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A DUI arrest can upend your life fast. Jail, fines, license revocation, ignition interlock requirements, and a record that follows you for years are all on the table. At DeChant Law, the defense strategy starts immediately. Early action matters in DUI cases, both in the DMV process and in criminal court.
From day one, DeChant Law works proactively to analyze the allegations, identify weaknesses, and position your case for the best possible outcome.
Colorado treats impaired driving aggressively. Consequences depend on factors like BAC level, prior alcohol or drug-related driving convictions, whether a crash occurred, and whether a minor was present. Administrative deadlines arrive fast. In some cases, you may have as few as seven days to request a DMV hearing after a breath test or refusal. Blood test cases follow their own timelines.
Missing these deadlines can result in an automatic license revocation. That is why waiting to react to charges can be costly. Early action can make a meaningful difference in both your driving privileges and your defense.
Attorney Reid DeChant prepares every DUI case with a trial-ready mindset. Strong defense is not reactive. It is strategic, thorough, and focused on challenging the evidence from the outset.
Rather than accepting allegations at face value, Reid looks beyond the surface by examining whether:
He also considers the human context courts often overlook, building a mitigation strategy early to influence outcomes related to charges, penalties, and treatment terms.
Common issues we investigate include:
DeChant Law prepares DUI cases as if they are going to trial. That mindset shapes how evidence is analyzed, how negotiations are handled, and how prosecutors approach the case. A firm willing to litigate is taken seriously.
While many DUI cases resolve before trial, preparing each case with that possibility in mind puts clients in a stronger position throughout the process.
DUI cases often turn on science and procedure. Breath tests, blood tests, and field sobriety evaluations involve technical processes that must be conducted properly and interpreted correctly. Understanding how DUI evidence is created and where it can be challenged is a critical part of an effective defense.
Reid DeChant is Board Certified in DUI Defense by DUIDLA and holds the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation. These credentials reflect advanced training in DUI defense and forensic science, including the evaluation of breath and blood testing, laboratory procedures, and the scientific assumptions underlying DUI evidence.
Colorado does not certify attorneys as specialists in any field.
Reid’s background as a public defender and private defense attorney provides insight into how prosecutors build DUI cases and where those cases can be challenged. Clients choose DeChant Law for clear communication, strategic negotiation, and courtroom advocacy when trial is the right move. You stay involved at every step so decisions align with your goals.
Deadlines arrive quickly, and prosecutors begin working immediately. Put a prepared DUI defense on your side now.
Call DeChant Law at (303) 409-7500 to schedule a confidential consultation and get clear guidance on your DMV hearing, court dates, and defense strategy.
I can’t say enough good things about Reid. From the very beginning he was the first and only person to truly care and fight for what I was going through. We went through a lot of ups and downs together and in the end my case was dismissed. He truly fought for me to the end and did everything he could to ensure a smooth process. He kept me calm and even brought in John to help. They both are extremely kind souls and are good at what they do. Highly recommend.
I’m beyond thankful for the service that DeChant law provided. Each step throughout my legal battle was dealt with great communication and in-depth information to help me better understand what I was facing. The end result was something that I had hoped for going in, but with each day and encounter/conversation that we had made it more of a possibility. And DeChant law represented me and I know I wouldn’t have gotten the results that I did without them. I felt important from beginning to end, that I mattered. That this was as important to them as it was for me. Thank you so much!!!
When criminal charges put your freedom at risk, you need more than legal advice. You need a defense strategy built for trial. At DeChant Law, we fight for clients in Denver, Adams, and Broomfield Counties with compassion, courtroom experience, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
Comprehensive defense for DUI, DWAI, drug-related driving, underage DUI, and repeat offenses, protecting your license, record, and future.
Defending clients charged with assault, battery, or menacing in Colorado, from misdemeanor altercations to serious felonies, protecting rights and freedom.
Comprehensive representation for sexual assault, indecent exposure, child exploitation, and other sex crimes, providing strategic advocacy to safeguard your future.
Comprehensive defense for all criminal charges in Denver, Adams, and Broomfield Counties, including theft, drug crimes, gun charges, and more.
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