Jefferson County Lawyers

Modern estate planning for clients in Colorado, California, and the District of Columbia. We specialize in wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Our highly innovative and personalized approach puts client interests first by creating custom solutions.

Michael became a lawyer in 2008 to dedicate his career to serving others and making a positive difference. As the oldest of seven children, he grew up with a high level of responsibility and an understanding of the importance of family.

Michael has had an extensive career working as an attorney in both the private and public sectors, yet he has also maintained an emphasis...

Nick De Castro, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Nick De Castro is a Senior Associate Attorney at The Bagley Law Firm, where he focuses on criminal defense, civil litigation, and personal injury matters. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nick earned a double Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Music from Birmingham-Southern College in 2017. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law, a nationally ranked institution, in 2020. A grandson of Cuban political refugees, Nick was inspired to pursue a legal career to safeguard individual rights and defend against governmental overreach. Prior to joining The Bagley Law...

Mr. Boyle has been designated as Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and named “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers. Since 1999, has consistently been named a “Rising Star” by Colorado Super Lawyers. Mr. Boyle is currently an active member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association, Metropolitan Irish Counselors’ Society. In his free time, he mentors first-year law students at University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law. He is also an avid skier, which brought him to Colorado in 2001. Shortly after arriving, he met his future wife, Erica Boyle, whom he married in 2008....

I am an attorney and CPA. I started my career with the Department of Justice, Tax Division, Western Criminal Enforcement Section in Washington DC where I prosecuted federal criminal tax cases around the country. I left the Justice Department in 2004, and have been in private practice ever since. I specialize in assisting taxpayers will all kinds of tax issues including audits, collection, employment tax and trust fund penalties, innocent spouse claims, cases before the United States Tax court, voluntary disclosures of offshore bank accounts, criminal tax matters, failure to file, filing false tax returns and tax...

Recognized by 5280 Magazine as a Top Estate Planning Lawyer in Denver for 2021. I am dedicated to helping families and business owners protect their children and assets while building their legacy. Focusing on legacy planning for parents, estate planning and asset protection for high net worth families. I provide families with the guidance and the support they need to create an estate plan that protects their children, safeguards their wealth, and puts a flag in the ground for their legacy. Unlike other legal experiences, I take a human approach, eliminating the discomfort of speaking with a lawyer. Creating a customized...

Phil Clark, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Phil Clark is a seasoned criminal defense attorney whose legal pedigree spans five generations. His distinguished lineage includes Jonas J. Clark, appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas City in 1861, and William Clark, the renowned explorer of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Mr. Clark earned his law degree from the University of Denver, where he demonstrated early excellence in trial advocacy. Prior to bar admission, he completed over 35 supervised trials—an extraordinary feat in modern legal training. In 1990, he passed the Colorado Bar Exam with such distinction...

Mallory Kindsfather, J.D. Associate Attorney at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC Mallory Kindsfather is an Associate Attorney who practices exclusively in the field of family law. With more than seven years of experience as a licensed attorney in Colorado, she has dedicated her career to guiding families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Prior to entering law school, Mallory gained valuable experience working as a law clerk and paralegal, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the legal profession from an early stage. Mallory is known for her empathetic yet honest approach to problem-solving. She provides thoughtful and effective...

Eric Ballou represents people injured by individuals, corporations, and insurance companies, obtaining millions on their behalf at trial and in settlement. Raised in Madill, a manufacturing and agricultural county seat in southern Oklahoma with a grand courthouse in town square, he continues to rely on small-town values: hard work, relationship building, and willingness to help others in his practice today as a trial attorney at The Frickey Law Firm. Eric earns an excellent reputation in the legal community and forges strong working relationships with judges, mediators, and other attorneys. Taking a practical, no-nonsense approach to cases, he has the necessary expertise...

Prior to establishing Gold Law, L.L.C., Matthew Spencer Gold was a felony prosecutor, serving Colorado's First Judicial District (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties). Matthew began working in the District Attorney's Office as a legal intern in 2011 and after becoming a sworn Deputy, worked his way up from handling misdemeanor and traffic cases to prosecuting all manner of felony cases up to and including First Degree Murder. During that time Matthew handled thousands of DUI and domestic violence cases. Matthew also worked in the Juvenile unit, where he gained specialized knowledge in the area of juvenile law. As a felony prosecutor,...

David L. Owen, Jr. began practicing law in Missouri in 1989 as an Assistant Federal Defender. He spent 18 years gaining insight into the various strategies employed by both federal and state prosecutors. During his time as a public defender in Missouri, he worked on cases involving all kinds of crimes, including high-profile cases. The types of crime he has experience with includes: • White-collar crime • Drug crime • Computer crime/cyber crime • Conspiracy • Death penalty defense Now a Denver criminal defense lawyer, David Owen focuses his practice on federal- and state-level crime in Colorado. He is focused on upholding the rights of...

My goal is always the same, to work closely with clients that find themselves in legal proceedings and to help them receive, from that process, the flexibility and options they need to live a meaningful and enriching life. The criminal justice system can stop a life right in its tracks. I try to help people return to that life as quickly and as fully as possible.

Attorney Christopher Cessna brings more than 10 years of experience helping clients properly handle their criminal charges, such as drunk driving offenses. Every case that the firm takes on will be handled with personalized service and close attention to the needs of the client. The Law Office of Christopher H. Cessna has obtained countless dismissals on the behalf of its clients. Call the firm today to set up a consultation!

Sean McQuaid is President of the firm practicing in the areas of personal injury, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, and criminal defense. Sean was the President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association from 2020 through 2021. Sean has made a name for himself in the legal community. He joined the firm as an associate in 2000, was made a shareholder as of Jan 1, 2006 and became a named partner in April, 2013, the fastest rise of any lawyer in the firm’s 60 year history. Now, he runs the firm, which has nearly tripled in size under his leadership. Sean’s...

Providing caring, experienced service in the areas of family law, criminal defense, consumer bankruptcy, and personal injury since 1998. Vast experience litigating complex cases in state and federal courts. Down to earth style, reasonable fees.

Sam Townsend, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Sam Townsend brings extensive experience in the practice of Family Law. Specializing in matters such as divorce, child custody, grandparent rights, as well as estate planning and probate. His practice spans a broad range of jurisdictions, having represented clients in numerous county and district courts across Colorado, from the eastern plains to the western slope, in addition to the Colorado Court of Appeals. Sam earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Virginia before pursuing his legal education at Vermont Law School, where he served as a committee chairman within the Environmental Law Society. Before...

At Kristofco Law Firm, P.C., we listen to our clients. We understand that while some clients and disputes require litigation, trial, and appeal, not all clients and cases require this same approach. We understand that success comes in many forms and that there is no set formula for the prosecution or defense of a civil lawsuit. While the Firm is prepared and qualified to handle cases through trial and appeal, it is also skilled at achieving our clients' goals prior to verdict through success in pre-trial hearings, dispositive motions practice, arbitrations, and mediations. Simply put, we believe that successful outcomes...

Ruth Moore is an experienced business litigation attorney whose practice focuses on appeals and pretrial litigation of critical legal issues. She represents businesses engaged in a variety of industries, including energy, entertainment, real estate, professional services, and agriculture. Her practice includes civil actions between companies, regulatory enforcement actions, and criminal defense.

Patent attorney assisting small businesses and start-ups to protect their intellectual property with provisional patent applications, utility patents, design patents, and trademarks.

Since 1986, Attorney Martin E. Jackson has been representing railroad workers and their families. Mr. Jackson has represented, counseled, and tried lawsuits for thousands of railroad workers in more than 30 states, and in federal courts across the country. He is a member of numerous associations including the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, the South Carolina Bar, the Texas Bar, the Colorado Bar, and the Nebraska Bar. In addition, Attorney Jackson is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. To find out about retaining the representation of Attorney Jackson, do not...

Licensed in all Colorado and Federal courts Locations in Evergreen and Lakewood or I will meet you somewhere convenient. Always a free consultation. (303) 670-2185 cantyco@msn.com

After completing his undergraduate work at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a double major (B.A.) in Political Science and Philosophy, Matthew moved to Pennsylvania to obtain his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Penn State Dickenson School of Law. While at Penn State, Matthew was published internationally on matters of national sovereignty and UN agreements. Matthew returned to Colorado and went to work for the 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Mesa County, where he tried over a dozen cases in the time he spent there. Matthew’s trial experience includes the successful prosecution of charges ranging from DUI to domestic...

Dane Torbenson is a Denver Native, and grew up in the Park Hill neighborhood in east Denver. After attending Denver East High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre from the University of Colorado, Boulder. After a number of years as a starving actor, and jobs ranging from waiter to stuntman to private investigator to paralegal, Dane enrolled at the University of Denver College of Law, and received his J.D. in 1998. Dane began practicing criminal defense law at the law firm of Newell and Martens, and eventually became partner in the firm...

Brian has always had a passion for helping others, and being a lawyer is the perfect way for him to help clients in need, people who need direction to navigate through the legal system. He earned a B.A. in Psychology from University of Colorado and his Juris Doctorate from Sturm College of Law at University of Denver. He started his own law firm, Matlin Injury Law in 2020. Brian likens an interaction with the law to a new and unexplored journey. For many, being tied up in a legal issue is akin to taking a hike in an unexplored mountain range,...

Attorney Scott M. Estill is a nationally-recognized and sought-after tax speaker and author. He has written multiple books and workshops that help people and businesses save money (with tax planning) on tax deductions and tax strategies for both the immediate and long term future. Until 1995, Scott was a Senior Trial Attorney with the IRS. He left the IRS to give taxpayers the edge by showing them how to fight the IRS and win! Here is a “brief version” of Scott’s professional resume: 1995- Present Scott M Estill PC (Colorado)...

Lisandra Matos is a Lakewood personal injury lawyer. She founded Matos Personal Injury Lawyers in 2016 to serve clients in the Denver metropolitan area and throughout Colorado. She has successfully represented hundreds of clients across all communities, including immigrants, against at-fault parties and their insurers. Ms. Matos handles all types of personal injury cases, including cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, Uber accidents, bus accidents, and other traumatic incidents caused by another party’s intentional or negligent actions. She has over nine years of experience defending the rights of injured people and has a well-earned reputation for producing results for her clients. Ms....

I am Mark Smith, and I have been practicing family law across various jurisdictions in Colorado, including the Court of Appeals, for over 31 years. Throughout my career, I have handled every type of family law issue imaginable. My practice encompasses a wide range of family law matters, including custody issues (allocation of parental responsibilities), child support enforcement and collection, adoptions, and disputes over parenting time. I provide both full attorney representation and advisory-only services. My advisory services cover document drafting, including the preparation of financial disclosures, legal direction and assistance, and guidance through mediation and other settlement processes. For family law...

Michaela Quinlan is an associate attorney at The Bagley Law Firm, where she specializes in complex civil litigation, personal injury cases, and domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody, and post-decree issues. Originally from Cheshire, Connecticut, Michaela is the daughter of a nuclear engineer and a high school math teacher. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in both Anthropology and History from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she also served as Head Captain of the university's rugby team. Michaela continued her education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she simultaneously earned a Master of Public Health, graduating...

Michelle has worked on immigration cases at USCIS, Immigration Court and at Consulates around the world. She has represented clients from China, Cambodia, Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, Congo, Tunisia, France, UK, Australia, Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Honduras, Egypt, Nigeria, Togo, South Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sierra Leon, Yemen, Afghanistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, South Korea, the Philippines, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Israel, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, India, Poland, Cuba, Ecuador, Libya, the Dominican Republic, Azerbaijan and Eritrea.
As a military veteran Michelle focuses pro bono time on military immigration cases.

I graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 1993 and have been in private practice ever since. My practice has covered a range of areas including estate planning, probate, civil matters, domestic relations, and child welfare. In August 2023, I returned to the Sturm College of Law and earned an LLM in Taxation. My studies focused on advanced estate planning and administration, tax controversy, and small business planning. Recently, I opened an office in Frisco, Colorado, to offer my knowledge in these areas to clients seeking such services.

Joel is a founding partner of Huber Hassell, specializing in Estate Planning, Business Law, and Corporate Governance. Joel earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and holds an LLM in Wealth Management focusing on estate planning from Texas A&M University. He has been a licensed attorney since 1994. Joel’s extensive experience spans over three decades in the legal and corporate sectors, emphasizing technology and executive leadership. Before founding Huber Hassell, Joel served as CEO of Canoe Ventures, LLC, where he was instrumental in providing real-time dynamic ad insertion solutions for major cable networks. His...

Thomas Bulger is a graduate of Canisius College (honors in History, and International Affairs) and Rutgers University School of Law (1993). He has worked for a United States District Court Judge and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in its criminal and Organized Crime Divisions. He has been successful as sole trial counsel and also before appellate courts. Tom’s record in jury trial includes verdicts for our clients of $640,000.00 (motorcycle accident), $160,000.00 (auto accident). Recently his advocacy on appeal preserved a $470,000.00 judgment that he had won in Adams County in a slip and fall case. Tom has also obtained millions...

Justin Blow joined Colorado Estate Matters, Ltd. in 2013 with experience as a criminal trial lawyer, having defended clients with charges from misdemeanor drug charges to homicide. Right now he is the managing partner of Colorado Estate Matters, Ltd., having rapidly learned Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, and Guardianship/Conservatorship law. He also manages all the litigation for the firm giving our clients the value of his courtroom experience and knowledge. Justin founded and worked as Owner & CEO of The Blow Law Office Ltd., based in Lakewood, Colorado, where he has helped clients in county, state, and federal court. Before...

Doug Holden is a husband, father, lawyer, law professor, business entrepreneur, youth coach and witty public speaker. Doug Holden is the legal translator for regular people in Colorado. “For most people, legalese is a foreign language. Because Doug is fluent in that world, you don’t have to be. He explains the law to you, and you to the law.” Doug listens to you. Then, he converts the legalese surrounding your life’s events into language and terms you can understand. Once you are clear on your options and opportunities, Doug customizes a package for...

Ellen Carlson is a Senior Associate Attorney at The Bagley Law Firm, where she focuses on matters involving juvenile and family law. Originally from Texas, Ellen graduated summa cum laude from Southern Methodist University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance. She subsequently obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she served as a student attorney in the Child Advocacy Practicum. It was through this experience that she developed a strong commitment advocating for children and families. Following law school, Ellen served as a judicial...