Colorado DUI Defense Attorney, Christopher H. Cessna
| Firm Name: | LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER H. CESSNA, LLC |
| Address: | 5400 Ward Road, Bldg V, Suite 200 Arvada, Colorado 80002 |
| Office #: | 1-800-DUI-LAWS (1-800-384-5297) |
Before becoming a Colorado DUI defense lawyer, Chris Cessna served as a law enforcement officer for ten years. During this time, he received formal training in conducting DUI investigations through the administration of standardized field sobriety testing and the operation of the Intoxilyzer 4011 and 5000, used by Colorado Police while investigating a DUI arrest.
In 1996, Mr. Cessna 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 (HGN) evidence in DUI and drunk driving cases".
After graduating from law school in 1999, Mr. Cessna 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 as it relates to drinking and driving.
In 2002, Mr. Cessna founded his own private law practice with a concentration on defending DUI / DWI arrests. Since that time, Chris’ litigation skills and understanding of the complexities of drinking and driving offenses and penalties has resulted in obtaining dismissals of drinking and driving (DUI) charges for his clients either during the pre-trial phase, motions phase or jury trial phase of a case.
DUI defense lawyer Chris Cessna focuses his practices in the Colorado counties of Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, El Paso, Gilpin, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Park, Summit, Teller, and Weld.
While Colorado DUI defense lawyer Chris Cessna is a sought after litigator, he always makes time to answer questions and field concerns of his DUI clients. Chris is available to discuss your case by calling 1.800.DUI.LAWS. The call and the consultation are always FREE.
DUI Related Training and Certifications:
- NHTSA / IACP Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor School, Lapier & Associates, Las Vegas, Nevada, (05/2006).
- Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI cases (13th Annual) – National College of DUI Defense – Dallas, Texas, (03/2006).
- Advanced Scientific Evidence DUI Seminar, Ohio Criminal Defense Bar, Columbus, Ohio, (02/2006).
- NHTSA / IACP Advanced Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course – Walden, Platt & Assoc. – Atlanta, Georgia, (12/2005).
- NHTSA / IACP Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Refresher Course – Walden, Platt & Assoc. – Atlanta, Georgia, (12/2005).
- 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
- NHTSA / IACP Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing – Walden, Platt & Assoc. – San Antonio, Texas
- Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI cases (12th Annual) – National College of DUI Defense – Dallas, Texas
- Advanced Colorado DUI Litigation – Denver, Colorado
- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus / NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing– Arizona Highway Patrol
- Intoxilyzer 4011 Operator’s Course – Arizona Highway Patrol
- Intoxilyzer 5000 Operator’s Course – Arizona Highway Patrol
- Drug Recognition Screening – Arizona Highway Patrol
- Advanced Narcotics Investigations – DEA
- Basic Standardized Field Sobriety Testing at the following police academies:
- United States Air Force Police Academy
- Charlotte (North Carolina) Police Academy
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
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).
Other Legal Positions:
- Deputy District Attorney, (1998 – 2002).
- Law School Intern, Office of the District Attorney, (1997 -1998).
- Law School Intern, Office of Attorney Regulation, Colorado Supreme Court, (1997).
- State Peace Officer, (1986 – 1989).
- Federal Law Enforcement Officer, (1989 – 1996).
Professional Memberships:
- National College of DUI Defense, (since 2003).
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, (since 2002).
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, (since 2004).
Education:
- University of Denver College of Law, Denver, J.D., (1999).
- Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, B.S. (1987).
Why should you hire me?
“As a potential DUI / DWI client, you should consider me to represent you as your attorney because I have the training and experience necessary to edefend your DUI case. 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 since a DUI almost always involves scientific evidence (the chemical evidence obtained from you such as breath or blood tests). At this critical moment you need an experienced drunk driving trial attorney who has been formally trained in the intricacies of this scientific evidence and argue effectively on your behalf. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for a free consultation."
Colorado Court Information and Locations
DUI Defense Attorney Christopher H. Cessna is admitted to practice in all Colorado State and Federal Courts.
Mr. Cessna most frequently practices law in Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, El Paso, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Kit Carson, Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Park, Summit, Teller, Washington and Weld counties in the state of Colorado.
Colorado Arrest and Release
If someone you care about has been arrested, visit Colorado Department of Corrections web site for detail information.
Colorado Expungement
Expungement of criminal records can be a complex process, and the ability to clean up past criminal convictions depends upon many different factors. The law relating to expunging criminal convictions varies from state to state. In the State of Colorado any drinking and driving charge can be expunged if handled properly. It is important that you consult with a lawyer that is skilled in matters pertaining to expungement.
Other Colorado Resources
There are a variety of special problems that arise following a Colorado drunk driving, DUI, or DUI arrest. It may be necessary to use a bail bondsman to help a friend or loved one gain release from custody. Renting a car may be difficult (although we know of several companies that will do so), as is getting car insurance. There may be a requirement to attend special alcohol programs, or AA meetings.
For a free consultation, contact Colorado DUI Defense Attorney, Christopher H. Cessna by dialing 1-800-DUI-LAWS.

