Russell Hebets

Russell graduated from the University of Michigan in 2000 with an undergraduate degree in economics. In 2000 Russell attended the Indiana University School of Law, graduating in 2003 with a Juris Doctrorate degree. Russell began his legal career working at the Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office in Michigan. Upon arriving in Colorado, he worked as a Deputy District Attorney with the Arapahoe County D.A.’s office. During his time with Arapahoe County, he handled DUIs, domestic violence cases, assaults, thefts, and a variety of misdemeanor trials. He left the D.A.’s office in 2001 to join the law firm of Fossum, Mastro, Barnes & Stazzone, P.C., where he exclusively focused on criminal defense. Russell has successfully defended individuals charged with offenses ranging from traffic violations and DUIs to 1st degree murder and vehicular assault, as well as numerous drug cases. Russell has a proven track record protecting the rights of those accused of crimes, and he is ready to put his skill, knowledge and trial experience to work for you. Russell is admitted to the Colorado State Bar as well as being licensed to practice in Federal Court. Russell is active in the defense community and is a member in good standing of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar and the National College of DUI Defense.

Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington

J.D. (2000) | Law

1997 - 2000

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

M.S. (1997) | Economics

1993 - 1997

Honors: Honors College Graduate

Member

National College of DUI Defense

2010 - Current

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar - Jury Selection Presentation, 2020 Fall DUI Conference, Virtual

June 2020

Colorado Felony DUI, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, Colorado Springs, CO

April 13, 2018

CCDB

Presenter on Felony DUI charges in Colorado.

Intensive Summer Session in DUI Defense Law at Harvard Law School

National College of DUI Defense

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

Member

2008 - Current

Activities: Association of criminal defense attorneys in Colorado

Colorado

Since 2000

Federal Circuit

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Q. What is the result for a first offense, clean record Minor In Possession (alcohol) received 2weeks before 21st bday?

July 2, 2020

A: The very likely offer would be a dismissal after he completed some condition (alcohol class, community service, etc.). If you don't receive that offer without an attorney, then you should consider hiring one, otherwise an attorney shouldn't be necessary.

Q. What is a ballpark fee for sealing a misdemeanor in Denver?

August 10, 2018

A: More information is needed to give you an estimate regarding this cost. The first step is ensuring that you qualify to petition the court to seal your record. For a misdemeanor, this would generally require an acquittal at trial, a dismissal prior to trial, or a successfully completed deferred judgment and sentence.

Q. Okay so I've already been sentenced to 90 days and I was supposed to turn myself in by 4 will I get more charges if not

April 12, 2018

A: You could get contempt of court charges but your bigger concern is that you will likely get more than your original 90 days. You should turn yourself in as soon as possible to minimize the possibility of a longer sentence.