Adams County Traffic Lawyer – Brighton, Colorado

✅ Updated October 2025

Adams County Traffic Attorney Monte Robbins provides experienced representation for drivers facing traffic infractions, criminal traffic offenses, and DUI/DWAI cases in the Adams County Justice Center, located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado 80601.

Traffic infractions in Colorado are non-criminal violations that still carry license-point consequences, while traffic offenses are criminal charges that can include possible jail time. Both can have lasting effects on your driving record, insurance rates, and employment.

Monte Robbins has handled traffic and criminal-traffic cases in Adams County for more than twenty years. He represents both Colorado residents and out-of-state drivers, including CDL holders, and in many cases can appear on a client’s behalf — sparing them from having to attend court personally.

Adams County Traffic Enforcement

Adams County consistently ranks among the highest in Colorado for total traffic and DUI filings statewide.

According to Colorado Judicial Branch FY2024 data, Adams County reported nearly 9,800 traffic-related cases and over 1,800 DUI and DWAI filings, making it one of the most active enforcement regions in the state.

Major law-enforcement agencies in Adams County include:

• Adams County Sheriff’s Office
• Thornton Police Department
• Commerce City Police Department
• Westminster Police Department
• Northglenn Police Department
• Federal Heights Police Department
• Colorado State Patrol

These agencies conduct frequent traffic and DUI saturation patrols throughout the county.

Common Traffic and Criminal Charges in Adams County

Most cases now begin in the First Appearance Center (FAC) — formerly known as Division R — which is a magistrate division of the county court.

Defendants (or their attorneys) have the right to object to a magistrate handling the case and request that it be reassigned to a trial division before a county court judge.

This decision can involve important strategic considerations depending on the charge and the procedural posture of the case.

Common charges handled in FAC and the trial divisions include:

• Driving Under Suspension, Revocation, or Restraint
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Speeding, Careless Driving, and Reckless Driving
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Hit and Run)
• Eluding a Police Officer (Misdemeanor)
• Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)
• No Proof of Insurance or Expired Registration
• DUI, DUI per se, and DWAI

Each of these carries potential penalties under Title 42 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, ranging from fines and points to possible jail time or license revocation.

Adams County also leads the state in DUI and DWAI enforcement. For a deeper look at local trends, statistics, and judicial data, see 👉Adams County DUI Trends – 2024 Judicial Data and Enforcement Analysis.

Points and License Consequences

Colorado’s driver-license point thresholds are strict. Accumulating too many points can result in a license suspension and a hearing before the Colorado Department of Revenue Hearings Division.

(C.R.S. § 42-2-127)

Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) designation — which can result from multiple major traffic convictions such as DUI, DWAI, or Driving Under Restraint — carries a mandatory five-year revocation under C.R.S. § 42-2-202.

Complex Driver’s-License Reinstatements

Colorado law has changed significantly in recent years regarding license reinstatement and outstanding judgments.

Under the Driver Restoration and Payment Incentive Program (C.R.S. § 42-2-118.1), effective January 1, 2022, an Outstanding Judgment or Warrant (OJW) no longer prevents a driver from reinstating, renewing, or obtaining a driver’s license.

However, reinstatement often remains complex — involving multiple agencies, prior suspensions, and proof-of-insurance issues.

Monte Robbins regularly assists drivers with complex reinstatement matters, helping navigate reinstatement fees, SR-22 requirements, and communication with the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Why Legal Representation Matters

Even minor traffic charges can have serious cumulative effects on a driver’s record.

An experienced Adams County traffic lawyer can:

• Negotiate reductions or dismissals to protect your record.
• Prevent or minimize point suspensions.
• Represent you in court — often without requiring your personal appearance.
• Identify potential Habitual Traffic Offender implications early in the case.
• Advise strategically on whether to remain in FAC or move to a trial division.

About the Court

Adams County Justice Center

1100 Judicial Center Drive

Brighton, CO 80601

Most traffic, DUI, and DWAI cases begin in the FAC Division before a magistrate.

Court dockets may be searched via the Colorado Judicial Branch website.