Weld County Traffic Lawyer – Greeley, Colorado

Weld County Traffic Attorney Monte Robbins represents drivers facing traffic infractions and criminal traffic charges in Weld County Court, including cases arising in Greeley, Fort Lupton, Hudson, Erie, Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, Mead, Platteville, Kersey, Milliken, Evans, and Severance.

Weld County is geographically large and aggressively enforced. Many traffic cases originate on rural highways, oil-and-gas service roads, and high-speed corridors, where routine stops frequently escalate into criminal traffic charges, not just tickets.

Traffic infractions are non-criminal. Criminal traffic cases, however, can involve jail exposure, significant DMV points, license suspension, and long-term consequences on your Colorado driving record.

I represent Colorado residents, out-of-state drivers, and CDL holders — and in some cases, I can appear in court on your behalf, minimizing unnecessary travel and helping manage the process efficiently.

Weld County Courthouse – Greeley, Colorado

Weld County criminal traffic cases are handled at the Weld County Courthouse in Greeley.

Because Weld County covers a wide geographic area, drivers cited in outlying municipalities are often surprised to learn their case is handled centrally in Greeley rather than locally.

Where Your Weld County Traffic Case Will Be Heard

Most Weld County criminal traffic cases initially start in Division A, the magistrate division.

Once an attorney enters an appearance, cases are typically assigned directly to a county court trial division — most commonly Divisions 8, 6, 9, or 5. As a result, many represented defendants do not personally appear in Division A at all, unless an urgent issue requires immediate court attention.

This allows cases to move efficiently into a trial division where substantive motions, negotiations, and trial preparation occur.

Traffic Enforcement in Weld County

Weld County is one of the most actively enforced traffic jurisdictions in northern Colorado due to its size, extensive rural roadways, and significant oil-and-gas activity.

Traffic enforcement agencies commonly involved in Weld County cases include:

• Weld County Sheriff’s Office
• Colorado State Patrol
• Greeley Police Department
• Fort Lupton Police Department
• Hudson Police Department
• Evans Police Department
• Severance Police Department

Many citations originate in municipalities such as Erie, Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, Mead, Platteville, Kersey, Milliken, and Evans. While some municipalities maintain their own municipal courts, Weld County Court typically handles serious criminal-traffic matters — particularly cases involving license status issues, repeat offenses, custody exposure, or heightened public-safety concerns.

Common Traffic & Criminal Charges

I defend all traffic and criminal traffic offenses in Weld County, including:

• Driving Under Restraint / Revocation (DUR)
• Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)
• DUI / DWAI
• Reckless Driving
• Careless Driving (with or without injury)
• Leaving the Scene / Hit and Run (attended or unattended)
• Eluding a Police Officer
• Driving Without a License / No Valid License (NVDL)
• Speeding 25+ / 40+ over the limit
• No Insurance (C.R.S. 42-4-1409)

If your case involves license suspension, see:

👉 Colorado Driving Under Restraint (DUR) – License Suspension Defense

If the issue involves a five-year revocation, see:

👉 Colorado Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO / DARP) Defense

Points & Driver’s License Consequences

Colorado uses a point-accumulation system. Too many points can trigger a DMV hearing and license suspension.

⚠️ DUR, reckless driving, leaving the scene, and DUI/DWAI are major point offenses and may count toward Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) status under Colorado law.

Because Weld County traffic enforcement is aggressive, drivers often accumulate points faster than expected, especially when multiple citations arise from a single stop.

Driver’s License Suspension & Reinstatement

License reinstatement often involves:

• SR-22 filing
• Clearing Outstanding Judgment Warrants (OJWs)
• Interlock requirements (for DUI-related DUR)
• Colorado residency and out-of-state license issues

I regularly handle complex driver’s-license reinstatements — including multiple suspensions, SR-22 complications, and out-of-state drivers — the type of cases many lawyers avoid.

Why Getting a Lawyer Early Matters in Weld County

One of the most common mistakes in Weld County traffic cases is waiting too long to hire a lawyer.

Many drivers appear on their own for multiple court dates, enter advisements, or set matters for hearing or trial — only to realize late in the process that the case is far more complex than expected. I regularly receive calls weeks before trial from people who are already in over their head and trying to undo procedural missteps.

Early Mistakes Can Limit Your Options

Once certain decisions are made — advisements entered, hearings set, or trial dates requested — it can be difficult or impossible to undo the procedural posture of the case. Missed deadlines and early missteps often reduce leverage and narrow available defenses.

What Early Representation Allows

Early representation allows me to:

• Control the procedural posture from the beginning
• Identify license and HTO risks early
• Preserve defenses and suppression issues
• Avoid unnecessary court appearances
• Position the case for resolution — or trial — from a position of strength

The earlier a Weld County traffic case is handled correctly, the more options you typically have.

Weld County Traffic Case FAQs

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Weld County Traffic & DUI Courthouse

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