Cortez Family Lawyers

Sensible Solutions. Effective Representation. I have been a civil and family law trial attorney for over 20 years. As a mediator I help people and businesses find sensible solutions to their disputes and avoid the expense, stress and uncertainty of trial. As a family law attorney I can help you with your divorce, child custody, and post-decree matters. Whatever your needs are I can offer you effective representation in your divorce or child custody case. Hablo español.

Ms. Martinez is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. Ms. Martinez focuses her practice primarily on Family Law, Collaborative Family Law, Real Estate Law, and Probate and Estate Administration. PRIOR EXPERIENCE For many years, prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Martinez worked in the finance industry as a Vice President of commercial loans. After graduating from law school, she practiced in Montana for a large firm where she gained experience in complex commercial transactions and litigation. She then acted as general counsel for a financial holding company and its subsidiary bank and wealth management company where she had exposure to...

Scott D. Goldman is the managing member of Goldman Law, LLC. Mr. Goldman founded Goldman Law, LLC on the principle that everyone deserves professional and ethical representation. Scott was born in Detroit, MI and lived there for 26 years before moving to Denver, Colorado for better weather and great skiing. Scott is a Colorado Lawyer that has practice that focuses primarily on family law issues such as divorce and child custody. Scott will take the time to explain your case to you to ensure you are fully aware of what is going on in your case. Scott’s experience with jury...

I am a former Colorado felony prosecutor with over 25 years legal experience. I am and here here to listen and help you with your criminal defense, family law issues and child custody cases. I take pride in getting to know about my clients and their lives, so the prosecution and courts don't just treat them like a number. I don't shuffle my clients off to younger associates. I personally handle all my cases. I am a zealous and passionate advocate for all my clients, many of whom stay in contact with me after their...

Colorado Lawyer Team is your go-to litigation law firm. Justie Nicol and her team expertly handle cases across many of Colorado’s major metro areas and rural communities. Specializing in criminal defense, family law, employment litigation, and civil litigation, we offer unparalleled legal support. As a cutting-edge, paperless firm, we ensure seamless, responsive communication in a fully virtual environment (we were virtual pre-COVID). With principal offices in Greenwood Village, Fort Collins, and Loveland, we have proudly served most major metro areas for the past 10 years. Our CEO and Visionary, Justie Nicol—a CSU graduate and University of Denver Law School alumna—is...

Billie Jo L. Sowinski is a Colorado-based family law attorney. She has been practicing exclusively in this field since 2018 after completing her Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of South Dakota. With experience in high estate and high conflict dissolution matters, Billie Jo handles various aspects of family law, including dissolutions of marriage, child custody cases, legal separation, modifications, contempt cases, and adoptions. Billie Jo's passion for family law developed when she reviewed her parents' dissolution papers after high school. Witnessing the stress it caused, she strives to provide utmost care, responsiveness, and guidance to her...

Sabra specializes in family law, divorce and legal separation, civil unions, common law marriage, declaration of invalidity/annulment, child custody, paternity, child support, property division and allocation of debt, maintenance, contempt of court, child relocation, protection orders, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial or marital agreements, guardianships and modification of orders. Prior to beginning her own practice, she provided civil legal services to veterans and military families at the nonprofit association Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to include family law and Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Hudson River Valley area of New York. After relocating to Colorado, she started and managed the circa...

CNL Law Firm, PLLC is a family law firm based in Centennial, Colorado, dedicated exclusively to providing high-quality legal services in all aspects of family law. Led by Christopher Little, a client-focused attorney, the firm specializes in divorce, child custody, parental relocation, martial agreement drafting, adoption, and other family law matters. Chris is known for his passionate advocacy and meticulous approach, taking on challenging cases with thorough investigations and clear, transparent communication throughout the legal process. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to CNL Law Firm, with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Colorado Mesa University, a J.D. from Drake...

Brian J. Bagley, J.D., M.B.A. Chief Executive Officer & Senior Partner The founder and chief counsel of the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Brian provides legal representation to businesses, families, and individuals. He specializes in the areas of family law, divorce, criminal law, personal injury, business law, and civil litigation. In addition to the practice of law, Brian served on City Council and as the Mayor of Longmont, CO for a decade of public service. Brian's other community activities include teaching at the University of Colorado at Boulder's Leeds School of Business, as well as a professor for the university's prestigious Presidents Leadership Class,...

Politics, public policy and solving problems have always been interesting to me. I like debates on important issues in our world. I think that is what led me to study law. The skill of presenting evidence to persuade others to agree with your view is at the core of being a good lawyer. Nearly 30 years of practicing family law has sharpened this skill for me. I don't mind the intense emotions that often accompany divorce and child custody matters. My firm handles many contested cases each year but we always strive to resolve conflicts outside of court....

I am a former prosecutor in both Sarasota, Florida and Maui, Hawaii. I have prosecuted and defended some of the most serious crimes.

My focus is provided the highest caliber legal representation to all of my clients in contested legal matters. Your right to a trial by jury is a fundamental right if you have been injured in an accident, accused of a crime or suffered a wrong at the result of someone else's behavior. I differentiate my practice in that I routinely try cases before juries and courts.

I am authorized to practice in all state and federal courts for...

When you’re grieving a family loss, dealing with a life-altering medical diagnosis, or working through any other significant change in your family dynamics, navigating the legal system can be overwhelming. I am here to help. I have several years of litigation experience and have completed over 40 jury trials, but I am also intent on finding the best resolution for my clients--financially, mentally, and emotionally--even if that means settlement without trial.

Member of Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section, Juvenile Law Section and Criminal Law Section; Law Office of John Waters is rated "A+" by the Better Business Bureau. Mr. Waters is rated "Superb (9.4)" by Avvo in family law. Mr. Waters is one of top 100 trial lawyers in Colorado in criminal defense by The National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Waters is the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Since starting my own firm in 1991, I have committed myself to helping my clients and their families resolve their problems in as positive a way as possible. I provide quality results-oriented legal services for those dealing with a divorce, child custody, child support, need a prenuptial agreement, mediation services or any other family law related issues. My team and I will develop a customized legal strategy that addresses you and your family’s needs and resolves your legal matter in an efficient and timely manner. To schedule a consultation with me call 303-695-0200 or go to...

Nick approaches every matter with compassion. While litigation is Nick’s interest his passions are in people. When you hire an attorney for any matter, particularly one that directly affects your family, you are putting what is most important to you in the hands of someone who is initially a stranger. Nick’s goal in every case is to earn your trust so that you feel confident. Nick will earn your trust through his compassion, his accessibility, and his experience. Nick is a skilled negotiator and will do so aggressively in pursuit of the outcome you are seeking. However, Nick will always be...

Danielle graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. She then received her Juris Doctorate with Highest Honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law, and was admitted to practice in Colorado, Oklahoma, and several federal jurisdictions, including the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Danielle has been certified in Family Law Advocacy Skills by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and was selected as one of the Top Ten Family Law Attorneys in Colorado by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Danielle’s commitment to Client satisfaction has been recognized on...

Peter Goldstein serves as special counsel for The Harris Law Firm. Since the beginning of his career in 1983, Peter has been a CEO and general counsel of a healthcare company; a founder and managing partner of his own law firm specializing in business law and litigation; a management consultant in the healthcare consulting practice of Ernst & Young; and a subject matter specialist and consultant on HIPAA. Among his many achievements, Peter is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, member of both State and Federal Bars, and is currently the CBA Chair of the CBA/DBA Professionalism Coordinating Council.

We strive to provide high quality representation for clients experiencing family law issues or who faces criminal charges. I have developed this firm to be a resource and ally in navigating a very complex legal system. I started my courtroom career as a deputy district attorney representing the county of Riverside, California. When I made the decision to leave the district attorney's office I had the knowledge of an insider on how a district attorney would view and consider cases. I have represented and tried many different types of cases from DUI-aclohol, DUI-drugs, marijuana impairment, domestic...

As the managing attorney at the Jones Law Firm, PC April D. Jones is highly committed to serving families who are facing divorce and other contentious family law issues.

Attorney Jones graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 1991 from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. She is admitted to practice law in both California and in Colorado.

Attorney Jones is highly respected and esteemed by her colleagues, the bar, her peers and her clients due to her high level of professionalism and her passion for the law.

With years of experience in the field, Attorney Jones has assist...

Born in Chicago and raised in Connecticut, Daniel Zarnowski moved to the Denver metro area after graduating magna cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami. Prior to entering law school, Daniel was an aviation structural mechanic in the U.S. Navy, serving for five years and through three combat deployments aboard the Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69. This experience taught Daniel the value of service to others and how to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Daniel is also an avid golfer and likes to spend weekends hiking in beautiful Colorado with his wife and children! In law school, Daniel...

Now licensed in Colorado as of 2020 - Stuart Skok has expanded her practice to include Colorado family law as Of Counsel with:       Cox, Baker & Page LLC       858 W. Happy Canyon Road, Suite 215       Castle Rock, CO 80108       www.coxbaker.com Principal and owner of Stuart Skok Law LLC, founded in 2017, Stuart Skok handles matters of family law in Maryland, D.C. and Colorado. As one of the Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Law Attorneys in Maryland listed in The National Advocates: Top 100, Ms. Skok consistently has an Avvo “Superb” rating and has...

From Cincinnati, Ohio, Chelsea grew up the daughter of an Ohio Family Law attorney and followed in his footsteps. Licensed to practice in Colorado and New York, Chelsea has experience in family law with divorce, guardianship, adoption, mediation of high-asset estates, allocation of parental responsibilities, and paternity. She is also experienced with military families and the unique obstacles military persons face in family law. Before making Colorado her home, she worked with the Valparaiso Law School Clinic combating deportation in Chicago, Illinois. She’s also worked with The Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati.

Chelsea has a warm and welcoming personality. She believes...

Who am I? - I am a true Colorado native. I was born, raised and educated in our great state and I am proud to work helping Coloradans with their unique legal needs. As an avid outdoors person, I love to camp, fish, and four-wheel. - I am a true litigator. 90% of my career has been devoted to litigation practice. I have appeared and argued before many Colorado courts, including the Court of Appeals. I am just as comfortable in the courtroom as I am when I sit down to counsel my clients. I treat...

Originally from Indiana, I have made Colorado my home since graduating from law school in 2006. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona in 3.5 years and then interned for the Arizona State Senate for a legislative session. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in Ohio. While in law school I interned for a Madison County, Indiana Circuit Court Judge, and I also interned for an international adoption agency in Colorado. As an attorney, I focus on the client's needs when handling legal matters, and address the...

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The Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith is a Family law firm serving Fort Collins, Colorado and surrounding areas. I handle all areas of family law, including property division, child custody issues, child or spousal support, and enforcement of court orders. If you have a tough divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, enforcement, or modification issue, you need to find competent representation that you can trust. I can help you understand the divorce process, giving your case the personal attention that it needs to get you the result you deserve. I also strive to make sure...

Will Ellison is a Longmont attorney specializing in divorce and family law. In his career, Will has had the opportunity to represent clients in complex divorce and child custody disputes, probate cases, real estate lawsuits, construction lawsuits, and business lawsuits in courts in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. Since 2018, Will has focused primarily on family law in Northern Colorado. With experience counseling clients facing complicated situations, he can remove the legal jargon that complicates understanding. He focuses on the practical outcome of your case and is sensitive to maximizing your financial resources. Will listens to what your goals are in your case...

Backed by more than a decade of legal experience, Attorney Rebecca M. Pepin has what it takes to streamline various family law matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, and more. Because she truly cares about the futures of her clients, she works hard to see that her clients feel secure and confident as their cases progress. Due to her extensive knowledge and years of practicing law, she has obtained positive outcomes for a countless number of clients. Before joining the firm, Ms. Pepin attended Pomona College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. After completing...

Ryan C. Shellady is an associate attorney with Burnham Law and has a practice dedicated to Family law. Before moving to Colorado, Ryan graduated from the University of Iowa in 2016, receiving his B.A., with high distinction and honors, in Ethics and Public Policy. He received his J.D., with distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2019. During law school, Ryan was involved in the Pro Bono Society, was a Student Writer for the Iowa Law Review, a member of the National Moot Court Team, and a Student Representative for the Iowa Student Bar Association. He received the...

I graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1979 and practiced law for a year before attending the University of Denver School of Law, where I earned a Master's in Tax Law in 1981. Immediately after graduating, I worked as a tax lawyer for Touche Ross in Denver, Colorado. In 1983, a client invited me to join his real estate company as in-house counsel, and I later started my own firm. Remarkably, I have been practicing law for over 40 years, which is hard to believe, even for me. Whether it's a bankruptcy case of legal malpractice case, I am...

Dorothy Walsh Ripka is more than a family law attorney—she is a dedicated advocate with over two decades of unwavering commitment to her clients. Known for her innovative legal strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs, Dorothy thrives in navigating high-conflict and complex family law cases, drawing on her extensive twenty-four years of litigation experience. While licensed in six states and sought after nationwide, Dorothy's passion lies in the Denver Metropolitan area, where she has cultivated her skills and earned a reputation for excellence. Her journey to becoming a powerhouse in family law began with a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from...

Ms. McDonald focuses her practice on family law and estate planning issues involving divorce, custody, post-decree, and simple estate planning. She represents clients across the state of Colorado, including but not limited to Denver, Arapahoe County, Adams County, and Douglas County. Ms. McDonald handles cases involving high conflict divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, maintenance, parental relocation, division of marital assets, grandparent rights, paternity, and civil protection orders, from beginning to end. Ms. McDonald earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2011. She has worked in family...

The Law Office of Paul Tenorio, LLC serves its clients one-on-one legal counseling with an attorney and 24/7 availability. Whether it's a family law or an employment law-related issue, call today for an initial free consultation - 303-991-2207.

As one of the co-founders of the Family Law Advocates and Plog & Stein P.C., Stephen J. Plog is a highly skilled divorce lawyer who truly cares about helping his clients successfully resolve family law issues. The Chicago native has handled cases in all the district courts of the Denver metropolitan area, which has allowed him to gain unique and invaluable experience in regards to how judges tend to rule on certain matters. If you need help with a family law case, he is the kind of lawyer you want advocating on your behalf. He is admitted to practice in...

Carl O. Graham is the managing partner of Graham.Law, a Colorado Springs family law firm. He received his B.Sc. in Politics & International Studies from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom in 1988, and his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 1991. Carl was an Army JAG officer from 1992 to 2000, whereupon he entered private practice. He was chair of the El Paso County Family Law Section, and has held a variety of leadership positions in local and state legal organizations, including the El Paso County Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section,...