Rhidian D.W. Orr - Denver, CO
Attorney at Orr Law Firm
DUI Lawyers in Denver, CO
1355 S Colorado Boulevard Suite C-420 Denver, CO 80222
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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24
Years
Experience
Denver DUI Lawyer
Updated: 08/18/2026
Areas of Practice
- DUI
- Criminal Traffic Defense
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Rhidian Orr is the owner of the Orr Law Firm. He received his J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law in 2000, his MBA in 2002, and his B.A. in 1994. He is a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College and Terry MacCarthy’s Cross Examination training.
Mr. Orr has dedicated his entire practice to DUI and criminal traffic defense and, thus, is trained as a practitioner and instructor in standardized field sobriety tests in accordance with the standards set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
He is also trained in the operation of the Intoxilyzer 9000, has trained extensively in Gas Chromatography, and is Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Overview certified. Due to his skill and experience, he has been recognized by Super Lawyers® every year from 2011 to 2020.
In 2024 and 2025, Mr. Orr received an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. The AV Preeminent® rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous peer review rating process.
He is a lifetime member of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College and NORML. Rhidian is a former Colorado state delegate (2013-2014) and a Sustaining Member for the National College for DUI Defense. He is also a Faculty Member for the National College for DUI Defense and Trial Skills University. Adding to his resume, Mr. Orr is now a Charter Member and former Board Member for the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.
Rhidian Orr co-authored and published the Colorado DUI Survival Guide (2013) and authored a chapter in Inside the Minds: Navigating DUI Drug Cases (2012). Along with his recent professional publications, Mr. Orr is regularly invited to be a guest lecturer at CLE's and DUI Defense Seminars across the country, including local universities in Colorado, on various DUI defense strategies and techniques.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated - Martindale-Hubbell, 2014
- Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers Magazine, 2014
- Super Lawyer - Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine, 2011 - 2012
- Golden Heart Award - Valley Hope Association, 2009
- Gold Star Award - Better Business Bureau, 2006 - 2010
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2011 - 2012
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2015 - 2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Rhidian D.W. Orr
Included on the 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Denver Sturm College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado
J.D
Non Legal Education
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University of Denver
B.A
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner & Senior Partner
Past Positions
- Public Defender's Office, Intern, 2000
Languages
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English (Primary)
Published Works
Articles
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Colorado DUI Survival Guide: A Citizen's Protection Manual, Whitehall Printing Company, 2013
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Navigating DUI Drug Cases, Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books), 2012
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The Orr Law Firm, L.L.C - Colorado's Premier DUI Defense Firm, Super Lawyers Magazine , 2012
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DUI Defense Is Our Passion , Super Lawyers Magazine, 2011
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DA Requests Dismissal of Charges, Vail Daily, 2005
- Woman Associated With Iraq Prison Abuse Will Face Court Martial, CBS News, 2004
- Court-Martial Expected in Abu Ghraib Case, New York Times, 2020
- Lyndie England's lawyers want to question higher-ups, USA Today, 2004
- 1st Steps in the Hunt, Interbiznet, 1996
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 2001
- Minnesota
Other Affiliations
- National Trial Lawyers Association, 2014 - Present (Top 100 Trial Lawyers)
- Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, 2014 - Present (Member)
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association, 2014 - Present (Charter Member & Board Member)
- Trial Skills University, 2013 - Present (Faculty Member)
- Team Dave Logan, 2013 - Present (Member)
- NORML, 2013 - Present (Lifetime Member)
- National College of DUI Defense, 2013 - Present (State Delegate)
- The National College for DUI Defense, 2012 - Present (Sustaining Member)
- The Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, 2011 - Present (Member - Ranch Club)
- Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, 2011 - Present (Lifetime Member - F Warrior)
- American Chemical Society, 2011 - Present (Member)
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Lifetime Member)
- Tom Martino's Troubleshooter Network, 2007 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2005 - Present (Lifetime Member)
- Denver Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
- Colorado Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
- Better Business Bureau, 2003 - Present (A-Rated Member)
- National College for DUI Defense, 2007 - 2012 (General Member)
- The Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2003 - Present (Member)
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Contact
1355 S Colorado Boulevard
Suite C-420
Denver, CO 80222
Phone Number: 720-902-4086
Email: Send a message
Hours: Open M-F 8:30am – 5:00pm
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