Elbert County Family Lawyers

Darin's practice is exclusively dedicated to family law since 2005. His practice focuses on all areas of family law, including divorce and post-decree matters, interstate cases involving custody (UCCJEA) and child support (UIFSA), as well as paternity actions, guardianship matters and adoptions. Darin is committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate and sensible representation to his clients facing sensitive and compelling family law issues. Through settlement negotiations, where possible, or trial advocacy, when necessary, Darin strives to meet each client’s unique objectives and to protect each client’s particular needs. Having worked closely with judges as a judicial law clerk, Darin...

Katherine Ellis was voted a "Rising Star" by Colorado Super Lawyers in 2014, 2015, 2016 , and 2017. and a Super Lawyer in 2022. In 2014, Ms. Ellis was named a member of the Fellows of the Colorado Bar Association. Katy served as vice-chair of the International Law Section of the CBA from 2012-2014 and as chair from 2014-2016. She has also served as President of the Byron White Inn of Court. Ms. Ellis represents clients in divorce and custody cases and with family law appeals. Ms. Ellis earned her bachelor's degree from Lewis & Clark...

Since 1986, Liberty Law Center has been offering assistance to clients dealing with criminal, DUI, and traffic charges. In 2016, we expanded our services to include divorce and other family law matters. Our approach is centered on doing what's best for our clients, and we achieve this by establishing a respectful and supportive environment. We strive to ensure our clients receive the highest quality service and legal representation possible. At Liberty Law Center, we view our clients as good people who deserve to be treated with compassion and empathy. Our mission is to provide a safe space where our clients can...

It has been Angela’s pleasure and honor to accompany her active-duty U.S. Army spouse throughout his career. Now permanently located in Colorado Springs, she has been overjoyed to have returned to her profession and calling. It is her passion to provide dynamic, dedicated, client-focused litigation advocacy. While she enjoyed her initial years of practice working for a large law firm and serving corporate and institutional clients, Angela finds it especially rewarding to have the opportunity to employ the skills and experience that she gained in that setting for the benefit of her individual and small business clients.

Emma Fletcher is an attorney whose practice consists of family law and estate planning. In the family law arena, Emma has extensive experience both in and out of the courtroom. Emma is a collaboratively trained attorney who strives to achieve holistic settlements that allow her clients to move forward with their life in confidence. When amicable settlement is not possible, Emma is well equipped for litigation. Her tactful preparation and poise shine in the courtroom. When estate planning, Emma works with her clients in thoughtful manner that results in a cohesive plan for her clients and their beneficiaries. Emma understands...

Sarah T. McCain is a senior associate at Plog & Stein P.C. who has devoted most of her legal career to the practice of family law. As a compassionate Denver divorce attorney, she believes that cementing a solid attorney-client relationship is essential in order to obtain the judgments and orders her clients need to move on with their lives. She derives great satisfaction from being able to help her clients transition into the next chapter or their lives after divorce with the tools and resources they need to be better prepared. She has handled family law matters of varying complexity,...

Steven Visser is an attorney who has practiced law since 2001. He is a former Deputy County Attorney and has been in private practice since 2004 where he specializes exclusively in family law including divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time and contempt of court matters. Steve received his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2000, a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Indiana University in 1997, and an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice in 1994. Steve has also been appointed as a Special Master and Arbiter to assist parties in family law matters regarding their personal property division.

Galyn Johnson grew up in Palisade, Colorado. She received a BA in History/Government from Adams State College, Colorado with a cumulative GPA of 3.4. She attended Law School at University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado. She graduated in the top third of her class in 1987 and passed the Bar that same year.

Galyn and her husband have resided in Colorado Springs since October 1987 and have raised their two children here.

Galyn practiced in a small law firm from March 1988 until October 2003. She practiced primarily family law and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy while with that...

Attorney Greg Quimby is an accomplished family lawyer and – most importantly – a loving father and grandfather. He uses both his personal and professional experiences to inform his approach to the practice of family law, estate planning, and probate.
Greg earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston College with honors and went on to become a police officer in the Prince George's County Police Department in Maryland. From there, he earned an accounting degree and then became a Certified Public Accountant. He moved to Colorado Springs in 1985 where he earned his MBA from the University of Colorado in Colorado...

Graf & Associates, P.C. located in the Denver Tech Center provides high-quality legal services for individuals and businesses throughout the Denver metro area. The firm handles legal matters in three main practice areas: complex criminal defense, divorce / domestic relations and civil litigation . Visit our website at www.graflaw.com. The firm has more than 30 years experience in criminal law practice, serving as prosecutors, defense counsel and judges. The attorneys in the practice include Gregory Graf, J. Scott Bertram, Benjamin A. Bertram, Barry R. Bertram and Justin Graf. Criminal defense matters handled by Graf & Associates, P.C. include: Drug possession...

As a reliable Denver divorce lawyer, Jessica Saldin is an associate at Plog & Stein P.C. who enjoys helping her clients reach their goals in any way that she can. A member of the Colorado Bar Association, she can skillfully handle even the most complex kinds of family law cases, such as those involving property division, enforcement proceedings, and the allocation of parental responsibilities. She ensures that her clients have a comprehensive understanding of their rights throughout the development of their cases. Attorney Saldin carefully listens to their concerns and recommends the strongest course of action that is available. ...

Throughout her career, Mary has focused on giving her clients a hand up. Most recently Mary has endeavored to advocate for immigrants, domestic violence victims, and families through private practice in Colorado Springs.

Before going into private practice, Mary represented migrant farmworkers in immigration and wage issues as part of the Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. Fort Myers, Florida offce during 2012 and 2013. She then moved to the Lakeland office of Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. to recruit other attorneys to represent low-income families at no cost in divorce and custody matters and represent clients herself in collection,...

Kris D. W. Ferrell has been practicing in family and juvenile since 2002. She represents clients in family law, juvenile, civil and criminal law. She is a child and family investigator and a Child Welfare Law Specialist. She is an engaging and entertaining speaker and trainer. She also provides mentorship and coaching for clients.

Attorney Sharon Liko has focused exclusively on men’s rights in the area of domestic relations and family law since establishing her law firm in 1991. Liko received her Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting from Arizona State University. She received her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Denver. She is admitted to the state bars of both Colorado and Texas. Liko formerly served for five years on the Board of Directors of AMEND where she was the Chairman of the Board for her last two years. She is an active member of the Denver Bar Association and the Family...

Nick de Castro, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Nick de Castro is a Senior Associate Attorney at the Bagley Law Firm, where he handles criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law cases. Nick was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA and attended Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, AL, receiving a double B.A. in Political Science and Music in 2017. Nick then earned his J.D. at the University of Alabama School of Law, a top-25 law school, in 2020. Before joining the Bagley Law Firm, Nick served for two years as a Colorado Public Defender. Nick has handled hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanors to complex...

Leta has been a Colorado licensed attorney since 2004. Leta has dedicated her legal career to providing quality legal services to her clients and helping the most vulnerable members of our society. Leta also served as a court appointed guardian ad litem for abused and neglected children for approximately eleven years.

Awards
Leta and her team were awarded with the 2010 Attorney, Guardian ad Litem of the year for the State of Colorado by the CASA organization. Leta was also awarded the 2005 Guardian ad Litem of the year award for 17th Judicial District by the CASA organization. Leta...

Mr. Perkins focuses on criminal defense and family law. He began his law career as a prosecutor in Idaho in 2007. After 2 years, he started his own practice doing criminal defense and family law. Mr. Perkins relocated with his family to Colorado in 2014, and, after getting licensed in Colorado, worked for a Colorado Springs law firm doing family law. In 2016, Mr. Perkins decided to again start his own practice focusing on criminal defense and family law.

Sam Townsend, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Sam Townsend possesses years of experience in family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and grandparent rights, as well as estate planning and probate matters. Sam has practiced in numerous county and district courts across Colorado from the eastern plains to the western slope, as well as in the Colorado Court of Appeals. Having received a B.A. in History at the University of Virginia, Sam went on to graduate from Vermont Law School where he was a committee chairman in the Environmental Law Society. Before attending law school, Sam worked numerous seasons in tourism and the outdoor recreation...

Todd has been a Colorado licensed attorney since 2001. He especially enjoys the storytelling aspect of a trial practice. He relishes the opportunity to explain clients’ situations to judges and juries and to collaborate with, advise, and zealously represent clients in order to achieve the best possible result.

Todd is highly knowledgeable in guiding clients through the procedures of family law. This includes, for example, preparing clients for the experience of working with mental health, financial, parenting, and other experts.

After graduating from the University of North Dakota in 1998, Todd moved west for law school, where he obtained his law degree...

I have been a lawyer for over thirty years, and the aspect I enjoy most about Family Law is helping my clients enter a new chapter of their lives. I have the experience to handle a broad spectrum of cases, from the most contested and complex divorces to handling smooth settlement agreement which allows the clients to transition to their new life with confidence and security.

"I enjoy the challenge of resolving family law problems and the sense of mutual accomplishment I feel with clients when they can move forward with their lives. I really appreciate hearing from clients and knowing how they are doing long after our work together has been completed." David Littman, a Family Law attorney, who is a highly experienced litigator, believes in utilizing Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques including Collaborative Law or Mediation, when possible, before turning to the courtroom to resolve family law disputes. These approaches generally lower the cost and shift the pace and control of the...

Meagan Moodie is the founder of The Moodie Law Firm. She is a Colorado native who was born and raised in Denver. Ms. Moodie graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2012 and passed the Colorado Bar that same year. She has worked in the appellate division of the Missouri State Public Defender’s office, in family and immigration divisions of the Saint Louis University Legal Clinic, and as a clerk in the Denver District Court. She has a diverse array of experience in criminal, family, civil, and immigration courts.

Edra J. Pollin has been a legal practitioner in Denver, Colorado since 1980. Edra’s practice is limited to family law so she is highly knowledgeable in the area of domestic relations including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody, child support, maintenance, post Decree modification proceedings,, and division of marital property. Edra has specialized in family law for the past thirty four years. Her office is conveniently located in Southeast Denver on the corner of Hampden Avenue and Tamarac Drive.
Edra graduated with distinction with a B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1976. ...

Mr. Márquez has been practicing law since 2008, almost exclusively in family law. However, he has and continues to work in criminal defense. Mr. Márquez brings a fresh perspective to Law School Yes We Can, with an extensive background in the corporate world where he provided operational, technical, management, finance, and legal support to several corporations. Mr. Márquez acquired a BA from Westmont College where he double majored in Economics & Business and Physics. He went on to acquire an MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver with an emphasis in change management....

William Scott Schneider brings to his practice of law excellent relationship building skills, and the ability to work closely with clients with a broad range of needs, and experience with the special relationship and needs of children and their parents. These personal assets marked his prior career as a nationally acclaimed, elite figure skating coach, recognized by peers and students as one of the leading figures in the industry.

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Zachary A. Chapman is a Senior Attorney at Kearney, McWilliams & Davis, PLLC. He practices in oil & gas law, including drafting of title opinions and performing due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Zach assists the Denver oil & gas team and reviews and edits title opinions and division of interest ownership reports. Zach also practices family law handling all types of matters related to Domestic Relations, Paternity, and Juvenile cases, as well as handling a Probate Docket to include Conservatorships, Guardianships, Contesting a Will, and both Formal and Informal Probate matters, including Estate Planning. Prior to joining Kearney, McWilliams...

Trista McElhaney Price began her legal career in 2012 after graduating from the University of Colorado Law School where she was awarded the Anheuser-Busch Minoru Yasui Scholarship, the Joel H. Greenstein Scholarship, and the Harold Taft King Scholarship. Trista began honing her family law skills even before graduating from law school through her participation in the CU family law practice clinic and clerkship in the domestic relations division of the 18th Judicial District. Following graduation, Trista continued her career in family law working for a men's/father's rights firm for the first two years of her legal career. Trista went on...

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....

Born and raised in Colorado, Alex Rodriguez graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a B.S. in political science. Alex earned his J.D. from Washburn University Law School where he graduated with Dean’s Honors. Alex was a staff writer for the prestigious Washburn Law Journal during his second year of law school and his legal research comment was picked for publication. Alex also served on the Journal’s board of editors as Executive Comments Editor during his third year, while at the same time working as a Legal Research Assistant for Professor Joseph Mastrosimone, who specialized in employment law.

Alex has been practicing...

Neil is a relentless litigator who has proven himself time and time again before courts and juries alike. He utilizes a pragmatic, common sense approach to cases to ensure his clients end up in the best possible financial position. He seeks to avoid expanding litigation unnecessarily, streamlines all of his cases, and tries only the operative claims to avoid additional expenses to the client. Neil is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. He finds that his blue collar upbringing is an asset and clear advantage over his competition. He earned his Juris Doctor with two academic emphases in corporate and commercial law...

Lisa R. Shellenberger is a Managing Partner at Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger, LLC, and she is an award-winning lead litigator. She is the Chairperson of the Family Law & Juvenile Law division at the firm. Ms. Shellenberger has been awarded the Super Lawyers Rising Star award in the area of family law for 5 years running: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Ms. Shellenberger has also been recognized as the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Additionally, in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Attorney Shellenberger has also been named as a Top 10 Attorney...

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Born in Vernal, Utah, Attorney Curtis grew up in Utah but now calls Colorado home with his wife and son. Attorney Curtis founded the Curtis Law firm, LLC with the honest belief that quality legal services should be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy. From the beginning, Curtis Law Firm has been helping its clients resolve their legal problems so they can get on with the business of living.