25+ years trial experience fighting for your rights. Free Consult! Call 303-625-6293
Having spent over 25 years in the courtrooms across the Front Range, I am a tenacious advocate with a proven trial record. However, I realize that many times negotiating the best plea agreement does not result from threats of motions and/or trial, but understanding the prosecutor, the law, and thoroughly investigating the facts of the case. I also spend alot of time with each client making sure they understand how the law applies to their case and what their options are at each stage of the proceeding. Only then can my clients make a truly informed and knowledgable decision of how to best proceed with their case. That's what sets my firm apart - the ability to communicate to our clients in understandable terms the judicial process, how the law applies to their case, and the risks, consequences, and benefits associated with each step along the way. And if a trial is necessary, we have the experience, skill, and tenacity to fight for our clients before a jury and win! Give me a call and let's talk about how my firm can help in your case.
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The Sarbaugh Law Firm
3223 Arapahoe Avenue.
Suite 300
Boulder, CO, 80303
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 1986 | 11/10/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
Legal Aid and Defender Award | CU Legal Aid Clinic | 1986 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/Principle Attorney | The Sarbaugh Law Firm | 1993 - Present |
Legal Advisor - Off-Campus Housing | University of Colorado - Boulder | 2003 - 2018 |
Of Counsel | Cameron W. Tyler & Associates, P.C. | 1995 - 2016 |
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | City of Lakewood | 1991 - 1992 |
Assistant Attorney General | United States Virgin Islands | 1987 - 1989 |
Law clerk | Hon. Morris W. Sandstead - 20th Judicial District, Colorado | 1986 - 1987 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National College For DUI Defense | N/A | 2013 - Present |
Boulder County Bar Foundation | N/A | 2003 - Present |
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar | N/A | 1994 - Present |
Virgin Islands Bar Association | N/A | 1990 - Present |
Boulder County Bar Association | Co-Chair Bench/Bar Committee - 1995 | 1989 - Present |
Boulder County Bar Association | N/A | 1989 - Present |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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CU Off-Campus Housing Landlord/Tenant Guide | Boulder Landlord/Tenant Guide | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Colorado School of Law | JD | 1986 |
Colorado College | BA | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Community Living Class | CU Students and Municipal Ordinances | 2013 |
CLE Seminar | Flood Relief Assistance | 2013 |
Warranty of Habitability Forum | Flood Relief Assistance | 2013 |
Parents Weekend presentation | CU Student Legal Issues Living Off-Campus | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. Khalil | Not guilty after jury trial |
People v. Lehti | Not guilty after jury trial |
People v. Romero | Not guilty after jury trial |
People v. Zehnal | Not Guilty after jury trial |
People v. Early | All charges dismissed at motions hearing upon establishing rising blood-alcohol defense |
People v. Williams | Dismissed after motions hearing upon showing coercive police conduct rendered roadside maneuvers and breath test involuntary |
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People v. Somes | Not Guilty |
People v. Pappas | Not Guilty following jury trial |
People v. Miller | Reinstatement of probation and early termination of supervision |
People v. Herrera | Not Guilty after jury trial |
People v. Buzzanca | Original felony charge dismissed upon plea to petty offense |
People v. Latimer | Obtained favorable 1-year home detention sentence upon establishing client's special needs |
People v. Fouts | Not guilty following trial |
People v. Roberts | Conviction vacated upon appeal and case remanded for further proceedings |
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Jose Hecht, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bruce is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and personable. He cares a lot about his clients and works hard for them. I highly recommend him!
Barry Lancaster, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 24, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sarbaugh is a true champion for his clients. I have consulted with him and brainstormed with him on various strategies and can without any equivocation fully endorse this fantastic attorney.
Philip Clark, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 15, 2015
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I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him on cases and have observed his work for many years. In my opinion he is clearly an excellent attorney.
Bradley Stephenson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 14, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Melanie Corrin, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 2, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Sarbaugh on a difficult case with potentially severe immigration consequences. He went above and beyond to ensure an excellent outcome for our combined client. I recommend him highly.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Bruce. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Oswaldo Mendoza-Estrada, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bruce is a highly professional, caring, and competent attorney. He works in criminal defense and traffic cases, including real estate matters. I highly recommend him to all my clients and believe he is one of the best attorneys in our community.
Kyle Watson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 30, 2013
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I am a lawyer in San Antonio, TX. My son was a student at University of Colorado and, unfortunately, found himself in need of a DUI lawyer in Boulder. I researched good lawyers in that area and called Bruce. What a blessing! Bruce is a superb lawyer, conscientious, caring and compassionate to the cause and has a tremendous work ethic. His advise was "target on" and I recommend Bruce without hesitation. I have been practicing law for over 28 years and I can state that Bruce ranks up at the top.
Franz Frechette, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
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What makes Bruce a superb attorney is not only his vast and qualitatively in-depth, substantive knowledge of the law, but equally, if not more importantly, his even-keeled, confident and utterly respectful and dignified demeanor both in the courtroom and outside of it. Bruce is extremely intelligent and quick on his feet and never intimidated when the unexpected arises. He is one of the few attorneys I know where the unexpected is not unforeseeable and not a challenge. I attribute that critical quality in an attorney to both Bruce's extraordinary intelligence and his years of experience in the courtroom. He is simultaneously both tough and gentle in his approach -- vigorously and selflessly representing his clients without being offensive to opposing attorneys, the court or others -- a rare and gifted quality which is what I believe makes Bruce such an outstanding attorney and person, for that matter - qualities which make up extremely effective legal representation.
Kathleen Cribari, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 5, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bruce for more than 20 years. He is intelligent, thoughtful, highly ethical and provides top notch personal service to his clients. He understands the law and knows how to work his way effectively through the legal system in a way that is most beneficial to his clients.