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Denver Traffic Violations Attorney

15+ Years of DUI & Traffic Defense. Over 90 Jury Trials.

Landy Legal represents Denver drivers facing traffic violations of every severity, from moving infractions through criminal misdemeanor charges. Josh Landy has spent more than 15 years focused specifically on DUI and traffic violations in Denver, and his background as a former Colorado State Public Defender includes over 90 jury trials in seven years. That depth of trial experience shapes how the firm approaches even a citation that seems straightforward.

Clients receive direct involvement from Josh Landy at every stage, from the initial consultation through arraignment, pretrial conferences, and trial if necessary. Free initial consultations are available for Denver traffic matters.

A traffic citation carries real consequences for your license, your record, and your insurance. Call Landy Legal at (720) 790-7110 to discuss your case at no charge.

Why Denver Drivers Choose Landy Legal

Josh Landy is recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense: General Practice and White Collar in Denver for 2023 and 2024. He has also led training seminars for criminal defense attorneys across Colorado, a reflection of the depth he brings to the defense table. These credentials matter because they signal a practice built around genuine litigation capability, not volume-based plea processing.

Landy Legal has a documented history of persuading law enforcement agencies against filing charges before a case ever reaches court and of achieving dismissals after charges were filed. Clients receive a thorough review of all case facts, and Josh Landy personally handles every matter from first consultation through resolution.

Denver Traffic Violation Cases Landy Legal Handles

Denver traffic violations range from non-criminal infractions that carry fines and DMV points to Class 1 misdemeanor traffic offenses that can result in jail time and a permanent criminal record. Landy Legal handles the full range, including cases where the stakes are higher than most drivers initially realize.

Traffic charges the firm defends include:

Speeding & Moving Infractions: civil citations that add points and affect insurance rates
Reckless Driving: a criminal traffic offense in Colorado carrying possible jail time, a permanent record, and significant point assessments
Careless Driving: can be elevated to misdemeanor territory when injury is involved
Driving Under Suspension: chargeable as a misdemeanor with mandatory minimum consequences depending on the reason for suspension
DUI & DWAI Charges: handled as a primary focus of the firm’s practice
Hit-and-Run & Leaving the Scene: criminal traffic offenses with escalating penalties when injury or significant property damage is involved

Commercial driver’s license holders face a separate layer of consequences. CDL drivers are subject to stricter point thresholds and federal overlay rules that can end a commercial driving career on violations that wouldn’t suspend a standard license. Landy Legal represents CDL holders who understand that a conviction in Denver County Court can follow them far beyond Colorado.

Colorado Traffic Violation Classifications & Penalties

Knowing how Colorado law classifies traffic charges helps drivers understand what’s actually at stake before deciding how to respond to a citation. Denver traffic violations are prosecuted under two separate codes: the Denver Municipal Code and the Colorado Revised Statutes. More serious state-law violations are heard at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, while the Denver County Court Traffic Division handles the majority of cases. Denver’s traffic division processes more cases than any other court in Colorado.

Infractions vs. Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses

Traffic infractions are civil charges. They carry fines, court surcharges, and DMV points, but no jail time. Class 1 misdemeanor traffic offenses are a different matter: under Colorado law, they carry fines of $300 to $1,000 and a possible jail sentence of 10 days to one year. Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offenses carry lower maximum penalties but still produce a criminal record if convicted.

Colorado Driver’s License Point Thresholds

Adult drivers 21 and older face license suspension at 12 points within 12 months or 18 points within 24 months. Drivers under 21 face suspension at lower thresholds. Paying a ticket is treated as a guilty plea and locks in those points immediately, along with a conviction record and the insurance consequences that follow. Drivers who accumulate three serious traffic violations within seven years can be designated habitual traffic offenders under Colorado law, a status that carries additional suspension consequences.

DMV Hearings & License Reinstatement

A traffic conviction in Colorado can trigger a DMV hearing process separate from the court proceeding. License suspension and reinstatement timelines depend on the specific violation, the driver’s prior record, and how the case was resolved. Drivers approaching suspension thresholds have a narrow window to act before points accumulate beyond the limit.

What Sets Us Apart

Proven Experience, Trusted Leadership
With 16 years of experience and a tenure as President of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Josh Landy has earned a reputation for excellence in DUI and traffic defense.
Focused on Results, Committed to You

We take DUI and traffic cases seriously, working hard to minimize penalties, protect your record, and keep you on the road. Our approach is thorough and strategic, and our track record speaks for itself.
Client-Focused Approach
Legal trouble can be overwhelming, but we’re here to ease the stress—not add to it. We pride ourselves in being approachable and compassionate, making sure you feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way.
Free Consultations Available
Not sure what to do next? We offer free consultations so you can get honest, straightforward advice before making any decisions.

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Have questions? We have answers. Contact us for a free consultation and get the defense you deserve.

What Happens After a Denver Traffic Citation

After receiving a citation in Denver, a driver faces a decision: pay the ticket, contest it alone, or retain an attorney to handle the matter. Paying the ticket is a guilty plea. It locks in points, creates a conviction record, and triggers insurance consequences that can last years. Contesting a citation without counsel is possible, but without knowledge of the specific defenses available under Colorado law, most drivers walk into a hearing at a disadvantage.

When Landy Legal takes a case, Josh Landy conducts a detailed review of the citation, officer observations, radar or pacing evidence, and the procedural record. Drivers represented by counsel in Denver Traffic Division Court often don’t need to appear personally at pretrial or disposition conferences, provided the court doesn’t order otherwise. Resolution outcomes the firm may pursue include outright dismissal, reduction to a lower-point or non-moving violation, deferred judgment arrangements where available, and strategies to avoid crossing license suspension thresholds.

The firm has a history of engaging early, in some cases persuading law enforcement against filing charges before a case is formally submitted. When charges have already been filed, Landy Legal has achieved dismissals across a range of Denver traffic matters. Clients receive the case analysis and direct attorney involvement that give every available defense a real chance.

Schedule a Free Consultation for Your Denver Traffic Case

A traffic violation in Denver deserves more than a quick guilty plea. Contact the firm today for a free initial consultation on your Denver traffic matter.

Call Landy Legal at (720) 790-7110 to schedule your free consultation and get a direct, honest assessment of your case.

How Landy Legal Approaches Denver Traffic Defense

Josh Landy’s background conducting more than 90 jury trials as a Colorado State Public Defender means the firm builds genuine trial preparation into every case from the start, not as a fallback if negotiation fails. That orientation changes what gets examined. Where another attorney might accept a citation at face value, Landy Legal looks at the evidence the way a trial attorney does.

Defense Strategies in Denver Traffic Cases

Depending on the charge and the facts, defense work can involve several lines of inquiry: Was the radar or lidar device properly calibrated? Is the officer’s pacing documentation reliable? Was the initial traffic stop legally justified under Colorado law? Does the citation or report contain errors or missing elements that affect its validity? In many cases, the path to a more favorable outcome runs through these questions before any negotiation begins.

Resolution can take several forms, including outright dismissal, reduction to a non-moving violation that carries no points, or a negotiated outcome that can help keep a driver below the Colorado point suspension threshold. In some matters, an attorney who engages early with law enforcement or the prosecution can resolve a case before charges are formally filed.

Drivers with Elevated Stakes

Certain situations raise the consequences of a traffic conviction well beyond the immediate fine. CDL holders face federal overlay rules that can disqualify a commercial driver on violations that carry only minor consequences for standard license holders. Drivers already near the 12-point suspension threshold face a different calculus than someone with a clean record. Cases involving an accident or injury introduce potential civil liability alongside the traffic charge. Out-of-state drivers should know that Colorado convictions can affect their home-state license through interstate compacts. Landy Legal accounts for all of these factors when building a defense strategy, because the goal is to address the immediate charge while protecting the driver’s broader licensing situation.

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