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.
❓ 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: Not always. For many misdemeanor DUI cases, I can appear on your behalf for procedural settings. Judges may require personal appearance for advisement, plea, or sentencing.
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’m from out of state — do I have to fly back?
A: Often no. I structure the case to minimize travel, but judges control appearance requirements.
📞 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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