Atty. Eric A. Sunness
Eric A. Sunness is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui / dwi, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Fort Collins, CO · 33+ Years Experience
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About Eric A. Sunness at a Glance
Eric A. Sunness is a Principal based in Fort Collins, Colorado, practicing at Eric A. Sunness Attorney at Law, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, wills, criminal defense, dv defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1993) and U.S. District Court District of Colorado (1994). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan (J.D., 1992) and State University of New York College, Brockport (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Colorado Bar Association, Larimer County Bar Association, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association. Serves clients in Fort Collins, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric A. Sunness
- Eric A. Sunness is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui / dwi, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.S. degree from State University of New York College, Brockport in 1982, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Eric practices at Eric A. Sunness Attorney at Law, LLC in Fort Collins, CO
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Eric A. Sunness's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A. Sunness handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Collins.
DUI / DWI Defense in Fort Collins
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Wills in Fort Collins
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Criminal Defense in Fort Collins
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Collins
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Collins are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fort Collins Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Collins-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Fort Collins Choose Eric A. Sunness
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric A. Sunness's practice in the field of dui/dwi, wills, criminal defense, dv defense, and traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric A. Sunness brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Colorado and U.S. District Court District of Colorado, Eric A. Sunness can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, wills, and criminal defense, Eric A. Sunness can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Collins
A Fort Collins-based practice means Eric A. Sunness attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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