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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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Posted by Norm | August 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best
Hello, my name is Norm and I’m here to give praise and thanks to Bruce Sarbaugh for the way he handled my two cases. Both cases were 19-20 years old by the way, anyway he negotiated my one case in Broomfield from a possible one year jail sentence to a 45 day and community service due to his capable k...
Posted by Aaron Wolf | January 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent lawyer who cares about people.
Good lawyers are almost impossible to find these days. I tried 2 other lawyers before finding Bruce. Bruce is one of those few lawyers who knows the law, the courts, and the DAs office. Perhaps even more important Bruce has common sense and actually cares about people and having proper justice serv...
Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
The very best representation I could have hoped for
If you have been charged with a DUI, Bruce is the man. I mean, the MAN. I could not have asked for a more compassionate, professional, or exceptional trial attorney than Bruce. Bruce recently represented me in a DUI case where I was arrested in-front on my home. Police were initially called for a w...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Best in Colorado
Around fifteen months ago I was in bad situation that I had no clue what to do about. After calling around Boulder to find the best attorney to fight for me and my case I discovered Bruce. Bruce is not only a 5-Star attorney, who knows the law like the back of his hand, but he was the most compassion...
Posted by Matt | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend!
During a confusing time when I needed guidance through a complicated process, I’m beyond grateful to have found and hired Bruce. From our first consultation it was obvious that Bruce is incredibly knowledgeable and diligent in his follow through. He was accessible throughout the duration of my case ...
"Bruce is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and personable. He cares a lot about his clients and works hard for them. I highly recommend him!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
1986
Legal Aid and Defender Award, CU Legal Aid Clinic
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
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 AssociationCo-Chair Bench/Bar Committee - 1995
1989 - Present
Boulder County Bar Association
Not guilty after jury trial
Not guilty after jury trial
Not guilty after jury trial
Not Guilty after jury trial
All charges dismissed at motions hearing upon establishing rising blood-alcohol defense
Dismissed after motions hearing upon showing coercive police conduct rendered roadside maneuvers and breath test involuntary
Not Guilty
Not Guilty following jury trial
Reinstatement of probation and early termination of supervision
Not Guilty after jury trial
Original felony charge dismissed upon plea to petty offense
Obtained favorable 1-year home detention sentence upon establishing client's special needs
Not guilty following trial
Conviction vacated upon appeal and case remanded for further proceedings
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1982
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2013
Flood Relief Assistance
2013
CU Student Legal Issues Living Off-Campus
2013
CU Students and Municipal Ordinances
2013
Flood Relief Assistance
2009
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