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

What Our Clients Say

“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
“My husband and myself felt very supported navigating some scary waters and we had a better than expected outcome.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; DUI CHARGE
“Choosing The Orr Law Firm to represent my case was the right decision.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; DENVER COUNTY DUI
“They calmed our fears completely.”
SATISFIED CLIENT
“When you absolutely MUST have the best...there is no alternative, you need Rhidian Orr.”
SATISFIED CLIENT - ARAPAHOE COUNTY DUI; DENVER COUNTY DUR
“Rhidian and The Orr Law Firm are head and shoulders above the rest.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; DUI CHARGE
“I had the absolute BEST team possible”
SATISFIED CLIENT
“You get an entire team of experts that make you feel like your case is the most important.”
SATISFIED CLIENT
“Unlike some lawyers they actually care about your well-being.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; ARAPAHOE COUNTY DUI
“Hire yourself a top DUI defense law firm like The Orr Law Firm”
SATISFIED CLIENT; JEFFERSON COUNTY DUI X 2
“The Orr Law team was not only understanding, but sympathetic and compassionate about my case.”
SATISFIED CLIENT
“Rhidian Orr truly is a miracle-worker.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; DUI CHARGE
“Rhidian and his team saved my career and helped me tremendously during a dismal time.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; DUI CHARGE
“This is the firm that you need to protect your rights and help you get through this ordeal.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; ARAPAHOE COUNTY DUI
“He was always able to get me to relax and know that he was going to take care of it. Something like that for me is essential in making myself feel good that I have made the right choice.”
SATISFIED CLIENT; DUI CHARGE

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