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Author: Smith & Weidinger


Smith & Weidinger represents people facing criminal charges and serious injuries throughout Colorado, with offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Arvada. The practice is built around two areas where experience, preparation, and strategy matter most: criminal defense and personal injury.

  • DUI & Traffic

    How a DUI Can Affect Your Professional License in Colorado

    A DUI charge can threaten your paycheck fast. For licensed professionals in Colorado, the risk often reaches well beyond court fines and a suspended driver’s license. One traffic stop after dinner in LoDo, or a late-night arrest leaving South Broadway, can create a chain reaction that lands on your employer’s desk or in front of […]

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  • Personal Injury

    Why Initial Insurance Settlement Offers Are Usually Too Low

    A settlement letter lands in your inbox. The number looks tempting. Rent is due, your car is wrecked, and the adjuster sounds friendly. Here’s the short answer: the first offer is usually low because it is designed to close the claim before the full cost of the injury is clear. According to the Insurance Information […]

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  • Personal Injury

    Should You Use Sick Time or Disability After an Accident?

    A crash can turn a normal Tuesday into a financial mess. One minute you are heading down I-25 or creeping through the Speer Boulevard bottleneck, and the next you are wondering how rent gets paid if your doctor says, “No work for three weeks.” The short answer: it depends on how long you will be […]

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