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What to Do After a DUI Charge

Turn to a Denver DUI Defense Lawyer

It can be difficult to know what to do after you have been arrested, especially with law enforcement officials giving you unsolicited advice or asking questions. Hiring a lawyer immediately after you are charged with a first-time or repeat DUI is of the utmost importance. I am one of the most experienced Denver DUI and criminal attorneys, and I lead the Law Offices of Joseph A. Lazzara, P.C. with the utmost care and respect.

Time is of the Essence in a DUI Arrest

Unfortunately, if you are unsure of what to do when you get a DUI and wait too long, you could risk losing your license for an extended period of time or losing evidence that could effectively add to your defense. With more than 25 years of legal experience, I am a well-recognized trial lawyer in Colorado. I care about seeing that my clients are fully informed about your DUI charge and want you to know what your options are for defending against that charge, regardless of the circumstances at hand.

What Should I Do After a DUI Charge?

In order to prevent jeopardizing your case, you have a very specific time frame to work with after a DUI charge, especially when it comes to issues involving your license. You only have seven days to request a hearing if you have had a chemical test refusal or if you blew above .08 in the Breathalyzer. If your blood test was over the legal limit, you will get a notice from the Colorado DMV. You will need to respond quickly, because if you miss that window of opportunity to request a hearing, your license will be revoked for at least nine months.

A few steps that you should take after a DUI arrest include:

Exercising your Fifth Amendment right to stay silent
Take notice of any violation of your rights during the arrest
Ask to speak to an experienced DUI defense lawyer

I am well-recognized throughout Denver and the surrounding area for having a proven track record and getting results for my clients. With access to private investigators, forensic toxicologists, accident reconstructionists, and other experts who are ready to fight for you. My firm is known for being able to mitigate the consequences for DUI and will do whatever it takes to protect your freedom and your future from being jeopardized by a DUI conviction.

Would you like to meet with me for a free consultation to discuss your case? Give my office a call now at (720) 809-8262 to make an appointment.

"Joe Lazzara and his staff were professional, sincere, and actually cared about me and my case. I felt like I mattered."
Joe Lazzara and his staff were professional, sincere, and actually cared about me and my case. I felt like I mattered. He fought for me in court and reassured me the entire way. He got me more than I could have ever imagined. I would recommend Joe Lazzara to anyone. He is trustworthy, professional, honest, and a straight shooter. More importantly, the courtroom was where he excelled!

- Former Client
"I was always informed of what was going on and received copies of everything. I am very happy with the result."
Joe Lazzara did a great job. I was always informed of what was going on and received copies of everything. I am very happy with the result. His staff was also incredible and compassionate. Great choice for an attorney.

- Sarah
"You guys always made me feel better and most importantly got great results."
Thank you for helping me with my accident. You and Amy were great to work with and always so pleasant and understanding. You guys always made me feel better and most importantly got great results. Thank you.

- Adrienne
"He is professional, respected and trustworthy. I am extremely happy with my results."
Joseph Lazzara did a great job on my case. He is professional, respected and trustworthy. I am extremely happy with my results. He is a great lawyer.

- Former Client
"I was nervous and scared because I screwed up, but he put my mind at ease, went to work, and I was shocked when he was able to get my case resolved."
Joseph Lazzara obtained an amazing result on my case. I was nervous and scared because I screwed up, but he put my mind at ease, went to work, and I was shocked when he was able to get my case resolved with a result that I never dreamed was possible.

- Former Client
"Joe is very quick to respond and maintained contact through all stages."
From the very first phone call to the last court date helped explain all aspects of the criminal and DMV sides of the process. As well as very quick to respond and maintain contact through all stages.

- Michael
"Both he and his office staff were great at communication and fighting for the best outcome and have continued to assist with any additional questions."
Obviously from the second you get a DUI/DWAI, you feel small and scared (at least this is how I felt) and unsure about what laid ahead. I went online to look for reviews of an attorney my friend had referred me to. Luckily, I saw a review of Joseph A Lazzara; he had raving reviews so I made a phone call that day to schedule a consultation. From the beginning thru the end…Joe explained everything that was ahead of me (the unknown was the scariest part of the entire process for me). Both he and his office staff were great at communication and fighting for the best outcome and have continued to assist with any additional questions, including representing me w/ my DMV hearing. He fought for me to keep my license and even helped me get a reduction of my therapy track after I completed everything the court had asked of me. He helped me save time away from my family and money I would have spent on additional therapy sessions, even the judge said he rarely reduced his original decision. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Joseph Lazzara for anyone facing any charges within the court system, he will fight for you until the end!

- Heather
"Mr. Lazzara is a powerful trial attorney with impressive knowledge of the law and the record to prove it. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case."
If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney, look no further. After talking with multiple attorneys I decided to hire Joe Lazzara to help me with a very difficult DUI case in Jefferson County. Mr. Lazzara and his law firm were very professional and down to earth. Mr. Lazzara is a powerful trial attorney with impressive knowledge of the law and the record to prove it. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case. Please don't think twice to give the Lazzara Law firm a call you would not regret it.

- Former Client

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