Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Lakewood Area

With over a decade of experience handling bankruptcy, family law and probate matters, Erica represents both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy related matters. Her main ambition is to ensure her clients understand their legal rights and obtain the best outcome for their situation.. With a history of family law experience, Erica understands the complexities of bankruptcy cases that involve family law issues. To further assist her clients, Erica completed her mediation training in 2013 and takes the opportunity whenever she can to utilize these skills for the benefit of her clients or third parties. She is highly motivated and organized, which brings a sense of comfort to her clients who know she is on top of their case.. Erica is a native of Colorado and lives in Lakewood, Colorado with her boyfriend and son Evan. She enjoys volleyball and spending time with her twin nephews.

When not working, I enjoy jazzercise, skiing or golf and cooking!

To pursue the best legal assistance in Colorado, trust the dedicated staff at Peter A. Garin, Attorney who will work hard to ensure the best possible outcome for you. He truly believes justice is the most important aspect of any case and this is something he will always fight for.. Peter A Garin, Esq. has over 30 years of experience navigating through various legal issues which include everything from juvenile law to family and criminal law cases. He continually works for the rights of his clients while providing sound legal advice.. If you have a current legal issue or wish to know you options regarding an ongoing case, please contact our offices. We look forward to helping resolve all of your legal issues.

Natalie C. Simpson, Esq., is a partner at Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC. She has concentrated her career on practicing family law since she graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2010. Ms. Simpson serves as a mentor for first- and second-year law students at the University of Denver. She is the current President of Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Council (MDIC) and she sits on the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association. Ms. Simpson practices all areas of family law including divorces and legal separations, allocation of parental responsibility actions, child support modifications, adoptions, paternity actions, and protection orders.

Ms. Westmont is a partner with Beattie, Westmont & Simpson LLC. She has concentrated her practice in the area of family law throughout her career, and is dedicated to assisting clients who are experiencing transition and conflict.. Ms. Westmont grew up in northern New York. She graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in History in 2007. Ms. Westmont earned her J.D. from Vermont Law School in 2011.. Ms. Westmont handles domestic relations cases ranging from complex financial disputes to difficult child custody matters. Ms. Westmont is deeply aware that each family is different, and each case requires a personalized approach. Ms. Westmont is a strong advocate for her clients while always striving for an amicable resolution when possible. Ms. Westmont is also an experienced and skilled trial lawyer with experience successfully trying domestic relations actions throughout her career.. In 2019, Ms. Westmont received the First Judicial District Bar Association’s 2019 George Holley Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. Ms. Westmont has also been recognized as a Best Lawyer in Family Law by the Best Lawyers in America annually since 2021 and was given the distinction of Rising Star annually since 2018 in publications of Super Lawyers Magazine. Ms. Westmont holds an AVVO “Superb” rating and was awarded the AVVO “Client’s Choice Award” in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022.. Ms. Westmont is the current Chair Elect of the Colorado Bar Association’s Family Law Section’s Executive Council and is a 2023 graduate of the Colorado Bar Association Leadership Training (COBALT). Previously, Ms. Westmont proudly served on the Colorado Women’s Bar Association Board of Directors from 2016-2021.. In 2016 Ms. Westmont co-wrote an article for the May 2016 Colorado Lawyer: “Who’s Their Daddy: Navigating Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Paternity Actions”. Ms. Westmont is the Chair of the 2025 Colorado Bar Association’s annual Family Law Institute, and frequently lectures on a variety of family law topics.. Prior to attending law school Ms. Westmont was a nationally competitive figure skater. Ms. Westmont strives to use the same persistence and dedication she used in her athletic career when advocating for her clients in their cases. In her free time, Ms. Westmont enjoys skiing, hiking and traveling with her family.

Ms. Beattie served as the Chair for the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association in 2018 and 2019. Ms. Beattie is the Co-Chair of the Amicus Committee of the Family Law Section and serves on the Board of Directors of Court Support Jeffco. Ms. Beattie is listed in “Best Lawyers in America” and Super Lawyers and was the President of the First Judicial District Bar Association for the 2013-2014 term. Ms. Beattie carries a superb rating of 10/10 by the online lawyer directory Avvo.. Ms. Beattie graduated from the University of Michigan with honors in 1993. After three years working as a paralegal in family law, Ms. Beattie attended law school at the University of Colorado School of Law, where she graduated with the highest honors (Order of the Coif) in 2002.. Although Ms. Beattie practiced civil litigation for several years, she has focused exclusively on family law for over a decade and finds this field to be both challenging and meaningful. Ms. Beattie wrote the chapter on Spousal Maintenance for The Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law and co-wrote an article for the January 2009 Colorado Lawyer: “Postsecondary Education Expenses After Chalat: Paying College Expenses After Divorce.” She has also presented lectures on many family law topics, ranging from jurisdiction to the drafting of Separation Agreements to the impeachment of valuation experts. In 2015, she co-chaired the 2015 Family Law Institute in Vail and in 2018 she was the Chair of the Family Law Institute. As Co-Chair of the Amicus Committee, Ms. Beattie has written several briefs to the Colorado Supreme Court concerning family law issues.. Ms. Beattie has volunteered for many organizations, including the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center and the Commerce City Police Department, where she received a Unit Citation for her assistance following the Columbine school shooting.

Lesleigh Monahan is a Partner with Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC. The firm exclusively focuses on the practice of Family Law. In 2016, Ms. Monahan was the recipient of the “Lawyer of the Year” award by “Best Lawyers in America”. Only one attorney per practice area per metropolitan zone is granted this distinction. She has been listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” for thirteen consecutive years.. Ms. Monahan enjoys skiing, golfing, fly fishing and hiking with her family and their Labrador Retriever. Her volunteer activities include mentoring University of Colorado School of Law students, providing supportive relationships to peers in the Colorado Lawyer Assistance Program and previously serving on the International Baccalaureate Parents Board at Lakewood High School. Go Buffs! Go Tigers!

I have been practicing in the Tacoma-Pierce County area for the past 34 years.  I limit my practice to family law, criminal defense (including DUI) and Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  My office is conveniently located just off I-5 and SR 512 in Lakewood.  We have ample free parking.  I offer a free initial consultation.  A military discount is available for all of our active-duty service members stationed at JBLM.  Contact us today.  I have a good team of assistants who help me deliver quality legal services to my clients.

Hello:. I am a native of Colorado, the best State!  I have a wonderful wife and the father of 4 children, two of whom are all but grown and moved out.. I enjoy skiing, fishing, and have dabbled in flight school and training.. I started my own practive after working 15 years in a well known "big" family law firm and resigning partnership there.. We are a very personable office and will treat you like our family.

Courtney Baldwin is a senior attorney with Beattie, Westmon & Simpson, L.L.C. She has focused her legal career primarily on practicing family law, while also handling certain estate planning and probate matters, since 2017.. Ms. Baldwin was recognized as a Rising Star in the 2024 and 2025 publications of Super Lawyers, an honor received by only 2.5% of attorneys under 40 years of age in Colorado. Ms. Baldwin was also recognized by Best Lawyers in America as "Ones to Watch" in 2025, a designation voted upon by other family law attorneys to recognize top talent within the practice. Ms. Baldwin has received the Client’s Choice Award from Avvo consecutively since 2018, which indicates a high level of client satisfaction. Ms. Baldwin is an active member of the 1st Judicial District’s Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) Planning Committee where she has helped organize various CLE presentations to educate other attorneys. Ms. Baldwin has also lectured on several family law topics, including the presentation of evidence at trial and gaining parental rights as a psychological parent, and has presented at the prestigious Family Law Institute. Ms. Baldwin published an article in the November 2022 Colorado Lawyer and has also contributed as an author of The Docket and the Family Relations section of the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2023 and 2024 editions.

Becky is a compassionate and understanding attorney who works hard to focus on the needs of her clients and their families. She provides expert advice and counsel. Becky considers all of the legal options potentially available for her clients. Empowering her clients by informing them of their rights under the law as well as supporting them as counsel in complicated family matters is Becky’s focus in her family practice. Away from work, Becky enjoys spending time with her children and their activities, and playing with her two dogs, Kona and Lilkoi.

As Managing Partner at Pelegrin & Radeff, P.C., a Lakewood Family Law Firm, I offersboth a broad and a deep understanding of the issues and procedure necessary to pursue complex family and domestic law matters. I became partner of Pelegrin & Radeff, P.C. in 2000 after having been an associate since 1997.  I became Managing Partner in 2001.. Throughout my time practicing I have developed a detailed understanding of the intricacies of Colorado law on dissolution proceedings, and I regularly work with complex, difficult and litigious cases. I serve as a Guardian ad litem for mentally incapacitated adults in domestic matters, and have been qualified as an expert in attorneys’ fees in domestic matters.. I am an active community member, teaching many Continuing Legal Education courses to attorneys throughout the metro area in the areas of family law, protection orders and domestic violence. I continue  to lead public seminars to instruct individuals without attorneys on how to file domestic actions themselves. In 1998, I participated as a private attorney in the University of Denver College of Law Clemency Project to secure clemency for battered women.. I currently serve as the Treasurer for the First Judicial District Bar Association, and previously served as President in 2006-2007. I was selected as a Super Lawyer in 2015 and 2016. In 2015 co-founded  of the Women’s Collective Giving Group.. I  enjoy a good book and traveling; my favorite adventure so far was a visit to Alaska.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lakewood and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lakewood and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lakewood and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lakewood and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lakewood and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lakewood and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Lakewood and surrounding areas.