Colorado Family Lawyers

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...

Timothy Edstrom, J.D. Senior Managing Associate Attorney Tim Edstrom is a Senior Managing Associate at the Bagley Law Firm. While his current focus is in criminal defense and family law, he has extensive experience in a wide variety of legal fields that include workers’ compensation, immigration, Social Security, civil litigation for personal injury, business disputes, civil rights violations, sexual harassment, and securities regulation. When looking into Tim’s legal background, one will find that Tim has litigated some of the most high-profile civil rights cases in Colorado history, including the Michael DeHerrera and Juan Vasquez police brutality lawsuits. Tim has done more than 50 jury...

Said started his career in Denver as a general practitioner handling cases in DUI/DWAI law, family law, and much more. Said has been helping Coloradoans with many different legal situations that arise with fair-priced service. When you hire Said to represent your case you will have one of the hardest working attorneys in town, and someone that truly cares about the results of your case.

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...

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...

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...

Before entering private practice, Heidi Troxell spent seven years at the Colorado Public Defender's Office representing clients charged with all manner of felonies and misdemeanors. Ms. Troxell has negotiated thousands of cases, conducted 40+ jury trials, drafted and argued countless motions, and defended clients against everything from DUI's to homicides and sex offenses. She has also negotiated multiple dismissals and deferred sentences. Being charged with a crime can be an embarrassing and stressful experience. Through plea negotiation, cases are often resolved quickly and quietly. However, in some cases justice can only be achieved by going to...

Dawn R. Gould is a graduate of Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dawn was first admitted to practice law in Maryland and the bulk of her legal career was as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Child Support Division where she prosecuted contempt and violation of probation cases for failure to pay child support and conducted countless trials to establish paternity and to establish, modify, and enforce child support. Dawn later transitioned into private practice where she expanded her legal proficiency to include divorce, custody, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and...

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.

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...

Scott Melin, J.D., M.A. Senior Managing Associate Attorney A senior managing associate at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Scott’s practice focuses on high-value civil matters, where his recent accomplishments include $1.58 million, $1.2 million, and $612,500 recoveries for his clients. Scott’s cases include personal injury, appeals, civil rights issues, business disputes, and other matters which may require complex litigation. Scott also handles high-conflict family matters, to which he brings years of family law experience. Born and raised on the Colorado Front Range, Scott attended Colorado State University, where he studied philosophy and English. Thereafter, Scott received a merit scholarship to attend the University of...

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...

"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...

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...

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.

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...

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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...

Scott was born and raised in Riverside, California. He attended Pacific Union College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Scott specialized in psychiatric nursing while advancing his career with a Masters in Business Administration from La Sierra University. Scott earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 2004. He worked at the prominent civil litigation law firm of Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler and Klevens. Scott moved with his wife and two children to Colorado in 2005.

Scott is a specialized attorney dedicated to the effective and efficient management of every individual's...

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...

Alex started her legal career as a prosecutor in Colorado's 14th Judicial District, handling cases from speeding tickets to homicides. With nearly a decade of experience, she prioritized compassion for victims while ensuring fairness for all parties. Specializing in serious crimes against children, she tried over a hundred cases to juries. Transitioning to family law, Alex brings her negotiation and litigation skills to help families navigate challenging legal situations with empathy and understanding. She's dedicated to providing personalized representation for divorce, child custody, spousal support, and domestic violence cases.

Child custody, support and divorce are difficult to navigate on your own. I provide a road map through the legal system with as much or as little assistance as you need in getting you and your family through with dignity and a vision for your future. Full service divorce representation available as well as unbundled consultation and drafting assistance.

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...

Joel M. Pratt is originally from Denver, Colorado. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, after which he started his career in family law right here at Dailey Law, P.C. as a legal assistant. He left the office to go to the University of Michigan Law School, where he graduated magna cum laude and Order of the Coif, an honor society for top law school graduates. During law school, he clerked for a large law firm and interned for Hon. Alan Loeb of the Colorado Court of Appeals. After graduation, he clerked for the University...

Kresten Hendrix is a native of the Colorado Springs area and and has always been honored to serve his native community. For the past several years, while working for the law firm Modern Family Law, Kresten has been representing clients in their family law matters in jurisdictions all over the state of Colorado, but mostly in the Colorado Springs area. Kresten has been lead counsel for hundred's of cases in Colorado District Courts during his tenure at Modern Family Law. Before joining Modern Family Law, Kresten worked for two years in Pueblo, Colorado practicing primarily in family...

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...

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.

Sean P. Paris focuses his law practice on family law, to include divorce, child custody and support, maintenance/alimony and post-decree modifications. We offer comprehensive legal solutions to meet the needs of businesses and individuals. Pearson & Paris is known for outstanding service to our clients and for our proven ability to solve even the most complex problems.

Sean Paris is known for providing outstanding service to his clients and for his proven ability to solve even the most complex problems. Mr. Paris practices in the areas of family law, commercial litigation, real estate disputes and criminal defense. He also practices...

The Colorado Springs Law Office of John-Paul Lyle provides experienced and effective legal assistance in all areas of Colorado family law. Mr. Lyle’s steady and reassuring counsel will guide you through the emotional dynamics present in most Colorado Springs family law proceedings and provide legal closure to your family law matter.

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...

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...

Dane Torbenson is a Denver Native, and grew up in the Park Hill neighborhood in east Denver. After attending Denver East High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre from the University of Colorado, Boulder. After a number of years as a starving actor, and jobs ranging from waiter to stuntman to private investigator to paralegal, Dane enrolled at the University of Denver College of Law, and received his J.D. in 1998. Dane began practicing criminal defense law at the law firm of Newell and Martens, and eventually became partner in the firm...

Jessica Breckenridge has devoted her practice to family law – divorce, custody disputes, child support, and spousal maintenance. She has a passion for helping families during some of the toughest times. Ms. Breckenridge is a fierce advocate for her clients, both in and out of a courtroom. She enjoys being in the court room being able to help tell her client’s stories, but she is also prepared to fight outside of court to try to come to a resolution that meets the needs of the family. Ms. Breckenridge recognizes that every family is different, and every case is different with different...

Since earning his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Attorney Joseph VanLandingham has practiced in several areas of the law. Today, his own practice – VanLandingham Law – focuses on family law cases. Motivated by a desire to help others, Mr. VanLandingham represents clients in their challenging family matters, adapting his legal skills to fit each client’s unique needs. He offers legal services for cases that involve divorce, child custody, adoption, guardianship, alimony, and a variety of other matters.

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...