Yoder Family Lawyers

With a strong background in criminal defense, civil rights litigation, and family law, Sydney brings a versatile skill set and a unique perspective to her practice of Family Law. Sydney focuses on meeting the client where they are, showing empathy, while also creating realistic expectations for clients as they go through the legal system.

Jay grew up in Colorado and attended Pepperdine University in California where he obtained a degree in International Business in 2005 graduating cum laude. Jay earned his J.D. from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in 2008, graduating with the Order of St. Ives academic recognition. While in law school he was a member and General Editor of the DU Law Review and was selected by his professor to tutor the first-year contracts class. Jay earned a Scholastic Excellence Award for his performance in class, and the student body voted him Outstanding Academic in 2007 and Most Professional...

Brianne brings almost a decade of experience to the R&H Family Law Team. She handles matters such as divorce, legal separation, maintenance and child support, modifications, enforcing court orders, protection orders, non-parent rights, stepparent adoptions, cohabitation and postnuptial agreements, and issues involving the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. “I saw how much people could really use my help — not only navigating through the legal system but also personally and emotionally,” Brianne said. Brianne obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science from the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society and the...

Personal Experience

Mr. Wells has been litigating cases in Colorado courts for nearly 15 years. He has handled various matters from civil actions to domestic relations cases involving complex financial and custody issues (including parental alienation/estrangement). Mr. Wells handles appellate matters and has successfully challenged trial court rulings in appellate courts. Mr. Wells’ litigation training began as a law intern to Judge Angela Arkin during the Fall of 2003. Mr. Wells receives referrals from friends, colleagues, opposing counsel, opposing parties and family members of opposing parties.

In addition to his law practice, Mr. Wells volunteers his time in...