Atty. Richard L. Ott

EXPERIENCED LAWYER • Highly Experienced Attorney • Competitive Fees • Proven Defense Attorney Record • Exceptional Client Service • All Aspects of Criminal, Domestic Violence and Drug Cases • All Aspects of DUI Defense • Civil Cases and Trials • Highest Possible Peer Review Rating • AV Martindale-Hubbell Rating • Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney Denver, Colorado • Colorado Super Lawyer • Lawyer of Distinction

Denver Denver 37 yrs experience 37 year

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About Richard L. Ott at a glance

Richard L. Ott is a Member based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Richard L. Ott, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, wills, car accidents, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1989) and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1995). Educated at University of Denver Law School (J.D., 1989) and Pratt Institute (M.P.S. University, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Richard L. Ott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard L. Ott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Wills

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Car Accidents

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Criminal Defense

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Estate Planning & Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Denver 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 andnue, 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.

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Where is Richard L. Ott's law office located?

Richard L. Ott's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Richard L. Ott, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

What practice areas does Richard L. Ott handle?

Richard L. Ott focuses on dui/dwi, wills, car accidents, criminal defense, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.

How long has Richard L. Ott practiced law?

Richard L. Ott has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.

Where did Richard L. Ott go to law school?

Richard L. Ott earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (M.P.S. University, 1980).

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Richard L. Ott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Assault And Battery Bribery Criminal Law - Trials Burglary Capital Offenses Civil Forfeiture Civil Litigation Crime Victims Compensation Criminal Antitrust Criminal Appeals Criminal Conspiracy Criminal Defense Criminal Forfeiture Criminal Fraud Criminal Investigation Criminal Prosecution Death Penalty Driver's License Suspension Driving While Intoxicated DUI/DWI Electronic Surveillance Expungements Extortion Extradition Federal Criminal Law Felonies Forensic Accounting Forensic DNA Forensic Medicine Forensic Science Forgery Grand Jury Practice Habeas Corpus Hit And Run Homicide International Criminal Law International Extradition Mail Fraud Malicious Prosecution Manslaughter Misdemeanors Money Laundering Murder Parole and Probation Post Conviction Remedies Search And Seizure Sex Crimes Sexual Assault Shoplifting Stalking Theft Traffic Violations Vehicular Homicide Victims Rights Weapons Charges Wills And Estates Wire Fraud Wiretapping

Education

J.D.

University of Denver Law School

- 1989

M.P.S. University

Pratt Institute

- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado

Admitted: 1989

U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

Admitted: 1995

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