Merino Lawyers

Karlee Keller Stoppenhagen, a Colorado native, brings her unwavering dedication to individuals navigating complex family matters. Her practice is centered on family law, with a strong emphasis on high-net worth divorce, high-conflict custody battles, LGBTQ+ family issues, and matters related to spousal and child support. As the managing partner at Modern Family Law's Fort Collins office, she extends her expertise to families across northern Colorado, including Larimer and Weld county.

Ahad Khilji has devoted nearly all of his legal career to defending against criminal charges. A skilled negotiator, he can usually achieve significant charge reductions or dismissals without going to trial. Though if necessary, he is a seasoned litigator prepared to fight for a full acquittal in front of a jury. Ahad Khilji earned his J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He also holds a B.A. in political science from the Catholic University of America. He is also admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C.

Colorado Legal Defense Group attorney Michelle Wolf has devoted her entire legal career to criminal defense since graduating from law school in 2012. She has taken more than 40 cases to trial, though she can usually achieve significant charge reductions or full dismissals through negotiations alone. Michelle earned her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law and her B.A. from Iowa State University.

Mr. Spracklen is a dedicated and skilled criminal defense attorney, successfully defending Clients all across the State of Colorado against misdemeanor and felony charges. Whether you need a passionate advocate to present your side of the story to a jury, or a skilled negotiator to get an offer that you can live with, Tanner J. Spracklen will help. Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION. SE HABLA ESPANOL.

Attorney Jeremy Shufflebarger comes from a vast family of Colorado natives, and after moving around the United States has settled in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jeremy is a former judicial clerk for the Larimer County District Court in Colorado and the Laramie County District Court in Wyoming. He is well versed in a wide range of legal matters, including: domestic relations, mental health law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. Jeremy is a University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) alumni as well as a graduate of University of Wyoming College of Law. During his time at the University of Pittsburgh, he...

For over two decades, Brett has successfully practiced law and become one of the leading Estate planning and Probate attorneys in Fort Collins. His practice was established at his family firm, Hill and Hill LLC. He represents several successful Fort Collins businesses and does all of their contract and corporate work. He also is the lawyer for a local Homeowner’s Association and has recently been involved in protecting homeowner’s rights in disputes with HOAs.

Stephen Cook earned his J.D. in 1975 from the University of Colorado and, after serving as an associate with the personal injury law firm of Bragg & Dubofsky for two years, he opened his own practice in 1978. Since that time, he has been helping lead his Colorado neighbors every day for over 40 years.

Stephen Cook has procured substantial settlements or judgments for dozens of clients. In 1993, for instance, he won what was at the time the largest toxic tort jury verdict in Colorado obtaining over $3,000,000, with interest and punitive damages, against Louisiana Pacific Corporation.

In addition to his...

Mitch Kohl, M.D. J.D., FCLM grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and always knew that he wanted to help people. Mitch fights for clients during some of the most stressful times of their lives. His goal as a lawyer is to advocate for his clients the same as he did for his patients. He drives to never stop learning and growing professionally he is a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine. It is the most prominent professional society in the United States concerned with addressing issues that arise at the interface of law and medicine. Fellows of the American College...

Ralph (Rick) Martin,patent reg. no. 32267, has issued over 1000 patents since 1986 using his B.S. Physics from Bucknell University, 1966.Prior to law school at age 40, Rick was an IBM computer salesman in NYC and then managed a 40 person software firm. Rick himself invented a space weapons system, US Pat 9,346,563, and authored a fiction submarine novel RUSSIAN DECEPTICON on Amazon. Rick helps clients with business plans and marketing as well. His team includes full time litigators who have gone against Walmart, Lowes, Apple and others for solo inventors on full or partial contingent patent infringement lawsuits.Rick helped...

Mr. Merson is a criminal defense attorney practicing in Longmont, CO. James Merson was a public defender in Greeley from 2005 to 2019, and was awarded "Attorney of the Year" in 2010. Mr. Merson provides criminal defense representation to clients throughout Northern Colorado. His areas of practice include felony charges, misdemeanor charges, sex offense charges, DUI's and DWAI's, drug charges, and domestic violence. James Merson believes providing the best possible defense to each of his clients is his top priority. If you need the services and legal representation of an experienced defense attorney, contact James Merson at Merson Law Office,...

Sarah Schielke was born and raised in Rochester, New York. She attended Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont where she received a bachelor of arts (B.A.) in Psychology and graduated magna cum laude.

Sarah then went on to law school at the Boston University School of Law on a full academic merit scholarship. There, Sarah was the Managing Editor of the Boston University Law Review. While in law school, Sarah studied under the tutelage of famed race & criminal law professor Tracey Maclin, who opened Sarah’s eyes to the truly broken state of the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights in our...

Scott Melin, J.D., M.A. Senior Managing Associate Attorney Scott Melin serves as Chief Operating Officer at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, where he also leads a dynamic legal practice centered on complex, high-value civil litigation. His recent case successes include client recoveries of $1.58 million, $1.2 million, and $1.875 million, reflecting both his legal acumen and commitment to client outcomes. Scott represents clients across a broad range of civil matters—including personal injury, appeals, civil rights, and business disputes—often involving intricate and contentious litigation. He also brings deep experience to high-conflict family law cases, providing steady guidance in emotionally charged legal environments. A native of...

Taught tax classes at CSU and participated in numerous continuing education lectures on issues of tax at CPA, attorneys and enrolled agents seminars. Earned degrees at CSU with a BS, at University of Denver Law School with a JD and New York University with a LLM in taxation. Born and raised in Colorado. Served as a trustee for a charitable organization granting scholarships to students working on degrees in schools advancing education and skills for industry Played the viola in a chamber orchestra in Pueblo, CO

Colorado criminal defense attorney Kaitlin Johnson has devoted her entire legal career to defending people charged with crimes. She excels at negotiating favorable plea deals so clients can avoid the time and expense of trials. Kaitlin received her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and her B.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso.

A notorious night-owl, I am the trial lawyer and managing member of Peters Schulte Odil & Wallshein LLC, where we focus on resolving disputes in and out of court. My practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, probate and trust litigation, oil and gas matters, and appeals. I routinely handle trials both to a jury and to the court, and have argued appellate cases in the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. I received my undergraduate degree from the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and law degree from the University...

Immigration Attorney Bobbie C. Masters has dedicated herself to the practice of U.S. Immigration Law. She handles all types of immigration cases on behalf of immigrants desiring to become lawful residents of the United States. Attorney Masters has distinguished academic credentials. After graduating from the University of Montana School of Law, Attorney Masters obtained an advanced LLM (“Masters of Laws”) degree from American University Washington College of Law in Washington D.C.. This advanced law degree was in International Law with a focus in human rights. While living in Washington D.C., Attorney Masters worked on multi-billion dollar antitrust litigation and represented...

Denver criminal defense attorney Mark Savoy had the best available training to fight criminal allegations: As a deputy district attorney with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office, Mark learned firsthand how "the other side" thinks. Now he uses that insider information to stay one step ahead of prosecutors in his pursuit of reduced and dismissed criminal charges for his clients.

Mark earned his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. While in Kansas, he gained invaluable experience by working at Legal Aid and the Legislative Research Department. He is licensed to practice law in both Colorado and Kansas.

Se habla español. Denver criminal defense attorney Joseph Jestus began his career as a deputy public defender in Greeley, Colorado. As lead attorney in several felony and misdemeanor trials, Joseph mastered courtroom advocacy. He is also a seasoned negotiator, able to achieve charge reductions or dismissals for most of his clients without a trial.

Joseph earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he earned placement on the Moot Court Honor Society, Criminal Defense Clinic, Bet Tzedek Legal Services Clinic, and Suspension Representation Project. He earned his B.A. from Villanova.

William T. McAdams, better known as Bill, is a former prosecutor who now manages McAdams Law Office, a successful criminal defense practice.

A native of Colorado, Bill grew up in Denver and Boulder. In 1994, he attended college at Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Political Science and History. He then attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, earning his Juris Doctorate law degree in 1999.

Bill began practicing law in the Denver area. Initially, he was an associate with the law firm of Ledbetter and Associates before becoming...

I started my career in the Denver District Attorney's office where I tried my first murder case, 6 months out of law school. In 1994, I went into to private practice representing thousands of clients in both criminal and civil litigation. I have tried over 300 jury trials with great success. I place all my emphasis on getting the best outcome for my clients in any given situation. No case is too big or too small.

Jason has received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado School of Law. Since 2010 he has specialized in bankruptcy, family, criminal, and landlord tenant law. He is dedicated to customizing solutions to his clients’ specific legal issues. Through the years Jason has helped over a thousand clients to receive the most cost-effective outcome possible. He has experience as an attorney in the Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley areas, litigating a variety of cases at both the state and federal level and he is admitted to practice in all courts in Colorado as well as the 10th Circuit Court of...

I am a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional with a solid background as a litigation paralegal, particularly in the realm of family law. Throughout my tenure as a paralegal, I developed a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in family law, recognizing the distinctiveness of each case. When Colorado introduced the Licensed Legal Paraprofessional role, I immediately saw it as the perfect opportunity to advance my career. This role allows me to combine my dedication to assisting others with my passion for the legal field. I thrive on solving problems and embrace the challenges that come with the legal profession. My drive is...

My name is Levi Brooks and I’m an experienced, yet reasonably-priced, family law and bankruptcy attorney in Fort Collins, Colorado.

I’ve been practicing family/domestic relations law in Larimer County for about fifteen years and bankruptcy law for approximately eleven years. Although practicing in those areas of law (especially family law) can be challenging, I find it highly rewarding. I appreciate having the opportunity to help people through what is often the most difficult time in their lives. Whether it’s a divorce or a bankruptcy, my goal is to get my client through the process as painlessly as possible and...

"Casey Alexander is nothing short of amazing legal representation. He kept in constant communication and made sure I fully understood everything that was going on with my case before proceeding. Extremely respectful in person and even got me better results than I was expecting. I would recommend the Law Offices of Casey Alexander to anyone and everyone needing legal representation. He works hard and fast to get you the best results."

Founding Attorney:

Casey Alexander

Prior to becoming an attorney, Casey served in the United States Navy. Now he serves the people of Northern Colorado and advocates for their...

I possess a profound dedication to safeguarding families and advocating for at-risk populations, backed by extensive experience in family law, juvenile issues, and social services. My professional journey has been focused on delivering justice for children and assisting clients as they navigate some of life's most difficult legal challenges. I commenced my legal career at the Florida Department of Children and Families, where I prosecuted cases of juvenile dependency related to child abuse and neglect. My efforts were centered on protecting children's welfare and aiding families within the judicial system. Subsequently, I spent over seven years as an Assistant Regional Counsel with...

Andrew enjoys meeting with people and talking with them about their lives and interests. Helping people be prepared for the future comes naturally and his attitude of respect for others and sense of humor provides a comfortable setting to discuss difficult topics like preparing for death and aging. He understands a solid estate plan will give you peace of mind, knowing that everything is planned for and taken care of when you pass away, and will work with you collaboratively to meet your goals. While much of this can be confusing Andrew is able to explain everything in ways that...

I founded my law firm in 2009 with the intent to help those who are unable to work receive disability benefits and to guide claimants through the complex administrative process. My office strives to provide excellent service both with disability and with bankruptcy claims. We help at all levels of the appeal process including initial filings.

Jessica Avis, J.D. (formerly Jessica Trillo) Senior Associate Attorney Jessica Avis is a dedicated family law attorney with a strong foundation in both legal and business disciplines. Raised in rural Oklahoma, she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma in 2015, graduating with a double major in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2018, graduating cum laude and earning recognition as one of the top legal scholars in her class. Following law school, Jessica was selected to serve as a judicial law clerk for...

Mr. Westlund excels in the the practical application of the law to your individual case. For over 37 years, he has served clients in Broomfield, Northglenn, Westminster, Brighton and throughout the greater Denver Metropolitan Area. His Northglenn, Colorado office has convenient access to the courts of Adams, Broomfield, and Denver metropolitan counties.

A wide range of education and experience gives this attorney a unique perspective to your legal and personal issues. His concern, first and foremost, is for his client’s complete needs. It is often difficult to find concern for personal well-being as a client of a large, inhospitable law firm....

I specialize solely within immigration and nationality law in Denver and Boulder Colorado and have been practicing immigration law since 2002. I assist Denver, Colorado employers, Colorado employees, Colorado students, and Colorado families obtain visas and legal status such as change of status, permanent residence and visas to enter the US. I also assist Colorado immigrants with asylum, legalization, removal defense and citizenship Specifically, our office can assist with H1B visas, start up visas for entrepreneurs (E1 and E2), TN visas for Canadians and Mexican nationals, E3 visas for Australians, H2Bs, H3, O and P visas for Colorado...

Introduction

A resident of Ft. Collins for over 20 years, RD began practicing law in 2008 as an associate of a high volume civil litigation firm. Followed by a few years as Policy Director of a national non-profit and General Council for a start up oil and gas company. Since 2016, RD’s practice has focused on Family Law. RD is divorced himself with a son and understands the difficulties created by ending a marriage or relationship.

Education

RD graduated Colorado State University in 1997 with a degree in Philosophy. Prior to attending law school, RD worked as an arborist, married and started a...

Yep. I'm an attorney. (Queue your favorite attorney joke here). There are lots of reasons I continue to practice law. You've probably heard many of them already because they aren't so unique. I won't repeat those. I will indulge cliché enough to share that my two fictional attorney heros are Atticus Finch and Perry Mason. Ironic, as I tend not to litigate much. For me, practicing law affords me the opportunity to leverage things I know how to do to help people accomplish things they otherwise wouldn't. Yes, it's the basic toolset of a transactional attorney. But I enjoy it, and...

After becoming an attorney, Mr. Sumner continued to teach aspiring paralegals, and has taught programs in both North Carolina and Colorado. Prior to moving to Colorado in 2000, Mr. Sumner worked for a major insurance company as in-house counsel for the claim’s department. These experiences have culminated in a wealth of experience in the areas of Workers’ Compensation and Bankruptcy. Mr. Sumner’s clients are the recipient of his excellent representation, which is made possible from his rather unique history. His talent and reputation are only complimented by his tireless effort to serve his clients. During his free time, Mr. Sumner...

Amy received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1990 and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies in 1992 from Valparaiso University in northwest Indiana. She completed her Juris Doctor at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in 1999.

After graduating from law school, Amy received an invaluable experience in the inner workings of the Colorado Judicial System as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Harlan Bockman in the 17th Judicial District. In 2001, Amy joined Jorgensen, Motycka & Lewis, P.C. as an Associate Attorney where she practiced Family Law, Real Estate Law, Probate, Collections and...

Mac Hester is an experienced trial lawyer. He has litigated and tried personal injury and commercial law cases in South Carolina and Colorado since 1986. He has also handled appeals in the Supreme Court of South Carolina and the Supreme Court of Colorado. Mac Hester graduated from Clemson University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and he continues to apply economic principles and analysis to his cases in order to maximize gain for the client while minimizing cost. He was awarded the Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina Law School in 1986. He has...

I have been practicing criminal defense law for 11 years. I began my practice after serving clients of Weld County Colorado for 6 years in the Colorado State Public Defender's Office. I am dedicated to providing my clients with the best defense available when they are accused of a crime.

Denver Criminal Defense Attorney Chloe Gleichman has proven herself to be a charismatic negotiator in and out of the courtroom. With an extensive background in advocacy, Chloe finds a way to articulately defend those who need defending and has a track record to prove it. Her attention to detail and the ability to view all sides of a story has put her in the favor of many Colorado Judges and District Attorneys.

Compassionate with her clients and assertive in the courtroom, Chloe makes it exceedingly clear that she will not shy away from a challenge in order to achieve...