Top best Juvenile Lawyers in Denver near me

Ross Koplin is a distinguished Denver DUI Attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing clients throughout Denver and all of Colorado.. Ross is a member of the Colorado , Illinois , and American Bar Associations and has extensive experience, not only in traffic law, but also in criminal law and civil litigation. As a sole practitioner, Ross believes in offering his clients a one-to-one service and prides himself in giving quality, impartial advice.

My firm specializes in criminal, traffic and DUI defense and we do not practice any other area of law. I am a fierce criminal defense attorney serving the Denver Metro area and the Front Range.  I have successfully defended citizens against abuses of power, false accusations and police harassment. In all, I have assisted over 600 clients with matters both criminal and traffic related. I have a winning trial record as both a defense attorney and prosecutor.

Kate's entire legal career is dedicated to the protection of the rights of children and parents. In various positions she has worked for the past 15 years representing children and parents who have become involved in our legal system, including but not limited to our juvenile court system. She has been involved in over 500 cases where she has been tasked with investigating and making determinations specific to substance abuse, sex abuse, domestic violence, mental illness and much more.. Kate started her legal career at the Arapahoe County Attorney's office, in cases specific to Colorado's Dependency and Neglect, Mental Health and Probate system.. Kate attended Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington, where she was involved as a CASA child advocate volunteer, and where she chaired the juvenile law club. After graduating and becoming licensed as an attorney in the State of Colorado, Kate went on to be a Guardian ad Litem and Respondent Parent Counsel in numerous jurisdictions in the metro area. Kate's unique perspective comes from working on all sides of child protection issues. Today, she handles cases in family court, juvenile court, probate court, as well as education law matters, and collaborative law and mediation/non-litigation efforts.

Jonathan S. Willett was born and raised in New York City. He attended college in Colorado, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of Colorado in 1982. After graduation, Mr. Willett returned to New York City to work as a writer, but found himself longing for the Colorado Mountains. In 1983, he enrolled in the University of Denver College of Law.. At the University of Denver College of Law, Mr. Willett was the Articles Editor of the Denver University Law Review. Mr. Willett published a Note, Evolving Standards for Duty of Fair Representation Cases Under Section 301, 62 Den. U. L. Rev. 627 (1985). Mr. Willett graduated from the College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in 1986.. Mr. Willett was employed as an attorney in the Appellate Division of the Colorado State Public Defender in Denver from 1986 to 1989. In 1989, Mr. Willett became a trial deputy with the Jefferson County trial office of the Colorado State Public Defender located in Golden, Colorado.. In mid 1992, he then began working for the law firm of Chalat & Company. Mr. Willett became a sole proprietor in 1994. As a private attorney, Mr. Willett has handled medical and legal malpractice cases, civil rights cases, family matters including child custody, employment cases, personal injury matters, ski litigation, and every type of criminal case ranging from the death penalty to white collar crime and juvenile delinquency. Mr. Willett has been attorney of record in over 60 jury trials and 125 appeals. Mr. Willett appears as counsel of record in 25 published opinions of the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Colorado Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Mr. Willett has lectured on a variety of criminal law, appellate practice, trial advocacy and juvenile law topics, publishing written materials as well. Mr. Willett has been accepted as an expert witness in criminal law at least fifteen times.  Mr. Willett is admitted to practice in all Courts in the State of Colorado and the State of New York, as well as the United States District Court for Colorado, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. When he is not working, Mr. Willett enjoys spending time with his family and staying active by skiing, snowboarding, cycling, running and playing frisbee.

Hannah Seigel Proff is a trial attorney who has represented hundreds of adults and juveniles in the state of Colorado over the last 10 years. Hannah is highly experienced in criminal and delinquency cases at all levels from misdemeanors to felonies. Before starting her private practice, Hannah practiced at Johnson & Klein, PLLC as a senior associate where she represented criminal and juvenile clients. Prior to Johnson & Klein, PLLC, Hannah was the policy director for the Colorado Juvenile Defender Center. In that role, she successfully lobbied for legislation in the Colorado General Assembly to improve the treatment of children and youth in the juvenile justice system in Colorado. Hannah was instrumental in getting landmark legislation passed that authorized resentencing hearings for individuals sentenced to life without parole for crimes committed when they were juveniles. Hannah previously spent seven years as a trial attorney in the Denver Office of the Colorado State Public Defender. During this time, she defended thousands of individuals and tried over 30 cases to verdict. As a result of her pretrial investigation and advocacy, Hannah has secured over 40 dismissals for clients before trial.. Hannah’s defense experience and successful track record in the courtroom have led to invitations to lecture and share best practices at legal conferences and trainings across the country. With a genuine focus on collaboration, Hannah shares best practices in complex areas such as defending children charged as adults, and litigation techniques, and motions practice.. Hannah is not only passionate in the courtroom but she is also committed to community, state, and national policy issues. In her spare time, Hannah invests her time volunteering, leading and consulting for several local organizations. Hannah serves as a consultant for private firms and the Colorado Juvenile Defender Center. Hannah is also an active member of the Denver-area legal community and a member of several bar associations.. Hannah has received formal recognition and awards over her career including 5280 Magazine 2017-2023 “Top Lawyer” in juvenile defense. In 2024, 5280 Magazine named Hannah a "Top Lawyer" in Juvenile and Criminal Defense. Hannah was added to the Colorado Super Lawyer list in 2020, and has remained on the list for five years.

Carrie has been a licensed attorney since 2003.  In that time, she has focused her practice in criminal defence, traffic defense, and family law matters.  Carrie is a compassionate attorney who listens to her clients and works hard to achieve an outcome which focuses on her clients' priorities.  Carrie is also a skilled trial advocate and is willing to take cases to trial when desired by her clients.

Andrew practices in the area of juvenile law, specifically dependency and neglect, where he defends the rights of parents with state involvement with their children. He earned his B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Law Studies, magna cum laude, from the University of Colorado Denver. He focused on public service and civil liberties during his undergraduate study. He earned his law degree from the University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law.. Andrew has focused on gaining well-rounded experience in dependency and neglect cases. He has spent time on all side of dependency and neglect cases including working for the Denver Juvenile Court, the Adams County Attorney, and a Guardian ad litem. Because of his experience, Andrew is able to view dependency and neglect from multiple angles to best serve his clients.. Andrew has represented many dozens of clients who have dependency and neglect cases involving their children. If you or a loved one have received a call or visit from the police or the Department of Human Services, call or email Andrew immediately.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.

Experienced Juvenile attorney serving clients in Denver and surrounding areas.