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CRIMINAL - DUI - TRAFFIC

FAMILY LAW

DEBT COLLECTION

GENERIC CLIENT DOCUMENTS

CRIMINAL * DUI * TRAFFIC ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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RETAINER DATA FORM - Criminal, MIP, DUI & Traffic          3 Pages - Approximate Size 56 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED          With a call, this information may also be provided by phone	charge card - payment by third party NOTARIZED AUTHORIZATION FORM
FACT SHEET - DUI - DWAI - DEAC - MIP         26 Pages - Approximate Size 82 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
I set DUI defense factual interview appointments as follows.         1. In person interview appointment during business hours 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday or         2. Telephone interview appointment commencing 8:30 pm Monday - Thursday.                 Evening factual interviews by phone are limited to DUI defense and are not offered in other legal matters.         3. I do not set evening physical appointments in any type of case, including DUI defense.
NOTE TO CLIENTS:         a.  Completion of the linked fact sheet and return with sufficient time for me to review before our physical or phone appointment can reduce the time required during a factual interview.         b.  If a client is not thorough with informational responses on the fact sheet, I prefer to simply glean the information during our interview and eliminate the fact sheet altogether.  I have found this to be the case with most clients, and honestly do prefer ¶c below.         c.  Simple review of the fact sheet by the client prior to interview will refresh your recollection and make us more efficient during our interview.  This is probably the best alternative - review, but don't bother completing the fact sheet.         d.  To allow sufficient time that we are not rushed, I prefer to set DUI defense factual interviews no later than 3:30 pm or evening phone appointments as indicated above.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
RETAINER DATA FORM - Domestic Violence Criminal Defense           3 Pages - Approximate Size 56 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED           With a call, this information may also be provided by phone   TRIAL PREPARATION WORKSHEET - Domestic Violence Criminal Defense         23 Pages - Approximate Size 149 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD         I ask that clients be thorough with informational responses on the linked trial preparation worksheet   After receipt of client responses to the worksheet, I set criminal defense in person factual interviews during business hours 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday - Friday, or the interview may be conducted by telephone during the above stated times.  To allow sufficient time that we are not rushed, I ask clients to allow 2.5 hours on their calendar which will permit sufficient time to explore all relevant facts, including history of the relationship and the client's and alleged victim's prior history.  I prefer to set domestic violence criminal defense factual interviews no later than 2:00 pm and do not offer evening or weekend interviews.
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SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
RETAINER DATA FORM - Sealing Criminal Justice Records         These documents are also used for sealing civil records         3 Pages - Approximate Size 56 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED         With a call, this information may also be provided by phone   FACT SHEET - Sealing Criminal Justice Records         9 Pages - Approximate Size 69 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD         I ask that clients be thorough with informational responses on the linked fact sheet.  Between the client's information, litigation history I obtain from the internet and physical retrieval of relevant files at the courthouse, I generally have sufficient information that any questions arising during preparation of the sealing lawsuit can be answered in a brief phone conversation.
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DMV APPEAL ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
RETAINER DATA FORM - Driver License DMV Appeal to District Court or to Court of Appeals          2 Pages - Approximate Size 54 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED          With a call, this information may also be provided by phone

FAMILY LAW DIVORCE & SEPARATION ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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A great deal of information must be learned to provide effective representation in family law matters.  Dredging the facts by oral interview would result in prohibitive attorney's fees.  I insist that family law clients be thorough with informational responses on the linked fact sheets and produce documents to the extent possible.  Thereafter, I generally have sufficient information that any questions arising during preparation of the lawsuit can be answered in a few brief phone conversations.
RETAINER DATA FORM           Divorce, Legal Separation, Declaration of Invalidity - Annulment           1 Page - Approximate Size 29 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED           With a call, this information may also be provided by phone	charge card - payment by third party NOTARIZED AUTHORIZATION FORM
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST           Divorce - Dissolution of Marriage & Legal Separation           4 Pages - Approximate Size 60 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED           A quick checklist of documents and information to gather for your litigation
FACT SHEET - Divorce - Dissolution of Marriage & Legal Separation         56 Pages - Approximate Size 225 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD   FACT SHEET - Divorce - Dissolution, Legal Separation - Children         26 Pages - Approximate Size 82 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
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SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
RETAINER DATA FORM - Enforcement of Child Support & Spousal Maintenance          3 Pages - Approximate Size 35 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED          With a call, this information may also be provided by phone   FACT SHEET - Enforcement of Child Support & Spousal Maintenance         27 Pages - Approximate Size 95 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
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SUPPORT MODIFICATION ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
RETAINER DATA FORM - Modification - Support           3 Pages - Approximate Size 35 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED           With a call, this information may also be provided by phone   FACT SHEET - Modification - Support         64 Pages - Approximate Size 195 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
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CUSTODY & VISITATION MODIFICATION ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
RETAINER DATA FORM - Modification - Parental Responsibility & Parenting Time         3 Pages - Approximate Size 35 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED         With a call, this information may also be provided by phone   FACT SHEET - Modification - Parental Responsibility & Parenting Time         aka Custody & Visitation         39 Pages - Approximate Size 130 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
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PATERNITY - PARENTAGE ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
RETAINER DATA FORM - Paternity - Legal Parentage          4 Pages - Approximate Size 36 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED          With a call, this information may also be provided by phone   FACT SHEET - Paternity - Legal Parentage         98 Pages - Approximate Size 275 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
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STEP PARENT ADOPTION ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
RETAINER DATA FORM - Step Parent Adoption         These documents are also used for adoption by grand parents or relatives          4 Pages - Approximate Size 36 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED          With a call, this information may also be provided by phone   FACT SHEET - Step Parent Adoption         43 Pages - Approximate Size 117 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
Adoption Statutory Background Checks where to go, hours, forms, samples & costs Specific Client Instructions & Forms please commence as soon as possible Colorado DHS TRAILS Check Application & Release to Gustafson Sample Fingerprint Card - for information to be inserted FBI Fingerprint Background Check Request & Release to Gustafson CBI - fingerprint card transmitted with attorney background check request letter Listing of DHS Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registries by State this box contains links to all documents or materials attorney needs to start an adoption case instruction & form files restricted to clients - clients may call or email attorney for password Client Fact Sheet   ****************************** ****************************** ******************************
GENERIC FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
PROMISSORY NOTE - Family Law         1 Page - Approximate Size 16 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED         A promissory note is frequently relevant in family law cases evidencing debt to family members or friends who have given financial assistance.  A promissory note may foreclose the opposing party's argument that the loan was a gift.

DEBT COLLECTION ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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RETAINER DATA FORM - Creditor Debt Collection         1 Page - Approximate Size 53 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED         With a call, this information may also be provided by phone	charge card - payment by third party NOTARIZED AUTHORIZATION FORM
FACT SHEET & ACCOUNT REFERRAL         Creditor Debt Collection         5 Pages - Approximate Size 67 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
I ask that clients be thorough with informational responses on the linked referral sheet and document production.  Thereafter, I generally have sufficient information that any questions arising during preparation of the lawsuit can be answered in a brief phone conversation or two.
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PROMISSORY NOTE - Creditor Debt Collection         1 Page - Approximate Size 19 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD         A promissory note may also be relevant in debt collection cases if the creditor is not in possession of a note but can obtain debtor's execution on a promissory note to evidence validity of the debt.  If a debtor is willing to execute a note, I advise clients to delay legal referral, obtain an executed promissory note upon terms the debtor can realistically honor, then allow the debtor opportunity to make timely payments or default on the note.  A promissory note will simplify the creditor's collection litigation.  Co-makers would require additional documents - consult the attorney.
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NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE DEFAULT - Creditor Debt Collection         1 Page - Approximate Size 29 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD         I ask that clients send the debtor a notice of right to cure prior to referral for legal action.  This reduces statutory delay before lawsuit can be commenced.
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NSF CHECK DEMAND AND STATUTORY NOTICE - Creditor Debt Collection         3 Pages - Approximate Size 36 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD         I ask that clients send the NSF check maker a demand and statutory notice prior to referral for legal action.  This reduces statutory delay before lawsuit can be commenced.

GENERIC ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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FACT SHEET         Last Will & Testament, POA, Medical Declaration, Anatomical Gift Declaration         10 Pages - Approximate Size 45 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD	charge card - payment by third party NOTARIZED AUTHORIZATION FORM

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