2011 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award
Attorney Profile

Gary F. Pirosko

Gary Pirosko

Gary Pirosko, P.C.
1625 South Fillmore Street
Denver, CO 80210

Denver

Colorado (CO)

Contact Contact Gary F. Pirosko
T: 303-522-2220
F: 303-524-9110

Visit: www.piroskolaw.com
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI (50%), Administrative Law (50%)

Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

Administrative Law

Industry Groups: Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, National College For DUI Defense

Profile

Gary Pirosko is the ONLY 2011 DUI Super Lawyer and the only Super Lawyer in Colorado that limits his practice 100% to DUI and traffic matters.  He is rated "Superb" 10/10 rating at www.avvo.com for DUI and traffic defense.  And, he is the only Colorado DUI lawyer to ever be selected for a featured lawyer article. See the Colorado Super Lawyers 2007 edition or click on link below under ARTICLES APPEARING IN SUPER LAWYERS to access.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           If you have recently been arrested for a DUI or you have received a traffic ticket, I can help you if you call me. Unlike many lawyers who sit back and wait for clients to find them, I proactively let people know about my services. I'll be proactive with your case, too!  I have helped countless others in situations like yours. You may be feeling nervous and overwhelmed by the legal system. That's normal. When you call me to handle your case, I'll take care of the legal aspects with discretion and full confidentiality, so you can relax. Searching for a lawyer or trying to represent your self is time-consuming and complicated. The law is complex. The legal process can be long and tedious, especially if you don't know the proper things to say and do. These are the things that take lawyers years to learn.  Like you, I consider your situation a serious matter that must be addressed immediately. The information and experience I have will help you make an intelligent decision about how to deal with your problem. I may tell you that you don't need an attorney, or I may tell you that your situation can be handled more swiftly and at less cost if you hire an attorney. Think of what a relief that will be and how much money you might save in the long run. Don't despair, your life is not over. You may be completely innocent or have a valid defense and need help proving your innocence. Together we can resolve your crisis, even if your case has been going on for some time. If you were arrested for a DUI or you caused an accident with injuries, call me for critical information on the new driver's license and sentencing laws.  Jail time is now mandatory in many DUI cases and you may lose your driver's license for two years or longer.  I help many people stay out of jail and keep their licensesIf you were given a traffic ticket, you have other options than just pleading guilty, paying the fine and or going to jail. Many people who have done that ended up calling me after they have been told to report to the jail or months later when they were informed that their licenses were being suspended for accumulating too many points. If you call me early in the process I can help you avoid jail and points. If you are charged with Driving Under Revocation (DUR) for an underlying alcohol offense, there is a 30-day minimum mandatory jail sentence for a first offense.  If you are charged with Driving Under Suspension (DUS) for having accumulated too many points, there is a 5-day minimum mandatory jail sentence for a first offense.  I represent people in court and at driver's license hearings. I may be able to appear for you so you don't have to miss work. I may be able to keep your insurance rates down by getting your charges dismissed or reduced. Most people procrastinate, thinking that their situation will get better on its own. It won't. Some believe the police or the prosecutor will help them out. They won't. Their job is to prosecute you. Remember that sinking feeling you had when you dealt with the police or how terrified you were in court. I can protect you from those situations and prevent further problems. It's tough representing yourself when you don't know anyone in the legal field. Family and friends, while well-intentioned, can't help you in court. I can. I worked as a police officer, a DUI officer, and a deputy district attorney for 12 years. I have handled criminal cases exclusively for the past 15 years and have developed beneficial contacts throughout the legal field. As a member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, I have daily access to 950 defense lawyers and investigators. All lawyers are not the same. I am different in a way that is important and valuable to you. Many attorneys are general practitioners. I limit my practice to DUI and traffic defense. My unique background means that you'll be getting focused, experienced and competent representation.  If you retained an attorney on a previous case who left you with a feeling of indifference or abandonment, call me. I am committed to providing you with extraordinary service. I will be available to discuss your case, which I will handle personally. My approach to criminal defense allows me to provide you with the maximum service at a very reasonable expense. Many attorneys charge up to $600 an hour. Because I charge a reasonable flat rate, you can eliminate runaway legal fees. I won't charge you by the hour to drive to the courthouse and wait around while your case is called. When you hire me you'll know how much it will cost before we begin. There are no "hidden" charges.  If you have never hired a lawyer before, I can understand why you may be anxious and reluctant to call. The good news is that I am offering you a no-cost, no-obligation opportunity to hear your options and evaluate my advice before we meet in-person.  We can separate out the emotional issues, identify the problems, and work toward a solution in a calm, non-judgmental way. I will give you a realistic opinion of your case in language you can understand. I will tell you the risks involved and how we can overcome them together. Call me now so we can work out a solution to your problem. Even if you don't hire me I may be able to give you very helpful information, for free. I can help alleviate your fears. As a result, you'll be able to spend less time worrying about your case and more time taking care of other things in your life. Many new clients come to me as referrals from former clients, judges, attorneys or police officers. I have a strong incentive to provide the best legal representation possible so that you will refer others to me.  I would enjoy the opportunity to work for you.  Sincerely, Gary Pirosko                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   A partial list of the cities, counties and areas I practice in include, but are not limited to: Adams / Arapahoe / Boulder / Broomfield / Clear Creek / Denver / Douglas / Eagle / El Paso / Elbert / Garfield / Gilpin / Grand / Jefferson / Larimer / Lincoln / ParkPitkin / Routt / Summit / Weld / Agate / Air Force Academy / Arvada / Ault / Auraria / Aurora / Avon / Bailey / Basalt / Battle Creek / Bennett / Berthoud / Black Hawk / Boulder / Bow Mar / Brighton / Broomfield / Buckley AFB / Buena Vista / Byers / Calhan / Castle Pines / Castle Rock / Centennial / Central City / Chatfield / Cherry Creek  / Cherry Hills Village / Colorado School of Mines / Colorado Springs / Colorado State University / Columbine Valley / Commerce City / Como / Conifer / Cottonwood / Dacono / Deer Trail / Denver / DIA / Dillon / Dotsero / Dumont / Eagle / Eaton / Edgewater / Edwards / El Jebel / Elbert / Elizabeth / Empire / Englewood / Erie / Estes Park / Evans / Evergreen / Fairplay / Falcon / Federal Heights / Firestone / Fort Carson / Fort Collins / Fort Lupton / Fountain / Franktown / Fraser / Frederick / Frisco / Garden City / Georgetown / Gilcrest / Glen Eden / Glen Haven / Glendale / Glendevey / Granby / Grand Lake / Greeley / Greenwood Village / Guffey / Gypsum / Hartsel / Hayden / Henderson / Highlands Ranch / Hot Sulphur Springs / Hudson / Hygiene / Idaho Springs / Idledale / Invesco Field / Jefferson / Johnstown / Keenesburg / Ken Caryl / Kersey / Kiowa / Kittredge / Kremmling / La Salle / Lafayette / Lake George / Lakeside / Lakewood / Laporte / Larkspur / Littleton / Livermore / Lochbuie / Lone Tree / Longmont / Louisville / Louviers / Loveland / Lyons / Manitou Springs / Matheson / Mead / Mile High Stadium / Milliken / Milner / Minturn / / Monument / Morrison / Mountain View / National Forrest / National Park / Nederland / Niwot / Northglenn / Oak Creek / Palmer Lake / Parker / Pepsi Center / Peyton / Pinecliffe / Platteville / Poudre Park / Ramah / Red Cliff / Red Feather Lakes / Red Rocks / Reservoir / Rocky Mountain National Park/ Saint Vrain / Security / Sedalia / Severance / Shawnee / Sheridan / Silver Plume / Silverthorne / Simla / State Bridge / State Park / Steamboat Springs / Strasburg / Superior / Tabernash / Tarryall / Thornton / Timnath / University of Colorado / University of Denver / Vail / Ward / Watkins / Wellington / Westminster / Wheat Ridge / Widefield / Windsor / Winter Park  / Wolcott / Yampa / Yoder                                                                                                                                                                                                          Internet keywords: DUI, DWAI, DWI, advice, alcohol, education, therapy, arrest, arrested, attorney, best, blood, breath, cancel, case, caught, charge, checkpoint, class, convict, cost, county, court, crime, criminal, defendant, defense, denial, dismiss, drink, drive, driving, drug, drunk, entrap, erase, expert, expunge, federal, fee, felony, fight, fine, good, guilty, hearing, help, history, ignition, immigration, information, injury, insurance, interlock, intoxilyzer, jail, job, key, law, laws, lawyer, legal, license, medicine, medication, minor, Miranda, misdemeanor, motorcycle, not, offense, offenses, park, pay, penalty, police, prescription, previous, prior, prison, probation, record, records, refusal, refuse, refused, represent, revoke, revocation, rights, roadblock, rule, rules, seal, sentence, sheriff, sobriety, SR-22, state, statute, suspend, suspension, top, traffic, travel, trooper, urine, victim, video, violate, violation, website, witness,  #, 1, 2, 3, first, accident, careless, citation, defective, vehicle, green, head, laser, limit, one, way, plate, radar, reckless, red, signal, speed, speeding, ticket, tail, ticket, turn, weave, weaving, yellow                     

Selected To

Colorado Super Lawyers 2011
Colorado Super Lawyers 2010
Colorado Super Lawyers 2009
Colorado Super Lawyers 2008
Colorado Super Lawyers 2007
Colorado Super Lawyers 2006

Articles about Gary Pirosko appearing in Super Lawyers

Trading Places
Once, Gary Pirosko ticketed drunk drivers;  then he prosecuted them; now he defends them

About Gary Pirosko

Admitted: 1991, Colorado

Honors and Awards:

  • Still trying to decide which attorney to hire for your DUI case or traffic ticket?  Go to http://www.avvo.com, Comparison of Colorado DUI and Traffic Attornays, www.avvo.com, 2009

Special Licenses/Certifications:

  • Qualified as an expert witness in numerous Colorado state courts in the areas of DUI detection, apprehension and processing including the administration and interpretation of roadside maneuvers.  Qualified as an expert witness in ineffective assistance of counsel matters related to DUI defense.
  • USDOT certified intoxilyzer operator

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Member - Colorado Bar Association
  • Member - Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
  • Member - National College for DUI Defense

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

  • Authored a multi-page article on winning DUI license revocation hearings through the use of discovery., Author, Winning DMV Hearings Through Discovery, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Rap Sheet, 2007
  • Guest lecturer for DUI attorneys, prosecutors, judges and police officers on roadside sobriety tests., Lecurer, Roadside Sobriety Tests, Colorado Bar Association, 2007
  • Guest lecturer updating other DUI attorneys for continuing legal education., Lecturer, New Issues in DUI Defense, Colorado Criminal Defense BAR, 2008
  • Guest lecturer to the student law office on motions practice in DUI cases., Lecturer, DUI Motions Practice, The University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2009
  • Guest lecturer on the new Department of Health Rules and Regulations related to DUI cases and how to use them to your advantage., Speaker, DUI Defense Training, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 2009

Representative Clients:

  • Superior Service in Tough Situations‎ - Phil.
  • "The honorable Gary Pirosko posted a motion concerning Denver police officer's unauthorized practice of law in traffic courts.  Attached.  As always, his stuff is great.  Should help."  JR - DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney
  • "Thanks again Gary!  You have got to be the biggest asset to this list serve."  CB -  Criminal defense attorney
  • "Gary - Great honor and a nice story. Congrats." BM - CBS News
  • "I would recommend Gary Pirosko, a former police officer."  MM - DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Gary, Thanks for your reply last week on this question.  I took a look at the cases you cited and then spoke to the DA.  It saved me quite a bit of time and was, as usual, right on point.  The case was dismissed by a very affable DA on Friday.  Thanks for your help."  RH - DUI attorney
  • "Dear Mr. Pirosko, When I think of angels from now on, I will think of you.  You are on my prayer list so know your intentions will be prayed for as long as I have breath.  Thank you, JB"
  • Gary Pirosko was able to quickly assist me in making accurate decisions and connecting me with the right people to resolve my traffic offense. A situation that could have taken many hours to resolve and may have resulted in losing my license was resolved in under an hour. If you are a busy individual with an active lifestyle that occasionally finds the need for speed, I would highly recommend that you consult with Gary Pirosko for the best result possible.
  • "This is a beautifully presented piece of excellent information.  Thank you so much for taking the time to respond!" MO - Criminal defense attorney
  • "Congrats my friend.  This honor is well deserved!"   FD.
  • Endorsement from lawyer, John Buckley,  Denver (CO).  Gary Pirosko is not only a leader in the Colorado community of DUI defense attorneys but also one of the national experts in this arena. If I have a practice question, Gary is on the short list of resources I contact. His knowledge is not only based on his extremely professional representation of his clients but also his past positions as a former prosecutor and deputy sheriff.
  • Gary, I heard you speak at the Keystone conference. I learned a lot and I thank you for sharing what you know and motivating me to be a more aggressive advocate. ... p.s. If there is one thing of many that I gained from the conference that really stands out is this:  I'm psyched to take more DUI cases to trial!  JK Esq.
  • "....I wanted to say thanks to Gary Pirosko for his excellent job as an expert in my DUI 35(c) hearing on Fri.  He was well prepared and certainly knew the subject.  The judge granted my client a new trial and complemented Gary by saying she certainly wouldn't want him taking apart one of her cases after the fact.  Thanks again to Gary and great job."  NJ - Criminal defense attorney
  • "....With a case prepared by Marcia Wade, and with Gary Pirosko as an expert witness, we just got a ruling overturning a DUI conviction based upon ineffective assistance of counsel."  LF - Criminal defense and DUI attorney
  • I appreciate you taking my call yesterday and I slept much better last night after speaking with you.  JN
  • "As usual - Pirosko to the rescue."  CC - DUI attorney
  • WOW! FABULOUS REPRESENTATION!‎ - Tiffany‎ - Feb 5, 2009
  • Gary's dedication and legal knowledge resulted in far greater results than I ever thought possible with my case!!! Best money I ever spent! Thank you Gary!!! TE- Denver
  • "Gary: I am so glad I was able to help you finally - your responses on the list serve are always insightful and I have used the information in them a number of times."  DH - Criminal Defense and DUI Attorney.
  • "Jeff, Gary Pirosko and I are both former law enforcement.  I don't do any work in Denver but Gary does.  Here's what I can say about him - they don't come any tougher or any smarter. If I were in your client's position, I'd be knocking on Gary's door." PF - DUI and criminal defense attorney
  • Endorsement from lawyer William Head , Atlanta (GA). Nationally, fewer than 200 attorneys hold the reputation for being the top dog DUI-DWI attorneys in their respective markets. Gary Pirosko is one of those attorneys. His background in police work helped prepare him for this grueling, difficult area of law practice, where experience is the very best teacher.
  • "Gary, I want to thank you for all your expert help in dealing with our daughter's mess. I want to repay you some how.  Let me know what I can do.  Thanks.  Tom"  TJ - Former client
  • "Thanks for doing a better than great job, for both, my son and I. Much appreciated."  RD - Former client
  • "Gary, Thanks. I spoke with [that potential client], ... I told him you are also well versed in this area and one of the "go-to-guys" in DUI law."  SG - DUI attorney.
  • "Dear Gary:   I've been doing my research - I feel you're the lawyer I need w/all your experience ...."  Fran W.
  • "Dear Mr. Pirosko, Thank you for your efforts and belief in me through the charges and trial.  I know you worked hard on my case and I greatly appreciate all that you have done for me and I'm giving 200% toward my recovery.  Sincerely, MG."
  • "Thanks for forwarding on the article. I tell people all of the time what a fantastic lawyer you are and how glad I am we found you. The writer of this story also captures what a terrific person you are.  You definitely make a difference!"  PM - Former client
  • Endorsement from lawyer Shawn Gillum, Denver (CO). "From a former prosecutor's perspective, I can tell you that the District Attorney's Office takes Gary seriously because he is a top-notch DUI attorney. Now that I'm a criminal defense attorney, Gary is one of a select few DUI attorneys I call when I'm dealing with a complicated DUI or DMV matter."
  • Michael H. - Great attorney, has helped me out over the yrs. getting out of some jams. Always does what he say he will do, and is always reasonable. If I needed a criminal defense attorney, I would not hire anybody else-period.
  • Client Review: I got into a spot when I was on my way to Denver. Gary took good care of me. Hence, I highly recommend him.
  • I tell people all of the time what a fantastic lawyer you are and how glad I am we found you. The writer of this story (comment made regarding magazine article) also captures what a terrific person you are, but they forgot to mention the sarcastic wit and wry sense of humor. You definitely make a difference!
  • SATISFIED Client Review: I would Highly Recommend Gary. He is knowledgeable of the law and understands how the court system works. It's a huge inconvenience on time away from work and a financial burden. However Gary took care of my ticket without my presence. He reduced my ticket to half the points and all I had to do was a pay a small fine. Thank you
  • "What is the most comprehensive practice guide on DMV hearings?  "Gary Pirosko on DMV".  DF - DUI attorney
  • From client JG.  Your name came up several times in the court room by a few attorneys in the back discussing your tactics. I am sure you know you are well respected within the legal community.
  • Client Review:  Gary Pirosko is an expert in navigating the justice system and winning strong, positive results for his clients. He genuinely cares about his clients., 2009
  • Client Review: Gary's unique background in law enforcement and legal defense instilled a great deal of confidence in my decision. It turned out to be a good decision, my charges were dropped and/or reduced, and I was sentenced with the state minimums. I highly recommend Gary., 2009
  • Client Review: Best results we have ever had with any attorney or Law firm. He has an amazing depth of knowledge in Law and many other related fields. Easy to work with, relates well to his clients, is punctual and keeps you informed., 2009

Other Outstanding Achievements:

  • Inclusion in 5280 Magazine Super Lawyers editions; 2009; 2008; 2007;2006.
  • Super Lawyers featured attorney article.  http://www.piroskolaw.com/user/Super%20lawyer%20Article.pdf, 2007
  • Superb rating at www.avvo.com for DUI and traffic attorneys in Colorado, 2009

Educational Background:

  • Cuyahoga Community College.  Parma, Ohio.  Associate of Science in Criminal Justice., 1978
  • Colorado State University, College of Forestry.  University of Edinburgh, Scotland.  BA Natural Resource Administration., 1981
  • Police academy, 1984
  • College for Financial Planning.  Certified Financial Planner certificate, 1990
  • University of Denver College of Law. JD., 1990
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