Areas of Practice

Civil Litigation including personal injury, civil rights, etc.

Criminal Defense including domestic violence, drug crimes, violent crimes, probation violation, theft crimes, sex crimes, and legal marijuana.

DUI/DWI

Real Experience. Proven Results.

"I’m a trial lawyer. That is the first question people ask me, and that is the answer. As a lawyer, I have many other responsibilities as well, but that is what I do best of all. I first became a deputy district attorney in 1994, and over 450 jury trials later, I have been a trial attorney ever since".

About David Suro

David Suro has been practicing law since 1994. Before entering private practice, he was a deputy district attorney in Colorado’s 18th District. As the lead prosecutor for the South Metro Drug Task Force, he supervised 14 detectives across multiple law enforcement agencies. As a trial attorney for the District Attorney's office, he is well-versed in law enforcement procedures and practices—insight that he now uses on behalf of his clients.

In private practice, he brings the same passion and drive to the table as he did before—thoroughly investigating, effectively litigating, and zealously representing his clients.

Legal FAQs

Does your attorney have enough courtroom experience?

A good criminal defense attorney in Denver can negotiate many cases outside of the courtroom and avoid a trial. But if your case goes to trial, you should make sure that your defense attorney has the necessary courtroom experience to successfully litigate your case.

David Suro has tried cases from both the prosecutorial and defense sides of the courtroom and has represented scores of clients. If your case ends in a trial before a judge or jury, David Suro is well-equipped and well-versed to present an effective defense case.

Do you need a Licensed Attorney?

Most legal cases would be better served by an experienced criminal defense attorney in Denver. If cost is a concern, you will have to carefully consider whether your case is serious enough to merit retaining an attorney. Simple traffic cases might not warrant hiring a defense attorney, but a DUI charge, a violent crime charge, or a parole violation are all examples of cases that can be time-consuming, difficult to win, and seriously consequential.

What should I do if someone I care about is arrested?

Find out what their bond is set at, and you can either post the bond or contact a bonding agent (also known as a professional surety), who, for a fee, can help post the bond. Most bondsmen charge 15% of the bond amount, which they keep as their fee. If it is a higher bond amount, they may be willing to reduce this amount to 10%.

In some cases, the bondsman may want to hold a lien on a house or a car. Some may agree to graduated payments over time. We cannot recommend any specific bondsman, though there are hundreds listed in the metro area of Denver, CO. A judge may be willing to reduce the bond amount upon request. However, your loved one will have to wait until a judge reviews the case, which will require time in jail.

If the person you care about has been arrested on a crime of domestic violence, they cannot be released until a judge has issued a protective order, the terms of which may prevent the arrestee from returning home. Orders of protection have become more common as time goes by, and judges sometimes require a no-contact order to remain in place even if the victim appears in court and asks that the order be dropped.

THE SURO LAW FIRM