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GUSTAFSON
LAW
OFFICE
COLORADO DMV ACCIDENT REPORT
COLORADO DMV FORMS
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Colorado DMV / DOR Accident Report & Forms. Colorado state accident report & other DMV
forms and
CSPD accident cold report -
published by Colorado Springs traffic law attorney
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Under Colorado law, if the insurance information of a driver was not included in
a law enforcement traffic accident report, a
State of Colorado 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.
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Link to
Colorado DMV Website Forms
- PDF files
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Department of Revenue |
Colorado Dept.
of Revenue |
Colorado
Division of Motor Vehicles |
Colorado DMV |
Colorado DOR |
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LOSS OF COLORADO
DRIVING PRIVILEGES |
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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 final order in the District
Court, either party make take the case on appeal to the
Colorado Court of
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WEBSITE
PUBLISHED BY
GUSTAFSON
LAW
OFFICE
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Address
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Phone (719)
260-1002 |
Fax
(719) 260-1003 
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Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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Robert D.
Gustafson, Attorney at Law
Business Hours
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Attorney
Availability
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Trade Area
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Toll Free (800)
410-1002
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PRIVATE ATTORNEY
NOT
THE DMV
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I welcome representation
inquiries
but
please do not call thinking this office is the Colorado DMV |
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ATTORNEY
REPRESENTATION
AND DECLINED MATTERS
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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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DMV
hearing license defense occurs across Colorado -
please refer to travel. |
Travel Policies & Trade Area
* Itemized
Travel Expenses
* Colorado
Map |
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 - Driver's Attempt to
Prepare Own Defense at License Hearing |
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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 adequately prepare defense before a DOR
license suspension or revocation hearing, please do not call. I decline. |
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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
license
hearing. I decline. |
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Attorney
Policies
Representation
by Previous Attorney
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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 - continuance requests on the
basis of driver delay in retaining counsel are routinely
denied. Please be aware that after
other counsel's withdrawal it may be
difficult for a new attorney to prepare your defense in time for
hearing. Please also be aware fees and costs will be associated with procuring
DMV files or court
files 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
license defense, 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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Insufficient Time.
If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is
not sufficient time to adequately prepare your defense before a
driver's license hearing, please do
not call. I decline. |
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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
driver's license adverse action proceedings. I decline. |
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ATTORNEY
TRADE AREA & TRAVEL
CASES OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
GEOGRAPHIC
DISTANCE
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS |
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Colorado is a big state. |
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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 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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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 |
Attorney welcomes new cases. Intent is not to be harsh
or to discard potential new business, but to be practical. |
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DISTRICT COURT |
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 -
DISTRICT COURT |
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
Court
District Court |
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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feel free to call or email if you are a client or are seeking representation |
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FREE
INITIAL CONSULTATION
not an offer for free legal
advice - refer to link for terms
I am a sole practitioner with need to manage my caseload & reserve
the right to decline any legal matter |
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