Being charged with a crime in Denver can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. Whether you’ve been arrested for DUI on Colfax after a night out, accused of assault following a Broncos game, or facing serious felony allegations that could send you to prison for years, the decisions you make in the next 24 to 72 hours can shape the rest of your life. The Denver County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes thousands of cases every year, and the prosecutors handling your case have one job: securing a conviction. You need someone in your corner whose only job is protecting you.
At DeChant Law, our Denver criminal defense lawyer brings a rare combination of public defender trial experience and private practice attention to every client we represent. Reid DeChant has stood beside clients at the lowest moments of their lives, defending cases ranging from minor traffic offenses to homicides, and trained at the renowned Trial Lawyers College, where he learned that effective courtroom advocacy begins with genuine compassion for the client and the courage to tell their story honestly. If you’re facing criminal charges in Denver, you don’t have to face them alone, and you certainly shouldn’t face them with anything less than the most aggressive and thoughtful defense available.