FAQ
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Common questions about the legal process and about working with our firm. Have a question that isn’t here? Call us — the consultation is free.
Hartwell Legal Group offers a free consultation in criminal and personal injury matters. It is a no-obligation conversation about your situation and your options.
Yes. Clients work directly with Adrian and receive his personal phone number. You are not handed off to a rotating cast of associates.
We return calls within 24 hours. In urgent situations, such as an arrest, reach out right away so we can begin protecting your rights immediately.
We serve Denver, Arapahoe, Boulder, Jefferson, El Paso, and Douglas Counties, with offices in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs.
Sí. Se Habla Español. We are happy to discuss your case in Spanish.
Almost never. You have the right to remain silent and the right to counsel. Politely decline to answer questions about the allegations and ask to speak with an attorney. Anything you say — even an innocent explanation — can be used against you.
Misdemeanors generally carry up to 364 days in county jail and fines, while felonies can carry years in the Department of Corrections and lasting collateral consequences. The classification drives everything about strategy, which is why an early case assessment matters.
Often, yes. Dismissals and reductions can come from suppressed evidence, weak proof, diversion programs, or negotiated pleas. We evaluate every avenue and never assume the initial charge is the charge you will be left with.
Yes. Colorado is a no-fault state, meaning you do not have to prove wrongdoing — only that the marriage is irretrievably broken. This keeps the focus on parenting, property, and support.
Colorado follows “equitable distribution,” dividing marital property fairly but not always equally. We work to ensure all assets and debts are properly identified and valued.
Not necessarily. Many cases resolve through negotiation or mediation. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial while working hard to reach a fair settlement.
We handle injury cases on a contingency fee, meaning you pay no attorney fees upfront and nothing at all unless we recover compensation for you.
Deadlines (statutes of limitations) vary by claim type — often two or three years — and evidence disappears fast. It is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible after an injury.
Rarely. First offers are typically far below the true value of a claim. We evaluate the full scope of your losses before you agree to anything.
Paying a ticket is an admission of guilt that adds points and raises insurance. Fighting it can protect your record — often for less than the long-term cost of the points.
For adult drivers, accumulating 12 points within 12 months (or 18 within 24 months) can trigger a suspension. Younger drivers face lower thresholds.
Often not. For many citations we can appear on your behalf and resolve the matter without you missing work.