A charge in Greenwood Village can land in one of three courts, and the rules, the prosecutor and the stakes differ in each. We start by finding out exactly where you stand.
Our firm is based in Greenwood Village, and our lead attorney has tried criminal cases in Colorado since 1993.
Greenwood Village Municipal Court
6060 S. Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111: charges brought under the city’s own ordinances.
Arapahoe County Court
Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112: state misdemeanors, petty offenses and traffic crimes, including DUI and DWAI.
Arapahoe County District Court
Same Justice Center: felony cases. Arapahoe County has been the whole 18th Judicial District since January 7, 2025.
Maximum penalties under C.R.S. §§ 18-1.3-501 and 18-1.3-503 after the 2022 misdemeanor reform (SB21-271)
Class 1 misdemeanor
Up to 364 days in jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both
Class 2 misdemeanor
Up to 120 days in jail, a fine up to $750, or both
Petty offense
Up to 10 days in jail, a fine up to $300, or both
Civil infraction
A fine up to $100, no jail
The consultation is free and confidential.