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About Rhidian
Biography
Rhidian Orr is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Denver, obtained an MBA from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business and graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 2000. Rhidian believes that fighting for the rights of the accused and defending the innocent is the most rewarding practice within law. Rhidian Orr practices criminal defense exclusively and has made DUI defense the focus of his firm. Since 2002, The Orr Law Firm has defended well over 1,000 DUI cases.
Rhidian has created a law firm that is much different than most firms. Rhidian has hired a team of professional staff that are dedicated to DUI Defense and protecting the rights of the accused. Rhidian believes that customer service and communication is the biggest problem in the legal industry and has developed a structure within his firm that delivers cutomer service to all clients and open communication through transparency and respect.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide each and every client of The Orr Law Firm, LLC with the highest quality representation possible in order to obtain the best result achievable in every case. To achieve this mission, The Orr Law Firm has a staff dedicated to defending you, reviewing your case and communicating with you, the client.
The Orr Law Firm Guarantee
No ethical criminal defense attorney can make any guarantees on outcomes of criminal cases. The Orr Law Firm, LLC will never guarantee results in criminal cases or make promises as to potential outcomes or dispositions. However, The Orr Law Firm and its staff will promise to handle your case with professionalism and respect, and deliver every client the exceptional customer service you deserve and that is lacking in most law firms.
My name is Rhidian Orr and I have dedicated my practice to defending those accused of DUI/DWAI.
We focus exclusively on DUI & Criminal Traffic Defense. I have handled over 1,500 DUI cases.
My name is Rhidian Orr and I have dedicated my practice to recovering what is deserved for my clients,
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
80%
24 years | 2,000 cases
Car Accident
20%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 23 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 22 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Orr Law Firm
1355 S Colorado Boulevard, Suite C-420, Denver, CO, 80222
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Rhidian D.W. Orr's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Danielle | September 07, 2021 | DUI & DWI
No BS
Mr. Orr was incredibly helpful in explaining my options for a recent DUI related question. He told me point-blank that I likely will not benefit from a lawyer for my specific case and offered pointers for handling on my own. THANK YOU!!
Posted by Michelle | April 16, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Grateful to have hired such an AMAZING Team
I have been overwhelmed at how professionally and thoroughly the attorneys at The Orr Law Firm have handled my DUI case. They have left no stone unturned, and have been extremely supportive during every phase of my representation. Without their knowledge and guidance, I would never have been able to...
Posted by John C | October 25, 2013 | DUI & DWI
A wonderful experience with the Orr Law Firm
If you want a team that will work hard for you and give you honest advice then this is the call you need to make. I have used Mr. Orr and his team of Nate and the others for my DUI and they displayed a vast knowledge and approach that I believe to be unmatched. They communicated to me every step of t...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Phenomenal Representation
Having received a DUI was a horrific experience. I'm a professional female, wife, and mother and have never had a run-in with the law in any way. My last speeding ticket was around 7 years ago. My family and I were looking at this whole ordeal with a huge amount of fear and trepidation and had no ide...
Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Tough, Compassionate, and Expert Representation
About a year and a half ago, I found myself in a terrible situation that I never thought was possible. I prided myself on my pristine driving record and my responsibility with regard to alcohol. The BAC is always stacked against you, especially the lighter in weight you are. Despite having perform...
Rhidian D.W. Orr's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rhidian is the leading DUI lawyer in Denver, Colorado and is extremely active member of the National College of DUI Defense. If you are charged with a DUI offense in Denver, you should hire Rhidian as he is an extremely successful DUI trial lawyer."
"I had a potential client in New Orleans searching for a DUI attorney in Denver. I referred him to Rhidian. Apparently the referral was extremely impressed with the service that the Orr Law Firm provides because I received a phone call from the referral thanking me for linjing him to the Orr Law Firm. Thank you Rhidian."
"Mr. Orr is a fabulous attorney who works extremely hard for his clients. He is well studied in the sciences related to DUI defense and he uses this knowledge to zealously defend his clients. Mr. Orr is always willing to share his knowledge with others to better the industry, and he is a pleasure to work with in the defense community. I, without hesitation, endorse Mr. Orr."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He takes his valuable time to explain all of the important issues, to make sure the defendant understands."
"Rhidian is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse him without hesitation or reservation."
"13 years of DUI practice is what we call experienced. Knowledge of both DUI law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions here as well as his education in the field and certifications. His client reviews are beyond stellar. READ THEM! Endorsements from his peers are outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him."
"I endorse this lawyer. As a fellow DUIDLA member, I know Mr. Orr is dedicated to excellent DUI defense."
"Rhidian David Watson Orr may be the best DUI lawyer in Colorado! It is that simple. His clients are fortunate to have hired him."
"Rhidian is so passionate about what he does. He is always on top of the most recent developments in these areas of law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rhidian is a wealth of information especially when it comes to DMV and the rules both old and new."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rhidian is one of the top DUI/DWI lawyers in the country. He has cutting edge techniques on how to beat the most challenging cases that other lawyers may deem "unwinnable". There is not challenge too great for Rhidian in these cases. If you want an expert in this area of law, I strongly suggest that you hire Rhidian."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Orr is a member of the National College of DUI Defense, Inc. I know for a fact that he attends way more training on how to defend DWI cases than most of his peers. He is known for standing up to the government, and I confidently recommend his services to anyone that is faced with a DWI / DUI charge."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rhidian is always a great source of information about defending DUI cases. His presentations on defending blood cases in Colorado have helped dozens of lawyers improve their ability to provide competent representation to the accused in Colorado."
"Rhidian is a competent, qualified and industrious lawyer.He is a class act, knowledgeable and very diligent and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody."
"Without reservation, I give my highest recommendation of Rhidian Orr to anyone charged with a DUI (or other crimination charge) in the Denver area. Rhidian is a rare breed in that he is both a fighter, yet is a compassionate human-being who takes the time to listen to his clients and their concerns. I would whole-heartedly entrust my closest friends and loved ones to his care and expertise if they were charged with a crime in Colorado. In fact, of the multiple clients I have referred to him, all of them report both outstanding service and outstanding results."
"While I have not known Rhidian for many years, what I do know about him is that he knows Colorado DUI law like the back of his hand. He has volunteered to be the state delegate for NCDD.com, and to provide on-line answers to other lawyers' questions about the nuances of Colorado criminal and administrative law, as it relates to fighting DUI cases. he is worthy of your consideration, if you face a DUI in Colorado."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Gold Star Award, Better Business Bureau
2009
Gold Star Award, Better Business Bureau
2009
Golden Heart Award, Valley Hope Association
2008
Gold Star Award, Better Business Bureau
2007
Gold Star Award, Better Business Bureau
2006
Gold Star Award, Better Business Bureau
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner/Senior Partner, The Orr Law Firm LLC
2000 - 2000
Intern, Public Defender's Office
Associations
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyers
2014 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationCharter Member & Board Member
2013 - Present
Trial Skills UniversityFaculty Member
2013 - Present
Team Dave LoganMember
2013 - Present
NORMLLifetime Member
2013 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseState Delegate
2012 - Present
National College for DUI DefenseSustaining Member
2011 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeLifetime Member - F Warrior
2011 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeMember - Ranch Club
2011 - Present
American Chemical SocietyMember
2009 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationLifetime Member
2007 - Present
Tom Martino's Troubleshooter NetworkMember
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLifetime Member
2004 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Better Business BureauA Rated Member
2007 - 2012
National College for DUI DefenseGeneral Member
Sample of Legal Cases
No Need to post cases
Education
2013
Forensic Alcohol Consulting
Intoxilzyer 9000 Training
2012
Joshua Karton
From Presentation Into Persuasion
2012
MacCarthy Cross Exam Seminar II
Cross Examination & Impeachment
2011
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Trial Lawyers College - 2011
2011
National College for DUI Defense
Summer Session - DUI Defense Training
2011
ACS Forensic Chromatography III
Forensic Chromatography
2011
The McShane Law Firm
The Scientific Truth About HS-GC-FID
2010
National College for DUI Defense
Summer Session - DUI Defense Training
2010
Platt & Associates
NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition Expert Overview Course
2010
Platt & Associates
NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Instructor Course
2009
Industrial Training & Design Ltd.
Intoxilyzer 5000EN Operator Training
2009
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association & The National College for DUI Defense
Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases
2009
National College for DUI Defense
Summer Session - DUI Defense Training
2009
Platt & Associates
NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Practitioner Course
2008
Mountain States Accident Reconstruction & Investigations, LLC.
NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner Training
2008
Western Trial Advocacy Institute
Effective Communication and Trial Skills Training
2008
National College for DUI Defense
Summer Session - DUI Defense Training
2002
University of Denver Daniels College of Business
M.S. in Business Administration
2000
University of Denver College of Law
Juris Doctor
1994
University of Denver
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar - Annual DUI Conference
Getting the Raw Data: Not Just a Raw Deal
2012
Colorado Public Defender's Conference
SFSTs, DRE & Gas Chromatography
2011
Trial Skills Series: Motions
Arguing Motions Effectively
2011
NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Course
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
2011
CU Law - Criminal Clinic
Defending DUI Cases
2011
Criminal Defense Clinic
DUI Defense Strategies
2010
University of Denver - Criminal Defense Clinic
DUI Defense Clinic
2010
Strides LLC
DUI Forum - 10 Most Common Questions Related to DUI Charges
2010
CU-Criminal Defense Clinic
Defending DUI Cases in Colorado
2008
Chi Phi Fraternity
Responsible Drinking and How a DUI Will Impact Your Future
Publications
2013
Whitehall Printing Company
Colorado DUI Survival Guide: A Citizen's Protection Manual
2012
Super Lawyers Magazine
The Orr Law Firm, L.L.C - Colorado's Premier DUI Defense Firm
2012
Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books)
Navigating DUI Drug Cases
2011
Super Lawyers Magazine
DUI Defense Is Our Passion
2005
Vail Daily
DA Requests Dismissal of Charges
2004
New York Times
Court-Martial Expected in Abu Ghraib Case
2004
1996
Interbiznet
1st Steps in the Hunt
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will the prosecutor reduce points on my ticket?
01 Feb 2016
Q&A
Will a missed test on a Smart Start "In-Hom", in home monitorin device result in by bond being revoked? I am on bond for a dui
08 Nov 2015
Q&A
Are Colorado State Patrol dash cams always on? May I review dash cam footage of alleged traffic offense or discover if
01 Nov 2015
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Early Removal of Ignition Interlock in Colorado
06 Nov 2012
Legal Guide
Selecting a DUI Attorney
01 Jul 2010
Legal Guide
SR22 insurance FAQ
29 Jun 2010