Joseph A Ditlow

A native Coloradan, I was born and raised in Boulder where I attended Fairview High School. In 2001, I graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in History. My first assignment was at Vance Air Force Base in Enid Oklahoma. While there, I attended flight school; and, through a twist of fate, I found myself working in the Judge Advocate Office as a Legal Assistance Clerk. I immediately fell in love with the law, especially the human interaction aspects. In 2003 I moved to the Boston Massachusetts area to work for the Air Force as a Systems Program Manager. While in Boston, I started law school at the New England School of law (NESL). During my second year at NESL I was transferred by the Air Force to Milwaukee to work as the Operations Commander for the mid-west recruiting squadron. I then transferred to Marquette School of Law where I obtained my Juris Doctorate and graduated with Alpha Sigma Nu honors (Jesuit Honor Society).

As a child of divorce, an Air Force officer, family man, and a driven attorney, I believe that my personal and professional experiences aid me in relating to clients. Moreover, I feel this makes me distinctively qualified in the practice of family law. I am very aware of the effects this process has on the family; most notably, children. I am keenly alert that the effects of divorce are prevalent long after the formal ending of a marriage. I will make it a point to keep my clients focused on their children and how their actions today will impact their children’s tomorrows. If possible, I believe that my primary goal is to aid in an amicable resolution outside the courtroom.

I have every hope that I can continue to spend time in our community promoting family law issues, community advocacy and restorative justice. I enjoy the outdoors and all that Colorado has to offer. Mostly, I am glad to be home and to have the ability to serve the western slope.

Colorado

Since 2009

Wisconsin

2009-2011

Officer

United States Air Force

Current

Currently a Major in the USAFR, I have spent 11 years as an Acquisitions Program Manager

Deputy D.A.

9th Judicial District Attorney's Office

2010 - 2012

Trial Attorney: Prosecuted over 25 trials, in cases ranging from Misdemeanor Traffic Violations to Felony Drugs. Skilled Negotiator: Negotiates to resolve cases on behalf of the People of Colorado. Legal Research/Writing: Penned legal motions/briefs and performed attendant research, aided in effective prosecution. Adaptable; led refurbishment of two county court dockets, streamlined dockets

Marquette University

J.D. | Law

2006 - 2009

Honors: Alpha Sigma Nu Honors Society (Honor Society Jesuit Colleges and Universities) Marquette Pro Bono Society—Honors (65.5 Hours) Marquette Law School Deans List; Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2007 Marquette Legal Scholarship; 2007, 2008; Truman Q McNulty Scholarship, 2008 Service Members and Veterans Legal Assistance of Wisconsin (SAVLAW), Steering Committee, 2007-09 Marquette Law School Building Planning Committee; Summer 2007

Activities: Intern Wisconsin Supreme Court Marquette Pro Bono Society Milwaukee County Family Law Clinic

United States Air Force Academy

B.S. | History

1997 - 2001

Honors: USAFA Deans List & USAFA Commandants List, Fall 00, Spring 01

Activities: USAFA Football (Div I); 98-99