Barry Christian Hart Lancaster

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Barry Christian Hart Lancaster

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 22 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Boulder, CO
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

1942 Broadway Street, Boulder, CO

About Barry

Biography

Charged With Drunk Driving? We Can Help. Reasonable Fees. Free Consultation. Call 866-292-5863

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

23 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

23 years | 150 cases

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 22 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lancaster Law Office, LLC

1942 Broadway Street, Boulder, CO, 80302

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Lancaster Law Office, LLC

1544 Race Street, Denver, CO, 80206

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Online Presence

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Barry Christian Hart Lancaster's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 40 reviews

Posted by Brittany | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DV Dismissed

When every other lawyer said I would have to take a plea bargain, Mr. Barry Lancaster listened to my story, understood the truth and the lack of parallels between the truth and the police statement, my charges and punishments. Mr. Lancaster said we could get it dismissed. And he did. It was a long jo...urney, and Barry was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the whole process. In the end, all the steps were taken to have the DA understand the truth, and drop the charges completely. I am over-the-moon grateful for Barry and his team's hard work, dedication and success with helping me. These charges would have changed my entire life; career, goals and aspirations. With Barry's help, I can now continue my life plans in peace. I would highly recommend Barry's expertise. Thank you very very much.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Dismissed! Best DUI Lawyer on the Front Range

I was hit with a slew of nightmare charges after crashing my car, including DUI. I was disoriented from the crash and the wicked concussion I sustained during it, but I wasn't intoxicated, so I opted to take a blood test after a police officer finally came. The officer was incompetent, and to ...my surprise, came up with charge after charge, but none of them were true and I was in shock, literally, and disbelief. Because of the charges, I was put in jail instead of in a hospital and left to suffer overnight with no one in my family knowing where I was and without medical attention for my injuries except for ointment for the gash on my stomach the next morning. When I was finally released, I called multiple DUI lawyers in Boulder, and none were enthused about my case, despite me passionately explaining that I was innocent and needed aggressive representation. I'm a full-time student, planning for graduate school, so I could not afford for these accusations to throw my life off track and have serious consequences that could affect my life and career forever. Barry immediately understood where I was coming from and felt confident with the case, which was a huge relief for me. I knew I could trust him to handle the case and work thoroughly and firmly with the Boulder DAs and judges, who he has ample experience with. Even Barry's website showed that he and his practice stood out from the rest of the lawyers in Boulder. I was concerned about the price of hiring a DUI lawyer, and Barry isn't the lowest cost out of the options, but I knew after talking to him and from various reviews and his website that he was clearly the strongest lawyer to handle my case and would give me the best chance of getting my serious charges dropped, which would ultimately save me the most money, as the charges had steep fees attached if convicted, and it would save my future and peace of mind. All in all, Barry was very fair with his pricing, and he sympathized with my overall situation. It was a no-brainer to choose Barry to represent me. During the months Barry represented me, he met/spoke with me and always explained the legal situation at the time, the different options we had, the option that was best, and his solid strategy to handle it and get me the best outcome. I was always able to ask questions and give my input, and we were always on the same page and ready to make the next move by the end of a conversation. Barry even represented me in court on the occasions that I couldn't be there and the law would allow it, and he reminded me when each court date would come up and met me before we walked into the court room. When it came time to make a plea with the DA and put this case to rest, Barry firmly defended me, explained my situation, and came to an agreement with the DA that had ALL OF MY CHARGES DROPPED; a major success and the justice I deserved, THANKS TO BARRY! I plead guilty to reckless driving, which was the best option that I could have hoped for given the situation, and since Barry explained to the judge that I had suffered and made life changes to avoid anything like this happening again, the judge gave me the minimum fine and consequence. Barry made my life easier, saved my future, has become a good friend, gave me a fair price, and was extremely professional, capable, and thorough with my case. I would not recommend another lawyer to handle anyone's case in Boulder or on the Front Range.

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

I was hopeless with my case and was facing a probation violation along with my second DUI and was facing jail time. Barry took charge of my case and was very honest from the start. He did not make false promises but did everything in his power to help me out. He truly cared about me as person and I d...id not feel like I was a client. End game was he got the dui dropped and I went from facing 60 days in jail with years of probation to paying a fine for reckless driving. Highly recommend Mr. Lancaster he is 100% worth every penny.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Facing a DWAI & criminal charge, Barry won the jury trial

I was pulled over for speeding and very questionably brought in for a breathalizer after roadside tests, resulting in a charge of DWAI. I did NOT want a criminal charge on my record and believed that there were many issues with how I was arrested and charged. However, my options were extremely limit...ed. Barry was an absolute life saver. Even when the DA made it absolutely clear over many months that they would not budge on my case and planned to take me to trial, Barry stood his ground. The entire time he was honest with his guidance, outlining all of our options. Our case resulted in an actual trial in front of a jury, which took place over 13 grueling hours. Curve balls were thrown at us left and right, including the state entering a "surprise" witness to try and refute my account and breath results. At the end of it all, my trial resulted in a NOT GUILTY verdict from the jury (and rightfully so). Barry won this case where many others would not have. Mr. Lancaster is an absolute professional and ensured that justice was served. I feel like a tremendous burden has been lifted off my back. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Posted by Joe | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Charged with DUI with probation, faced loss of driver license and lifetime record in state of CO but Barry got it deferred

I was "questionably" pulled over for speeding and the officer wanted to conduct roadside tests because of his claim of smelling alcohol. I refused subjective roadside tests and agreed to blood alcohol test. Barry was very diligent at explaining our options for DUI charges and expected court proceedin...gs, which was very helpful since all of this was new to me. He successfully resolved my case to a deferred judgment decision and future dismissal after I complete community service and classes. The DUI charge was a tremendous life burden plus unchartered waters for me, Barry took the time and effort to support my concerns and won the deferred judgement on my behalf. I would highly recommend Barry for legal consultation and representation as a defense attorney!

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Barry Christian Hart Lancaster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bruce Sarbaugh

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Barry for several years and have the utmost respect for his knowledge, intuition, and commitment to justice. I have consulted with Barry on several cases and have no hesitation in endorsing Barry as an attorney that truly embodies what this profession is all about."

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John Rapp

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Other

"If I were in trouble, Barry would be my guy. Mr. Lancaster is a true warrior in the courtroom. He is a great attorney and an even better man. You are lucky if you have Barry on your side."

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Philip Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred several clients to Barry Lancaster. All were facing serious criminal charges or allegations and needed an effective and aggressive criminal defense attorney. I am very pleased that every one of my referrals had a successful outcome and each reported to me that they were extremely impressed with Mr. Lancaster’s legal skill and effectiveness in the courtroom. I highly recommend Mr. Lancaster and I fully intend to continue to refer criminal matters to him because I know my clients will be very well-served."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Barry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Franz Frechette

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without any reservation, I highly endorse Barry as one of Colorado's best criminal defense attorneys, hands down. Barry has the unique ability to fight hard for his clients, and do so fearlessly and with incredible zeal, while maintaining that critical demeanor and voice of reason and fairness which is what one wants in a criminal defense attorney. I know from experience, he extremely well respected by his opponents as well as from members of the bench. Barry's combination of incredible intelligence, even temperament and tough internal disposition really sets him apart from other attorneys. As a peer of Barry's in the same fields of practice, I have absolutely no reservation in recommending Barry for your legal representation and can assure anyone searching and pondering which lawyer to hire, that you simply will not go wrong in hiring Barry."

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James Castle

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Lancaster as a criminal defense attorney. He is considered an expert attorney in DUI and domestic cases and his work on general criminal matetrs is outstanding."

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Rhidian Orr

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Barry Lancaster for many years. He is a talented and gifted attorney. He is skilled in many areas of the law. He is particularly skilled in the area of DUI defense. Barry is also a member the National College for DUI defense. Every time we have referred someone Barry’s direction they have been treated with the utmost respect and professionalism."

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Thomas Greenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Barry Lancaster is an incredibly talented member of the Denver defense bar. He is charming, intelligent, and ready to defend his clients in any criminal matter. He has the dedication and perseverence to win your case. It is an honor and a privilege to endorse Barry."

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John Rapp

Criminal defense lawyer

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Franz Frechette

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lisabeth Castle

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Thomas Greenberg

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2002

PAUL WILSON ADVOCACY AWARD, KANSAS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Lancaster Law Office

Associations

2011 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2004 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2003 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

6th Offense DUI with Accident Dismissed

CASE DISMISSED

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Education

2003

University of Kansas School of Law

JURIS DOCTORATE

Speaking Engagements

2012

Rotary Club

CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

Publications

Languages

English

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