Melina Hernandez | Judge Arapahoe County Courtroom 404



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Hernandez was a part-time magistrate in the Denver Juvenile Court, a position she held since 2017. She also is a bilingual family court facilitator for the Denver District Court, a position she held since 2013. Previously, Hernandez was a domestic law clerk for Justice William Hood in the 2nd Judicial District; domestic law research fellow for Judge Christoper Cross in the 18th Judicial District; and fellow at the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System. Hernandez earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado-Boulder in 2007 and her law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2011.

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Why You Need Our DUI Professionals to Represent You In This Court

Every judge who presides over DUI cases in this county conducts their courtroom differently from any other judge. Every one has slightly different procedures, habits and tendencies in the way they interact with the District Attorneys, defendants and attorneys.

So it’s critical to the successful defense of your case to hire a DUI expert who not only specializes in DUI defense, but who has extensive experience with the people in the particular courtroom where your case will be held to help you navigate though the system.

Jim Forslund and Gary Pareja have been representing clients in this courtroom for years. They have that unique advantage you are looking for to obtain the best possible outcome for your unique set of circumstances in the specific judicial venue your case will be heard.