Nathan Peter Hansen

Nathan Peter Hansen

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 18 years

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

19 Old Town Square, Suite 273, Fort Collins, CO

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 18 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2007

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Law Offices of Nathan Peter Hansen

19 Old Town Square, Suite 273, Fort Collins, CO, 80524

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Nathan Peter Hansen's Reviews

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34 Client Reviews

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Posted by whitney | May 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

one of the best people I kniw

I met Nathan at a weird place in my life .without going into a bunch of personal details I had so many things going on and I remember not knowing which way was up or which way was down ,and threw every step of my court case and including issues two years down the roads well after my court case Nathan... was there with zero hesitation. He not only helped me threw my legal troubles ,he was a very strong mental standing threw the whole thing . He never made me feel less then , he never spoke down on me , he listened to EVERY CONCERN I had . 2 years down the road and I have constant reinforcing phrases that he told me play in my head to remind me im doing great things . He one asked me how do you eat an elephant ? I was so confused when he asked me . His response was one bite at a time . I will never forget that . You can't put a rating on a person who gave you much more then just a legal defense . He gave me a hope when I felt so so in the dark . He's truley amazing!!! 1000 stars for me !

Posted by Kimberly | February 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Counselor

Being in Legal Trouble is Horrible.I was pulled over for speeding in FOCO on a Sunday morning going to work.Next thing I know my car was being searched with the K9 and I'm being arrested for DUI/DUID!! I hired an incompetent expensive attorney that was a joke..She never returned calls,she belittled m...e.I was a complete mess,couldn't take a breath. I needed to get away from her.I cut ties with her and consulted with Nathan.First time meeting with him and discussing my case I felt like we had known each other for years.He listened,told me what he would do on my case.When I left his office.I was able to take a deep breath.I hired him.I asked a lot of questions.If he didn't know the answer he would find the answer. He never ignored or belittled me.He fought for me and kept me in the loop of the whole case.He has a big heart and a kind soul.He made me feel at ease and not be ashamed of being caught up in the judicial system.He is definitely one of the good guys.His knowledge of the law and his kind soul did not go unnoticed.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional experience

Of the many people I contacted for my case, Nathan responded quickly and personally, well outside of normal business hours. He immediately put me at ease by being personable and knowledgeable. He was very up front and even encouraged me to seek other counsel to make sure that he was the best fit. Aft...er following his advice, I chose him as the obvious best option compared to his unreachable, disinterested, and slow-to-respond competitors. From that point on he continued to be communicative, proactive, and honest. He thoroughly walked me through all the possible outcomes without giving me any false expectations, patiently explained the complicated process of the law, and worked diligently behind the scenes to pursue my case. I cannot speak highly enough of his professionalism balanced with genuine kindness and concern. If you’re looking for someone with the skills, tenacity, and knowledge to provide you with the best possible representation, as well as the warmth and humor to ease your mind during one of the worst experiences you might face in your life, I could not recommend anyone more emphatically than Mr. Hansen.

Posted by Amanda Esposito | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Genuine man, went above and beyond to help me.

Mr. Hansen has made my experience through the corrupt justice system that owns Ft Collins, a much brighter, and less scary time. He never stopped believing that i was not just a number/statistic and was still a young woman fighting an addiction and depression. Through the help of him, I was able to n...ot only get acceptance to go to rehab, but stay out of jail as well. I would recommend him to anyone who is viewed as an underdog, criminal, or delinquent. Thank you Nathan for making me feel like there was still hope in the darkest of nights.

Posted by David | November 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent and Empathetic

I hired Nathan for a DUI case. He executed the case flawlessly, yielding a better outcome that I could have hoped for. He responded to calls and emails almost instantly and no detail of the case was too small for him to help with. I expected him to do a good job since he was highly recommended by... a trusted source. What I did not expect was his level of empathy and personal interest. He asked questions about what led up to the incident and about how we as a family were doing in the wake of it. He was an emotional support as well as a legal one. Being represented by Nathan felt like being defended by a talented friend.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

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

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Robert Gauss

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have read Nathan's constructive and competent answers here on AVVO and have sought his help with crminal defense matters and found him to be extremely knowledgeable and competent. I recommend him highly for criminal defense work and for domestic violence work."

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Brandon Wright

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2006

Judge Jacob Dim Memorial Award, Federal Bar Association

2003

Assistant Attorney General's Award for Excellence, United States Department of Justice, Environment & Natural Resources Division

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner / Trial Attorney, The Law Office of Nathan P. Hansen, LLC

2010 - 2019

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Andrew Bertrand

2008 - 2010

Judicial Law Clerk, Tenth Circuit Court Of Appeals

2007 - 2008

Litigation Support Attorney - Department of Justice, Labat Anderson

2006 - 2007

Research Assistant, Hamline University School Of Law

2005 - 2005

Legal Intern, Environmental Protection Agency Office Of General Counsel

2005 - 2006

Judicial Law Clerk, Minnesota Court Of Appeals

2002 - 2004

Confidential Assistant to the Assistant Attorney General, United States Department Of Justice, Environment & Natural Resources Division

Associations

2011 - Present

Larimer County DUI Court

Board Member

Education

2007

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Luther College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

The Distinguished Natural Resources Practitioner-in-Residence Seminar

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Publications

Languages

English

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