Orona Garcia & Galves, PC - Pueblo, CO
Orona Garcia and Galves, PC is a premier full-service law firm in Pueblo, Colorado, backed by more than fifty years of combined legal excellence. Led by seasoned attorneys Richard A. Orona, Patrick Garcia, and Harvard-educated former law professor Fred Galves, the practice delivers aggressive DUI defense, criminal defense, family law advocacy, commercial litigation, and personal injury representation throughout Southern Colorado.
Over Fifty Years of Distinguished Legal Counsel in Pueblo, Colorado
When legal conflicts threaten your freedom, financial security, or family stability, securing experienced courtroom advocates is essential. Orona Garcia and Galves, PC has established itself as one of the most respected legal practices in Southern Colorado, representing individuals, local entrepreneurs, and major corporate entities across Pueblo County, Canon City, Colorado Springs, and Trinidad. The firm partners bring remarkable depth to every case. Richard A. Orona, a United States Navy veteran and Oklahoma City University School of Law alumnus, brings decades of high-stakes civil litigation, employment law, and domestic relations experience. Shareholder Fred Galves graduated from Harvard Law School, clerked for the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, practiced complex litigation at Holland and Hart, and served as a tenured law professor for over twenty-two years. Whether clients need to hire a lawyer for an impending court battle or seek strategic advisory services, the firm offers formidable advocacy rooted in deep local roots and national legal caliber.
Aggressive Pueblo DUI, Traffic, and Criminal Defense
A criminal accusation or drunk driving arrest demands an immediate, proactive defense strategy. For motorists and residents who need to find an attorney after being charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, Orona Garcia and Galves, PC provides tenacious defense across numerous critical matters:
- Defending clients against first-time, repeat, and felony driving under the influence charges and driving while ability impaired allegations.
- Representing drivers at Colorado Department of Revenue express consent hearings to contest driver license revocations.
- Challenging improper traffic stops, standardized field sobriety testing protocols, and breath or blood alcohol test machine calibrations.
- Defending individuals facing serious misdemeanor and felony charges, including domestic violence, assault, and property crimes.
- Negotiating favorable plea resolutions, alternative sentencing programs, and courtroom trial defenses before county and district judges.
Complex Commercial Litigation and Corporate Counsel
Navigating commercial disputes requires sharp strategic foresight and precise procedural mastery. The firm advises businesses and public entities on breach of contract disputes, partnership conflicts, employment discrimination defense, EEOC complaints, and post-termination hearings. Leveraging advanced litigation technology, extensive trial scholarship, and alternative dispute resolution methods, the attorneys resolve contentious lawsuits efficiently while protecting valuable enterprise assets.
Supportive Family Law and Domestic Relations Advocacy
Family transitions require balanced judgment and dedicated legal protection. Orona Garcia and Galves, PC assists clients through marital dissolution, legal separation, child custody disputes, parenting time schedules, child support enforcement, and equitable property division. The firm emphasizes solutions that safeguard children best interests while protecting client financial security during life transitions.
Personal Injury, Diminished Value, and Wrongful Death Representation
When careless motorists cause catastrophic highway crashes, the firm fights relentlessly for full compensation. In addition to recovering medical expenses, lost wages, and pain damages in car accident and commercial trucking cases, the firm handles first-party insurance bad faith actions under Colorado law and assists vehicle owners in securing reimbursement for diminished vehicle value following significant collisions.
Schedule an Initial Consultation at the Historic Pueblo Office
With multilingual support available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, Orona Garcia and Galves, PC ensures clear, accessible legal guidance. Prospective clients can connect with the Pueblo office on North Main Street to discuss their unique legal needs, explore case strategies, and secure seasoned counsel committed to achieving optimal results.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the central Midtown business district of Downtown Pueblo, Colorado.
Building Location
The office is situated in the landmark Thatcher Building, an impressive eight-story historic sandstone structure built in 1912 in the iconic Louis Sullivan style. It is located close to the Pueblo Bank & Trust and the China Lantern restaurant.
Parking Details
Visitors can park in the adjacent Uptown Parking Garage, a multi-storey facility offering public parking. Ample surface parking lots are also available in the immediate surrounding area.
Public Transit
Served by Pueblo Transit Route 6 (Pueblo Crossing); nearest stop is at Main / 5th.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of the Thatcher Building on Main Street, take the elevator to the second floor, and proceed to Suite 202.