Dennis Champine

Dennis Champine is a criminal defense attorney in Aurora, Colorado. He represents people facing DUI charges, domestic violence allegations, felonies, misdemeanors, and other criminal accusations. His work serves clients in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Jefferson, and Douglas counties. Dennis understands that a criminal charge can disrupt a person’s work, family life, and future. He focuses on listening to each client’s account and helping them respond to the allegations against them.

Dennis studied at the University of Colorado at Denver and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado School of Law. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado at Denver. His education and teaching experience form part of a career that spans legal practice and public service. In his defense work, he draws on that background to explain legal issues and help clients understand the decisions ahead.

Dennis handles cases involving impaired driving, including DUI, DWAI, and drug-related driving charges. His practice also includes domestic violence cases and other criminal matters. He works to understand the facts behind an accusation, including a client’s account of what happened. When dealing with prosecutors, he uses negotiation to seek a fair hearing for the people he represents. Throughout the process, he aims to make sure his clients’ voices are heard.

Dennis Champine previously served two elected four-year terms as mayor of Aurora and five years on the Aurora City Council. His public service also includes time in the United States Marine Corps. Across his legal and civic work, he has placed value on listening to people and understanding their circumstances. He brings that approach to clients facing criminal charges, helping them address a difficult situation with clear guidance and a chance to tell their story.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Dennis Champine, LLC
• Member, Colorado Bar Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Colorado School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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