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Arrested for Your First DUI in Colorado?
You have exactly 7 days to request a DMV hearing and fight to keep your license. That clock started the day you were arrested. We can request that hearing today.
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Two Deadlines Are Running Right Now
Your DUI arrest triggered two separate cases. The criminal case moves slowly through the courts. The DMV case does not wait.
If you do not request a DMV hearing within 7 days of your arrest, your license is automatically revoked. No second chances. No extensions. Most people lose their license simply because nobody told them about this deadline.
We handle the DMV hearing request the same day you call us.
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Why Colorado Drivers Choose Right Law Group
• 45+ years of combined DUI defense experience
• 600+ five-star Google reviews
• Offices in Colorado Springs, Denver, Highlands Ranch, and Castle Rock
• We focus exclusively on Colorado criminal defense and DUI cases
• Free consultations, evenings and weekends available
How We Fight Your First DUI
Every DUI case has weak points. Our job is to find them.
We challenge the traffic stop. Officers need a legal reason to pull you over. If the stop was not justified, the evidence that follows can be thrown out.
We question the testing. Breath tests and blood draws have strict protocols. When those protocols are not followed, the results become unreliable.
We fight at the DMV hearing. The DMV hearing is also an opportunity to lock in the officer’s testimony under oath before the criminal case moves forward.
We negotiate from a position of strength. When the evidence has problems, prosecutors offer better deals. That is how cases get reduced or dismissed.
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What You Are Facing
A first DUI in Colorado is a misdemeanor, but the consequences are serious:
Potential Penalty
Jail Up to 1 year (no mandatory minimum on a standard first offense)
Fines $600 to $1,000 plus surcharges
License 9-month revocation
Other Alcohol education program, community service, probation
A BAC of 0.15 or higher triggers “persistent drunk driver” status with additional consequences. A BAC of 0.20 or higher adds a mandatory 10-day jail sentence.
An arrest is not a conviction. Call us before you make any decisions.
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What Our Clients Say
“When I got my DUI, I thought my life was over. I’m a commercial driver and this would have ended my career. Alexis took my case and immediately put me at ease. She found problems with the traffic stop and testing procedures that I never would have known about. Thanks to her expertise, my case was dismissed! I can’t express how grateful I am to Alexis and Right Law Group for saving my livelihood.” – Robert
“The Right Law Group was very helpful from the day I contacted them for assistance. My legal team, Nick and Jimmy were always available when I needed an answer for the entire DUI process. They were extremely positive and always had an answer or would find what I needed. Their attention to my case helped with receiving a deferred sentence and the minimum for probation requirements.” – Dillon
“I was facing a DUI charge that could have ruined my career. Jimmy at Right Law Group was incredible from our first consultation. He explained all my options clearly and developed a strategy that ultimately led to reduced charges. His knowledge of DUI law is exceptional, and he was always available when I had questions or concerns. The outcome was better than I could have hoped for, and I can now move forward with my life. I highly recommend Jimmy and the entire Right Law Group team.” – Thomas
Your Next Step
Call Right Law Group today for a free, confidential consultation. Tell us what happened. We will tell you what your options are, what a realistic outcome looks like, and what it costs to fight.
Evenings and weekends available. Colorado-only practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to request my DMV hearing?
7 days from the date on the notice of revocation the officer gave you.
Will a first DUI go on my permanent record? Yes. A DUI conviction stays on both your criminal record and your driving record. Sealing is generally not available for alcohol-related offenses.
Can I keep my license after a first DUI? Possibly. If you request the DMV hearing within 7 days, we can fight the revocation. Even if it takes effect, early reinstatement with an ignition interlock device is available in many first-offense cases.
Do I really need a lawyer for a first DUI? Most people who represent themselves plead guilty at their first court appearance and give up the chance to challenge the stop, the test, or the evidence. By the time they realize what they lost, the plea is already entered.