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: Attorney at Law
Practice Areas: Child Custody
I have been continuously licensed & practicing trial law in Western Colorado since 1982, and have specialized in domestic and family law since 1994. This field of law includes a broad range of legal issues that impact upon more people than any other in the law. My goal is to help my clients achieve the best possible outcomes for themselves and for their children. I am readily available for my clients, dedicated to their cause, promptly respond to their needs and concerns, and guide them through the process! Its personal, law practiced the way it was meant to be done!
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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: Katherine Ellis
Practice Areas: Child Custody
Katherine Ellis is a Partner at The Harris Law Firm who’s been recognized among the Colorado Super Lawyers list of Rising Stars, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40, and the Colorado Bar Fellows. Her work in divorce and family law matters is based on a desire to provide clients with realistic expectations about their cases, and the assistance they need to make informed decisions.. In addition to her work at The Harris Law Firm, Katherine actively volunteers her time to a number of causes, including the Colorado Appellate Pro Bono Committee, Family Tree Legal Clinics, and Mi Casa Legal Night. She is fluent in Spanish and French.
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Firm: Law Firm of Tammy W Akers, LLC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Rider Goodwin Law Offices LLC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
Denver lawyer Kelley Rider Goodwin, just awarded the 2017 Young Lawyer of the Year by the Colorado Bar Association, and the Rider Goodwin Law Offices provides clients the assistance and tools necessary to thrive in divorce and child custody cases along the Front Range.. She has worked in the legal field for a number of years, always focusing on a "child first" approach to Family Law.. The Rider Goodwin Law Offices is guiding by its core values in all legal representation from client-centered advocacy while empowering and fostering the futures of their clients through teamwork and collaboration, never losing site of the social impact.
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Firm: O'Brien Law Firm LLC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Omeragic Legal Services LLC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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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: Peek Vasquez, LLC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
A Wyoming native, Ricardo attended the University of Denver as an undergraduate student, following in his older brother's footsteps. Ricardo knew that he wanted to practice law in the State of Colorado, so after obtaining his undergraduate degree, he chose to remain at DU and attend the Sturm College of Law.. While in law school, Ricardo fought for the civil rights of prisoners. As a licensed attorney, Ricardo prides himself in analyzing each situation and case to protect clients while resolving issues with as little contention as possible as that generally results in better outcomes for clients.. Ricardo's experience as a practicing attorney is primarily in the area of Domestic Relations. He handles all types of matters from dissolutions of short marriages to complex cases involving Child and Family Investigators or other expert witnesses.
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Firm: The Law Office of Russel Murray III, P.C.
Practice Areas: Child Custody
The family law practice of Russel Murray III, P.C. emphasizes his particular expertise in Interstate and International Child Custody matters and Child Abductions, and all types of Colorado Family Law and Domestic Relations Litigation which includes divorce, child custody (married and unmarried), support (child support and spousal support/maintenance/alimony), division of marital property of all types (homes, land, businesses, finances, vehicles, jewelry, special collections and collectables, firearms, retirement accounts, benefits, technology-related and other intellectual property, and many more); grandparent rights; juvenile rights; and appeals at all levels of the state and federal courts.. Mr. Murray is a past chair of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association (2001-2002). He twice co-chaired the statewide Family Law Institute (2001, 1994) attended by more than 400 lawyers, judges, and family law mental health experts and experts in all relevant fields. Mr. Murray teaches lawyers and judges: he has spoken locally and nationally at more than 100 CLEs (Continuing Legal Education courses) on topics of Interstate and International Child Custody, Colorado Family Law and Domestic Relations, Divorce and Post-Divorce Litigation, Child Family Investigators (CFI), Special Advocates, Criminal Law Issues, Restraining and Protection Orders, Domestic Violence, Trial Tactics, Evidence Issues, Technology In and Out of The Courtroom, Family Law Ethics, and many other topics.
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Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Patricia K. Post Esq.
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Robert Alan Lubowitz Attorney At Law P.C.
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: The Law Office of Stephanie Suzanne
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Firm: Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger, LLC
Practice Areas: Child Custody
Lisa R. Shellenberger is a Managing Partner at Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger LLP and leads the firm's Family Law & Juvenile Law Division. A highly respected and award-winning litigator, Lisa is recognized as one of Colorado’s premier family law attorneys. Throughout her career, she has successfully tried hundreds of cases, earning a reputation for exceptional courtroom skills. Lisa has been honored as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in family law for nine consecutive years (2017–2025), among numerous other distinguished accolades. Most recently, she was featured as one of Denver’s “Most Influential Women” in the April 2025 issue of VOGUE.. In addition to her courtroom skills, Lisa is highly trained in the art of settlement negotiation and conflict resolution. She is a member of the Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals group, and she has specialized training in the collaborative divorce process. Lisa also frequently teaches Continuing Legal Education courses to other attorneys and judges throughout the year through the Colorado Bar Association and other organizations. She has also been selected by the Colorado Judiciary, including the Colorado Supreme Court, to work on many prestigious committees to develop court rules of procedure applied within family law and juvenile law cases. Lisa also provides expert consulting services and expert witness services in select areas of law.. Because of Lisa’s extensive experience and her role as the Division Lead for the Family Law & Juvenile Law team, she typically handles the most complex cases at the firm, including representing ultra-high-net worth individuals, as follows:. Divorce. -Complex, high-asset divorce actions, commonly representing clients with marital estates valued in the tens to hundreds of millions of dollars, often involving the following issues:. Child Custody. -Child custody matters, including cases involving:. Post-Decree Actions. Adoptions, Dependency & Neglect, & Other Case Types. Expert Witness & Consulting Services. In addition to family law and juvenile law practice, Lisa also engages in work in the field of tribal law. She was appointed to the bench in January, 2018, to serve as an Appellate Judge for the Havasupai Court of Appeals in Supai, Arizona.. Lisa is also extremely involved in matters related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in Colorado. She is regarded as a leading specialist in the field of ICWA. Lisa is one of the most well-versed attorneys that actively represents clients in ICWA cases, and she is also often retained as a qualified expert witness (QEW) to evaluate and provide an expert opinion and report to the Court in ICWA cases. Lisa further serves on numerous ICWA judiciary committees for many state judicial districts.. Prior to coming on full-time with Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger, LLC, Lisa served as a Clerk to Justice Nancy E. Rice at the Colorado Supreme Court. Lisa’s legal work has been highlighted in numerous national news articles, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and National Public Radio (NPR).. Lisa attended law school at the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder, Colorado. Lisa completed her undergraduate degree at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, with honors. Lisa is an Oklahoma Native, and she is a member of the Choctaw Nation.. Outside of work, Lisa is an outdoor and fitness enthusiast. She enjoys CrossFit, traveling, camping, equestrian horse jumping, mountain biking, dirt biking, and scuba diving. She enjoys doing all of these activities with her husband, Kyle, and their two dogs, Moose and Millie.
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Firm: Rohweder Law Offices
Practice Areas: Child Custody
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Practice Areas: Child Custody
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