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ProChristopher Hunter Cessna
also known as Christopher H. Cessna
Avvo Rating 9.0
- Arvada, CO
- Licensed
- Free consultation
About Christopher
Chris' background, experience and specialized scientific training couldn't better scripted to help you defend your DUI matter. As a former DUI police officer, and prosecutor, and DUI defense attorney for the past 10 years, Chris has extensive experience in every phase and in the role of every player critical to your DUI. This knowledge is vital to properly defending your DUI. Its like having the other team's playbook in your hands before the biggest game of the season.
Before law school, Ch
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 95%
28 years
- Criminal defense: 5%
Although we selectively handle "political" crimes such as DUI and Domestic Violence, we will take any criminal case if the case has a special interest for us.
28 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO | Active | 2000 | 05/20/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Appreciation of Law Enforcement Service Plaque | The First Judicial District Office of the District Attorney | 2002 |
| Honor Graduate Medal | United States Air Force | 1986 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney/Owner | Cessna Law Office, LLC. | 2002 - Present |
| Deputy District Attorney | Office of the District Attorney | 1998 - 2002 |
| Federal Law Enforcement Agent | U.S. Department of the Interior | 1989 - 1996 |
| State Law Enforcement Officer (NC, CO) | State of N. Carolina and Colorado | 1987 - 1989 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2003 - Present |
| Colorado Criminal Defense Bar | Member | 2002 - Present |
| Colorado Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2003 - 2007 |
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| People v. Satisfied Client | Client Found Not Guilty by Jury on all DUI Counts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Admissability of Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus in Colorado DUI Cases | Appellate Brief Submitted to the Colorado Supreme Court | 1998 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| Colorado State University | Natural Resource Management | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1987 |
| The Ohio State University | Criminology | Transferred to Colorado State University | N/A |
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| Winning Your DUI Case | DUI Defense | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| How to Fight and Win DUIs/DWIs | Advanced DUI Training | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guest Legal Instructor | How to Prosecute the Bomb-proof DUI Case | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guest Lecturer at University of Denver Law School | DUI Defense and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Police Academy Legal Instructor | Police Report Writing | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Police Academy Instructor (Adjunct) | Constitutional Law for Police Officers | 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Police Academy Instructor (Adjunct) | Police Report Writing | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Police Academy Instructor (Adjunct) | Constutional Law | 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Police Academy Instructor | Constitutional Law | 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
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Contact
The Law Office of Christopher H. Cessna
7314 Ralston Road
Arvada, CO, 80002
Office (303) 456-1600
Fax (303) 456-1609
Mobile (720) 319-7777
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