20+ Years of DUI and Criminal Defense
Built on Trust, Focused on Results
Built on Trust, Focused on Results
El Paso County / Colorado Springs DUI Lawyer
Facing DUI charges in El Paso County? Experience matters. So does who actually handles your case.
🚔 Arrested for DUI in Colorado Springs?
El Paso County aggressively prosecutes DUI, DWAI, and DUI-Drug cases.
Cases move fast, and early steps impact:
- Your driver’s license
- Whether evidence is preserved
- Travel / out-of-state appearance requirements
- Negotiation leverage later in the case
DUI cases are handled at:
El Paso County Combined Courts
270 S Tejon St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Most arrests come from:
- Colorado Springs Police Department
- El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
- Colorado State Patrol (Troop 2D – I-25 corridor)
- Military installation checkpoints (Fort Carson / USAFA / Peterson SFB)
• DUIs occurring entirely on federal property (on base) are handled through the military / federal system.
• DUIs occurring off base — even if related to base activity — are prosecuted in El Paso County Court and go through DMV.
• Gate / access road stops can fall under civilian jurisdiction.
👉For an overview of Colorado DUI laws, penalties, DMV implications, and defense strategies, see my Colorado DUI Defense Guide.
⚖️ Why Hire Me for an El Paso County DUI
I’m Monte Robbins — DUI & serious traffic defense attorney with
20+ years focused on DUI and high-stakes driving cases across Colorado.
When you hire me:
- You work directly with me — not a case manager
- I handle both sides of your case: ➤ DMV Express Consent hearing (license) ➤ Criminal case (court)
- I challenge stop legality, roadside tests, blood / breath procedures, chain of custody
- You’ll never show up to court and find a stranger standing next to you
DUI cases in El Paso County move quickly — early legal action protects your options.
⚑ Military DUI (Fort Carson / USAFA / Peterson SFB)
A DUI can impact more than your driving privileges —
it can affect your career, command standing, and security clearance.
Military consequences vary by branch and command.
They can include, but are not limited to:
- Loss of on-base driving privileges
- Command discipline / UCMJ action
- Security clearance review or suspension
- Impact on promotion, assignment, or retention eligibility
I handle the civilian criminal case + DMV, and encourage service members to consult JAG or their command for administrative / military matters.
🚧 What Makes El Paso County Different?
El Paso County:
- Moves DUI cases quickly
- Enforces bond / alcohol monitoring conditions early
- Expects defendants to be proactive and prepared
Remote / virtual appearances are not guaranteed.
👉If the case involves prior DUIs or enhanced penalties, see my Colorado Felony DUI Defense page.
🔗 Looking for DUI defense in another Colorado county?
➡️ Colorado DUI Lawyer – County-Specific Defense Overview
(See how DUI cases are handled in Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Weld, Denver, and other Colorado counties.)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I lose my driver’s license after a DUI arrest?
A: You have 7 days from the date of arrest to request an Express Consent DMV hearing. If you miss the deadline, your license is revoked automatically.
Q: Do I have to appear in person in El Paso County Court?
A: In most DUI cases in El Paso County, the court will require you to appear in person for scheduled court dates.
Once I enter on your behalf, I can usually waive and vacate the initial appearance (advisement/arraignment), which eliminates that trip to the courthouse. But for settings that remain on the docket — such as pretrial conferences, motions, or plea/sentencing — the court generally expects you and your attorney to appear together.
Some Colorado counties allow attorneys to handle pretrial negotiations outside the courtroom without the client present, but El Paso County usually requires personal appearance once a court date is set.
My goal is to reduce how many times you need to appear —
starting by eliminating the first one whenever possible.
Q: What happens at the DMV Express Consent hearing?
A: I challenge the legality of the stop, whether probable cause existed, and blood/breath procedures. This hearing only determines whether the DMV revokes your license.
Q: Can a DUI be reduced or dismissed in El Paso County?
A: Sometimes. If evidence is weak, testing or procedure was flawed, or constitutional issues exist, I push for reductions or dismissal. If needed, we take the case to trial.
Q: I live out of state — do I have to fly back for every court date?
A: Often no. I structure the case to minimize travel, but judges control appearance requirements.
When travel is required (plea, sentencing, trial), I’ll coordinate to give you maximum advance notice.
📞 Charged with DUI in Colorado Springs or El Paso County?
Speak directly with attorney Monte Robbins.
➡️ Call 303-355-5148 or request a free case evaluation.
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