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Posted by Brandon | March 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Awesome team stayed til the End after payment

Jim and Gary helped me way before I actually came to them. Then after payment they continued to help me.These guys are great !!This may not be a easy process so I wouldn't attempt it on your own. Thanks Gary and Jim.

Posted by Josh | December 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Colorado DMV Hearing/License Process

Jim and Gary were extremely helpful and knowledgeable from day one. I was in the process of re-obtaining my license after NY had revoked it for DWI. Gary continually answered my questions and spoke me through the process, whilst, explaining of Colorados generous DMV laws in relation to other states. ...He placed me in contact with all the appropriate folks, and although, the process took a couple of months I was granted my privilege back even though NY still maintains a hold. I would highly recommend Gary and Jim to anyone in my situation.

Posted by Neil | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Saved my life.

I had a bleak situation with a revoked driver's license in another state. I wasn't supposed to be able to have a legal driver's license until 2022 (and this was 2011). I did a Google search to see if there was any state where I might be able to get a license and Jim Forslund's website came up. It ...seemed too good to be true. I was skeptical all the way until I actually received my restricted driver's license in Colorado. Jim was there for me every step of the way through the hearing process (which was initially denied and then won on appeal). I honestly thought my life was over. There's not much of a life you can live in this country without a driver's license. Jim literally saved my life. I now have an unrestricted Colorado license and am living a happy life. I urge anybody who is struggling with a revoked license in another state, to call Jim Forslund. It will seem too good to be true at first, but, trust me, it is not.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

DMV Drivers License Hearing

I contacted Jim than immediately went to see him for the free consultation. Jim explained to me that under Colorado law my case was very good for winning my license back and at the very least it would be given with restrictions under Colorado Law. He told me he just had a case almost identical to min...e and the license was received with no problem. I signed a contract with Jim and have him the flat rate of 1,200 dollars. When I showed up for my hearing there was no sign of Jim. I was greeted by Gary who informed me he was my attorney although I had never met him or hired him. Gary proceeds to tell me he's had two DUI's of his own and really understands my need to drive. This man knew nothing of my case so I proceed to inform him why we are here 10 minutes before we walk in. When he sees my hearing officer in the hall he says he has had issues with her and he sure hopes we do not get her. Of course this woman calls us in and while we are walking in Gary is muttering "Sh&$, Sh&$, Sh&$" under his breath. At this point I realize I am in a real bad comedy of which I am the star and it's going to cost me my license as well as 1,200 dollars. The officer refuses my license for an existing hold in Michigan 8 years prior and Gary says he doesn't agree with that and that was it. We get up. We leave. Gary is rushing to his car as I catch up and ask what happens next. Gary asks for my phone number which he doesn't have of course being he knows nothing about me and says he'll call. I call Jim immediately and he never responded. Gary did call actually to inform me that he knows a good lawyer for an Appeal and all I need to do is come up with another 1,500 dollars. I ask what I payed Jim Forseland 1,200 dollars for and he couldn't come up with a decent response and so he tells me he doesn't really know he is just an independent contractor. Every word of this is true. I've never written a review for a business in my life. I just thought at the very least I could try and help someone else. These guys are the Attorney equivalent of common street thugs. Save your money please. God knows you are already going through a bad time.

James Forslund

Replied last June 23, 2017

This review came from an anonymous source, so we are unable to address some of the specific concerns it raises. However, this client’s situation was very similar to the first case we had with new issues that had arisen at DMV on and after 02/21/17 in which we had been able to obtain a favorable ruling from another hearing officer shortly before, so there was a reasonable expectation of victory. We do not take cases on if there is not and can not guarantee specific results. As for Jim Forslund not being present to represent this client himself, it is a common situation that he is unable to appear at DMV hearings due to the press of other matters, so he has another attorney in the office attend in his place, which was the initial issue the reviewer had with our representation. When a client retains the firm, he is given business cards and is told there are two attorneys and a paralegal that will be working on his case. Gary, the attorney who attended the hearing, has 15 years with this office both defending DUIs and representing clients who have suspended licenses in other states. The fact that he, himself, has had a DUI makes him a more passionate advocate for clients who are dealing with this issue. The client was notified the day before that Gary would be at the hearing. Both attorneys review cases on a daily basis and thoroughly familiarize themselves with the facts and circumstances of each client, so the assertion that he “knew nothing of my case” is inaccurate. He only needed to know that it was a non-compact state that had created a hold on the issuance of a Colorado license. Only 4 states are not members of the Interstate Driver License Compact. Prior to 02/21/17 Colorado would issue licenses without hearings, even though these states had taken licenses away. There is a specific procedure for the other 46 states which provides for license hearings. The hearing officer to which to reviewer referred had just issued an unfavorable ruling in the second similar case, but in this instance she did not even enter a formal order, but instead only made notes in the file. Those notes indicated her decision to uphold that client’s revocation in direct opposition to the applicable law of 1 CCR 204-16 relative to the Interstate Driver's License Compact. That is the reason why Gary told him he “had issues” with her. After the hearing, Gary had other business to attend to and that is why he was in a hurry to leave. He did call the client after the hearing officer’s order was received to inform him he could appeal this adverse decision and referred him to another attorney to fight for his rights, since the firm doesn’t take on appeals to District Court. The client’s dissatisfaction with the ruling is understandable, but was not due to ineffectual representation. Clients pay a flat fee of $1,200 for our time and advice to guide them through the reinstatement process and take them to a hearing to appeal the DMV’s initial denial of getting their driver’s license due to the out of state revocation. We will also keep him abreast any changes and assist him if he is ever able to reinstate his driver privilege in the other state.

Posted by Susie | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Very impressed!!!

I have never been in trouble with the law--not even a speeding ticket. When I got a DUI, I was scared and very overwhelmed. Jim and his entire team (Gary and Bob) made me feel very comfortable and they were always there to answer any questions and walk me through everything regarding my case. I fe...lt as if I was talking to friends (That were extremely knowledgeable). I would recommend Jim and his team to anyone that has found themselves on the wrong side of the law. They are there to help and will not judge. They also explain everything in layman's terms so I was able to understand what to expect throughout this process. They are also extremely reliable. Always on time and will answer e-mails and phone calls right away. Thank you, Jim!!! I guarantee I will never get another DUI, but if I do, I will call you. I appreciate you all :)

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