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Biography
Russell began his legal career working at the Berrien County Prosecutor's Office in Michigan. Upon arriving in Colorado, he worked as a Deputy District Attorney with the Arapahoe County D.A.'s office. During his time with Arapahoe County, he handled DUIs, domestic violence cases, assaults, thefts, and a variety of misdemeanor trials. He left the D.A.'s office in 2001 to join the law firm of Fossum, Mastro, Barnes & Stazzone, P.C., where he exclusively focused on criminal defense. Russell has successfully defended individuals charged with offenses ranging from traffic violations and DUIs to 1st degree murder and vehicular assault, as well as numerous drug cases. Russell has a proven track record protecting the rights of those accused of crimes, and he is ready to put his skill, knowledge and trial experience to work for you.
Russell is admitted to the Colorado State Bar as well as being licensed to practice in Federal Court. Russell is active in the defense community and is a member in good standing of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and the National College of DUI Defense.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
41 years | 21,503 cases
DUI and DWI
40%
47 years | 10,225 cases
Federal Crime
5%
45 years | 35,411 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 25 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Russell J Hebets
1777 S Harrison St #310, Denver, CO, 80210
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Posted by Rich | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Vehicular Assault Charge
My 24 year old Son was arrested on a Vehicular Assault Charge. Working from another state I was able to use Avvo and set up three consultations for him. Russell was the last consultation and the Attorney my son felt most comfortable with. While to end result was not what a Parent wants to see, Rus...
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Replied last April 22, 2020Thank you for the kind review.
Posted by Colin | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney!
I was charged with a traffic misdemeanor that could have gotten me 10-90 days in jail. This would have cost me my job, and severely messed up my life. I must have called every lawyer in the Boulder/Denver area, and of all of them, Russell Hebets was the best. He picked up the office phone after hours...
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Replied last April 22, 2020Thanks Colin, I'm grateful that I was able to negotiate a great deal for you!
Posted by George | April 22, 2020 | Animal & Dog Bites
Service
Russell Thank you for the guidance, it was very helpful on navigating my dog bite case George
Russell Hebets
Replied last April 22, 2020Thanks for the review George, it was my pleasure to help you on your case.
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Well-Rounded Attorney
Russell Hebets handled my situation very professionally. Russell's prior experience is what led me to call him. Russell understands both sides of the courtroom; his confidence and communication skills allowed him to seamlessly navigate my case to the desired outcome. I have kept Russell's card in ...
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Replied last April 22, 2020Thanks for the kind words, hopefully you won't ever need me again, but if you do, you know where to find me!
Posted by Mike | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Solid
Top-notch dude, solid taste in music, really knows his way around the criminal justice system. He helped me get past a bogus DUI charge and now I can move on with my life.
Russell Hebets
Replied last April 22, 2020Thanks Mike, I love making it my personal mission to get bogus DUI charges dismissed!
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 40 Under 40 Nominee, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Founding Partner, Hebets and McCallin, PC
2001 - 2008
Junior Partner, Fossum, Mastro, Barnes & Stazzone, PC
2000 - 2001
Deputy District Attorney, Arapahoe County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
National Association of Military Defense LawyersPast President
2010 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2000 - Present
Arapahoe Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Redding
Not Guilty at Trial
Education
2000
Indiana University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
1997
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association 2018 DUI Seminar
Colorado Felony DUI
2014
NCDD Summer Session - small group breakout
Opening Statement
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Interest on restitution?
22 Apr 2013
Q&A
Is there a statute of limitations on money laundering and tax fraud?
22 Apr 2013
Q&A
If Someone is on Parole in Louisiana and they leave and stay i texas and do a crime there will the parole in louisiana sentence
18 Apr 2013