Colorado
DWI / DUI Lawyer in Colorado
A DWI or DUI charge threatens your license, your record, and sometimes your freedom. These cases need real defense work — evidence review, procedural challenges, and negotiation. Start with a consultation so an attorney can evaluate your specific case.
Talk to us before you pay that ticket
Charges like this one start with a short call. A licensed Colorado attorney reviews your case and explains your options before you pay anything.
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- 98%
- Drivers helped
- 5,000+
- Saved for drivers
- $7M+
- Avg. insurance savings
- $1,422
How it works
Three steps from ticket to result.
- STEP 01
Share your ticket
Upload your citation and basic details in minutes.
- STEP 02
An attorney takes over
A licensed attorney reviews your case and walks you through your options.
- STEP 03
Get updates until it's done
We keep you posted at every step — most cases end with a reduced or dismissed charge.
Why it matters in Colorado
What a dwi / dui costs in Colorado
- Typical fine
- $600–$1,000 first DUI (plus costs, classes, and fees)
- License points
- 12 points (DUI) or 8 points (DWAI)
- Insurance impact
- A DUI conviction commonly doubles Colorado premiums and triggers SR-22 filing for years.
- License risk
- 9-month revocation for a first DUI at .08+ under express consent (7 days to request a DMV hearing); DUI's 12 points also independently exceed the suspension threshold.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between DUI and DWAI in Colorado?
DUI applies at .08 BAC or substantial impairment (12 points); DWAI — driving while ability impaired — applies from .05 to .08 (8 points, lighter penalties). Colorado is one of the few states with this two-tier system, and negotiating a DUI down to DWAI is a common defense objective.
What is the express consent deadline after a Colorado DUI arrest?
You have 7 days to request a DMV hearing before the administrative revocation takes effect — separate from and faster than the criminal case. Missing it forfeits your best early chance to protect the license, so contact an attorney immediately.
Why no flat fee for DUI defense?
Because the scope of work is unknowable until an attorney reviews the stop, the testing, the express-consent file, and your history. We connect you with a licensed Colorado attorney who evaluates all of it in a consultation before discussing strategy or cost.
Can I drive during a Colorado DUI revocation?
Most first offenders can regain driving privileges early by installing an ignition interlock — often after about one month of no driving. An attorney coordinates the reinstatement timeline alongside the criminal defense.
Is a first-offense Colorado DUI ever reduced or dismissed?
Reductions to DWAI are common where appropriate, and dismissals or suppression happen when the stop or testing was flawed. Where your case falls on that spectrum is exactly what the initial case review determines.
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Tell us about your case and we'll connect you with a licensed attorney who can evaluate your options — no obligation.
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