Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 80226

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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!

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.

After more than 20 years of practicing law in both Indiana and Colorado, Amy Griner decided there had to be a better way to run a law firm. Tired of seeing good people in need of assistance being turned away because of high retainers, inflexible payment options or being over billed, Amy decided that something had to be done.. After graduating from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Amy started a successful 10 year career as a deputy prosecutor before taking her talents to a private practice and finding her passion in criminal defense and family law. She became a court appointed guardian ad litem and an advocate for children and families in crisis while playing an integral role in detention reforms for juveniles in her Indiana community.Upon her arrival in Colorado, Amy practiced law at a civil rights firm focusing on providing legal aid to victims of domestic violence. Later as an advocate for fathers rights, Amy fought for her clients to be recognized as a vital part of their child’s life.. It was after all of her years in the legal profession that Amy had had enough. One night while discussing her frustrations the seeds of the firm were planted. Amy was adamant that everyone deserved to have exceptional legal representation at a reasonable cost and she was going to help make it possible. Welcome to Griner Legal.. Amy offers her significant experience in a broad range of legal disciplines: criminal defense, family law (divorce, child custody), bankruptcy, estate planning (wills and trusts) in addition to her integrity and passion for her clients needs. Her diverse skill set and dedication to a high level of honest communication help Amy obtain the best results possible for her clients.. Amy Griner is licensed to practice law in the states of Colorado, Indiana and Utah, a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the United States Bankruptcy court district of Colorado.

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.

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.