must request a hearing within seven (7) days.  If you fail to timely request a hearing, you will default on a statute of limitations and your right to a hearing will be waived. Failure to timely request a hearing is only subject to attack if you were incarcerated or in the hospital. Your driving privileges in Colorado would therefore be suspended indefinitely until you provide to the Colorado DMV SR-22 Proof of Insurance and the $60 reinstatement fee. SR-22 Proof of Insurance must be carried for 3 years. You should immediately reinstate.

UNINSURED MOTORIST SUSPENSION - NOTICE RECEIVED
        TIMELY HEARING REQUEST
        If you receive a notice from the Colorado Dept. of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles for suspension of your driving privileges under the Colorado uninsured motorist suspension statute, CRS 42-2-127.7 and timely request a hearing within seven (7) days, suspension will be delayed until hearing date.  Your license will be suspended at hearing unless you can provide:
            1. Evidence of Insurance at the time of the stop (an insurance card) or 
            2. at the time of request you provide:
                    a. evidence of current insurance and 
                    b.  compliance with CRS 42-7-302 (release from liability from the alleged victim), 

        A driver may immediately reinstate at the time of the hearing by providing SR-22 Proof of Insurance and paying the $60 reinstatement fee.

UNINSURED MOTORIST SUSPENSION

  1.         If you have not yet received a notice from the Colorado Depart. of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles, that doesn't mean you will not.  It may come later - there is no statute of limitations on when the DMV must initiate the suspension proceedings.  If you receive the notice, request a hearing as indicated below.

  2.         If you received a notice from the Colorado Depart. of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles under the Colorado uninsured motorist suspension statute, CRS 42-2-127.7 and the 7 day statute of limitations has not yet expired, you must request a hearing within 7 days from the date of receipt or 10 days from the date of mailing, whichever is sooner. Request for license suspension hearings may be made at any DMV office where licenses are renewed or granted; a list of local agencies is provided below. When you request a hearing you must surrender your license, however you will be given a temporary permit to drive until the hearing.  When you request hearing, ask the DMV to order the presence of the law enforcement officer(s) at the hearing.

  3.         If you had motor vehicle insurance at the time of the stop, CRS 42-2-127.7(4)(d) provides the DMV must rescind the suspension (it never happened) and must re-issue you a license for the cost of $5.00. Take evidence from your insurance company reflecting coverage as of the date of the stop. This can be a binder, your insurance card or a letter from your insurance agent on company letterhead.

  4.         If you did not have motor vehicle insurance at the time of the stop, CRS 42-2-127.7(4)(c) provides the notice shall also state that the person may avoid suspension by filing with the department proof of financial responsibility for the future (3 year requirement) - SR-22 Proof of Insurance, or by compliance with CRS 42-7-302 (release from liability from the alleged victim). You may find Dept. of Revenue forms at link DMV Forms Related to Driving

  5.         DMV will likely deny your argument, however you would have a justiciable issue for appeal. An appeal would probably be economically justified to avoid expense of the SR-22 Proof of Insurance requirement . Check with insurance agents to determine SR-22 Proof of Insurance costs over a 3 year period.

        When a driver requests a hearing on suspension of driving privileges, the driver later receives a notice of hearing date from the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles.  If you are a client, please provide a copy to me regardless of whether or not you retain my services for the DMV hearing.  A request for continuance of the hearing will result in denial of driving privileges during the extension.  If you fail to appear for such a hearing, the license will be suspended or driving privileges denied if you are a driver licensed out of state.  If you appear and lose the hearing, the DMV will suspend or deny the license but may not put you in jail.  You have the license to gain and nothing to lose by appearing for a DMV hearing - attend.

        DMV notices are sometimes sent certified mail, usually not.  Go to your Post Office immediately if you receive a slip advising you the carrier attempted to deliver certified mail.  If you have not given the DMV your current address, do so immediately.  The DMV is only required to provide notices to the last address in their records (which would include the address on a summons and complaint (ticket).  You may accomplish suspension hearing request or address changes at any DMV office.  Refer to: Colorado Spring Regional Service Center and DMV area satellite offices.

****************************** ****************************** ******************************

SUMMARY - . Uninsured Motorist - Compulsory Insurance DMV Notice - Driver's License Suspension
        1. Period of driving privilege loss: indefinite until driver files
SR-22 Proof of Insurance and pays reinstatement fee.
        2. Probationary license (red license to drive back and forth to work or on the job) available in the discretion of the DMV if you meet criteria: no
        3. Interlock license available in the discretion of the DMV if you meet criteria: yes
        4.
SR-22 Proof of Insurance
required for reinstatement: yes
CRS 42-7-127.7

        When stopped by a law enforcement officer, if the driver fails to produce evidence of Compulsory Insurance:

        The officer may simply issue a DMV compulsory insurance suspension notice (acting as a DMV agent) and not issue a summons and complaint (court ticket) for Compulsory Insurance   See above section.

        In reality, usually the law enforcement officer issues a summons and complaint (court ticket) and fails to issue a DMV a DMV compulsory insurance suspension notice.  

        Frankly, I don't think most law enforcement officers realize the DMV compulsory insurance suspension notice procedure is available.

        When a summons and complaint (court ticket) for Compulsory Insurance is issued, the court will dismiss the charge upon receipt of evidence that the vehicle was insured on the date of the summons and the driver was insured to drive the vehicle.  Compulsory Insurance - refer to the link for information regarding the traffic court charges.

        If Compulsory Insurance CRS 42-4-1409 court conviction enters, the below DMV sanctions will be imposed.

  1. Operator and / or OWNER of the vehicle   CRS 42-4-1409(1)
            a.  Upon receipt of a Compulsory Insurance  - Operator and / or OWNER of the vehicle - court conviction certified record, DMV sends written notice to the driver that he / she has 20 days to provide SR-22 Proof of Insurance for the following 3 years.  If the driver fails to provide such proof or fails to maintain such SR-22 Proof of Insurance, the DMV then suspends the driver's license without hearing or further notice and by law can not reinstate the license until SR-22 Proof of Insurance is provided by driver.  CRS 42-4-1410(2)
            b. Period of driving privilege loss: indefinite until you provide SR-22 Proof of Insurance and comply with reinstatement restitution provisions regarding damage to a third person.
            c. Probationary license (red license to drive back and forth to work or on the job) available in the discretion of the DMV if you meet criteria: no
            d. Interlock license available in the discretion of the DMV if you meet criteria: no
            e. SR-22 Proof of Insurance required for reinstatement: yes  CRS 42-4-1410(1)
                    SR-22 Proof of Insurance may cost between $1,200 - $3,600 per year, but if you fail to obtain or maintain the high risk insurance, your license will be suspended without hearing.

  2. Operator but NOT THE OWNER of the vehicle   CRS 42-4-1409(2)
            DMV insurance suspension proceedings under CRS 42-7-1410 are not triggered
            SR-22 Proof of Insurance requirements are not triggered.

        If a person's driver's license is suspended under Compulsory Insurance law and SR-22 Proof of Insurance requirements, and the person thereafter drives before becoming reinstated, the driver would be subject to criminal charges.  See Driving Under Restraint page - includes driving after revocation prohibited

 

        1.  Every driver involved in an accident is required to file an accident report with the State of Colorado.  On the accident report, the driver must provide information regarding motor vehicle insurance in effect at the time of the accident.
        2.  If multiple vehicles are involved, each report is cross-checked against other drivers.
        3.  Police who respond to an accident file an accident report with the Colorado DMV.  
        4.  Auto body repair shops are also required to file reports when repairing accident damage.
        5.  Chances are pretty good the DMV FRA Section will receive notice of an accident.
        6.  The DMV FRA Section verifies coverage or lack thereof with each driver's insurance company.

 

        If DMV FRA Section can not verify a complying policy of motor vehicle insurance in effect at the time of the accident (insurance company and policy number is not noted on the police accident report or insurance company states policy lapsed):

        1.  DMV sends driver a written notice to the driver that he / she has 20 days to provide evidence of insurance, or an FRA suspension will be imposed against the license or driving privileges.  CRS 42-7-202, CRS 42-7-301(3)(a)

        2.  If during that 20 days driving makes a written request for hearing, hearing will be held.  CRS 42-7-201(2)(a)&(b)  Driver is also entitled to judicial review of DOR determination.  CRS 42-7-301(3)(c), 42-7-201(2)(e)

        3.  If evidence of insurance is provided within that 20 days, no action is taken.  If not insured, the driver has problems.  CRS 42-7-202.

        4.  If the driver fails to provide such evidence of insurance within 20 days, the DMV then enters an FRA suspension against the driver's license without hearing or further notice under the FRA.  CRS 42-7-202, CRS 42-7-301(4),

            a.  Period of driving privilege loss: indefinite until the driver provides SR-22 Proof of Insurance and comply with reinstatement restitution provisions regarding damage to a third person - see DMV Forms below.  By law the DMV can not reinstate the license until SR-22 Proof of Insurance is provided by driver.  CRS 42-7-303

            b.  Period of mandatory SR-22 Proof of Insurance3 years.  

            c.  What happens if the driver lets the SR-22 Proof of Insurance lapse
                    If the driver fails to provide such proof or fails to maintain such SR-22 Proof of Insurance, the DMV then enters an insurance term revocation without hearing or further notice and by law can not reinstate the license until SR-22 Proof of Insurance is again provided by driver.  CRS 42-7-301(7)(b)

            d. Probationary license (red license to drive back and forth to work or on the job) available in the discretion of the DMV if you meet criteria: no
            e. Interlock license available in the discretion of the DMV if you meet criteria: no

            f. SR-22 Proof of Insurance required for reinstatement: yes  
                   SR-22 Proof of Insurance may cost between $1,200 - $3,600 per year, but if you fail to obtain or maintain the high risk insurance, your license will be suspended without hearing.

        If a person's driver's license is suspended FRA law and SR-22 Proof of Insurance requirements, and the person thereafter drives before becoming reinstated, the driver would be subject to criminal charges.  See Driving Under Restraint page - includes driving after revocation prohibited

 

FRA SUMMARY - Financial Responsibility Act - Compulsory Insurance

        1.  Accident report is submitted to DMV by you or other driver pursuant to CRS 42-7-202(1)(a)

        2.  Accident report is required within 10 days of accident.  CRS 42-7-202(1)(a)

        3.  DMV will send notice to your last known address demanding that within 20 days you provide Evidence of Insurance coverage on the date of accident. CRS 42-7-301(3)(a)

        4.  Period of driving privilege loss: indefinite until you provide SR-22 Proof of Insurance and comply with reinstatement restitution provisions regarding damage to a third person. CRS 42-7-303

        5.  Probationary license (red license to drive back and forth to work or on the job) available in the discretion of the DMV if you meet criteria: no

        6.  Interlock license available in the discretion of the DMV if you meet criteria: no

        7.  SR-22 Proof of Insurance required for reinstatement: yes

CRS 42-7-101, CRS 42-7-202, CRS 42-7-301, CRS 42-7-303

SEIZURE OF VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES
COMPULSORY INSURANCE

        Colorado law requires insurance companies to report all vehicle policies. When a vehicle becomes uninsured, the owner should receive a notice and must provide Evidence of Insurance to the DMV with 45 days or the vehicle license plates will be seized. CRS 42-7-605  If it has not previously occurred, report of this conviction may trigger the notice and license plate seizure order.

        The most likely time to have the plates physically seized would be during a traffic stop for some minor infraction. Seizure would likely result in the vehicle being impounded as it can not be driven on public roadways without a valid license plate.

        Make certain the vehicle is insured as quickly as possible if you have not already done so.

****************************** ****************************** ******************************

SUMMARY - Motor Vehicle License Tag Seizure - Lack of Financial Responsibility

  1. Insurance companies are required to report coverage to the DMV.

  2. DMV computer records comparison reveals lack of insurance on vehicle for 45 days

  3. DMV sends notice to owner that owner has 45 days to provide insurance evidence

  4. If owner fails to provide DMV with insurance evidence, vehicle license plates are subject to immediate seizure. Any officer who stops the vehicle should have a screw driver in the trunk to seize the vehicle license tags.

  5. Absent tags, vehicle is not "street legal" and will likely be towed to impound.

CRS 42-7-605

POTENTIAL DEFENSES

        In a license suspension hearing for compulsory insurance commenced upon DMV notice issued by a law enforcement officer pursuant to CRS 42-2-127.7, a driver may argue reasonable suspicion for the stop.  Otherwise, a complying policy of insurance as indicated in the above sections is the only defense.  Time to get reinstated and properly insured.

DMV Hearing
Defense
DMV Appeal
statute of limitations

Driving in Colorado is a constitutionally protected privilege, but nevertheless a privilege which may be lost.  Multiple statutes can cause loss of driving privileges for different driver behavior.  Drivers are entitled to a DMV hearing.  In some circumstances the right to hearing precedes potential DMV adverse action; under other Colorado traffic laws the adverse order is entered, then the driver is provided notice of the adverse action and right to request subsequent hearing.  If hearing has been held or a DMV final order has otherwise entered and the Colorado driver's license or Colorado driving privileges have been suspended, revoked or denied, the driver's remaining recourse is appeal to the District Court.  DMV appeal is subject to a statute of limitations.  Right to appeal may be lost if the driver delays.  Upon final order in the District Court, either party make take the case on appeal to the Colorado Court of Appeals.  Refer to links for information.

DMV Addresses and Links Driving Abstracts and Records DMV Point Structure On-Line Colorado Driving Records
Driver License & Hearing Defense DMV Appeal Legal Research Selected Statutes & Regs "Red" License & Interlock Devices
Insurance Actions SR-22 Insurance Habitual Traffic Offender Interstate Compact Accident Reports & DMV Forms
 
State of Colorado accident report obsolete 8/4/04 * police now verify insurance at the accident scene
refer to above link for information, forms, state on-line accident report and CSPD Cold Report
 

        Under Colorado law, if the insurance information of a driver was not included in a law enforcement traffic accident report, a Colorado State Accident Report must be submitted to the DMV within 10 days of an accident. CRS 42-4-1609 Also by statute, statements by a driver in the accident report may not be used in conjunction with any court proceedings, criminal or civil, except that the DMV may disclose the identity of a person involved in an accident when such identity is not otherwise known or when such person denies his or her presence at such accident. CRS 42-4-1610, CRS 42-7-504.  The primary purpose of filing the accident report is to comply with state law, and to provide evidence of insurance on the vehicle - thereby avoiding an FRA suspension.- refer to link for information.  If any of the below charges are alleged, a driver should consult with his or her defense attorney regarding exercise of constitutional privileges before making any oral or written statement.

 

Drunk Driving - DUI * DEAC * DWAI

Hit and Run

Driving under Restraint or Driving After Revocation Prohibited

Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or later is required to view Colorado DMV forms & CSPD cold report .pdf files    Free Download
Colorado State Accident Report on-line Colorado State Accident Report hardcopy Evidence of Insurance
FRA - Waiver of Security - Financial Responsibility FRA - Release from Liability Affidavit of Financial Responsibility
Affidavit - Out of State Residency - FRA SR-22 Avoidance         Promissory Note Contract Other DMV forms
CSPD Accident Cold Report    due within 72 hours of accident
obtain hardcopy cold report from CSPD Police Operations Center
State of Colorado On-Line Accident Report
accident report obsolete 8/4/04 unless no officer accident report
 

INDEPENDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS
private investigators * process service * laboratories * transcription
refer to attorney-client privilege and attorney work product doctrine

ADVICE BY LAYMEN
forewarned is forearmed
advice by unsupervised paralegals & street corner lawyers

DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY?
DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE

 

Do I need an attorney?

Probably not.

Compulsory Insurance suspensions can be cured by providing Evidence of Insurance or SR-22 Proof of Insurance to the DMV.  It is worthwhile to become reinstated, validly licensed and carry future insurance as may be required by law.  If you plan to continue driving after being suspended, take a peek-see at the Driving Under Restraint page which includes driving after revocation prohibited.  Also review the Compulsory Insurance page for second offender penalties.  Driving in Colorado without a valid license and valid insurance is not a well conceived plan.

 
 
 

ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
DRIVER LICENSE INSURANCE SUSPENSION DEFENSE
Colorado Traffic Defense and Criminal Defense Trial Practice 30+ Years

 
 
 
 
 
map * travel policy - time & expenses * travel rates click jitney for travel tables
outside El Paso County
 

Attorney does not accept DMV alcohol hearings absent representation in the underlying DUI case.  Collateral attack - setting aside a former guilty plea or conviction.  Refer to the statute of limitations noted in that webpage - lapse of time may be problematic.  Compulsory Insurance traffic conviction collateral attack occurs in the court of conviction and is independent from a DMV license hearing.  Attorney fees and costs are billed in each case; not one combined fee.  Defense against license loss with collateral attack becomes a bit expensive - refer to collateral attack fees and costs.

 

hourly fees may be less than offered flat fees, however are not capped and more likely may exceed offered flat fees
hourly fee option election by client --- payment of flat fee + estimated costs total trust deposit required to retain
trust deposit overage - refunded at case conclusion   **   undercapitalization - immediate trust deposit required
CLIENT'S INITIAL ELECTION RE FLAT FEE OR HOURLY FEES SHALL BE BINDING AND FINAL

 

 

attorney does not accept installment payments  *  full payment is due at the time attorney is retained  *  major charge cards accepted

 

DMV hearing license defense flat fees significantly reduced on a temporary basis 11/2011 due to national & local economic conditions
attorney reserves the right to amend or withdraw temporary fee reduction at any time - refer to temporary flat fee notice & terms

 

DRIVER LICENSE INSURANCE SUSPENSION DEFENSE
 
Colorado Springs Attorney Robert D. Gustafson
ATTORNEY FEES

LITIGATION COSTS DEPOSIT

 
 

$ 550  
$ 150  
 
common trust deposit request
including attorney's fees & litigation costs - excluding travel
additional cost deposit may be requested as trial preparation proceeds & anticipated litigation expenses solidify

$700*

 

 
 
 
* this shall not constitute an offer, nor be construed as a binding estimate
Out of pocket litigation cost expenditures are the client's responsibility - trust deposit for attorney fees & costs noted above.

At the time of the first visit, a prospective client will be given a quote for fees and estimated costs. The quote will be honored for a period of seven (7) days, after which quotes are subject to change without notice if this office has not been retained.  Fee quote and costs trust deposit is dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case.  Attorney fee options + litigation costs: hourly fees or hearing limited flat fee at client's discretion - client's initial election is final.  Litigation costs are not included in fees - client's obligation.  Attorney is a sole practitioner with need to manage his caseload.  Pending proposed client acceptance and payment, retainer agreement proposals are subject to withdrawal.  Attorney reserves the right to decline any case.  Refer to:  a) first consultation  b) attorney fees * costs * billings page  c) additional information.

Client authorization is obtained for any large cost expense.  Final expenditure may run less or client may periodically be asked for additional amounts to be deposited to trust if fees and costs will exceed previous deposits. 

Client will be provided with a trust accounting and itemized billing statement when there has been activity on the account.  At the end of each case, a detailed accounting summary is provided and remaining trust proceeds are refunded.

trust deposit for anticipated fees & costs is due when retained

attorney does not accept installment payments

regular billings are scheduled on the 1st and 15th
if fees and costs are not paid as agreed, representation is withdrawn

 
PARTIAL LIST OF POTENTIAL COSTS
out of pocket costs are the responsibility of the client
appellate e-Filing District Court mandatory requirements
eService personal service of process
litigation costs fluctuate - not within attorney control
note: costs change & below cost information may be obsolete
 
link to Colorado Judicial Branch website
current costs information published by state
COLORADO STATE
COURT COSTS & FILING FEES
DMV Transcriptionists
generic costs litigation generic costs criminal
    Potential Expenses
Price   Client Background Search
Varies   DMV Out of State Driving Record
10.00   Accident Report
20.00   Offense Report
25.00   DMV discovery packet - estimate (actual may be more or less)
10.00   DA Office discovery packet - estimate (actual may be more or less)
10.00   Court records search & copy costs (actual may be more or less)
10.00   Copy expense at courthouse for prior offense files (estimate - may vary)
Varies   Traffic Safety Class
75.00   Public Service supervision fee
37.50   OJW fee to court (outstanding judgment warrant) - anticipating Integral Recoveries collection agency referral costs
95.00   DMV reinstatement fee
4.40   DMV clearance letter - certified copy of Colorado driving abstract
500.00   Private Investigator - variable based upon number of witnesses to interview
200.00   Law enforcement 911 / dispatch records, tapes & transcript - widely variable
200.00   Subpoena process service expense - depends on number of subpoenas issued
$3 per page  250.00   Transcriptionist - law enforcement 911 / dispatch audio files & investigator interview audio recordings if relevant
Varies   On-line legal research - dependent upon issues requiring legal research, if any
Rates   Travel time and expenses if the case is outside El Paso County
    Alcohol or Substance Testing & Testimony if Relevant
165.00   Toxicology - BAC Ethanol (alcohol) only
215.00   Toxicology - BAC Ethanol (alcohol) + NaFl (preservative)
consult counsel or lab
 
  Toxicology - UA qualitative or quantitative toxicology screen for marijuana, substance quantitative toxicology screen for marijuana or
                         qualitative and quantitative drug screen
3,000
 
  Laboratory - Toxicologist testimony hourly fees and travel mileage  -  if expert testimony relevant
                          misdemeanor hourly rate $350 - 5 hours travel time + minimum 1.5 hours court time

CAVEAT: Not all above costs will be relevant to any given case, and additional expenses not identified may be incurred in any individual case.  Costs quoted are subject to change by independent providers; actual costs paid will be billed.  *limited search pricing*  Refer to collateral attack fees and costs

 
 
****************************** ****************************** ******************************
 
First Consultation Accounting Structure Hourly Fees Costs Flat Fee - Definition
Settlement Phase Contested Phase Settlement Flat Fee Trial Flat Fee
Flat Fees - Phases Earned Compare Hourly vs Flat Fees Client's Election Final Travel Time & Expenses
Security for Fees & Costs Trust Account Withdrawal or Termination Alternatives to Private Counsel
Client Duty to Disclose Omission or Non-Disclosure Attorney Selection Retaining Gustafson Advice by Laymen

Thank you for considering my services; I appreciate your inquiry.

please feel free to call or email if you are a client or are seeking representation

DISCLOSURES
Privacy
 
Notice & Disclaimer
 
Ethics & Client Disclosures
 applicable whether site visitor
reads or not

 
INITIAL CONSULTATION TERMS
not an offer for legal advice - refer to link
attorney is a sole practitioner with need to manage his caseload
attorney reserves the right to decline any legal matter

PRIMARY WEBSITE

 

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

 MAJOR SEARCH ENGINES

AltaVista AOL Search Ask Jeeves aka Teoma Bing - Microsoft Network Dogpile Excite Google
InfoSeek - Go Lycos Netscape Search WebCrawler Yahoo!
 

 Serving Colorado Springs Area Zip Codes

80918 80920 80919 80917 80915 80908 80132 80909 80913 80916 80921 80922 80925 80901 80902 80903 80904 80905 80906 80907 80910 80911 80912 80914 80921 80926 80928 80929 80930 80931 80933 80934 80935 80936 80937 80940 80941 80942 80943 80944 80945 80946 80947 80949 80950 80960 80962 80970 80977 80995 90997
 

Colorado, DMV, DOR, suspension, revocation, driver, license, uninsured, motorist, driver, failure, maintain, compulsory, insurance, conviction, SR-22, SR22, SR 22, FRA, financial, responsibility, act, uninsured motorist, uninsured driver, license plate, seizure, seized, seize, defense, Colorado Department of Revenue, Colorado Dept. of Revenue, Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles, Colorado Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Colorado DMV, Colorado DOR, Colorado MVD, Colorado, driver license, driver license defense, Colorado driver license, Colorado driver's license, driver's license, suspended, revoked, denied, denial, lawyer, attorney, Colorado Springs, El Paso County

Website Copyright © 2003 - All Rights Reserved - Document Revised November 06, 2011
mountains photo image, attorney photo image & law office logo copyright © Robert D. Gustafson - all rights reserved - no copyright claimed to other images
Website Initial Publication Date: October 18, 2003 - Republication Date:
July 22, 2011

Hit Counter