Eric A Sunness

Eric A Sunness

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Collins, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime

110 East Oak Street, Suite 220, Fort Collins, CO

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 32 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1993

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Eric A. Sunness, Attorney at Law, LLC

110 East Oak Street, Suite 220, Fort Collins, CO, 80524-7164

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Eric A Sunness's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Vicky | January 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Strongly Recommended

Eric is a wonderful lawyer you can rely on. I got my case dealt with very well and in good outcome. Eric is very patient and caring, full of experience knowing how to get outcome reasonable and beneficial to his client. When I sought for his help and found I could just follow his guide and no need to... worry about the process. The fee is very reasonable and you are in a good hand. I strongly recommend him to you when you need help in law defense in his specialized areas.

Posted by Vicky | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommended, the best attorney!

I am very pleased with the outcome of my case with the help from Eric! I was charged with domestic violence against my ex-boyfriend. Eric is amazingly helpful to me! He has long-term attorney experience and has very good relationship with D.A. and Judge on this type of cases. He was able to talk with... District Attorney directly and got my charge dropped directly! The plea of guilty was finally dismissed successfully! He saved me and my career in future! Eric is very nice and kind, with great patience and quick insightfulness into how he can offer the most favorable outcome for me. He’s easy-going and charges very reasonable, compared with other attorneys. And he is a high-efficient attorney! His assistant Tammy is also very experienced and amazing helpful! Seeking for their help is no doubt for your best benefit!!

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my career!

I highly recommend Eric Sunness to anyone who is seeking legal representation. My story with Eric started as I was being falsely accused and charged with multiple felonies. My entire livelihood was at stake. Being a licensed professional in the securities industry, I was responsible for hundreds of i...nvestment accounts and millions of dollars under management. This meant that accepting a plea or being found guilty of the felony charges I was faced with would have ended my career, and permanently disqualified me from the securities industry. Prior to meeting Eric, I interviewed three high level law firms in Northern Colorado. Eric was my last interview, and after my first meeting with him, I knew that Eric Sunness was the right attorney for me and my defense. Eric was in charge of all aspects of my case, and took charge from day one. Eric never made me feel like a fish in a barrel, and immediately made me feel at ease in a high stress situation. Eric promised me two things, 100% honesty and hard work, and that’s exactly what I received, plus much more. He believed me from the very beginning, and told me he would fight for me as if I was his own son up on the stand. This spoke volumes of his character. I can tell you from first-hand experience that Eric Sunness has an impeccable reputation throughout the community, and is going to have your best interest at heart. Eric has professional and respectable relationships with many of the court personal, including judges and district attorneys. Per Eric’s advice, I retained a second law firm, a private investigator, and a highly qualified forensic signature examiner to help strengthen my defense. Eric knew that with these credible resources, the district attorney assigned to my case would know that I was willing to fight these charges to the end. Because of Eric’s expertise and dedication, along with the findings of the private investigator and forensic examiner, my case was dismissed by the State of Colorado, and I was acquitted of all charges. Given the severity of the charges I was facing, dismissal was the absolute best case outcome I could have ever hoped for. For any licensed professional in a similar situation, please take my advice; you can count on Eric Sunness’ promise of honesty and hard work. Know that he will always have your best interest in mind, and he will do everything in his power to provide you with the most favorable outcome possible. I now have a new outlook on life, and thanks to Eric and his team, I am still able to work in the industry that I love and help families that need my professional expertise.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Prostitution Sting

After making some immoral choices I got caught up in a sting operation, arrested, and charged with soliciting and patronizing a prostitute. The evidence was pretty damning on the cell phone text. Eric's knowledge and working relationship with the DA's office enabled him to get the solicitation charge... dropped and the lesser misdemeanor reduced to a deferred sentence. I have to complete an 8 hour awareness course and 24 hrs. of community service then after 1 year of probation the charge is completely dismissed and removed from my record permanently. This was a great out come compared to what was most probable without great representation. Eric is very compassionate and reassuring during a very difficult time for me and my family.

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2013 | DUI & DWI

DUID Case

I'm an undergraduate student at Colorado State University. I was stopped for speeding by CSUPD and falsely accused of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs. I was also charged with having an Open Container, and Careless Driving. Eric immediately made me feel comftorable and confident that my case woul...d be properly resolved. He and his assistant, Tammy, kept me informed throughout the process and answered all of my questions. I was facing a fourteen-point ticket. In the end, I pled guilty to a two-point, Defective Vehicle violation. I couldn't have been happier with the result.

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Eric A Sunness's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Barbara Ornelas

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric has been my colleague for over 20 years. Throughout that time, I have had many cases with him. He has consistently demonstrated his knowledge of the law and ability to zealously represent his clients."

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V. Iyer

Family lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Eric Sunness is a highly respected and knowledgeable Family Law Attorney. He has a reputation as being a tireless advocate and counselor for his clients. I would not hesitate to refer my family members or clients to Eric Sunness for representation in any family law related matter."

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Brandon Luna

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Before I was a private attorney, I was a deputy district attorney. I found Eric always was prepared and, because of this, he always effectively represented his clients. He had a strong understanding of the law consistently fought for his client's rights. I endorse this lawyer."

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Tregg Lunn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Other

"I would recommend Eric to anyone who is accused of a crime in Fort Collins,"

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Jean Gillis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Eric for more than 20 years. Insightful, knowledgeable and sincerely committed to helping his clients, Eric has a strong work ethic with extensive experience in family law and criminal defense matters. Eric understands that bad things can happen to good people, which makes him a strong advocate for and compassionate counselor to his clients. I highly endorse Eric Sunness as an excellent family law and criminal defense lawyer."

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Troy Krenning

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is not only a gentleman, he is a hard working lawyer who cares for his clients. He sets a high standard for others with his professionalism and knowledge of the law. I recommend Eric to help you with all of your legal needs."

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Kent Leier

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is a true professional. His hard work and honesty are an asset to the legal profession."

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V. Iyer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Barbara Ornelas

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Gary Pirosko

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ann Toney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Brandon Luna

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tregg Lunn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Troy Krenning

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kent Leier

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Contributor award, Avvo

2013

Pro Bono Legal Services Commitment and Recognition Program, Colorado Supreme Court

2013

Superb Rating, AVVO

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Coach of the Year, Colorado State University

2009

Coach of the Year (western region), American Collegiate Hockey Association

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

Golden Gavel Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Managing Member, Eric A. Sunness, Attorney at Law, LLC

1995 - 2007

Shareholder, Frey, Korb, Haggerty & Michaels, P.C.

1993 - 1995

Managing member, Eric A. Sunness, Attorney at Law, P.C.

1986 - 1989

Sales and Marketing, Alling and Cory Paper Company

1983 - 1986

Sales and Marketing, Horwitz Paper Company

Associations

2009 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association

2009 - Present

Larimer County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Larimer County Bar Association

Ethics and Professionalism Committee

1995 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Larimer County Bar Association

Member

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Colorado Bar Association

2009 - 2011

Larimer County Bar Association

Chair Member - Ethics and Professionalism Committee

1993 - 1995

Larimer County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

The People of the State of Colorado vs. XXXX

Acquittal following jury trial

Too many to list

Dismissal of charges or acquittal following jury trial

Too many to list

Dismissal of charges or acquittal following jury trial

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Education

1992

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

State University of New York

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Speaking Engagement

Dissolution of Marriage

Languages

English

Activity

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