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Robert D. Gustafson, Attorney At Law
COLORADO SPRINGS TRIAL LAWYER

6538 Charter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-1335

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perhaps I will become your attorney
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I welcome representation inquiries
but please don't call thinking this office is an investigator

Please feel free to call or email if you are a client or are seeking to retain legal counsel

RETAINING THE ATTORNEY & CLIENT DOCUMENTS
Publishing Attorney - Colorado Trial Practice 25+ Years
El Paso County & Surrounding Colorado Counties - Attorney Trade Area

CRIMINAL - DUI - TRAFFIC DOCUMENTS INSTRUCTIONS
FAMILY LAW DOCUMENTS DEBT COLLECTION DOCUMENTS
FAMILY LAW - PROMISSORY NOTE COLLECTION - PROMISSORY NOTE

ATTORNEY POLICIES
 Cases Outside Colorado Springs - Travel

No Pro Bono Assistance  *  No Installment Payment
 Legal Advice Limited to Clients - Not General Public
Attorney Representation & Declined Matters

 

SOME DOCUMENTS LINKED ON THIS PAGE ARE RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD 
TO CLIENTS WHO HAVE RETAINED
If you are using a 56K modem, patience may be required.  Some documents are lengthy
    Number of pages and KB size are indicated at each document link

INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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        All below information to the best of your knowledge is needed to prepare a written retainer (fee) agreement, supporting authorizations to third persons for release of information to counsel and to open file.  Please be thorough, complete each item requested, and use FULL LEGAL NAMES - NOT INITIALS.

        I frequently visit with prospective clients by phone. If then ready to hire counsel, generally within 20-30 minutes of our conversation & receipt of a retainer data information form by fax, US Mail, Fed-X or hand delivery, the following documents can be electronically provided for the prospective client’s review.  Because charge card account or other sensitive information may be included, I have provided a .pdf file rather than an email form for retainer data.

CRIMINAL - DUI - TRAFFIC

FAMILY LAW

DEBT COLLECTION

GENERIC DOCUMENTS

  1. Retainer agreement
            hardcopy can be provided in person or .pdf file can be sent via email

  2. Waiver & authorization to release criminal, driving, medical, financial, employment or 
            other confidential records
            hardcopy can be provided in person or .pdf file can be sent via email

  3. Permission for release of Colorado DMV records
            hardcopy can be provided in person or .pdf file can be sent via email

  4. Written information packets regarding facts relevant to the litigation - password required
        The information packet educates me regarding the facts of your case
            this enables quality representation.
        If you are using a 56K modem, patience may be required.  Some documents are lengthy
        Number of pages and KB size are indicated at each document link.  
        Access password will be included with retainer agreement email.

  5. Retaining counsel can begin with a simple    email to the attorney

This allows:

  1. Rapid attorney response.

  2. Time for the prospective client to consider the terms of the fee agreement in the privacy of his or her own home or office without pressures of time or my presence.
            In 25+ years of practice I’ve never had a client decline terms of a written fee agreement.
            The prospective client has no obligation at this point, and that’s a comfortable feeling.

  3. Our first physical meeting will consist of document execution, receipt of trust deposit, interview regarding relevant facts. This permits rapid commencement of representation or litigation after counsel has been retained - there is no delay gathering facts.

  4. Completed documents may be returned to counsel by personal delivery, fax, U.S. Mail or Fed-X.  Client assumes the risk of interception if sent by email image attachment - eg. .jpg  .gif or .pdf.

  5. With fax of executed documents & subsequent mailing, if the retainer trust deposit is paid by MasterCard, VISA, Discover Card or American Express, or by deposit to my account in a national bank, retaining counsel can be accomplished in real time by out of town, out of state or other clients.  Fed-X is not necessary.  This ease of business made possible by electronic transmission is essentially on-demand or instant gratification.

        Please feel free to call if you are retaining and have any questions.  I have not yet agreed to accept representation, and I am not your attorney until we have each executed the retainer (fee) agreement and payment or trust deposit has been received toward fees and costs.  By finding this page you are well on your way to having the assistance of legal counsel.


  


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CRIMINAL * DUI * TRAFFIC
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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RETAINER DATA FORM - Criminal, DUI & Traffic, MIP
        
3 Pages - Approximate Size 32 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
         With a call, this information may also be provided by phone
 
FACT SHEET - DUI, DWAI, DEAC
        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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CRIMINAL - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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RETAINER DATA FORM - Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
         
3 Pages - Approximate Size 31 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
          With a call, this information may also be provided by phone
 
FACT SHEET - Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
       
38 Pages - Approximate Size 102 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
        I ask that clients be thorough with informational responses on the linked fact sheet   I set criminal defense in person factual interviews during business hours 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Monday - 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 3 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 JUSTICE RECORDS
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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RETAINER DATA FORM - Sealing Criminal Justice Records
        2 Pages - Approximate Size 30 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
        With a call, this information may also be provided by phone
 
FACT SHEET - Sealing Criminal Justice Records
       
3 Pages - Approximate Size 33 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.
        Refer to my primary website for information regarding sealing criminal justice records.

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 & Annulment
       
2 Pages - Approximate Size 33 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
        With a call, this information may also be provided by phone
 
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
- Divorce, Legal Separation & Annulment
         
5 Pages - Approximate Size 40 KB - NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
          A quick checklist of documents and information to gather for your litigation
 
FACT SHEET
- Divorce - Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation
       
60 Pages - Approximate Size 211 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD
 
FACT SHEET - Divorce
- Dissolution, Legal Separation - Children
       
27 Pages - Approximate Size 83 KB - ACCESS RESTRICTED BY PASSWORD

 
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FAMILY LAW - SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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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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FAMILY LAW - SUPPORT MODIFICATION
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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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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FAMILY LAW - CUSTODY MODIFICATION
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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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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FAMILY LAW - PATERNITY - PARENTAGE
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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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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FAMILY LAW - STEP PARENT ADOPTION
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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RETAINER DATA FORM - Step Parent Adoption
         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

 
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FAMILY LAW - GENERIC DOCUMENTS
ATTORNEY - CLIENT DOCUMENTS
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PROMISSORY NOTE - Family Law
        1 Page - Approximate Size 17 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.


  


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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
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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 16 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

ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION
AND DECLINED MATTERS

 
DRUNK DRIVING - DUI DEFENSE TRAFFIC DEFENSE CRIMINAL DEFENSE SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS
DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE FAMILY LAW  DEBT COLLECTION COMMUNITY RESOURCES
FIRST CONSULTATION ACCOUNTING STRUCTURE PRIMARY WEBSITE INDEX
ATTORNEY SELECTION RETAINING GUSTAFSON ADVICE BY LAYMEN
 

Colorado Springs

FIRST CONSULTATION - NOTICE

El Paso County

Attorney welcomes representation inquiries however the purpose is not to provide free legal advice to the general public.  Unless seeking to retain counsel, please do not email or call.  Attorney does not provide legal opinions, answers or information in response to questions submitted from non-clients, and attorney is not the phone company 411 center for telephone number information.  Given the scope of internet accessibility, I can not be the free "Colorado answer man" and will politely decline requests of this nature.

Litigation cases occur across Colorado - please refer to travel. Travel Policies & Trade Area *  Itemized Expenses *  Colo Map
common fees have been quoted and information provided
attorney is prepared to provide legal representation
attorney comparison is understandable, but before calling
please be prepared to retain if I am counsel of your choice
 

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sole practitioner attorney does not accept these matters
 

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b.  an attorney who may take lower fees - economic hardship
c.  an attorney who may take installment payments

Major Charge Cards Accepted
Third Party Payment Authorization
charge card merchant discount
 

ATTORNEY TRADE AREA & TRAVEL
OUTSIDE EL PASO COUNTY
 
GEOGRAPHIC DISTANCE
ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS
Colorado is a big state.  Easy communication access via
internet, email and toll free phone doesn't change that fact.

Attorney is very willing to travel outside the Colorado Springs area to present or defend a case, but please be aware travel time, mileage and expense would apply.  If you are from out of state or are unfamiliar with Colorado geography, refer to the map to determine where Colorado Springs is located in relation to the county of your court case or hearing.

Colorado MAP
Southern Colorado Area

If travel is necessary, a trust deposit would be required to cover anticipated travel time, mileage & expenses.  If it is not economically justifiable to retain my services with travel, please contact counsel in the locale of your case.

COUNTIES

CITIES / TOWNS

El Paso County

Colorado Springs / Manitou Springs / Fountain

Chaffee County

Salida

I welcome new cases.  Intent is not to be harsh
or to discard potential new business, but to be practical.
Crowley County

Ordway

Custer County Westcliffe Metro Denver Area
Douglas County Castle Rock COUNTIES CITIES / TOWNS
Elbert County Kiowa / Simla City and County of Denver Denver
Fremont County Canon City / Florence / Penrose Adams County Brighton Thornton Federal Heights
Huerfano County Walsenburg Arapahoe County Littleton / Centennial / Englewood
Las Animas County Trinidad Arapahoe County - East Aurora
Lincoln County Hugo (county seat) / Limon Broomfield County Broomfield
Otero County La Junta Gilpin County Blackhawk / Central City
Park County Fairplay Jefferson County Golden / Wheat Ridge
Pueblo County Pueblo
Teller County Cripple Creek / Woodland Park

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PRIMARY WEBSITE

HOMEPAGE   

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

 FAMILY LAW
 

GUSTAFSON LAW OFFICE TOPICAL WEBSITES

DUI DEFENSE - DWAI & DEAC DRUNK DRIVING DEFENSE MIP - UNDERAGE ALCOHOL
TRAFFIC TICKET DEFENSE DRIVING UNDER RESTRAINT SPEEDING TICKET DEFENSE
HIT AND RUN DEFENSE DRIVER LICENSE DEFENSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE
PROSTITUTION DEFENSE NUISANCE FORFEITURE DEFENSE CRIMINAL DEFENSE
SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS COLORADO DIVORCE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
LEGAL SEPARATION SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT CHILD SUPPORT
PATERNITY - LEGAL PARENTAGE STEP-PARENT ADOPTION GRANDPARENT ADOPTION
RESTRAINING ORDERS FAMILY LAW DEBT COLLECTION PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

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