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I graduated from Arizona State University in 2006 with my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish Language. In 2011, I received my Juris Doctor degree from the Phoenix School of Law. After graduation, I moved to Boulder and am admitted to practice law in both Colorado and Arizona.. After moving to Colorado I gained experience in criminal law working as an associate criminal defense attorney. I appeared in court across the state on a daily basis. Being bi-lingual was a tremendous asset as my clients were primarily Spanish speaking. In 2013, I began an apprenticeship at Willoughby and Associates, a premier family law firm in downtown Denver.. I have experience not only in complex dissolution cases but also in same sex adoption, gender and name changes and grandparent rights.. I joined the Burnhaw Law Firm, P.C. in August, 2014 as an associate practicing Domestic Relations.. I handle dissolutions and post-decree matters and enjoy being a source of comfort and guidance to families going through difficult times. I am sensitive to client’s needs while still firmly managing their expectations.. When I am not busy helping Colorado families, I may be found hiking, learning my Husband’s native language, Farsi, and baking one-of-a-kind birthday cakes for family and friends.. I give back to the community by volunteering annually as a judge for Colorado Mock Trial competitions.

Courtney handles complex domestic relations matters ranging from financial disputes to high-conflict child custody matters. Courtney gives each case the individual attention it deserves, understanding that no one family is the same. Courtney is a passionate advocate for her clients, working hard to obtain an amicable resolution whenever possible. Courtney is also a skilled and respected trial lawyer with experience trying domestic cases in jurisdictions throughout Colorado.. Prior to law school, Courtney worked in a nursing home, helping ease the transition of admitting elderly loved ones into a nursing home. During law school, Courtney worked for the Honorable Kerry S. Hada in the City and County of Denver’s Juvenile Court and the Honorable Angela Arkin in Douglas County’s Domestic Court.

Since becoming licensed to practice law in 2014, Alyssa has worked exclusively in the area of family law. She offers her clients timely communication and creative solutions for their family law matters.. Alyssa chose family law because she understands her clients are going through one of the most difficult times of their lives.. “They deserve a compassionate attorney to help them navigate the process,” Alyssa says.. Alyssa discovered her passion for law following an internship with a Dublin, Ireland law firm. She witnessed first-hand how careers in the legal field allow lawyers to create a real difference in people’s lives, and Alyssa knew she was destined to become a lawyer.. Alyssa believes that by practicing family law, she is helping families in her community overcome challenging life events, such as divorce, custody disputes, and domestic violence.. No two cases are alike, and Alyssa approaches every case with a fresh lens. She believes it’s important to set expectations with the client so they know what to expect throughout the process. In turn, they avoid unnecessary stress.. Whenever possible, Alyssa seeks amicable resolutions for her clients’ matters, and she prides herself on her ability to come up with creative avenues of settlement. However, when settlement is not possible, Alyssa is prepared to advocate for her clients in court.. Alyssa enjoys traveling, both domestically and abroad, and she hopes to see as much of the world as she can. At home, Alyssa enjoys cooking, kayaking, and spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs.

I am a litigator that puts clients first and fiercely protects them, their rights and their children. I have conducted literally thousands of cases from jury trials, to Court trials and arbitrations.  I have co-authored a book on divorce, held leadership positions in the legal community and enjoy a great reputatation with the judges and the upper echelon of the attorneys in town.  Please check out my website or give me a call today!

Denise understands the importance of family law having experienced divorce herself and raising her child as a single mother. The impact that the process of divorce can have on peoples’ lives is profound. Her experience brings compassion, professionalism, and understanding to the table while guiding our clients through the process.. While in law school, she was a Juidical Law Clerk for the 18 Judicial District.  Upon passing the bar exam, she began working at the 4th Judicial District Attorneys Office as a Deputy D.A., Public Information Officer and liaison to the FBI. During her six years there she gained vast trial and litigation experience prosecuting high profile and complicated cases, arming her with the ability to take her clients’ cases confidently to court if the need arose. She then spent time representing the Colorado State Child Support Enforcement Unit, working with the State and courts to ensure that child support issues were resolved. This gives her valuable insight into the process of determining child support and enforcing payment. After her time working with the Child Support Enforcement Unit it was a natural transition into family law.. She is able to successfully arrive at amicable resolutions with opposing counsel, but is ready to go to court if an agreement couldn’t be reached. She has experience working with complex divorces involving multiple assets and businesses. Denise’s years of experience with trials, litigation, family law, and child support issues make her an attorney that you want on your side of the courtroom. She has experience working with opposing counsel to find common ground and an agreeable solution, while also being prepared to go to court if necessary. She understands how hard the process is, and will work to ensure that your divorce or family law issue is handled professionally and as smoothly as possible.. Denise is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution section of the Colorado Bar Association and is an effective family law mediator.

Attorney Shawn Moussou is an associate attorney for Ammarell Deasy, LLP, a boutique law firm located in the Denver Tech Center. Mr. Moussou practices in the area of family law, representing clients throughout Colorado in matters involving divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, and spousal maintenance at trial and on appeal. Mr. Moussou also has experience bringing and defending against protection orders, emergency motions, and contempt allegations.. Mr. Moussou is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas and has been licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado since 2018. During his legal career, Mr. Moussou has both settled and tried cases in jurisdictions throughout Colorado.

As one of the co-founders of Plog & Stein P.C., Stephen J. Plog is a highly skilled Denver divorce lawyer who truly cares about helping his clients successfully resolve family law issues. The Chicago native has handled cases in all the district courts of the Denver metropolitan area, which has allowed him to gain unique and invaluable experience in regards to how judges tend to rule on certain matters. If you need help with a family law case, he is the kind of lawyer you want advocating on your behalf. He is admitted to practice in the state of Colorado and the U.S. District Court for District of Colorado. He creates unique strategies to reflect the unique nature of each case he accepts.. A graduate of Quinnipiac University School of Law, Attorney Plog is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Douglas / Elbert Bar Association. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and traveling. Wish to speak to Attorney Plog about your family law case? Contact our firm today for an initial consultation! He can help you better understand the options that are available to you before you decide to move forward with your family law matter.

I previously worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 8 years in Illinois.  I conducted custody evaluations and testified in court proceedings regarding custody recommendations and findings.  Because of this previous experience, I bring a unique expertise to cases involving mental health and psychological issues.

Emily advocates for outcomes that will enable families to make the smoothest possible transitions during difficult periods of life. Emily’s practice is devoted to family law litigation. She handles a variety of cases within the discipline of family law, which include divorce, child custody, adoption proceedings, modification of child support/maintenance/parenting time, dependency & neglect cases, paternity actions, and family law appeals.. Emily graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts . She attended the University of Oregon Law School.

Nicole R. Hanson is a Colorado attorney who focuses her practice in domestic relations. Nicole grew up in Nebraska and received her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law.. Nicole began her legal career working as a Deputy District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District in Colorado Springs. In 2007 Nicole began specializing in domestic relations law and joined a litigation firm in Cherry Creek.. In 2019, Nicole founded the Hanson Law Firm, LLC with the intention of providing a more personal experience for clients involved in family law matters. Having focused her career in domestic relations law, she has the experience necessary to deliver highly competent, proactive and diligent representation for her clients.. Nicole makes every effort to get to know her clients and their individual goals and expectations and works closely with her clients to achieve their goals in the most cost-effective manner possible.

Sarah T. McCain is a senior associate at Plog & Stein P.C. who has devoted most of her legal career to the practice of family law. As a compassionate Denver divorce attorney, she believes that cementing a solid attorney-client relationship is essential in order to obtain the judgments and orders her clients need to move on with their lives. She derives great satisfaction from being able to help her clients transition into the next chapter or their lives after divorce with the tools and resources they need to be better prepared. She has handled family law matters of varying complexity, including those involving restraining orders, post-decree modifications, child support, child custody, and parenting time.. A native Michigander, she obtained her law degree from the Michigan State University School of Law in 2006, where she also completed her undergraduate studies in merchandise management in 2003. She is licensed to practice in Colorado and Michigan. In her free time, Attorney McCain enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs, as well as watching Big Ten basketball and football. For the high-caliber representation you need in Denver, please call our firm at. Attorney McCain would be delighted to take a careful look at the details of your matter during an initial consultation.

As a Denver divorce lawyer at Plog & Stein P.C., W. Curtis Wiberg brings more than 15 years of experience to the table. He has addressed all aspects of family law throughout his legal career, including matters related to divorce, stepparent adoptions, contempt, decree modifications, as well as child support and custody. Attorney Wiberg grew up in Denver and graduated from Manual High School. Before joining Plog & Stein P.C., he opened his own law practice but eventually grew to miss working within a team. A highly rated Avvo lawyer, he has published two opinions: Ledezma v. State, 626 N.W.2d 134 (Iowa 2001) and Beerman v. Beerman, 526 N.W.2d 127 (South Dakota 1995).. Attorney Wiberg earned his law degree from the University College of Law in 1994. In 1990, he graduated from Claremont McKenna College with a bachelor’s degree in government and psychology. He is admitted to practice in the state of Colorado. In his free time, Attorney Wiberg enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, camping, golfing, movies, and following the Broncos and Nuggets. If you would like to entrust your family law case to Attorney Wiberg, no matter how complex, call Plog & Stein P.C. at for an initial consultation.

Halleh T. Omidi focuses her practice in all areas of family law. She is a Shareholder/Partner at Hogan Omidi, PC the firm who wrote the book on Colorado Family Law. The Firm publishes the Colorado Family Law Practice Series on an annual basis.. Halleh counsels clients on the various aspects of dissolution of marriage cases, including complex asset division, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, maintenance, paternity, post-decree modifications, appeals, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, and the like.. Halleh is experienced in litigation as often it is necessary for a case to be litigated. In 2013, Halleh completed the Houston Family Law Trial Institute, an elite family law trial seminar. However, when litigation is not required, she negotiates with opposing counsel/opposing parties, for an optimal outcome for her client's in highly contentious domestic matters.. Halleh was born and raised in Westminster, Colorado. Her experience and dedication to family law began even before she attended law school. She completed her undergraduate course work at the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating summa cum laude. During college, Halleh interned for the Boulder County Juvenile Court.. While in law school, she worked as a student attorney in the University of Colorado Juvenile Law Clinic representing children as a Guardian ad Litem in Dependency and Neglect cases. In addition, she also represented parents as Respondent Parent Counsel in Dependency and Neglect cases.. Halleh’s experience in advocating for the best interests of the children is helpful in parental responsibility disputes because it gave her the tools to advise her clients of the outcomes that will benefit their children the most. Additionally, she spent time working on family law cases as a law clerk at McGuane and Hogan during law school. After law school, she worked at the Martin Law Firm representing clients in divorce, child custody, paternity, and post decree matters.  In recognition of her high standard of ethics and successful outcomes for her clients, Halleh holds an AVVO “Superb” rating and has been awarded the AVVO “Client’s Choice Award” for the past several years. Halleh was also given the distinction of Rising Star in the 2016-2022 publications of Super Lawyers Magazine. Halleh has also been featured in 5280's Top Lawyers list since 2021.. She serves the community as a committee member and mentor for “Law School Yes We Can,” as a regular volunteer for Metro Volunteer Lawyers, and as a guest instructor for a variety of courses and panels at the University of Colorado Law School.. When she is not helping families navigate the legal system, Halleh enjoys practicing yoga, watersports, hiking, reading and traveling.

I practice family law because it is both rewarding and personal to me. Family law isn't like many other fields of law because it requires genuine compassion and empathy. My clients come to me during their toughest times. They are often confused and intimidated by the legal system. As an attorney having overcome my own family struggles, I understand this stress and the need for a compassionate, savvy lawyer to help them make informed, thoughtful decisions about their futures.. Family law is also an interesting field of law intellectually. I love keeping current with the latest cases in my field. I also enjoy legal writing and appellate work in this area.. And while I am always up for litigating a good family law case before the court, I understand that family law cases are often cost prohibitive to many Coloradans. This is why I am very mediation and settlement-focused. I also offer sliding scale services and am a big advocate of unbundled services. To me, it's extremely important that a client have at least some input from counsel, even if they can't afford full representation.. When I'm not being so lawyerly, I love creating art, traveling, and writing short stories!

Barlow Anderson moved to Colorado in 2011 to attend school at Denver University Sturm College of Law. After graduating in 2014, Barlow began work as an Associate Attorney at a highly reputable family law firm that specialized in fathers’ rights and large asset dissolution and allocation cases. While there, Barlow recognized an imbalance between the cost of legal representation and the clients’ needs and expectations.. Understanding much of the high cost of litigation comes from parties’ inability to proactively reach just and equitable resolution, Barlow worked toward equitable ends and kept his clients informed of their rights and responsibilities under Colorado law. After nearly two years, he began work as a Law Clerk to two District Court judges in the 18th Judicial District’s Douglas County. Assisting his judges in Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, and Mental Health fields of law, Barlow discovered the importance of making the legal process clear and approachable to non-attorneys.. Barlow’s love for the law sprouted from personal experiences which led him to law school, but he looks for every opportunity to enjoy the real reason he moved to Colorado, his love of the outdoors.. An experienced outdoorsman, Barlow has been rock climbing, ice climbing, white water kayaking, mountain biking, and fly fishing for more than fifteen years. Whether hundreds of feet up granite cliffs or Colorado surfing (freestyle whitewater kayak surfing), he makes the most out of everything he does. But what he really looks forward to is training his now four year old son to join him on his crazy adventures.. A few times a month, Barlow teaches people to rock climb. Although he can’t get out as much as he likes to, he loves sharing his love for the sport to other people.. Barlow also has a love of Japanese culture and tradition. In addition to teaching himself Japanese language, he practices Kendo (Japanese fencing) and Iaido.. The best part about Barlow's life is his son. The six year old keeps him busy, but the two get to explore all the things they love together.

Matthew S. Patton is a Family Law Attorney primarily in the Centennial office. His considerate and thoughtful approach to your family law or criminal issue can help both prepare you for adverse or difficult proceedings and ground you throughout the process. Mr. Patton has engaged in hundreds of family law and criminal hearings and trials and is able to navigate his clients through each step of the process. He provides support and counsel through the trials and tribulations that are often inherent in family law litigation. His history in the court system, experience in every level of the process, and his demeanor and reputation with the Court makes him an asset for any client in any type of family law or criminal proceeding.. Mr. Patton’s practice focuses on family law cases and criminal defense matters. As a former deputy district attorney and private defense attorney, he has negotiated thousands of plea agreements with opposing counsel and gained a reputation for his integrity and empathy in handling complex and sensitive cases. He has also consulted on diverse legal issues both criminal and civil. His ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case allows him to assist his clients with the highest levels of compassion and competency.. Mr. Patton is child focused. He will work to ensure that should your family law matter involve children, they will be protected throughout the process. He will strive to ensure that the best interests of your child(ren) are maintained and that the stress on the family is relieved to the maximum extent possible. Mr. Patton understands the pressures and frustrations that can be caused by the divorce or APR process as well as the fear and uncertainty. He works tirelessly to answer questions, prepare his clients, advise as to the uncertainties and worries, and provide the ultimate in legal counsel.. Mr. Patton received his law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College Of Law. During law school he participated in both appellate and jury trial competition. While a student, he clerked for a judicial officer in Douglas County, worked as an appellate intern and supervising intern with the District Attorney’s Office in the 18th and what is now the 23rd judicial districts.

Erika Alese Gebhardt is an attorney licensed in Colorado, who offers clients efficient and effective representation and tailors her services to the unique needs of each individual client. Ms. Gebhardts practice focuses exclusively on family law.. Ms. Gebhardt’s clients have the added benefit of her experience in the areas of employment law, estate planning, and complex commercial litigation. Her previous experience in these areas provides her with a unique perspective and skill set, which enable her to successfully navigate more complicated issues that may arise in cases involving business interests and trusts. Ms. Gebhardt has a wide breadth of experience in family law matters, to include unique parenting time issues, non-traditional families, and high net worth families and individuals.. Ms. Gebhardt works closely with her clients to ensure that their case is handled and resolved in a manner that enables them to transition smoothly beyond the legal system. Whether she is working as a mediator, collaborating with other professionals, or advocating for her clients in court, Ms. Gebhardt’s strength is her tireless dedication to making sure that each client is heard and their needs and goals considered in the pursuit of best possible results.. It is Ms. Gebhardt’s philosophy that resolving family law cases outside of the courtroom offers families the best opportunity to move forward positively, however, she is the vigorous advocate clients need and trust when litigation becomes necessary.. Ms. Gebhardt graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where, due to her academic achievement, she was awarded membership to the Order of St. Ives. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Gebhardt began her legal career as a judicial intern for the honorable Judge Nancy Hopf in a courtroom dedicated to a domestic and civil docket. She also interned for Denver District Court Judge Robert McGahey, Jr., of the Second Judicial District, where she was able to gain valuable experience in motions practice and courtroom procedure.. Ms. Gebhardt resides in Denver, CO with her husband, son, and two dogs. She hails from Milwaukee, WI and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Political Economy from Colorado College. Her hobbies include camping, travel, hiking, and skiing.. -Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center, Associate Board of Directors-Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center-Accredited Child and Family Investigator-Certified Collaborative Attorney-Trained and Certified Parental Coordinator/Decision Maker-Ms. Gebhardt is an involved member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Arapahoe County Bar Association, and the Family Law Section.