Washington County DUI Lawyer – Akron & Surrounding Areas

If you’ve been charged with DUI in Washington County, your case will be heard at the Washington County Courthouse in Akron (150 Ash Avenue). Even though Washington County is small, DUI cases here are prosecuted aggressively by the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

DUI Enforcement in Washington County

In 2024, the 13th Judicial District saw 277 misdemeanor DUI filings and 32 felony DUI cases. Washington County contributes to those numbers with arrests along Highway 34, Highway 61, and other rural roads.

Typical arresting agencies include:

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office
• Akron Police Department
• Colorado State Patrol

Misdemeanor DUIs are filed in County Court, while Felony DUIs (like a 4th offense or DUI with serious injury) are filed in District Court.

DMV Hearings

You only have 7 days from the date of notice to request a DMV hearing. If you don’t, your license will be revoked automatically. These hearings are usually conducted by phone through the Department of Revenue.

Why Hire Me?

• 20+ years of DUI defense experience in Colorado
• Hands-on representation — no hand-offs to junior attorneys
• Experience in rural 13th Judicial District courts
• Defense strategies tailored to both court and DMV proceedings

📞 Call me at 303-355-5148 for a free consultation about your Washington County DUI case.