Firm: Harrington, Brewster & Clein, P.C.
Practice Areas: Child Custody
Alexandra (Ali) Smits is an experienced attorney committed to helping families navigate the emotional and financial complexities of their family law cases. With an understanding of the toll legal disputes have on families and children, Ali works with her clients to minimize conflict and move forward with their lives. Ali is trained in collaborative law and values the opportunity to seek resolution outside of the courtroom, whether through negotiation, mediation or collaborative law. Ali also has extensive trial experience and is equally comfortable advocating for her clients in the courtroom when collaboration or settlement is not an option.. Prior to committing her legal practice exclusively to family law, Ali practiced in the areas of employment law and criminal defense. She has trial experience in both Colorado state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Ali has presented to employees and mental health professionals in the area of employment law and disabilities to both the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center and the Colorado chapter of the National MS Society. Ali’s background in employment and criminal law has provided professional insight and trial experience that have enhanced her current family law practice.. Current Employment Position:. Associate Attorney. Areas of Practice:. Family Law. Alimony and Spousal Support. Child Support. Custody & Visitation. Divorce. Juvenile Law. Mediation. Collaborative Law. Alternative Dispute Resolution. Adoption
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Firm: Ciancio Ciancio Brown, PC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
Alexandra (Alex) Goldstein is an associate attorney at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. and is a member of the distinguished Family Law Team. Alex came to the firm after working with another exceptional family law firm in Colorado. Alex focuses her practice on family law cases, including complex child custody cases involving allegations of domestic violence and child abuse, full-scope divorce and legal separation cases, and other matters related to domestic relations. Alex specializes in cases involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and has litigated such cases in state and federal court. Alex is also a Child and Family Investigator (CFI) and provides guidance to Courts in issuing orders concerning allocation of parental responsibility.. During undergrad, Alex knew that she wanted to go to law school, but it wasn’t until she took a course in Family Law that she discovered her true calling of working with families and individuals going through the family court system. During law school, Alex focused on honing her litigation and trial skills, earning a spot on the Top-10 ranked National Trial Team and served on the board of the Student Trial Lawyer Association. Through these experiences, Alex developed strong litigation and court room skills. She placed 1st in a national trial competition and competed in both in-person and virtual trial competitions. In her first 3 years of practice, Alex used the litigation skills developed in law school in courtrooms in multiple districts through Colorado and in Federal Court. Alex now brings those same skills to her practice with Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. While Alex strives to find new and creative ways to reach a settlement that best serves an individual family, she is able to zealously advocate for her clients in the courtroom when necessary. Alex is prepared to prioritize the process that best serves each client’s needs.. While in law school, Alex also interned in the Appellate and County Court divisions of the Arapahoe County District Attorney’s Office where she advocated for the people of the state of Colorado and worked with individuals charged with misdemeanor crimes to reach fair resolutions in their cases. Alex also served as an intern for the Denver County Juvenile Court where she was able to observe the innerworkings of dependency and neglect cases, adoptions, and juvenile criminal proceedings. Through these experiences, Alex developed her legal research and writing skills and grew her skills as an advocate in the courtroom.. Originally from Texas, Alex came to Colorado for law school and fell in love with the beauty of the state. While she has adopted many of the sports teams in Colorado, Alex still enjoys cheering on the San Antonio Spurs. In her free time, Alex enjoys film photography, cooking, and spending time with her husband and their two fur babies, Vinnie and Dyna.. Clients who have worked with Alex, speak to their trust in her strength as an advocate and as a family law attorney along with her compassion and grace. She aggressively and passionately represents her clients against situations that would threaten their well-being as individuals and as a family. Regardless of the situation, rest assured that Alex can handle your case with a high-level of skill and deep care for yours and your family’s needs.
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Firm: The Dadvocates
Practice Areas: Child Custody
As a strong litigator, Ivy League law school graduate, and specialist in high conflict and complex family law matters, Kaitlyn Wright is skilled at resolving civil litigation issues with creative and well-reasoned solutions.. In family law, Kaitlyn has successfully litigated and resolved complex international jurisdictional matters, cases with high asset multimillion-dollar estates and companies, and hotly contested child custody cases. She also has a 100% success rate in obtaining awards of attorney fees when the case calls for it. Utilizing her extensive experience in federal and state law, Kaitlyn persuades the Court by implementing careful strategy and detail-oriented advocacy. Among other cases, she has successfully resolved matters that include dependency and neglect, foster home placement, drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, civil and criminal protection orders, and intricate cultural nuances. Additionally, in the special education context, Kaitlyn has forged settlements upwards of $300,000 for private school placements, represented clients before the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and successfully challenged IEPs.. Kaitlyn is settlement-oriented unless and until trial becomes necessary. In Court, judges commend and respect her for her careful preparation, ability to solve problems in high pressure situations, and her logical presentation of facts.. Kaitlyn advocates for her clients by providing realistic advisement and solutions. She will not tell you what you want to hear, but rather what you need to hear with the goal of strengthening and rehabilitating your case in the eyes of the Court. While Kaitlyn is empathetic and understands the emotional strain that divorce and custody issues create, she manages her cases strategically and she is able to quickly regain control when a case has veered off track.. Kaitlyn’s confident, reasoned, and creative style of representation has resulted in highly successful outcomes for clients. She approaches all cases with an eye towards the best interest of any children involved, a commitment to ardent advocacy, and the highest level of integrity. She prides herself on being accessible, listening carefully, and empowering her clients with knowledge and information. This style of representation has resulted in highly positive outcomes, the effects of which persist far beyond litigation.. Education:Juris Doctor, Cornell Law School, 2014B.S., magna cum laude, Florida State University, 2010
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Firm: The Harris Law Firm
Practice Areas: Child Custody
Kady Tran is a passionate family law attorney who has dedicated her career to helping clients navigate emotionally turbulent proceedings. Kady focuses her practice on representing individuals in divorce litigation, child custody disputes, and post-decree modifications of child support and parental responsibilities from our firm’s Denver office.. When not advocating for her clients, Kady enjoys kickboxing, painting, and promoting diversity and inclusiveness within the Colorado legal community.
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Firm: Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
Practice Areas: Child Custody
Kacie is the Staff Attorney for the Caregiver Advocacy Program at the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, specializing in representing nonparent caregivers in family law, probate, and juvenile matters. At the Children's Law Center, Kacie is actively involved in community education, policy advocacy, and national partnerships to promote the safety and stability of children. Kacie offers a sliding scale and alternative fee agreements based upon individual need for clients statewide. Kacie holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from North Park University in Chicago, Illinois.
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Firm: Van Der Jagt Law Firm
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Springer & Steinberg, PC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
Joanna T. Floribus stands as a seasoned legal advocate, navigating the complexities of litigation with a unique blend of expertise and compassion. Graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2015, Joanna’s legal journey has evolved into a profound commitment to justice within the realm of family law.. As a Senior Litigator, Joanna’s focus extends beyond legal strategies; it encompasses a deep understanding of the emotional intricacies that often accompany litigious matters. Her reputation as a compassionate legal professional is augmented by her dual admissions to the State Bar of California and Colorado Bar, underscoring her commitment to providing robust legal representation across diverse jurisdictions.. Endorsed by her peers, a fellow litigator acknowledges Joanna’s prowess, stating, “Joanna is a highly effective and zealous advocate for her clients. I regularly go to Joanna for input and appreciate her knowledgebase. I strongly endorse this lawyer.” This endorsement reflects the recognition of Joanna’s effectiveness and the trust she commands among colleagues in the legal community.
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Firm: The McGinn Law Office
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Miller Family Law, LLC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
Kate Miller is a Family Law Attorney at Miller Family Law, LLC. As someone who has lived many of the issues involved in divorce and child custody, Kate is passionate about helping you through this process. Kate believes that divorce does not have to destroy lives. She wants to help clients navigate this process as amicably as possible so that they may begin the healing process.. Kate earned her undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University in Political Science and Psychology. Later she moved to Colorado and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2013. While a student attorney at the advanced civil litigation clinic at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Kate argued in front of the Colorado Supreme Court.. Prior to founding Miller Family Law, LLC, Kate worked as a Law Fellow for the Honorable Angela R. Arkin, and the Honorable Michael J. Spear, Douglas County’s lead judges handling Family Law matters. Because of her work with the courts, she has excellent connections in the legal community. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Denver Bar Association, with special membership to the Family Law and Litigation sections. Kate is also a member of Colorado Judicial Institute (CJI) and Metro Denver Interdiciplinary Comittee (MDIC).
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Firm: Dunsing & Deakins, LLC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Frascona Joiner Goodman Greenstein PC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Solutions Based Family Law
Practice Areas: Child Custody
Ashley L. Balicki has focused her career in the area of family law. Ashley is a compassionate, yet aggressive advocate who has devoted her entire legal career to family law and appellate matters. She has represented a wide array of clients, handling all matters of family law from beginning to end including high asset marital estates, high conflict custody matters, parenting time, child support, guardianships, relocations, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, modifications, appeals, and post-dissolution matters.. Ashley is trained in the collaborative law model which is a different no-court approach to family law matters. Although Ashley advocates mediation and collaborative law as a means of settling matters, she is also an experienced litigator who has appeared in courts throughout the state.. Ashley is a founding shareholder at Solutions Based Family Law. Her experience and breadth of knowledge make her a valuable asset when you are facing a divorce. Ashley became a family law attorney because of her passion to help others and that is still the focus of her practice—helping those going through domestic matters ensure that they are protected and heard.
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Firm: LaCroix & Hand, P.C.
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Hillary D. Lipton, P.C.
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: James A. Gustafson Attorney and Counselor of Law
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Strobel Law LLC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Barbra J. Remmenga P.C.
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Springsteen Law Firm LLC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Isabel P. Posso Attorney At Law P.C.
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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