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The Difference Between DUI and DWAI
January 04,2019
What is a DWAI? Most people recognize the acronym “DUI” and know that it stands for “driving under the influence.” Fewer people recognize the term “DWAI” which means “driving while ability impaired.” In Colorado, DWAI is the lesser offense to DUI. From a BAC (blood alcohol content) perspective, DUI is any result .08 or higher. […]
Colorado DUI Enforcement Up This Holiday Season
January 01,2019
The Vail and Roaring Fork Valleys’ Police increased their DUI enforcement this holiday season. Mountain Police Departments continued “The Heat is On Campaign,” to increase DUI Patrols during peak holiday times. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, about 60 people are arrested for DUI in Colorado a day. The 5thJudicial district has the highest […]
Unbundled Legal Services
December 24,2018
If you are considering hiring an attorney to assist you in your family law case, you have options when it comes to the type of legal services you can obtain. When a client traditionally hires an attorney, she pays a retainer to the attorney and the attorney is responsible for assisting the client through all […]
Beware of Scam Calls
October 05,2018
Mountain communities report an increase in calls from scammers posing as lawyers, bondsman and jailers asking for money to release a family member ‘in trouble,’ reports a recent article in The Aspen Times. Scammers also pose as local law enforcement agencies to inform the callers that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. The […]
Ten Rules for Divorcing Parents to Live By
September 28,2018
The decision to proceed with divorce is extremely difficult and the road can be taxing on you as the parent and on your children. Effects of conflict on children We find that parents during divorce can be so entrenched in the conflict, that they do not realize how their actions affect their children. Keep in […]
Why Kalamaya | Goscha?
August 06,2018
We’re pleased to share our firm’s first video. Learn more about our award-wining trial team by watching the embedded video below.
Personal Injury Settlements in Divorce
August 01,2018
A client going through divorce who has sustained serious injuries may not consider their personal injury settlement as a possible asset subject to division in a divorce. As the victim of an accident, you may feel that it is not fair as you endured all the pain and suffering. Personal Injury Settlements or Awards and […]
How Much Will My Colorado Divorce Cost?
March 09,2018
Every person going through a Colorado divorce wants to know how much his or her case will cost if they hire an attorney. Determining the costs at the beginning of a case is difficult, if not impossible. It’s sometimes hard to make even a rough guess because the cost will depend on a number of factors. […]
Georgina Melbye Elected as Treasurer of Pitkin County Bar Association
October 17,2017
Kalamaya | Goscha associate attorney, Georgina Melbye, was elected as treasurer by the Pitkin County Bar Association. Composed of approximately 100 attorneys in Aspen, Pitkin County and the Roaring Fork Valley, the Pitkin County Bar Association is affiliated with the Colorado Bar Association. The Pitkin County Bar Association organizes legal presentations and events for local […]
Georgina Melbye Wins Aspen Jury Trial
April 29,2017
We are pleased to announce that RKV Law associate attorney, Georgina Melbye, won a jury trial in Aspen on Friday. The trial lasted two days and involved a charge of Driving Under the Influence. The elected District Attorney for the 9th Judicial District, Jeff Cheney, was the lead prosecutor on the case. Georgina cross-examined multiple […]