Rick Hernandez

Associate Denver DUI Attorney

Richard "Rick" Hernandez was born and raised in New York City before joining the United States Air Force as a Security Specialist in 1981. The United States Air Force assigned Rick to work in Colorado in 1983. After serving our country for 4 years, Rick decided to make Colorado his home and began working for United States defense contractor, Martin Marietta, which later became Lockheed Martin Aerospace.

At Lockheed Martin, Rick worked as a certified Protection Officer, Colorado State certified firefighter, Emergency Medical Responder, and Local Union President. While employed by Lockheed Martin, Rick attended & graduated from the University of Phoenix, with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

After passing the Colorado State Bar exam, Rick worked for the Colorado State Public Defender's Office. It was there that Rick acquired a passion for defending the rights of the accused in the legal arena. Rick's background and life experiences have given him the opportunity to experience real life lessons that allow him to sincerely empathize, sympathize & zealously advocate for our clients.

Rick's strengths completely align with The Orr Law Firm's commitment to providing outstanding legal representation to each and every client.

Call our Denver DUI attorneys at (303) 818-2448 for a free phone consultation now.

Areas of Practice:

DUI/DWAI/DUID/UDD
Vehicular Assault
Vehicular Homicide
Careless Driving Causing BI/Death
Criminal Traffic Offenses
DUR/DUS
Habitual Traffic Offender Cases
DMV Administrative Hearings
Minor in Possession/Consumption
Texting while Driving
Juvenile Law Expert
Felony & Misdemeanor Criminal Offenses

Bar Admissions:

Colorado, 1999

Education:

University of Denver College of Law; Denver, CO 1998 J.D.
University of Phoenix; 1994 B.S.B.A.

Memberships:

DUI Defense Lawyers Association - Founding Member
National College for DUI Defense
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Colorado Bar Association
Adams/Broomfield County Bar Association
Hispanic Bar Association
National Juvenile Defender's Center
Colorado Juvenile Defenders Coalition
Better Business Bureau
Team Dave Logan
The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Certifications/Training:

Forensic Alcohol Training and Consulting - Intoxilyzer 9000 Operator Training
Joshua Karton - From Presentation Into Persuasion
Platt & Associates - NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Practitioner Course
Platt & Associates - NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition Expert Overview Course
DUI Blood Testing: Understanding and Litigating Gas Chromatography Cases
Platt & Associates - NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Instructor Course

Contact Orr Law Firm to get started on your case. Free consultation.

What Our Clients Say

“He has been extremely professional, helpful and diligent to win my cases.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; MUNICIPAL COURT TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
“Needless to say, I am overjoyed.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; JEFFERSON COUNTY TRAFFIC CASE
“By trusting them I received the best possible outcome for my case and was only charged with a DWAI.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; DUI CHARGE
“The outcome was more than we could have ever wished for.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; JEFFERSON COUNTY DUI - W/ PRIOR
“Rhidian Orr kept his word and I was able to avoid 'straight' jail time.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; BOULDER COUNTY DUI W/ 2 PRIORS
“Mr. Orr and his entire staff have followed a very aggressive training program that puts them at the top of the class among DUI defenders.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; DUI CHARGE
“In the end, these guys saved me from prison”
SATISFIED CLIENT; JEFFERSON COUNTY DUI & FELONY ASSAULT ON A PEACE OFFICER
“Unlike some lawyers they actually care about your well-being.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; ARAPAHOE COUNTY DUI
“Due to his in depth knowledge of the law and his detailed review of my case, he was able to discover several procedural errors.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; DENVER COUNTY DUI
“I'd hire The Orr Law Firm again in a second.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; DENVER COUNTY DUI
“I had the absolute BEST team possible”
SATISFIED CLIENT
“Thank you for everything you did for me this past year.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; ARAPAHOE COUNTY DWAI - DISMISSED
“After waiting almost a year for my fate to vanish in front of me, I ended up with no jail time or loss of wages.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; EAGLE COUNTY DUI W/ 4 PRIORS
“Not only did they fight to keep my driver's license, but they also got me a really good outcome on the criminal case as well.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; JEFFERSON COUNTY DUI
“I couldn't have expected a better outcome”
SATISFIED CLIENT

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