Divorce & Separation lawyers in Colorado Katie Ahles to Lesleigh Monahan

Firm: Woody Law Firm, LLC

140 East 19th Avenue , Denver , Colorado 80203

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Katie practices exclusively in family law, to include dissolution of marriage actions, post-decree modification of parental responsibility cases, child support actions, and relocation matters. Katie is also trained in collaborative law.. Katie began her training in family law as a student law clerk at Woody Law Firm, LLC and went on to practice family law at Griffiths Law, P.C. before joining McGuane & Hogan, P.C in 2018. Katie obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado Law School and holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies from Texas Tech University. Katie firmly believes it is the role of the family law attorney to deescalate conflict. However, for those cases that require litigation, Katie is well-prepared to bring the matter to Court.. During her time at the University of Colorado Law School, Katie received a Health Law Certificate for her time devoted to the Colorado Health Equity Project, a non-profit organization providing medical and legal services to the underserved population of Colorado. Katie served as a Member and then Resource Editor on the University of Colorado Law Review. In addition, Katie trained in Motions Practice and Advanced Trial Practice under the instruction of Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy Rice.. Katie is as an active member of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association and provides pro bono legal services as a volunteer attorney for Metro Volunteer Lawyers. Katie also serves on the Young Professionals Board of Maria Droste Counseling Center and is a volunteer mentor for "Law School Yes We Can.". Katie grew up in small ski town Mammoth Lakes in California and enjoys skiing, attending University of Colorado and Denver Bronco football games, and spending time with her goldendoodle, Max.

Firm: Wells Family Law, P.C.

1660 Lincoln Street , Denver , Colorado 80264

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Kristi Wells’ practice focuses exclusively on complex issues such as dividing trusts, enforcing and challenging pre-marital agreements, dealing with closely held business interests, taxation, benefits and executive compensation in Colorado divorces. Kristi has written and lectured extensively on domestic relations topics as well as having been a tax commentator for NPR’s Morning Edition. Most recently, Kristi published a two-part article for the Colorado Lawyer entitled A Primer on Executive Compensation in a Colorado Divorce – Parts 1 and 2, May and June 2022. She also co-authored The Executive Compensation Handbook: Stock Option Awards, Restricted Stock Grants, Cash Bonuses, Incentives and Other Non-qualified Deferred Compensation in Divorce, published by the American Bar Association. Kristi currently serves as Chair of the Family Law Section Executive Council.

Firm: Laurinda L Mcdonnell, Attorney At Law

12625 E. Euclid Drive , Centennial , Colorado 80111

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: 5280 Law Group, P.C.

600 Grant Street Ste 201 , Denver , Colorado 80203

Practice Areas: Divorce, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

This firm is dedicated to providing high quality criminal defense and family law representation.  I have spent my entire career in a courtroom representing clients in front of judges and juries in both criminal and family law (divorce/child custody) matters.  You can expect our firm will take the time to assess your goals to help you determine which course of action is right for you.  Our firm’s philosophy is for individual attention not assembly line representation.

Firm: Law Offices of Laura E. Shapiro

8751 E. Hampden Ave, Suite B-5 , Denver , Colorado 80231

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

As a divorce lawyer, Laura was selected by 5280 Magazine as a Super Lawyer in Colorado for her practice in the area of divorce and family law. Look for her profile in the April 2006 edition.  She is rated AV with Martindale Hubbell which the highest rating.Laura began her legal career as a lawyer in 1977 in New York. In New York, she acted as a hearing officer for the New York City Office of Rent Control. Later in New York, she practiced Immigration Law and Family law, and then worked as a lawyer for Legal Services in upstate New York and later in Colorado. She began her Colorado career as a lawyer in 1979 with Colorado Rural Legal Services.In 1985 she began her work as a lawyer for the Colorado Attorney General's office and represented the Colorado Health Department and several agencies; this work involved complex litigation for the Department. All of her prior experience helped to hone her litigation skills. In 1987 she began focusing solely on divorce and family law matters. She started this focus working with the Law Office of Stephen J. Harhai and later, Malman & Malman. She has been a speaker on family law issues and has written several articles on issues relating to children, property division and divorce issues.

Firm: Daniels Law Group LLC

605 25 Road Suite 101 , Grand Junction , Colorado 81505

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Kyle McFarlane

3300 E 1st ave , Denver , Colorado 80203

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Kyle, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Broxterman Alicks McFarlane PC, started the firm after her time in private practice with a family law firm in Lone Tree. She graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law with a focus on trial advocacy, where she simultaneously obtained her degree while working for the Public Defender’s Office and then transitioned to the District Attorney’s Office. She also spent time at the Attorney General’s Office working on the Justice Review Project, which used DNA evidence to exonerate those who had been wrongfully convicted. Kyle also worked in the Criminal Defense Clinic at the University of Denver, where she honed her sharp knowledge of the Rules of Evidence that translate so well in her family law litigation practice. Kyle was in fact selected as a member of the top ranked (9th in the country) National Trial Team for her skills in the courtroom, and competed across the country in various mock trial competitions. She was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Student Trial Lawyers Association, the Trial Advocacy board, and taught mock trial skills to High School students. Kyle is well versed in the area of motions practice and studied with the Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy Rice.. Overtime, and perhaps unsurprisingly in light of this background, her family and divorce law practice has grown to focus on high conflict dissolution, allocation of parental rights, domestic violence, and post-decree matters and complex financial litigation including trusts, high assets, business valuations and income analysis. While Kyle is undeniable in the courtroom, and is a tenacious and formidable trial attorney, she is also a ready negotiator who often brings would be-trials to an early close by facilitating between parties.

Firm: Burnham Law

5990 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Ste 270 , Greenwood Village , Colorado 80111

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Hoben Law Firm, LLC

19751 E Mainstreet Ste 220 , Parker , Colorado 80138

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

College:           University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Degree:  BA, Economics, 1993. Law School:     University of Denver School of Law. Degree:  JD, 2001. Degree:  Masters, Legal Administration, 2001. Member:           Colorado Bar Association. Arapahoe Bar Association/Douglas and  Elbert Bar Association. Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, Board Member,    President. Ms. Hoben has been in the legal field since 1997 and practicing law for the past 14 years.  Ms. Hoben's primary focus has been to make the process of divorce, from beginning to end, as painless as possible and to ensure that families focus on often the most important player in the divorce process - our children.  Ms. Hoben's compassionate and understanding nature has helped clients go through one of the toughest experiences that they will have to face; yet, Ms. Hoben's aggressive and persistent abilities come into play in order to help clients obtain the most favorable settlement they are entitled to - whether through amicable agreement (settlement), or trial.. Ms. Hoben's experience has encompassed many areas which have a substantial impact in the family law arena.  Ms. Hoben has served as Special Advocate and Guardian ad litem and is familiar with the Child and Family Investigator (CFI) and Parental Responsibility (PRE) process.  Ms. Hoben is a member on the Board of Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, and acting President, where mental health professionals and attorneys meet and are presented with speakers to help better understand the impact of divorce on children and obtain the tools to inform parents of how to make the divorce process less painful for children and the transition more positive than negative.  Ms. Hoben works with a select group of Child and Family Investigators, therapists, mediators, counselors, church divorce support groups and other community resources which collectively provide an extended support system for clients and their children.. Ms. Hoben has completed two years of internships prosecuting with the Denver and Aurora City Attorney's Offices.  Ms. Hoben has worked with the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center.  Ms. Hoben was a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Plaut in Jefferson County.  Ms. Hoben is familiar with the Court system and Hearing process and has spent endless hours in the Court setting.  These experiences have given Ms. Hoben the tools needed to feel comfortable in Court presenting your case, understanding the process and which tactics work best in the presentation of your case.. Ms. Hoben has four children and has gone through the divorce process on a personal level.  These life experiences have benefited Ms. Hoben's understanding of the feelings involved in the dissolution process often shared by clients.. Ms. Hoben enjoys volunteering, and her most memorable volunteer experiences have involved children.  Ms. Hoben has been a foster parent, scout leader, volunteer within the Cherry Creek School District and have been involved in distributing clothing and supplies in Central America.   Ms. Hoben currently volunteers with high risk children in the foster care system.

Firm: Sledge Law, LLC

710 11th Ave. , Greeley , Colorado 80631

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: Robinson & Henry P.C.

1975 Research Parkway, Suite 100 , Colorado Springs , Colorado 80920

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Colorado Springs family law and criminal defense attorney Keith Tyler Karnes was born and raised in Colorado. Keith graduated from Rampart High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo in Pueblo, CO, graduating Cum Laude in 2016. At CSUP, Keith was an NCAA Division II collegiate wrestler, four-time NCAA Division II Academic All-American, seven-time dean’s list honorary recipient, and eight-time athletic director’s honor roll recipient.. Keith earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Western State College of Law in Irvine, CA, graduating Cum Laude in 2019. Keith demonstrated his dedication to public service throughout law school and received a certificate of exemplary public service requiring over 200 community service hours.. While a law student in the summer of 2017, Keith completed an externship in Israel for Bizchut, The Israel Human Rights Center for People with Disabilities, to formulate a statute of alternatives for the Knesset for better treatment opportunities for patients with disabilities in psychiatric hospitals. Additionally, Keith externed in the spring semester for the Legal Aid Society of Orange County (now known as “Community Legal Aid SoCal”) in 2018. Keith assisted in bankruptcy matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and family law matters.. Keith also interned at the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Colorado Springs, CO, in the appellate and county court divisions in 2018 and 2019. During his internship, Keith took advantage of every opportunity, both in the courtroom and writing multiple appellate briefs, before graduating from law school in 2019.. Keith passed the July 2019 Colorado Bar Examination on his first attempt. Shortly after, he began his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in November 2019 in the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, covering Fremont, Custer, Chaffee, and Park counties. Having worked primarily in Canon City, Keith has unique experience prosecuting cases within the Department of Corrections.. In December 2020, Keith became a Deputy District Attorney in the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office serving the People of Pueblo County. Keith earned a reputation for not backing down from trial, and when appropriate, creativity in resolving cases through other means such as probation, diversion, inpatient treatment, restorative justice programs, etc.. Throughout Keith’s his career as a prosecutor, he took over 45 cases to a jury and court trials in the 4th, 10th, and 11th Judicial Districts to include various misdemeanor and felony cases: Driving under the influence, driving under a suspended license, domestic violence, criminal mischief, harassment, assault, leaving the scene of an accident, protection order violations, and introduction of contraband into prison.. In September 2021, Keith entered into private practice focusing his practice areas on criminal defense and family law. Keith developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of family law and criminal defense. In Keith’s criminal defense practice he aggressively defended multiple types of cases to include: Assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated robbery, DUIs, domestic violence, protection orders, and various types of traffic related matters. In addition, Keith has experience in multiple areas of family law to include: contested divorces, uncontested divorces, allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time and decision making, child abductions, child relocations, child support, spousal maintenance, contempt, and post decree modifications.. Keith utilized his skills he has developed in private practice to bolster his trial advocacy skills, how to effectively present legal arguments to judges persuasively, and what salient points to argue at trial. Keith brings his relentless passion, work ethic, and tenacity to every client he represents. Keith has honed his courtroom skills as a former prosecutor and will zealously advocate for his clients in every step of the case. Keith is well known and respected in the legal community, practicing law in multiple Colorado jurisdictions.

Firm: Colorado Legal Group

1777 S. Harrison St , Denver , Colorado 80210

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Knicky Van Goetz is an Senior Associate Attorney at Colorado Legal Group. She appreciates the unique elements of each individual’s circumstances and tailors each case towards reaching client-specific goals in the best way possible.. While Knicky strictly practices family law, her foray into law began as criminal defense attorney, requiring daily court appearances on both misdemeanor and felony cases. This opportunity to represent client’s freedoms of liberty naturally progressed into a passion to protect client’s family rights. While confident in the courtroom, Knicky recognizes the value of negotiation and mediation to reach a favorable outcome for her clients.. While attending University of Denver Law School, Knicky was selected by DU faculty to practice law through the university’s Criminal Defense Clinic. Moreover, she served as an elected advocate for her peers as Vice President of the Student Bar. She also co-founded the Immigration, Refugee, and Asylum Coalition, and spearheaded a research-based legal publication calling for an end to police brutality and other civil rights abuses.. Prior to attending law school, Knicky received her Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado. When she is not at work, Knicky enjoys exploring Colorado’s beautiful wilderness by camping and hiking with her family and dogs Clyde and Kashmir.

Firm: Law Office of Kirk Garner

10 Boulder Crescent, Suite 200 , Colorado Springs , Colorado 80903

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

For the past twenty-three years, I have practiced family law and general civil litigation.  I practiced for fifteen years in Texas, from 1995 to 2010. In 2010, I moved my practice to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where I was born.. My primary area of practice is family law, including divorce, child custody, child support modification and enforcement, and grandparent rights.  I have extensive experience representing parents and children in suits involving the Department of Human Services, sometimes known as Child Protective Services.. In addition to family law, I handle civil protection orders, landlord-tenant cases, and general civil litigation.

Firm: Utesch Law, LLC

6860 S. Yosemite Ct., Ste 2000 , Centennial , Colorado 80112

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

The legal system is an often challenging and a foreign place for people to navigate.  It helps to have an advocate who can help you with your legal issues, whether those issues require an advocate to help you protect your child, your family’s future, your financial interests, or your business.. Ms. Utesch founded Utesch Law, LLC in September 2012 and she practices primarily in family law, as a Child and Family Investigator, and mediator.   Payment options include retainers and unbundled services.. Ms. Utesch has been a resident of Colorado since 1974 and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Metropolitan State University of Denver where she graduated with honors in 2002, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law.. During law school, Ms. Utesch completed an internship with The Honorable Judge Angela Arkin who presided over a domestic relations docket in Douglas County, Colorado until retiring from the bench, and for the Colorado Association of Realtors.. Ms. Utesch believes in giving back to the community and is involved in a number of pro bono activities.  Also, it is important to stay educated in an ever-changing field and Ms. Utesch attends a number of continuing legal education activities in order to stay current in her fields of practice.. Utesch Law, LLC and Kim Utesch are committed to being responsive, accessible and an ethical advocate to clients.  The firm continuously strives to provide high quality legal services with integrity, professionalism, and respect for clients and the community.. Ms. Utesch is on the statewide list for Child and Family Investigators and is willing to travel, and also acts as a Parenting Coordinator/Decision-Maker, and as a Child Legal Representative.. Ms. Utesch has previously been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2017 through 2021 and has also been selected to Super Lawyers for the years 2022 through 2025.

Firm: Pickard Law, P.C.

12712 W Ken Caryl Ave , Littleton , Colorado 80127

Practice Areas: Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

I grew up in South Texas, near Corpus Christi, and earned a scholarship to the University of Texas, where I obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering.  After several years working as an engineer, I realized that I needed a more rewarding career, and attended law school at the University of Denver.  Despite having to work full-time, and having two young children, I decided that a career in law was my passion.. After graduating from law school in 1994, I began my career as a criminal defense attorney and then started practicing family law.   At first, I found family law somewhat frustrating because I saw people whose lives were in turmoil.  But working in criminal defense taught me that even when faced with the most negative of circumstances, we still have an opportunity to build a positive future.. Family law matters are often difficult, even if everything goes well.  For many, there is barely enough money to go around before the divorce, and now, most of their expenses double.  People who once pledged to spend their lives together now want to get as far away from each other as humanly possible.  The children, who are too often caught in the middle of a divorce, find the uncertainty in their lives troubling, and often react in negative ways.. I think the practice of family law requires a practical, results-based approach.  As one attorney told me early in my practice “Some lawyers forget that our job is to bring the case to an end.”  For many, that end will occur in a conference room; with a mediated resolution that is a fair compromise from both sides.  For others, that end can only come from having their day in court.. Every action that I take in a family law matter is intended to move you toward that end.  If it requires me to fight to obtain the resolution you deserve, then that’s the approach we will take.  If a calmer, more negotiated settlement is the goal, and I prefer to work that way, then will be our path.  But my approach to the case will always be reasonable, and I will present our case with skill, professionalism, and the highest standards of integrity.   I will aggressively move the case forward, but will avoid tactics that unnecessarily add to the costs of litigation. I will consider what is best for the children, and will present your case in the best possible light.  I will work to find the shortest path to settlement or resolution, so the healing process can begin, and you can begin working toward a new and better life.. Prior to becoming "Of Counsel" at The Harris Law Firm, I also worked as a hearing officer for a metro area county, listening to parties resolving disputes over real property taxes.. In my spare time, I’ll often be found in the mountains.  Depending on the season, I may be skiing, fishing, rafting, hunting with my longbow, or just enjoying time at altitude.  I may also be cooking, as fine dining is another one of my passions.  You can also find me in the stands at just about any sporting event in Denver as I enjoy football, baseball, basketball and hockey!

Firm: Robinson & Henry, P.C.

1805 Shea Center Dr , Highlands Ranch , Colorado 80129

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Kelly Snodgrass is a partner in the firm’s Family Law Practice. Though she’s an experienced litigator with a varied background, Kelly has focused primarily on family law since 2010.. Kelly is an accomplished litigator and mediator with a deep track record of success in matters of parental rights, adoption, and high-net-worth divorce.. Before joining R&H, Kelly ran her own boutique family law firm for eight years. During that time, she set herself apart with an innovative approach to resolving complex parenting time and decision-making matters. She also served as a lead attorney for a Colorado law firm specializing in divorce.. Representative MattersParental rights - Helped a father get back his rights as a parent after the mother lied to take them away.. Parenting time - Helped a mother fight against severe limits on seeing her child. Won her case, allowing her to spend equal time with her child again... Negotiated Agreements - Helped divorcing couples split their money and property fairly before going to court. This saved them a lot of money and avoided legal hassles.

Firm: Veritas Injury Lawyers

114 N Spruce Street , Grand Junction , Colorado 81501

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Managing Partner and Trial Attorney, Keller Caubarreaux, joined the firm in early 2012 and has been a partner since 2017. Keller originally grew up in Dallas, Texas, and after graduating from the University of Tulsa College of Law, Keller came to Colorado to begin his legal career.. After successfully building, owning, and operating Williams, Caubarreaux & Lane, P.C., a local law firm focusing primarily on family law, Keller decided to pursue his desire to help injured victims. Keller's passion for helping those who have been wrongfully injured combined with his dynamic approach provides a refreshing experience in navigating the claims process and legal system.. His practice with the firm is focused on personal injury cases which includes automobile collisions, automobile vs. pedestrian cases, truck crashes, premise liability, wrongful death, dog bites, and skier collisions.. Keller is skilled at producing meaningful settlements for his clients but is also prepared to take his cases to trial when settlement is not possible. He has successfully represented clients in Alamosa, Aspen, Craig, Delta, Denver, Durango, Eagle, Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Gunnison, Grand Junction, Moab, Montrose, Pagosa Springs, Price, Salt Lake City, Steamboat Springs, and Telluride.. You can rest assured Veritas Injury Lawyers will provide meaningful and effective representation during every stage of the claims and litigation process.. Outside of the office Keller is very involved in the local community and loves the outdoor scene western Colorado has to offer. He has served as the Mesa County Bar President, volunteers his time on numerous boards for local non-profit organizations, and even teaches a law class at Colorado Mesa University.. Accident victims need professional and competent assistance following a serious injury or loss of a loved one. Keller and his team have the knowledge to help you through this stressful and challenging time.. At Veritas Injury Lawyers, our client's interests come first. We thoroughly explore all available insurance and avenues of recovery in order to maximize recovery for accident victims. If you are confronted by an unreasonable adversary, we will provide you with effective representation to seek justice in the courtroom.

Firm: Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC

550 S Wadsworth Blvd #300 , Lakewood , Colorado 80226

Practice Areas: Appellate , Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

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!

Firm: Carrigan and Cotter Law LLP

355 S Teller St Ste 200 , Lakewood , Colorado 80226

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: The Harris Law Firm P.C.

32135 Castle Court , Evergreen , Colorado 80439

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family Law, Appeals, Custody, Divorce & Separation, Annulment, Legal Separation, Alimony/Maintenance, Common Law Marriage, Divorce Mediation, Specialty Cases, Post Decree Modification, Property/Asset/ Debt Distribution, Legal Name Changes, Children, Visitation, Guardianship, Support, Adoption, Paternity, Grandparents Rights/Visitation, Custodial Parent Relocation, Allocation of Parental Rights, Step-parent Adoption, Collaborative Family Law, Mediation