DUI Attorney Near Joe Rowell Park | Dolores, Colorado
A DUI arrest near Joe Rowell Park can trigger two separate tracks: the criminal case and the DMV administrative process. In many situations, the window to request a DMV hearing is only seven days—but the deadline can run from the arrest date or from when you receive blood-test results/notice, depending on the facts. Barrie Newberger King represents clients in Dolores and throughout the 22nd Judicial District (Montezuma and Dolores Counties), handling both DMV and court strategy from the start.
What's At Stake After a DUI Arrest in Dolores
Your license can be revoked through the DMV (Express Consent) process unless you request a DMV hearing by the applicable deadline—often within seven (7) days. The 7-day window may run from the arrest date (breath test or refusal) or from when you receive the DMV notice after a blood test, depending on the facts. The DMV track is separate from the criminal court case, and it can move forward even while the court case is pending.
The criminal case carries separate consequences:
2nd DUI: 10-day mandatory jail minimum.
3rd DUI: 60-day mandatory jail minimum.
4th+ DUI: Felony (Class 4).
A DUI conviction can involve probation, fines, and long-term consequences on your record.
Some alternatives to straight jail time exist depending on your history and circumstances. A criminal defense attorney who knows how DUI cases are typically handled in the 22nd Judicial District (Montezuma and Dolores Counties) can identify which options might apply based on your record and the facts.
How Barrie Handles DUI Cases in the 22nd Judicial District
Barrie requests the DMV (Express Consent) hearing by the required deadline—often within seven (7) days, depending on whether the case involved a breath test, a refusal, or a blood-test notice—and challenges the officer’s basis for the stop/arrest and any testing issues to fight the revocation and protect your driving privileges.
She reviews all evidence—reports, body camera footage, chemical test results—for constitutional violations that could lead to suppression. She negotiates based on your goals within mandatory sentencing requirements, or prepares for trial if no acceptable resolution emerges.
Why Local Experience Matters for Dolores DUI Cases
Barrie knows how prosecutors and judges in the 22nd Judicial District (Montezuma and Dolores Counties) typically handle DUI negotiations and sentencing options. That local knowledge matters—especially in first-offense cases where a deferred judgment or another negotiated resolution may be possible, depending on the facts and your history, and in second-offense cases where work release or alternatives require proper documentation and court approval.
If your DUI involved a crash with injuries, the case may also involve assault allegations or other charges that require a different defense strategy and a faster evidence review.
What You Can Expect
Barrie explains both processes without minimizing mandatory penalties. She reviews evidence for suppression opportunities and advises on realistic outcomes. Consultations remain confidential even if you don't hire her.
Bring to your consultation:
Arrest paperwork and officer statements
DMV revocation notices
Details about prior DUI convictions anywhere
Questions about mandatory minimums and alternatives
Reaching Barrie's Office From Dolores
Dolores falls within the 22nd Judicial District, where Barrie appears for court hearings and DMV proceedings. Distance doesn't affect representation—consultations happen by phone or Zoom, and she drives to Dolores when your case requires in-person court appearances.
The office sits about 45 to 50 minutes east on US Highway 160 through Mancos. You'll find it at 1099 Main Avenue, Suite 310B (West Building) in Durango. Appointments only, no walk-ins.
Schedule your free consultation to discuss your DUI case and next steps.