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Robert D.
Gustafson, Attorney At Law
COLORADO SPRINGS TRIAL LAWYER
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6538 Charter
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Colorado Springs, CO 80918-1335
Phone (719) 260-1002
Toll Free (800) 410-1002
E-MAIL
ATTORNEY
COLORADO DMV INSURANCE ACTIONS
COLORADO SPRINGS DRIVER LICENSE
DEFENSE
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Attorney
Business Hours
Attorney
Availability Status
FREE
INITIAL CONSULTATION
Fax (719) 260-1003
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WELCOME
I appreciate your interest
perhaps I will become your attorney |
PRIVATE ATTORNEY
NOT
THE DMV
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I appreciate representation
inquiries
but
please don't call thinking this office is the Colorado DMV |
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Colorado uninsured motorist or uninsured driver - defense against driver's license suspension, revocation or denial by Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles - DOR / DMV /
MVD. Compulsory insurance adverse actions against Colorado driver license or Colorado driving privileges - uninsured motorist, notice of hearing, hearing notice, failure to maintain compulsory insurance or conviction of compulsory insurance, SR-22 insurance,
FRA, financial responsibility act, license plate seizure, seize of license
plates.
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COLORADO DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE
INSURANCE ACTIONS
UNINSURED MOTORIST
COMPULSORY
INSURANCE DMV NOTICE
DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION
CRS
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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
or
2. at the time of request you
provide:
a.
Evidence of
Current Insurance
(your insurance card) 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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COLORADO DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE
INSURANCE ACTIONS
PROCEDURES
SUSPENSION
HEARING
UNINSURED MOTORIST - DMV
NOTICE
CRS
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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.
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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
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COLORADO DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE
INSURANCE ACTIONS
COURT CONVICTION
COMPULSORY
INSURANCE CHARGE
DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION
CRS
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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 my primary website for information regarding the traffic
court charges.
If
Compulsory
Insurance CRS 42-4-1409 court conviction enters, the below DMV sanctions will be imposed.
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.
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. Refer to my
primary website
Driving
Under Restraint page - includes
driving after revocation prohibited
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COLORADO DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE
INSURANCE ACTIONS
FRA SUSPENSION
FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY ACT
CRS 42-7-201 et seq and
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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
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If multiple vehicles are
involved, each report is cross-checked against other drivers.
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Police who respond to an
accident file an accident report with the Colorado DMV.
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Auto
body repair shops are also required to file reports when repairing accident
damage.
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Chances are pretty good the DMV FRA
Section will receive notice of an accident.
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The DMV FRA Section verifies coverage
or lack thereof with each driver's insurance company.
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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):
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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 Insurance: 3 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. Refer to my
primary website
Driving
Under Restraint page - includes
driving after revocation prohibited
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FRA SUMMARY - Financial
Responsibility Act -
Compulsory
Insurance
Accident report is submitted to
DMV by you or other driver pursuant to CRS 42-7-202(1)(a)
Accident report is required within 10
days of accident. CRS 42-7-202(1)(a) 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) 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 -
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
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Interlock license available in
the discretion of the DMV if you meet criteria: no
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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
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Under Colorado law, if the insurance information
of a driver was not included in a law enforcement traffic accident report,
an on-line State of Colorado Accident Report must be submitted to the
Colorado DMV
within 10 days of an accident. CRS 42-4-1609 If the accident occurs
within the City of Colorado Springs and an officer does not respond or
complete an accident report, a
CSPD
Accident Cold Report is due
within 72 hours. 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. Refer to link in above box for DMV
on-line accident report and Colorado DMV forms. 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. If
hit & run,
an
alcohol traffic offense
such as DUI, DEAC, DWAI or MIP or
hit & run
charges are alleged, a driver should consult with his or her defense attorney
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SEIZURE OF
VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES
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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.
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SUMMARY - Motor Vehicle License
Tag Seizure - Lack of Financial Responsibility
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Insurance companies are required
to report coverage to the DMV.
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DMV computer records comparison
reveals lack of insurance on vehicle for 45 days
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DMV sends notice to owner that
owner has 45 days to provide insurance evidence
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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.
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Absent tags, vehicle is not
"street legal" and will likely be towed to impound.
CRS
42-7-605
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.
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LOSS OF COLORADO
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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 District Court final order, either party make take the case on appeal to the
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COLORADO DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE
DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY? |
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Do I need an attorney?
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Probably not.
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ATTORNEY'S
FEES AND COSTS
INSURANCE
SUSPENSION * REVOCATION * DENIAL
DRIVER LICENSE SUSPENSION
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REVOCATION
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DENIAL ACTIONS
COLORADO DMV *
DOR *
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At the time of the first
visit, a prospective client will be quoted attorney's fees and estimated costs. The quote will
be honored for a period of seven (7) days, after which it is subject to change
without notice if this office has not been retained. 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.
In most circumstances, attorney initially makes an option offer of
1.) billing to be upon hourly fees, or in the alternative, 2.)
quote of a hearing limited flat fee.
ELECTION.
Offered fee options will be up to the client, however client's initial election will be
final.
Included in attorney's primary website is a
web page devoted to clear definition & understanding of free
first
consultation, fees and costs, retainer agreement and terms of
representation. Additional
information regarding fees & costs may be found via the links
following potential quotes.
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POTENTIAL
FEE QUOTE
INSURANCE
SUSPENSION * REVOCATION * DENIAL |
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COLORADO DMV *
DOR *
DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE |
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I offer hourly fees
or a hearing limited flat fee. The hearing limited flat fee would be dependent upon the facts and circumstances of the case, however
the above would be a common quote for
insurance
related
adverse
action hearings. This shall neither constitute an
offer, nor be construed as a binding estimate.
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If
collateral
attack is required on an underlying
compulsory
insurance court conviction, the attorney would need
to know more about the number and locations of underlying court
cases to be attacked before offering a hearing limited flat fee
quote. Caveat: The hearing limited fee would not be
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PAYMENT |
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Prior to commencement of
representation, the attorney will quote the amount requested as a trust
deposit against which attorney's fees and costs may be billed. The
requested trust
deposit will be dependent upon the facts and
circumstances of your case.
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insurance
suspension * revocation * denial defense
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this shall not
constitute an offer, nor be construed as a binding estimate |
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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. |
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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. |
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trust
deposit for anticipated fees & costs is due when
retained |
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attorney does not accept installment payments |
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regular billings are
scheduled on the 1st and 15th
payment not received
as agreed = representation withdrawn |
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MAJOR
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED |
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PARTIAL LIST OF POTENTIAL
COSTS
out of pocket costs are the responsibility of the
client |
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litigation costs
fluctuate - not within attorney control
note:
costs change & below cost information may be obsolete
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information published by state |
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DMV Transcriptionists |
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Price |
Client Background Search |
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Varies |
DMV
Out of
State Driving Record |
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Accident
Report -
relevant only if traffic stop is also involved |
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Local
court archive
records search fee (actual may be more or less) |
| 10.00 |
Copy expense at
courthouse for prior offense files (estimate - may vary) |
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Court
transcript or certified documents |
| 37.50 |
OJW fee to
court
(outstanding judgment warrant) - anticipating Integral Recoveries
collection agency referral |
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DMV reinstatement fee |
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DMV clearance letter - certified copy
of Colorado driving abstract |
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Law enforcement 911 /
dispatch records, tapes & transcript - widely variable |
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Subpoena
process service
expense - depends on number of subpoenas issued |
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On-line
legal
research - dependent upon issues requiring legal research,
if any |
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Travel
time and expenses if the case
is outside Colorado Springs |
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If a
collateral
attack transcript of
court proceedings is required, a
common initial request for costs is $250 per uncontested case attacked.
If no transcript a
common initial request for costs is $100 per case attacked. If subpoena
or subpoena duces tecum is required, anticipate $50 - 60 per witness
for process service and payment of mileage and witness fees. This shall not constitute an
offer. Absent collateral attack or subpoena or subpoena duces
tecum, I generally do not request a trust deposit for costs in DMV
cases. |
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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 |
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ATTORNEY
REPRESENTATION
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ALTERNATIVES |
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
Defendant
Pro Se - Attempt to Defend Own Case
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1.
Adequate Time. If sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your
driver's license defense and if prospective client approves this
attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will
likely accept license 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 prepare an adequate defense before a DOR
license suspension or revocation hearing, 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 defense of your own license
hearing. 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.
DOR hearings are set quickly. Please be aware, after
other counsel's withdrawal it may be
difficult for a new attorney to prepare your defense in time for
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2.
Adequate Time.
If prospective client terminates employment of the
former attorney, if sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your
defense, 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
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Insufficient Time. If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is not
sufficient time to prepare an adequate defense before a driver
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Second Opinion.
I will not arm chair quarterback another
attorney's defense tactics or theory of
defense. Please do not call for a second
opinion or an opinion regarding the competence
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ATTORNEY
TRADE AREA & TRAVEL
OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
GEOGRAPHIC
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Ease of internet access, email and toll free
phone doesn't change that fact. Due to the limited nature of DMV hearing
defense, it is not economically justifiable for a client to pay DMV
hearing travel time or
expenses outside
El Paso
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DMV hearing defense -
limited trade area |
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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
from out of state or are unfamiliar with Colorado
geography, refer to the map to determine where
Colorado Springs is
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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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DMV APPEALS
Southern Colorado Area |
I welcome new cases. Intent is not to be harsh
or to discard potential new business, but to be practical. |
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COUNTIES |
CITIES / TOWNS |
DMV APPEALS
Metro Denver Area |
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El Paso County |
Colorado Springs / Manitou
Springs / Fountain |
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Chaffee County |
Salida |
COLORADO
COURT OF APPEALS |
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Crowley County |
Ordway |
COUNTIES |
CITIES / TOWNS |
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Custer County |
Westcliffe |
City and County of Denver |
Denver |
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Douglas
County |
Castle Rock |
Adams County |
Brighton Thornton Federal Heights |
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Elbert County |
Kiowa / Simla |
Arapahoe County |
Littleton / Centennial /
Englewood |
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Fremont County |
Canon City / Florence / Penrose |
Arapahoe County - East |
Aurora |
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Huerfano County |
Walsenburg |
Broomfield County |
Broomfield |
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Las Animas County |
Trinidad |
Gilpin County |
Blackhawk / Central City |
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Lincoln County |
Hugo (county seat) / Limon |
Jefferson County |
Golden / Wheat Ridge |
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Otero County |
La Junta |
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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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