Penalties for a DUI can be serious and have the potential to seriously impact your future. Even a first offense in Colorado carries serious weight, such as a license suspension, and should be dealt with right away. At my firm, I have the comprehensive understanding necessary to combat your charges and help you navigate the legal system.
Before becoming a Colorado Springs DUI attorney, I gained years of experience working as a prosecutor. This gives me a unique perspective and has helped me win thousands of cases for my clients. In 2011, I was named Professional of the Year by ARC of the Pikes Peak Region and it is this same outstanding counsel that you will receive throughout the entirety of your case. Don’t hesitate to contact my firm today!
How A DUI Will Affect Your License
In Colorado, an individual can be arrested for drunk driving if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08 or higher. However, driving while ability impaired (DWAI) can be produced by a BAC of .05 or higher, but less than .08.
All individuals are different, so it cannot be determined with certainty how many drinks it takes to reach an illegal BAC. If you are arrested for driving under the influence, your license suspension will depend on any prior offenses you have been convicted for.
Your license may be suspended for the following lengths of time:
First offense: Nine months for DUI, but no suspension for DWAI
Second offense: One year for both DUI and DWAI
Third offense: Two years for both DUI and DWAI
Along with the suspension of your license, you may also be faced with time in jail, heavy fines, and mandatory installment of an interlock ignition device. As a Colorado Springs DUI defense attorney, it is my job to fight for your rights and see that they are being protected. Because a suspended license can severely impact your freedoms, including your ability to get to work, I will fight diligently for your best interests.
We have Represented Individuals Charged with the Following Offenses in Colorado Springs:
I know how difficult it can be to deal with a license suspension for any length of time. When you work with me, I can guarantee a dedication to your case that you won’t find anywhere else. Don’t wait to fight your penalties.
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“Geoff always had my best interest in mind. He answered any questions I had with confidence, and always kept me updated in my case. After working with Geoff, I would...
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“I have known Geoff as a friend and attorney for nearly 20 years. He and I came up the ranks as DA's in El Paso County-Colorado Springs. From early on,...
– D.C.
Geoff Heim has been professional and supportive during my entire legal process from 2015-2017. I am beyond grateful for all that Geoff and his team have done to help me...
Kelly Wartner
Geoff always had my best interest in mind. He answered any questions I had with confidence, and always kept me updated in my case. After working with Geoff, i would...
Daniel Banas
Super cool cat....always available to help without judgement
Scott Gadberry
Welcoming, professional and friendly. Great people, Geoff was great and Molly was awesome!
Darius Moore
Wish I would have took this gentleman's advice. He was upfront and honest and that is scarce in this day and age.
Christopher Tichy
While using Mr. Heim's legal services, he and his team, provided nothing short of above and beyond. I will always highly recommend his services to anyone who is seeking legal...
Levi Sandoval
Geoff handled a minor traffic infraction I had in a timely manner, and, although I am not an expert, and one could say, allergic to legal matters, I found the...
John Roebke
The justice system is best navigated with a true professional on your side. I hired Geoff Heim to represent me on a case that I honestly didn't think that I...
Kelly Korte
Geoff provided expert legal advice, guidance, and representation in a kind compassionate manner. Always professional, but has a way about him that allows you as the client to feel complete...
Eric Richter
I referred a friend to Geoff because I had him represent me a while back with my case. Geoff is a stand up attorney. He cares about his clients and...
SA ALTONEN
Knowledgeable and empathetic lawyer. Fantastic team behind him and a pleasure to work with. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Tyler Wengert
Geoff helped my adult daughter twice with two very difficult situations. Even though it was a tense time for us all where emotions ran high, Geoff was always professional and...
Pam Barber
If you need a great Lawyer and knows what he is doing. This is the man to go to! The years I was facing vs what I actually got was...
Estevan Gaitan
super helpful thank you for all your help and insight!
Jim Briscoe
During COVID lockdown Geoff was able to help my brother. He and Molly were great to work with! I recommend Geoff to anyone needing a defense attorney.
Marsha Looper
I sent a request to Mr. Heim's offices regarding some DUI/DMV issues I was having. I quickly received a response from Molly Hogan out of that office who asked for...
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Client Reviews
“Geoff Heim has been professional and supportive during my entire legal process from 2015-2017. I am beyond grateful for all that Geoff and his team have done to help me grow personally and more responsibly in dealing with the challenging DUI process. The professional guidance was much needed with the first legal circumstance that I had ever gone through. Geoff was always a trusting and informative professional in how to help navigate the legal system and not waist time in getting through the process. I would recommend Geoff Heim to anyone needing honest assistance and expert representation with relatable legal situations.”
– K.W.
“Geoff always had my best interest in mind. He answered any questions I had with confidence, and always kept me updated in my case. After working with Geoff, I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good attorney.”
– D.B.
“I have known Geoff as a friend and attorney for nearly 20 years. He and I came up the ranks as DA’s in El Paso County-Colorado Springs. From early on, through this day, I am confident in saying that Geoff is one of the most creative, intelligent, hardworking and pleasant attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. Geoff went into private practice several years before me and I have often consulted with him on cases both as a DA and now private attorney. He is always collegial, responsive and strategically very clever. To this day, we consult regularly on major criminal cases. Since I am in Denver and he is in Colorado Springs, I do not hesitate in referring him to clients who need a top-notch attorney in El Paso and surrounding counties.”
– D.C.
Geoff Heim has been professional and supportive during my entire legal process from 2015-2017. I am beyond grateful for all that Geoff and his team have done to help me grow personally and more responsibly in dealing with the challenging DUI process. The professional guidance was much needed with the first legal circumstance that I had ever gone through. Geoff was always a trusting and informative professional in how to help navigate the legal system and not waist time in getting through the process. I would recommend Geoff Heim to anyone needing honest assistance and expert representation with relatable legal situations.
Kelly Wartner
Geoff always had my best interest in mind. He answered any questions I had with confidence, and always kept me updated in my case. After working with Geoff, i would recommend him to anyone looking for a good attorney.
Daniel Banas
Super cool cat….always available to help without judgement
Scott Gadberry
Welcoming, professional and friendly. Great people, Geoff was great and Molly was awesome!
Darius Moore
Wish I would have took this gentleman’s advice. He was upfront and honest and that is scarce in this day and age.
Christopher Tichy
While using Mr. Heim’s legal services, he and his team, provided nothing short of above and beyond. I will always highly recommend his services to anyone who is seeking legal assistance in the area.
Levi Sandoval
Geoff handled a minor traffic infraction I had in a timely manner, and, although I am not an expert, and one could say, allergic to legal matters, I found the settlement he obtained to be more than accommodating. More importantly, he takes the anxiety and fear out of what can be a daunting, painful process. As with anything of worth there are costs involved, however, he worked withing my budget. What should also be noted is that Geoff is a caring, and approachable human being, yet a highly organized and effective attorney.
John Roebke
The justice system is best navigated with a true professional on your side. I hired Geoff Heim to represent me on a case that I honestly didn’t think that I would stand a chance in winning. During the initial consultation, Geoff provided much needed reassurance that we did have traction and that there were certain aspects of the case that may return a potential dismissal or “lessor charged” verdict. Communication throughout the entire process was absolutely solid. I could call or email, and all questions were answered promptly. Geoff made sure that I completely understood all aspects of the case and the potential outcomes, in terms that I could easily understand. In the end, we ended up prevailing in my case as a dismissal was granted. I am confident that the dismissal would not have happened if it weren’t for Geoff. Thanks again for helping me succeed during a very difficult time!
Kelly Korte
Geoff provided expert legal advice, guidance, and representation in a kind compassionate manner. Always professional, but has a way about him that allows you as the client to feel complete trust in him. The outcome from my case could not have gone better. Geoff spent extra time and was willing to go back additional dates to ensure that the desired outcome was reached despite significant additional time commitment on his part. I am sincerely grateful for the service from Geoff as well as his assistant Molly who were both always quick to respond to any question no matter how trivial. In a time of great uncertainty it was extremely comforting having Geoff at my side.
Eric Richter
I referred a friend to Geoff because I had him represent me a while back with my case. Geoff is a stand up attorney. He cares about his clients and will go the extra mile to make sure your needs are taken care of.
SA ALTONEN
Knowledgeable and empathetic lawyer. Fantastic team behind him and a pleasure to work with. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Tyler Wengert
Geoff helped my adult daughter twice with two very difficult situations. Even though it was a tense time for us all where emotions ran high, Geoff was always professional and working for the best for she and I. The outcome was wonderful and I appreciate it so much.
Pam Barber
If you need a great Lawyer and knows what he is doing. This is the man to go to! The years I was facing vs what I actually got was amazing. Thank you so much Geoff Heim. You’re the man and thank you again for you help.
Estevan Gaitan
super helpful thank you for all your help and insight!
Jim Briscoe
During COVID lockdown Geoff was able to help my brother. He and Molly were great to work with! I recommend Geoff to anyone needing a defense attorney.
Marsha Looper
I sent a request to Mr. Heim’s offices regarding some DUI/DMV issues I was having. I quickly received a response from Molly Hogan out of that office who asked for some additional information. When I provided it, she quickly looked up my cases and was able to offer me some invaluable information. The office didn’t make any attempt to charge me, nor force me into a consultation. They assisted me for no benefit, and it saved me time and difficulty. That shows integrity and a real desire to help when possible. I expected to need to pay for the expertise I received. Hopefully, I’ll never need an attorney again, but I’d go here without hesitation. My sincerest thanks to this office!
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