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Robert D. Gustafson, Attorney At Law
COLORADO SPRINGS TRIAL LAWYER

6538 Charter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-1335
Phone (719) 260-1002
Toll Free (800) 410-1002
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FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

 
Fax (719) 260-1003

DRIVING UNDER RESTRAINT
COLORADO SPRINGS TRAFFIC DEFENSE
WELCOME
I appreciate your interest
perhaps I will become your attorney
PRIVACY STATEMENT ADVICE BY LAYMEN DISCLAIMER & NOTICE

PRIVACY STATEMENT

        All inquiries will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to any third person absent consent of the client or prospective client.  However I accept no responsibility for disclosure through unauthorized interception during email transit, access by other persons sharing your email account password or interception of conversations involving cordless, wireless or cell phone technology.

        You have visited my website anonymously.  The site is not encrypted or otherwise secure, however no client information is retained in the website.  My websites do not surreptitiously glean information - my sites do not use "cookies" or otherwise gather personally identifiable information except that which a visitor knowingly provides by email or phone call.  I'm an attorney - not a techie or a telemarketer.  However, be aware cookies will be required at the professional payment checkout site if you make an on-line payment.  For future reference in communications with you, I print emails to scan or make brief notations in a phone log regarding conversations.  These are not shared with any other person or business absent express consent of the client or prospective client.

        To keep client documents confidential I utilize protections including burglar / fire alarm, computer virus detection, firewall, spyware filter, web bug filter, and email filters.

EMAIL CONCERNS AND SECURITY

     CONFIDENTIALITY
        I usually check email multiple times daily - it will likely get my attention as fast as voicemail.  Email is not encrypted and may be subject to interception while in transit.  If you are not a client at present, by using email you may not be covered by the attorney-client communication privilege.  The attorney can not and will not warrant or guarantee confidentiality in the internet medium.  Confidential or time sensitive maters or information should be limited to direct phone conversation with counsel.

Secure server communications capability has been added
but the internet medium offers no certainty or guarantee
Secure Communication
Secure Debt Collection Communication

     VIRUS, TROJAN or WORM
        All incoming and outgoing email + attachments are automatically scanned by Norton AntiVirus and a spyware sweeper.  I open attachments received from clients or opposing counsel in a particular litigation case.  For clients or counsel, I can open or convert most word processing, image or spreadsheet files.  If you are not a client, please do not attach any files or documents to an email you may send me.  Due to the potential for virus, trojan or worm transmission, any email attachment received from a person I don't know is deleted without opening.


 

NOTICE  -  DISCLAIMER
important information regarding use of this website or primary website
PLEASE READ THIS DISCLAIMER BEFORE USING ANY INFORMATION IN ATTORNEY'S WEBSITES

ATTORNEY ETHICS & CLIENT DISCLOSURES
Prior Convictions or Bad Acts
important warning information before disclosure

CONTACT AND PRIVACY
Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
email, and cordless, wireless or cell phones

 

        For visitors' convenience and education, I have provided a substantial amount of information in the linked pages contained in this website, and my linked primary website, including governmental and other community agencies or resources (addresses, phone numbers and links), law, procedure and forms, as well as legal research resources.  In each law topic I have included an information page which answers common questions people have asked and which may address aspects of litigation relevant to your current circumstances.  I hope some of the information provided in my site may be useful to you, however this information is not legal advice - you should not rely on it. Everything on these web pages should be construed only as general educational information to the public. Although I have made sincere efforts to provide correct information, law changes rapidly and I do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or current status of any information contained in this website. Do not assume the information provided herein pertains to your given facts or circumstances or rely upon it. Applicable law may vary depending on the facts of each case.  If you have a legal question or problem, consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state.

 

        CAVEAT: I make no promise or guarantee that any agency or website will remain at the locations indicated, or remain active.  All linked sites were free when last visited unless otherwise indicated - but I make no promise they'll stay free.  No warranty is made regarding reliability, efficiency or integrity of any agency or website referenced herein.

 
NOTICE: attorney does not endorse any referenced agency, website or product
sole exception - Mr. Rogers and his neighborhood * trolley - Fred Rogers was a role model
There wouldn't be a need for courts or lawyers if we were all as decent, gentle, kind, considerate and caring as he was.
 

        From the primary website index gateway page you should be able to navigate easily throughout the entire primary website to any topic of interest.  I've also included an abbreviated index page with links to a few common areas of interest.  This topical website is smaller; navigation should be easy.

 

        The primary website Colorado quick index page provides a limited number of links to multiple topics of interest such as Colorado Statutes, Rules of Evidence, Rules of Procedure, New Legislation, City and County Ordinances, State Agency Regulations, State Court Opinions, Colorado Legal Forms and service providers such as laboratories, process service and private investigation.  In essence, it's a short conglomeration.

 

        Individual pages are contained in the primary website discussing specific types of cases.  Within each specific topic you will find a statement which identifies which fee structure is offered for particular type of case.  Some pages identify a common fee or trust deposit for that type of matter - actual fee quotes may vary.  In other legal matters, it is not practical to estimate fees without an opportunity to learn the facts and circumstances of the legal problem.  I offer a free initial consultation for that very purpose.

 

        Fee structures, trust deposits and billing procedures are located in the primary website - attorney's fees and costs page.  Within each specific topic page you will find reference to a fee structure and may find a common fee or trust deposit for that type of matter - actual quotes may vary.  It is not practical to estimate fees without an opportunity to learn the facts and circumstances of the legal problem.  I offer a free initial consultation to identify the potential legal problems and possible courses of action, estimate costs and offer an attorney fee quote.

 
 

        Viewing any page within this website, consultation, providing information to a prospective client or a fee quote shall not constitute an agreement to provide representation, nor shall such be construed to establish an attorney-client relationship.  All information contained in this website or any statement regarding fees or costs shall be considered general information only.

 
 
 

        Attorney shall not have been retained, nor shall attorney undertake representation, nor take any further action nor conduct additional consultations until a written fee agreement has been executed and payment received. 

 
 
 

        Fee and trust deposit quotes provided directly by attorney to any prospective client will be honored for a period of seven (7) days from the day of the quote.  Thereafter fees or requested trust deposit are subject to change without notice if this office has not been retained. Quoted costs are only estimates, subject to change by service providers. If retained, actual costs are billed.

 
 
Unless otherwise indicated, all pages herein Copyright © February 12, 2001, Robert D. Gustafson, All Rights Reserved.

No text, images or other material in this website may be copied, reproduced or used for commercial purposes without express written permission.  Regarding other businesses, entities or individuals referenced in this website, all trade names, trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners.


ADVICE BY LAYMEN
UNSUPERVISED PARALEGALS
STREET CORNER LEGAL ADVICE

        Each case is different; law can be complicated.

        In criminal, DUI and traffic cases favorable plea bargains are obtained based upon a number of reasons; the prosecution's concern for possible loss at trial can be a major factor. Sentencing is based upon the specifics of your particular case and applicable law.

        I have previously been retained to assist clients with criminal and traffic problems who had followed advice of "street corner lawyers."  Various clients had lost driving privileges or had bench warrants issued for their arrest. It is unlawful for non-lawyers to give legal advice, however that advice is bountiful. Be careful.

        Regarding sealing criminal justice records.  I have dismissed a lawsuit previously filed by other counsel in the wrong court and re-filed in the proper court.  Although municipal court did not have jurisdiction due to pre-emption under state law, res judicata (one chance to litigate) could have been a problem had dismissal not been sought prior to entry of orders in the municipal court.

        In all types of cases I've listened to prospective clients adamantly inform me of his or her rights or planned case strategy and tactics based upon advice received over the back yard fence from a neighbor who'd heard about a friend of a friend.  A lawyer just can't compete with that level of competence and expertise.  I'll listen attentively and assess the merits, but if the prospective client doesn't or won't recognize realities I do not attempt an attorney-client relation.
 
        I have seen numerous errors in pleadings and settlement agreements which would constitute malpractice if committed by an attorney.  Just as significant rights can be affected in DUI and criminal cases, sealing criminal justice records cases can be lost and / or perhaps judgment & fees + costs awarded to the state if inappropriately commenced or litigated.  Significant right may be involved.  Do not judge what will or should happen to you on the basis of what happened a friend or "someone in the know."  Do not rely upon the "street corner lawyers" or unsupervised paralegals.  Seek professional advice from competent counsel licensed in Colorado to commence or defend your case properly from the outset.  If private counsel fees are not feasible, refer to alternatives.


ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION
AND DECLINED MATTERS
 
DRUNK DRIVING - DUI DEFENSE TRAFFIC DEFENSE CRIMINAL DEFENSE SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS
DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE FAMILY LAW  DEBT COLLECTION COMMUNITY RESOURCES
FIRST CONSULTATION ACCOUNTING STRUCTURE PRIMARY WEBSITE INDEX
ATTORNEY SELECTION RETAINING GUSTAFSON ADVICE BY LAYMEN
 

I welcome representation inquiries however please refer to first consultation - the purpose is not to provide free legal advice to the general public.  Unless seeking to retain counsel, please do not email or call.  I do not provide legal opinions, answers or information in response to questions submitted from non-clients.  Given the scope of internet accessibility I can not be the free "Colorado answer man" and will politely decline.

 

ALTERNATIVES

FIND A LAWYER

if you are seeking the below
please refer to above links for helpful information
sole practitioner attorney does not accept these matters
 

a.  a pro-bono (free) lawyer
b.  an attorney who may take lower fees - economic hardship
c.  an attorney who may take installment payments

Attorney Welcomes

third party payment authorization
charge card merchant discount
 
MID-LITIGATION REPRESENTATION
alternatives and find a lawyer links provided as a courtesy

Attorney Policies
Defendant Pro Se - Attempt to Defend Own Case

1.  Adequate Time.  If sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your defense and if prospective client approves this attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will likely accept defense representation.  This shall not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and prospective client retain discretion through first consultation.

2.  Insufficient Time.  If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is not sufficient time to prepare an adequate defense before a contested court proceeding, please do not call.  I decline.

3.  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 defense of your own case.  I decline.

Attorney Policies
Representation by Previous Attorney

1.  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.  Please be aware, after other counsel's withdrawal it may be difficult for the the new attorney to "catch up."

2.  Adequate Time.  If prospective client terminates employment of the former attorney, if sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your defense, and if prospective client approves this attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will likely accept defense representation.  This shall not constitute an offer of representation; attorney and prospective client retain discretion through first consultation.

3.  Insufficient Time.  If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is not sufficient time to prepare an adequate defense before a contested court proceeding, please do not call.  I decline.

4.  Second Opinion.  I will not arm chair quarterback another attorney's defense tactics or theory of defense.  Please do not call for a second opinion or an opinion regarding the competence of your current defense.  I decline.

 
 
POST SENTENCING MATTERS
PROBATION REVOCATION  *  PAROLE VIOLATION
DEFERRED SENTENCE REVOCATION  *  APPEALS

Post Sentencing.  I do not accept post sentencing matters in any criminal, DUI or traffic case unless I provided representation during the case in chief at the trial court level and am familiar with the facts, testimony and exhibits received into evidence, rulings & meritorious issues. That's been my policy for years.  Please do not call or inquire regarding post sentencing matters if you are not a former client.

Alternatives
FIND A LAWYER

This includes appeals or plea to domestic violence or other criminal charge, DUI, DEAC or DWAI charge or other traffic charge and probation, deferred sentence, parole or incarceration or revocation proceedings based upon alleged failure to comply.

 

Exceptions.  If the underlying criminal case qualifies, refer to sealing criminal records.  I accept meritorious sealing cases regardless of whether or not you are a former client.  NOTICE: alcohol related traffic offenses, other traffic offenses or traffic infractions are a specifically excluded in the sealing statute and can not be sealed.  If relevant, I also accept meritorious collateral attack cases.

 
 
Attorney Trade Area and Travel
CASES OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
GEOGRAPHIC DISTANCE
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Colorado is a big state.  Easy communication access via
internet, email and toll free phone doesn't change that fact.

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 from out of state or are 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.

Colorado MAP

Southern Colorado Area

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.

COUNTIES

CITIES / TOWNS

El Paso County

Colorado Springs / Manitou Springs / Fountain

Chaffee County

Salida

I welcome new cases.  Intent is not to be harsh
or to discard potential new business, but to be practical.
Crowley County

Ordway

Custer County Westcliffe Metro Denver Area
Douglas County Castle Rock COUNTIES CITIES / TOWNS
Elbert County Kiowa / Simla City and County of Denver Denver
Fremont County Canon City / Florence / Penrose Adams County Brighton Thornton Federal Heights
Huerfano County Walsenburg Arapahoe County Littleton / Centennial / Englewood
Las Animas County Trinidad Arapahoe County - East Aurora
Lincoln County Hugo (county seat) / Limon Broomfield County Broomfield
Otero County La Junta Gilpin County Blackhawk / Central City
Park County Fairplay Jefferson County Golden / Wheat Ridge
Pueblo County Pueblo
Teller County Cripple Creek / Woodland Park

please feel free to call or email if you are a client or are seeking representation  

 
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
not an offer for free legal advice - refer to link for terms
attorney is a sole practitioner with need to manage his caseload
attorney reserves the right to decline any legal matter
 

PRIMARY WEBSITE

HOMEPAGE  

   DUI & TRAFFIC GATEWAY
 

GUSTAFSON LAW OFFICE TOPICAL WEBSITES

DUI DEFENSE - DWAI & DEAC DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE MIP - UNDERAGE ALCOHOL
TRAFFIC TICKET DEFENSE DRIVING UNDER RESTRAINT SPEEDING TICKET DEFENSE
HIT AND RUN DEFENSE DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE
PROSTITUTION DEFENSE NUISANCE FORFEITURE DEFENSE CRIMINAL DEFENSE
SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS COLORADO DIVORCE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
LEGAL SEPARATION SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT CHILD SUPPORT
PATERNITY - LEGAL PARENTAGE STEP-PARENT ADOPTION GRANDPARENT ADOPTION
RESTRAINING ORDERS DEBT COLLECTION PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

Topical Website Copyright © 2003 - All Rights Reserved - Document Revised July 16, 2008
no copyright claimed to images other than photograph or law office logo
Topical Website Initial Publication Date: January 13, 2004




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