About Top Denver Colorado DUI DWAI Lawyer Attorney
Christopher Cessna
Christopher H. Cessna
5400 Ward Road
Bldg. V, Suite 200
Arvada, Colorado 80002
E-mail address: mail@cessnalawoffice.com
Website: www.cessnalawoffice.com
1-800-DIAL-DUI (area codes 303 and 720)
Before law school, Chris Cessna served as a law enforcement officer for ten years. During this time, he received formal training and experience in conducting DUI investigations through the administration of standardized field sobriety testing and the operation of the intoxilyzer 4011 and 5000.
In 1996, Chris was accepted into the University Of Denver College Of Law. During his law school tenure, Chris served as an intern deputy district attorney prosecuting traffic cases at trial, and was selected to research, write and submit an appellate brief to the Colorado Supreme Court for its deliberation and consideration on the admissibility of "Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus evidence in DUI cases"
After graduating from law school in 1999, Chris was immediately hired as a full-time deputy district attorney prosecuting DUI cases and trying numerous jury trials involving complex scientific evidence such as breath, blood and other chemical tests.
In 2002, Chris opened his own private practice with a concentration on defending DUI matters. Since that time, Chris' litigation skills and understanding of the complexities of drinking and driving offenses has resulted in obtaining dismissals of drinking and driving charges for his clients either during the pre-trial phase, motions phase or jury trial phase of a case.
Why You Should Hire Chris Cessna:
Few offenses in America's criminal justice system (including murder trials) call for greater attorney expertise than cases involving driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Properly defending a DUI case is just as complex as defending any "DNA murder" case because DUIs almost always involve scientific evidence (the chemical evidence obtained from you such as breath or blood tests).
For that reason, Chris is one of only two DUI attorneys in Colorado who owns his own intoxilyzer 5000 (the machine you took your breath test on). Chris has also been state certified and formally trained to operate, maintain and repair the intoxilyzer 5000. Such training and experience is vital to properly defending one of these complex cases.
Chris is also the only defense attorney in Colorado who is a NHTSA certified Instructor in the administration of the "Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). These are the same tests or maneuvers which the officer asked you to perform along the side of the road.
In fact, Chris is often asked and endorsed by other local DUI attorney's to testify in court as an expert witness in the proper administration of the standardized field sobriety tests conducted by the arresting officer.
As stated above, the government's most powerful evidence against you are the results of these two types of tests (the breath test and the roadside field sobriety tests). There is no other attorney in the state of Colorado who has the training and experience to fight these tests on your behalf.
As a person recently charged with a DUI or DWAI, you should hire Chris Cessna as your attorney because he has the training and experience necessary to defend your DUI case. Be sure to read about Chris' training, and experience in fighting DUI cases (below), then call 1-800-DIAL-DUI.
DUI Related Training and Certifications:
¢ NHTSA / IACP Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor School, Lapier & Associates, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 3, 2006.
¢ Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI cases (13th Annual) - National College of DUI Defense - Dallas, Texas, March 30, 2006.
¢ Advanced Scientific Evidence DUI Seminar, Ohio Criminal Defense Bar, Columbus, Ohio
¢ NHTSA / IACP Advanced Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course - Walden, Platt & Assoc. - Atlanta, Georgia, December 2, 2005.
¢ NHTSA / IACP Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Refresher Course - Walden, Platt & Assoc. - Atlanta, Georgia, December 2, 2005.
¢ Strategies in Handling DUI and DWAI Trials in Colorado - Denver, Colorado
¢ Under The Microscope - Beating DUIs with Science - National Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Las Vegas, Nevada
¢ Maintenance and Repair of the Intoxilyzer 5000 - C.E.S. Consulting - Palm Beach, Florida, June 24 - 25, 2005.
¢ DUI Scientific Evidence Seminar, Colorado Bar Association, Denver, Colorado, May 2005.
¢ NHTSA / IACP Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing - Walden, Platt & Assoc. - San Antonio, Texas, May 12, 2005.
¢ Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI cases (12th Annual) - National College of DUI Defense - Dallas, Texas, April 28, 2005.
¢ Advanced Colorado DUI Litigation - Denver, Colorado
¢ Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing- Arizona Highway Patrol, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, May 18, 1993.
¢ Intoxilyzer 4011 Operator's Course - Arizona Highway Patrol, Tucson, Arizona, November 2, 1994.
¢ Intoxilyzer 5000 Operator's Course - Arizona Highway Patrol, Tucson, Arizona, November 2, 1994.
¢ Drug Recognition Screening - Arizona Highway Patrol
¢ Advanced Narcotics Investigations - DEA
¢ Basic Standardized Field Sobriety Testing at the following police academies:
o United States Air Force Police Academy, December 19, 1985.
o Charlotte (North Carolina) Police Academy, March 22, 1988.
o Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, October 29, 1992.
o Received over 2,000 hours of law enforcement and investigative training from 1987 - 1996.
Other Professional Information:
¢ Guest Law School Lecturer - University of Denver College of Law, (Cross-exam techniques), Denver, Colorado
¢ Guest Legal Instructor - Annual Federal Agent's Legal Training and Refresher Update Seminar (DUI and Constitutional Law Update), St. Louis, Missouri
¢ Police Academy Instructor and College Adjunct Faculty Instructor of Police Recruits in Search & Seizure. Legal Liability, and Constitutional Law at multiple Colorado police academies
¢ Selected to research, write and submit an appellate brief to the Colorado Supreme Court for its deliberation on the admissibility of "Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus evidence in DUI cases"
¢ Recognized agency-wide by the United States Department of the Interior for six successful felony investigations/prosecutions.
¢ Received award from the United States Department of the Interior for the capture of armed felons.
¢ Received highest performance evaluation possible for a United States Department of Interior law enforcement agent.
¢ Awarded the Honor Graduate medal, United States Air Force.
¢ Honorable Discharge, United States Air Force.
¢ Recognized by the United States Court of Appeals in United States v. Albers, 136 F.3d 670 (9th Cir. 1998).
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What do past Colorado DUI Clients of Colorado DUI Attorney Chris Cessna have to say:
Chris is a wonderful lawyer who goes beyond the normal call of duty. He was able to get a DWAI charge fully dismissed in my case and made it very painless to accomplish that. I spent a total of 2 hours in court through a 3 month period, which in my opinion is unheard of in the state of Colorado. Chris worked diligently and had more patience than most people I have met in my lifetime. I would refer Chris to everyone I know in a DUI situation that wanted correct and valuable representation. - a satisfied client of Chris Cessna
I want to thank you for the fine service that you provided for my son. Everything you did was of the highest quality, and we are deeply appreciative that you were able to help us in a time of need. I would and will recommend your services to anyone and will certainly call upon you again if the need arises. - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
I would like to thank you for a job well done. Good job. I’m so happy. Excellent job.- A satisfied client of Chris Cessna(after his case was dismissed at trial)
This note comes to express my gratitude to you for your kindness. Thank you for taking care of the matter for (my grandson). Considering what you saved him from, he seems to be looking at life a lot differently now. Thanks for everything. - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
I was so relieved with the outcome. This is what I asked of you from the initial consultation. I felt very good about how you put my legal defense and it showed up aggressively in court. Thanks. - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
Thank you for help in this situation. You have been professional, but approachable. I would recommend you to friends without hesitation. - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
- Thank you very much for your support during this time of difficulty of mine. Chris, thanks again for working with my financial situation. It was much appreciated. - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
Thank you very much for your support during this time of difficulty of mine. The outcome of the case is a miracle and your knowledge and professionalism made it happen. - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
Chris Cessna worked diligently and explored every avenue of defense pertaining to my case. Through his perserverance, Chris got me a deal that I never thought possible. Chris Cessna is not just an attorney, he is your friend and counselor in trying times. - a satisfied client of Chris Cessna
Thanks for all the help and honest thoughts on my case. Your honest opinions helped me to make correct decisions. - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
Thanks for all of your help. Your professional attitude mixed with compassion for my anxiety made a difficult time easier. I never had any doubts or concerns trusting you with my case and I feel the outcome was reasonable and fair. I would recommend your services to anyone. Thanks Chris! - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
Chris. I have been very impressed with you. I feel that you are an excellent attorney and if I am in need of legal advice in the future, I will definitely retain you again. - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
Thank you very much (for getting my DUI dismissed). - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
I wanted to take a moment to show my appreciation for what you have done for me. Joining the Coast Guard wasn’t even part of my case. You found that out on your own when you took the time to get to know a little about me. Not as a client, but because you wanted to. Then you went out of your way and didn’t just fight my case; you fought it with my future as your top priority. My son and I did not have six months to wait for our lives to get on track. You made it possible so that we did not have to wait, and my goal of joining the Coast Guard could begin right away. I can’t begin to thank you enough for all that you have done for me. - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
Please accept my thanks for the way you treated me and handled my legal problem. It’s a pleasure to have someone to call when I need legal help. - A satisfied client of Chris Cessna
About Colorado DUI Attorney Christopher Cessna:
Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Criminal Defense.
Admitted: 2000, Colorado; 2002 U.S.Federal District Court.
Law School: University of Denver College of Law, J.D., 1999.
College: Colorado State University, B.S., 1987.
Member: Colorado Bar Association; National District Attorneys Association; Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association; National College of DUI Attorneys; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Certifications: Certified in Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus; Certified Intoxilyzer 4011 & 5000 Operator; Certified EMT (Emergency Medical Technician).
Biography: Adjunct faculty instructor of constitutional law, search and seizure at multiple Colorado police academies. Former federal law enforcement agent. Former deputy district attorney and appointed special prosecutor.
Born: Youngstown, Ohio, December, 1962.
ISLN: 915899607
Volunteer Work: Volunteer Crisis Intervention Counselor; Volunteer United Way Big Brother; Volunteer for Ducks Unlimited.
Awards: Recognized agency-wide by the United States Department of the Interior for six successful major felony investigations/prosecutions; Received award from the United States Department of the Interior for the pursuit and arrest of armed felons; Received highest performance evaluation possible for a United States Department of the Interior law enforcement agent; Awarded the "Honor Graduate" Medal: United States Air Force Basic Training; Awarded an Honorable Discharge from the United States Air Force; Recognized by the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, in United States v. Albers, 136 F.3d 670 (9th Cir. 1998).
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COLORADO DUI DENVER COURTHOUSE INFORMATION
Jefferson http://www.courts.state.co.us/district/01st/dist01.htm
Adams http://www.courts.state.co.us/district/17th/17dist.htm
Broomfield: http://www.courts.state.co.us/district/17th/17dist.htm
Denver http://www.courts.state.co.us/district/02nd/02dist.htm
Arapahoe http://www.courts.state.co.us/district/18th/18dist.htm
Douglas http://www.courts.state.co.us/district/18th/18dist.htm
Gilpin http://www.courts.state.co.us/district/01st/dist01.htm
Boulder http://www.courts.state.co.us/district/20th/20dist.htm
Elbert http://www.courts.state.co.us/district/18th/18dist.htm
Counties: Jefferson, Adams, Denver, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Douglas, Gilpin, Boulder, Weld, Elbert
Cities: Denver, Golden, Brighton, Littleton, Aurora, Centennial, Broomfield, Castle Rock, Boulder, Greeley, Black Hawk
The most common acronyms for drunk driving in Colorado are:
DUI or Driving Under the Influence, 42-4-1301
DUI per Se or Driving with Excessive Alcohol Content, 42-4-1301
DWAI or Driving While Ability Impaired 42-4-1301
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