Bruce Whitney Sarbaugh

Bruce Whitney Sarbaugh

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

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

3223 Arapahoe Avenue., Suite 300, Boulder, CO

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Biography

Practice Areas

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licensed in Colorado for 39 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1986

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3223 Arapahoe Avenue., Suite 300, Boulder, CO, 80303

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Bruce Whitney Sarbaugh's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

65 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Anthony P. | August 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

outcome of DUI hearing and sentencing

Bruce; did an Excellent job putting together all the information from the scope of things I completed from the time I got the DUI! The DMV hearing that he stood up for me and was able to get my loss of drivers licences cut down to only 30 days. He also drilled the arresting officer about incorrect i...nformation on the arrest report! The County hearing was delayed due to conflicting schedules so once day and time was set all went smooth. In the mean time I chatted with Bruce several times to be sure he knew what I was doing with all my Alcohol classes and AA meetings also Ignition Interlock installed into my truck by CO law inorder get my Restricted Drivers License so I can drive!! At the Boulder County Hearing, Bruce and I went over everything so I was clear on what to do in front of the Judge for the best outcome of things, etc...After the hearing Bruce spent alot of time with me to help with needed paperwork for the courts to speed things up. Bruce was great to work with and very patient with me to help me understand the do's and don'ts for my situation!! I will Highly recommend Bruce to my friends in all my travels!! It will take time for me to get through this. So I will keep Bruce up to date as the months go by and I stay on track with my Sobriety!!

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing Boulder Attorney

Bruce is truly the best attorney in Boulder. He was able to help my daughter through the entire process of a very unfortunate DUI situation. He was there for her every step of the way and was able to provide a very positive outcome despite the extreme circumstances of her case. He contributes countle...ss hours at CU to educate the students regarding their legal rights and has served on numerous organizations throughout the Boulder community. Bruce is clearly respected by his peers and members of the judicial system. We could not have hired a more compassionate & helpful attorney.

Posted by Katie | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hire Bruce!

My charges were DUID and child abuse while on a RX of Suboxone. With that being said, finding a attorney who is educated on Suboxone was difficult. I hired this female ex judge and DA lawyer who was constantly telling me she needed more money to investigate what I was on. Plus she was telling me to s...ettle. I knew something wasn't right and I needed to find a new attorney. My mom found Bruce who was educated on Suboxone. Talk about a breath of fresh air! When I hired him he was easy to get ahold of and told me the truth on some things of my case that did not look good. I completely respect honesty. Bruce got my child abuse charges dropped and my DUID dropped down to a DWAI. He truly was such a amazing attorney I would recommend him to anyone! He also helped me get my license back! Thank you so much Bruce for a job well done!

Posted by Scott | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great help in a time of need

Bruce helped me maneuver through the rip currents of a complicated DUI charge and probation violation. When I came to Bruce I was facing possible jail time and feeling hopeless. The outcome was much better than I could have hoped for. In addition, he's provided legal assistance to both my son and my ...daughter. Bruce is a rare individual and a great lawyer. I'm honored to know him.

Posted by David | December 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Bruce is a straight G

Bruce saved me. I was charged with multiple DUIs, my career dreams were dead in the water, then Bruce did some magic. He got the judge to grant five continuances (that's insane for mere DUIs), litigating the charges over eight months, before finally accepting a technically-illegal plea deal I still c...an barely believe he got, although it honestly was the only outcome I could have lived with. He knows all the judges and assistant DA's, which arguments will persuade who—plus how to get your charges moved into Courtroom 9 or Division 6, what have you, so that you're facing the optimal people. He’s got some legal acuity about him—and that was underscored even further when I later went to him again with some much more serious trouble; he knows what he’s doing. But it's not that he's the only legal expert in Boulder, it's his people skills, and I saw firsthand that's the key with the law. He'll get you the best outcome you possibly can get, plea or trial. Bruce went above and beyond around and back again for me. He's a compassionate advocate not just your lawyer, a passionate servant of justice. He's a must.

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Bruce Whitney Sarbaugh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jose Hecht

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

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!"

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Barry Lancaster

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Philip Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bradley Stephenson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melanie Corrin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

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."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Oswaldo Mendoza-Estrada

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

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."

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Kyle Watson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Franz Frechette

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kathleen Cribari

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jose Hecht

Criminal defense lawyer

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Barry Lancaster

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Philip Clark

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bradley Stephenson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Melanie Corrin

Immigration lawyer

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Lindasue Smollen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

1986

Legal Aid and Defender Award, CU Legal Aid Clinic

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner/Principle Attorney, The Sarbaugh Law Firm

2003 - 2018

Legal Advisor - Off-Campus Housing, University of Colorado - Boulder

1995 - 2016

Of Counsel, Cameron W. Tyler & Associates, P.C.

1991 - 1992

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, City of Lakewood

1987 - 1989

Assistant Attorney General, United States Virgin Islands

1986 - 1987

Law clerk, Hon. Morris W. Sandstead - 20th Judicial District, Colorado

Associations

2013 - Present

National College For DUI Defense

2003 - Present

Boulder County Bar Foundation

1994 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

1990 - Present

Virgin Islands Bar Association

1989 - Present

Boulder County Bar Association

Co-Chair Bench/Bar Committee - 1995

1989 - Present

Boulder County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

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

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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Education

1986

University of Colorado School of Law

JD

1982

Colorado College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2013

Warranty of Habitability Forum

Flood Relief Assistance

2013

Parents Weekend presentation

CU Student Legal Issues Living Off-Campus

2013

Community Living Class

CU Students and Municipal Ordinances

2013

CLE Seminar

Flood Relief Assistance

Publications

2009

CU Off-Campus Housing Landlord/Tenant Guide Boulder Landlord/Tenant Guide

Languages

English

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