Reid DeChant

Trust. Transparency. Tenacity. A trial attorney ready to fight for your rights.

10+ Years of Experience

Reid is a dedicated legal professional with a unique journey in the realm of criminal justice. Born and raised in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona, he kick-started his academic journey by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University.

Venturing further into the world of law, Reid relocated to Denver, Colorado, where he pursued his passion for legal expertise at the University of Denver. It was during his time in law school that he began to refine his trial advocacy skills, a journey that led him to become a distinguished member of the National Trial Team.

While in law school, he developed his passion for defending DUI/DWAI cases with The Orr Law Firm and DUIDLA. Ever since, he has maintained the most modern strategies of attack and defending a client accused with DUI/DWAI. Mr. DeChant recognizes that a DUI can be daunting and life changing. No matter your background, you may find yourself face to face with an impaired driving accusation and Mr. DeChant strives to help you navigate through the administrative DMV process and the criminal court process.

Mr. DeChant’s commitment to client-focused representation and trial advocacy continued to grow during his tenure at the Colorado Public Defender’s Office, where he passionately defended the rights of the accused. He firmly believes in taking any case to trial when a favorable resolution seems unattainable, and his dedication extends to regularly attending trial advocacy trainings across the nation to ensure he possesses the most effective tools for his clients.

In 2022, he attended Trial Lawyers College where he developed research based strategies on persuasive story telling. Having this tool is priceless in his negotiations with prosecutors, requesting reasonable sentences with judges and convincing jurors that his client is innocent. Mr. DeChant regularly teaches other Colorado attorneys the latest on defending impaired driving and DMV related consequences.

Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Gun Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
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Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court
ID Number: 50734
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Languages

  • English

Owner, Lead Trial Attorney
DeChant Law
2023 –

Current

Founding attorney at DeChant Law. Our primary focus has been on DUI/DWAI defense and trial advocacy. Reid helps other attorneys with trial consults, motion litigation, and will take any case to trial a client wishes.
Associate Trial Attorney
The Orr Law Firm
2022 –

2023

Orchestrated end-to-end case management, navigated clients through the administrative process at the DMV and the legal process at court, including taking 6 trials to verdict.
Senior Deputy Public Defender
Colorado State Public Defender
2017 –

2022

Bail Bond Liason DUI Liason Litigated cases from DUI to first degree homicide cases, obtained favorable outcomes for clients, and took over 25 trials to verdict.
Intern
Colorado State Public Defenders Office
2016 –

2016

Practice law as a certified student attorney. Managed a case load, including litigating motions and trials.
Intern
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
2015 –

2016

Help with administrative duties getting DUIDLA started and seminars.
Intern
The Orr Law Firm
2015 –

2015

Research, draft and develop motions for the Orr Law attorneys.
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
J.D. (2016) | Advocacy with Criminal Litigation Focus
2014


2016

Interned at The Orr Law firm, DUIDLA, and Colorado State Public Defenders Office’s while in school.
Activities: National Trial Team Member Criminal Law Association Member Student Trial Lawyers Association Board Baylor Law School St. Andrews Advanced School of Trial CU/DU Mock Trial Competition – Champion 2015 Advocacy Cup – Champion 2016 Advocacy Cup – Champion Hoffman Cup – Semi-Finalist Moot Court Figa Motion’s Competition – Semi-Finalist
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Arizona State University
B.S. (2012) | Criminal Justice
2009


2012

Activities: Air Force ROTC
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Elite Lawyer – Criminal Defense 2024
Elite Lawyer
2024
Client’s Choice Award 2024
Avvo
2024
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers
2024
Elite Lawyer – Criminal Defense 2023
Elite Lawyer
2023
Client’s Choice Award 2023
Avvo
2023
Avvo awarded Reid with the Client’s Choice Award in 2023 for the 5-star reviews he received throughout 2023.
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member
2023 –
Current
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Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

Member
2023 –
Current
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National College of DUI Defense

Member
2023 –
Current
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DUIDLA

Member
2023 –
Current
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Trial Lawyers College

Alumni
2022 –
Current
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State Bar of Colorado

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Member
2017 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
What to do when DMV tries to suspend your license for excessive points?
Avvo
September 21, 2023
Speaking Engagements

DUI Trial Planning, DUI Conference, Vail
June 2024
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Everything DMV, Public Defender Training, Denver
May 2024
Colorado Public Defender’s Office
Advanced motions and Strategy, DUI Conference, Vail
June 2023
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
Present to attorneys on advanced motions practice and strategy regarding defending DUI/DWAI related cases.
SRP, Bond, and Bond Appeals, Brighton
June 2020
Colorado State Public Defenders
Provide strategies to attorneys on how to handle SRP, bond issues, and how to appeal bond rulings.
SRP and Bond in Adams County, Brighton
February 2020
Colorado State Public Defenders
Provide attorneys strategies on handling Supervised Release Program (SRP) and Bond issues in Adams County.

Defending DUI Cases, Basic Lawyer Training, Denver
February 2019
Colorado State Public Defenders
Presented to new lawyers strategies on defending DUI cases.


DeChant Law
8354 Northfield Blvd.
Building G, Ste. 3700
Denver, CO 80238
US
Telephone: (303) 409-7500

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Reid DeChant

(303) 409-7500