Eric A. Sunness

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York College, Brockport, B.S., 1982
Law School Attended:
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan, J.D., 1992
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Colorado; 1994, U.S. District Court District of Colorado
ISLN:
900561038

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Criminal Law
  • DUI / DWI
  • Criminal Defense
  • Traffic Ticket
  • Wills
  • Assault and Battery
  • Criminal Defense
  • Domestic Violence

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (16 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0
  • Communication

    4.5/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/10/13 in Criminal Defense

    Mr. Sunness is always prepared and appropriate in court. He is a thoughtful and compassionate attorney who works hard and well for his clients.

    Lawyer response:

    A lawyer should have a good understanding of the law, and be an effective negotiator, but exceptional people skills and the ability to exercise good judgment are vitally important.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/26/13 in Divorce

    I have worked with many attorneys over the years and Eric is one of the best in his areas of practice. I would not hesitate to refer my family and best clients to Eric.

    Lawyer response:

    I strive to understand my client's goals, communicate effectively, establish a good rapport with opposing counsel and the Court, and provide competent representation for a reasonable fee.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/10/13 in Family Law

    Mr. Sunness represents his clients well. He knows the law and thinks through difficult family law dilemmas with them to come up with workable solutions that will move the client forward in a positive way. He works well with other attorneys.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/28/13 in Family Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/28/13 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/26/13 in Criminal Defense

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/19/13 in Misdemeanors

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 05/13/13 in Domestic Relations

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/26/13 in Domestic Relations

    Mr. Sunness is a very talented attorney who only needs seasoning to be an outstanding advocate. His only observable weakness is in client control--he tends to allow his clients to direct the process when he should be more persuasive about what they s... Read more

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/19/13 in Domestic Relations

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4.9/5.0 (13 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

My case was fully dismissed by the DA and the record sealed. From day one Eric believed that I was 100% innocent of the charges and knew the "alleged victim" was lying. To that end he used his long ex...

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