Meeker Family Lawyers

Michelle Searcy has over a decade of significant family law practice in Colorado. While in law school, Michelle started honing her legal skills while working as student attorney, including representing clients in both civil and family law matters. Upon graduation, Michelle started her family law career in Denver. She provides her clients the knowledge and experience gathered during her ten plus years of domestic relations practice. She has handled a variety of family law cases from simple to complex, including dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, third-party parent cases, modifications, enforcement proceedings, child support and adoptions. Michelle also brings...

Born in the Midwest, Mark was raised in the small rural town of Logan, Iowa. A natural communicator, Mark pursued and education in Journalism and English at the University of Iowa. Mark’s introduction to the legal field was as a child support enforcement specialist serving the Omaha, Nebraska area. There Mark developed a drive to assist clients with family law-related issues. Mark brings a wide variety of experience and expertise to the firm, having a background in employment law, family law, mediation, criminal defense, criminal prosecution, estate planning, and municipal law. While in Atlantic, Iowa Mark worked simultaneously as the...

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I represent clients who are going through difficult times in the most cost-efficient and least adversarial way that I possibly can. I want to see my clients and their families transition into their new relationship dynamics peacefully.

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...

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...

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...

Routinely receiving the highest testimonials from clients and colleagues, Todd Burnham has a long-standing reputation as a tenacious client advocate. He is a strategist who will analyze your case’s strengths and weaknesses, develop a precise game plan, and drive toward a successful resolution. Todd’s successful approach and winning track record has resulted in Burnham Law’s earned reputation as a firm that “Sets the Tone.” Most attorneys tend to either litigate or mediate – very few are proficient at both. Excellent advocacy requires an attorney who can see the “big-picture,” isn’t afraid of a courtroom, but always looks for the...

His life’s work and passion, Mr. King has limited his professional practice, Divorce Resolutions®, LLC, to full-time mediation of divorce and family law related disputes for more than 23 years, having mediated divorces and parenting matters of more than 3,000 Colorado couples. A summa cum laude graduate of Colorado College, member of the University of California Davis law review and a judicial law clerk for the Colorado Court of Appeals, Larry toured through public law serving as a Chief Deputy District Attorney, and Municipal Court Judge before founding his private family law practice and ultimately his mediation practice. A...

I offer over a decade of trial law experience to serve the men and women of Colorado and the United States military. Upon my graduation from law school with honors in 2001, I spent over five years as an attorney at the Kane County State's Attorney's Office where I handled thousands of criminal cases. In 2006, I joined the Air Force JAG Corps. I received high marks as a prosecuting attorney. The Judge Advocate General of the Air Force then chose me to become a military defense attorney. Despite glowing reviews and a promotion to Major, I decided to leave...

Attorney Dennis A. Lacerte has over 40+ years of experience in Colorado handling family law, divorce, maintenance, alimony, child custody, & child support cases. His office is conveniently located in Centennial, about a mile from the Arapahoe County Courthouse. Mr. Lacerte practices all over the Denver-metro area, and can be counted on for providing the wisdom, common sense, and accurate legal advice necessary for resolving domestic relations disputes. He is known as a tenacious advocate who always strives to achieve the best long-term outcome for the client and any children of the marriage. If you or someone you know is...

Robert L. Pomper started his legal career in Chicago and came from one of the largest and most prestigious family law firms where he was director of litigation. Not only did Mr. Pomper have his own full caseload where he successfully litigated or negotiated many complex divorce/custody cases, but he also managed cases for the entire office to ensure that the firm's clients and the attorneys were a successful team. He would meet regularly with the firm's attorneys to help employ effective strategies to suit the particular facts of the case and needs of the client.

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Damon Bruntz is a native of Colorado who grew up in Aurora. He received a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Regis University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver. In 2007 and 2008, before opening his own practice, Damon worked as a contract attorney for two experienced attorneys in Littleton whose combined practice areas include Family Law, Estate Planning. Damon continues to work closely with both of those attorneys, in addition to working with his own clients. In 2006, Damon worked at the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Colorado, as an judicial...

As Gavin Halligan grew up in Colorado there was never any question she would be a lawyer one day. Her parents just knew. Early in life, Gavin showed a strong sense of fairness and the seemingly innate ability to articulate it. Often.

A continual refrain in the Halligan home: “It’s not fair!” “Save it for when you’re a judge.”

Gavin attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., then the University of Denver Sturm College of Law – where, as predicted, she loved the law while discovering an affinity for litigation. She chose family law because it offered her the chance...

Travis Riley's practice focuses on family law, commercial litigation, and construction defect law. Travis is well versed in high conflict litigation, and he has extensive experience preparing complex cases for trial in state and federal court. Prior to joining Heckenbach Law PC, Travis was a trial attorney at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, PC, where he represented clients in a wide range of complex business and commercial litigation matters. Travis began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Henry J. Bemporad of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

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.

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. ...

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.

Donald I. McClellan joined Basler Family Law in July 2021. Donny effectively advocates for his clients by finding creative solutions to achieve client goals. He helps clients work through difficult and stressful situations so they can focus on building the life they want for themselves and their loved ones after the case is over. The long-term is often difficult to see in domestic relation cases, particularly when the case is high conflict. Mr. McClellan knows that ultimately moving past the anger and pain to focus on what is truly important leads to greater happiness for those going through what...

Ben King is a Colorado native and third-generation trial attorney. Mr. King attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing. Subsequently, he received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Miami’s School of Law in Florida and is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of Colorado, and the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS). Mr. King began his legal career with a prestigious Denver family law firm where he specialized in litigating highly-contested divorces and child custody cases. Additionally, he also has...

Jessica Avis, J.D. (formerly Jessica Trillo) Senior Associate Attorney Growing up in rural Oklahoma, Jessica attended and graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 2015 with her Bachelor of Business Administration. Always ambitious, she graduated with a double major in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. Thereafter, Jessica was conferred a Juris Doctor in 2018 from Roger Williams University, graduating Cum Laude, recognized from among the top legal scholars in her graduating law-school class. After law school, Jessica was selected to clerk for the Honorable Seven Jourd of the 8th Judicial District in Larimer County. Completing her clerkship, Jessica moved on to focus her...

Jeremy was born and raised in central Florida and began his legal career as a law clerk at the Third District Court of Appeals in Miami. Eventually, however, the mountains came calling so Jeremy went. After arriving in Colorado, he worked for the court system for over five years, where he served pro se family law litigants and worked closely with multiple judicial officers on domestic relations, civil, and criminal dockets. Since leaving the judicial department, he has dedicated his practice exclusively to family law, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, adoptions, and more. Jeremy is a rabid sports...

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.

"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...

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Emily is a passionate advocate who sincerely cares about her clients. She understands that each situation is unique and will listen carefully to your needs. To help make legal access available to more people, her rates are more affordable than other attorneys in the area. Call Emily today to find out how she can guide you to obtain the best outcome in your case.

Haley Rheaves is an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Laura E. Shapiro, P.C. Mrs. Rheaves is a passionate litigator driven by her own life experiences and desire to assist families and children in need. In her practice, Mrs. Rheaves recognizes that no two cases are the same and prides herself on her ability to connect with her clients and their unique circumstances. Mrs. Rheaves applies her diverse experience and diligently listens to her clients to ensure thorough representation at all stages of their cases. Mrs. Rheaves is a Colorado transplant and native Michigander. She earned her law degree from the...

Lauren Hulse is a Colorado Native, and has been practicing law since 2008. She began her career as a fellow for two distinguished District Court Judges in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties. After completing her fellowship position, she was an associate attorney at a large firm in Colorado Springs, followed by her position as a senior associate attorney at a large firm based in Denver. Both firms focused exclusively on family law matters.

Lauren opened the Hulse Law Firm in October of 2014 to provide highly individualized services to people with family law issues and estate planning matters. She is...

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,...

Alison Kilmer is a former judicial law clerk and prosecutor with a strong business background. She combines both her legal background and business experience in a practice that centers on providing individualized services for each of her clients based on their specific situation.

Ms. Kilmer focuses on each case individually and strategically analyzes the underlying facts of the case to determine the best possible outcome for her clients. A strong advocate for her clients, Ms. Kilmer seeks to resolve matters through collaboration to the extent possible, but relies on her experience as both a former prosecutor...

Since 2007, Attorney Matthew B. Drexler has represented clients with distinction. Having earned a prestigious 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating and a long track record of successful outcomes, he is a strong advocate for those in need of a Colorado Springs divorce lawyer. Whether your case involves child custody, relocation, or other family law matters, calling the team at Drexler Law for a consultation will help you better understand the legal options you have available. Take comfort knowing there is a legal professional on your case who puts your interests and future first. Call Drexler Law today.

Bailey W. Mahoney is an experienced domestic relations attorney and partner with Harrington Brewster Mahoney Smits, P.C., who specializes in assisting families throughout the state of Colorado that are going through dissolution of marriage and child-related cases. Prior to beginning her legal career, Bailey received both her MBA and undergraduate degrees in business administration from Oklahoma State University, during which, Bailey completed extensive coursework in finance and accounting. With this unique educational background, Bailey is exceptionally well suited to handle the financially complex issues that frequently arise in divorce and child-related cases, such as determination of income when a party...

At Fourth Street Law, LLC, the team believes in the importance of providing every client with the amount of individualized attention and outstanding service they deserve. Going through a criminal or divorce case can be emotionally draining, and the lawyers are prepared to handle all cases—regardless of your situation. With 15 years of experience and an extensive background in handling complex cases, you can be confident in the services you will receive in retaining the representation of the firm. Whether your situation calls for negotiation, mediation, or vigorous litigation in court, you do not have to face the Colorado legal...

Taylor Jordan is an Attorney who focuses on representing clients in divorce, child support, spousal maintenance, and other family law matters. Taylor’s practice is driven in part by her ability to connect and empathize with clients while providing the experienced counsel they need to navigate turbulent times. Taylor grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and was inspired at a young age by her mother, who is also an attorney, to pursue a career that would allow her to help and advocate for people facing difficult situations. Her passion for advocacy, compassionate approach, and own personal experience as a child of divorced...

Susan Marie Pesch has concentrated her practice on family law since 1991. She has always viewed her legal career as a way to help people through some of the most vulnerable and challenging times in their lives. She believes that if parties can reach their own agreement and avoid protracted, expensive litigation, they are more likely to rebuild their lives and thrive afterward. She also understands that the only way out of the dissolution process is through it. Susan's client-centered ethos has allowed her to be a resource for her clients as well as a legal advocate. She has built a network...

Advocate. Counselor. Attorney. I work with residents in Colorado and many nearby communities on legal matters that are critical to their family. After law school, I spent years working with respected legal professionals on various family law matters, honing my skills and learning how to best serve our local community. In 2014 I decided to put my experience to work more directly and opened The Cossitt Law Firm. We provide comprehensive and advocacy with family law and estate planning matters. Are you going through a divorce? Trying to settle child custody disputes? Going through a...

Kirk Garner has over fifteen years experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, adoption, and grandparents rights. Let Kirk Garner be your family law problem-solver.

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...