Reid DeChant

Reid DeChant is the owner and trial attorney at DeChant Law in Denver, Colorado, where he represents people facing criminal charges and impaired driving allegations. His practice includes DUI and DWAI, vehicular assault, vehicular homicide, domestic violence, drug offenses, theft, sex offenses, violent felonies, traffic matters, and other criminal cases. DeChant focuses on preparing cases for negotiation or trial while helping clients understand the evidence, potential consequences, and available defense strategies.

DeChant earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University in 2012 and graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2016. During law school, he participated in the National Trial Team and developed substantial courtroom advocacy experience through mock trial competitions. His academic background and trial training provided a foundation in criminal procedure, evidence, legal analysis, and persuasive advocacy that supports his defense work in complex criminal and DUI matters.

DeChant began his legal career with the Colorado State Public Defender, where he represented accused individuals in Denver and Brighton from 2017 through 2022. He later practiced with The Orr Law Firm before establishing DeChant Law in 2023. His experience includes DUI and DWAI defense, serious felony matters, DMV-related issues, and cases involving allegations of vehicular assault and homicide. He also teaches and presents on DUI defense strategies and trial preparation.

Reid DeChant is board certified in DUI defense through the DUI Defense Lawyers Association and has completed specialized training involving standardized field sobriety testing and forensic science. He was selected to Colorado Rising Stars in 2025 and 2026 and is affiliated with organizations including the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, National College for DUI Defense, and Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. DeChant combines public defender experience, technical DUI training, and trial advocacy in representing clients facing high-stakes criminal charges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, DeChant Law
• Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
• Lifetime Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
• Lifetime Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Arizona State University
  BS in Criminal Justice

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