Black Forest Lawyers

From Cincinnati, Ohio, Chelsea grew up the daughter of an Ohio Family Law attorney and followed in his footsteps. Licensed to practice in Colorado and New York, Chelsea has experience in family law with divorce, guardianship, adoption, mediation of high-asset estates, allocation of parental responsibilities, and paternity. She is also experienced with military families and the unique obstacles military persons face in family law. Before making Colorado her home, she worked with the Valparaiso Law School Clinic combating deportation in Chicago, Illinois. She’s also worked with The Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati.

Chelsea has a warm and welcoming personality. She believes...

Mr. Johnson opened his own law firm upon graduation from University of Denver School of law in 1994. For over 20 years, he’s focused his practice on high-conflict cases and developed a reputation as a lawyer who can take a highly contentious case and focus the issues and emotions to reach a successful conclusion. As the product of a high conflict divorce himself, Mr. Johnson knows all too well the hidden and often permanent costs suffered by families in these highly emotional cases.

Craig Valentine, managing attorney of Modern Family Law’s Colorado Springs office, represents families in all domestic relations matters. Before coming to Modern Family Law, Craig represented plaintiffs in class action and mass tort actions, as well as personal injury, medical malpractice, and other legal areas. The cases on which he worked recovered over $1 billion from defendants. When the opportunity arose to get into family law, Craig jumped at the chance. As an undergraduate, Craig studied marriage and family relationships with an eye toward becoming a marriage therapist. That training, coupled with his extensive legal experience, gives Craig a different perspective...

Born in the Midwest, Mark was raised in the small rural town of Logan, Iowa. A natural communicator, Mark pursued and education in Journalism and English at the University of Iowa. Mark’s introduction to the legal field was as a child support enforcement specialist serving the Omaha, Nebraska area. There Mark developed a drive to assist clients with family law-related issues. Mark brings a wide variety of experience and expertise to the firm, having a background in employment law, family law, mediation, criminal defense, criminal prosecution, estate planning, and municipal law. While in Atlantic, Iowa Mark worked simultaneously as the...

Attorney Joanna Pezet is passionate about immigrants' rights and helping clients navigate the complex immigration process. She has dedicated most of her career to immigration law. She has been working in immigration law field since 2005, first as an Immigration Legal Assistant, then since 2010 as an Immigration Attorney. Joanna specializes in business immigration, such as work visas, investor visas, green cards through employment. She represents clients in connection with family-based visas, such as fiancee visas, adjustment of status, or consular processing, as well.

Joanna earned her LL.M. in 2009 from New York University School of Law, her Master Degree...

Kresten Hendrix is a native of the Colorado Springs area and and has always been honored to serve his native community. For the past several years, while working for the law firm Modern Family Law, Kresten has been representing clients in their family law matters in jurisdictions all over the state of Colorado, but mostly in the Colorado Springs area. Kresten has been lead counsel for hundred's of cases in Colorado District Courts during his tenure at Modern Family Law. Before joining Modern Family Law, Kresten worked for two years in Pueblo, Colorado practicing primarily in family...

Scott D. Goldman is the managing member of Goldman Law, LLC. Mr. Goldman founded Goldman Law, LLC on the principle that everyone deserves professional and ethical representation. Scott was born in Detroit, MI and lived there for 26 years before moving to Denver, Colorado for better weather and great skiing. Scott is a Colorado Lawyer that has practice that focuses primarily on family law issues such as divorce and child custody. Scott will take the time to explain your case to you to ensure you are fully aware of what is going on in your case. Scott’s experience with jury...

Patterson Weaver is an experienced trial attorney dedicated to providing his clients with first-class personalized service and excellent outcomes.

As a former felony prosecutor, Mr. Weaver tried cases ranging from DUIs to felony Crime of Violence cases, with an outstanding rate of success. While a County Court prosecutor, Patterson became one of the few attorneys in the state of Colorado to try and win an evidentiary “Shreck” hearing on the admissibility of Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) testimony. For his efforts, the Pikes Peak Region DUI Taskforce gave him the “Complex Prosecution Award." More recently, Mr. Weaver has...

Donald "Corky" Eby is the Managing Partner of Robinson & Henry, P.C. and he leads the firm's real estate practice. He also represents Colorado veterans on issues such as VA disability ratings, special compensation, discharge review, and other Veterans Administration claims. Additionally, he handles business and commercial law issues including acquisitions and mergers, joint ventures and entity formation, collections, franchises, contract issues, and general corporate counsel.

Prior to joining our firm Donald served in the US Navy where he was assigned to aviation squadrons, aircraft carriers, the Naval Discharge Review Board, and other special assignments. During his military...

Joe Maher stands ready to help good people in difficult times. Joe knows exactly what you are up against. Standing up to criminal or DUI charges will be one of the most trying times you will face in life. You must have a team standing next to you prepared to fight with the skill and determination to win. Maher & Maher Law PC is that team. Joe served as a prosecutor in El Paso county Colorado for five years prior to starting his own practice. There is no replacement for a lawyer’s ability to analyze a case like a prosecutor. Joe developed...

About Christopher Attorney, Christopher M. Nicolaysen focuses primarily on helping those injured in car accidents due to no fault of their own. The personal injury matters include auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and trucking accidents. Chris truly enjoys helping clients through a difficult time and helping them get the compensation they deserve. Background & Education Before becoming a founding member of Springs Law Group, Chris worked for two law firms in Colorado Springs focusing on family law and estate planning matters. Chris has run the spectrum of a case from the initial intake to mediation to final hearings. During this time, Chris...

Ali was born and raised in Southern Kansas. Ali began her career as a general practitioner in Iowa, handling casing in the areas of family law, juvenile law, real estate, and estate planning. Ali has now dedicated her practice to solely family law. Ali recently relocated to Colorado with her husband. They love taking full advantage of the many ski resorts and mountains to hike.
• Ali is an avid Nebraska Cornhuskers’ fan.
• Ali enjoys running and hiking in her free time.
• Ali and her husband have an adorable and ornery Siberian Husky.

Strategy
Ali is keenly aware of the toll family law cases...

Routinely receiving the highest testimonials from clients and colleagues, Todd Burnham has a long-standing reputation as a tenacious client advocate. He is a strategist who will analyze your case’s strengths and weaknesses, develop a precise game plan, and drive toward a successful resolution. Todd’s successful approach and winning track record has resulted in Burnham Law’s earned reputation as a firm that “Sets the Tone.” Most attorneys tend to either litigate or mediate – very few are proficient at both. Excellent advocacy requires an attorney who can see the “big-picture,” isn’t afraid of a courtroom, but always looks for the...

Stephanie joined Burnham Law after being opposing counsel to Todd Burnham on a challenging custody matter, quickly impressing all involved with her knowledgeable advocacy and fearless representation. A quick review of her professional experience shows her minor in legal studies from Milligan College, a paralegal degree and four years as a family law and personal injury litigation paralegal, prior to attending Washburn University School of Law, making her an immediate asset to the firm.

Stephanie has a passion for child advocacy and is listed on the judicial rosters in most Colorado jurisdictions as a Child and Family Investigator. Stephanie...

Michael Obernesser has over two decades of experience in the courtrooms of Colorado and Illinois, handling all manner of civil and criminal cases. On the civil side, Michael has experience with everything from simple breach of contract claims to multi-million dollar insurance litigation, and everything in between. On the criminal side, Michael has defended clients on charges ranging from traffic tickets and DUIs to Federal drug cases and first degree murder. Michael graduated magna cum laude from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy. Michael went on to receive his law degree from the Northwestern...

Leta has been a Colorado licensed attorney since 2004. Leta has dedicated her legal career to providing quality legal services to her clients and helping the most vulnerable members of our society. Leta also served as a court appointed guardian ad litem for abused and neglected children for approximately eleven years.

Awards
Leta and her team were awarded with the 2010 Attorney, Guardian ad Litem of the year for the State of Colorado by the CASA organization. Leta was also awarded the 2005 Guardian ad Litem of the year award for 17th Judicial District by the CASA organization. Leta...

Jennifer has over 21 years of experience working in immigration law. She first started working in immigration law in 2002 while employed by Thomas J. Hurley, Jr., a prominent immigration attorney in Colorado Springs. While working full-time and single-handedly raising her autistic son, Jennifer attended college full-time and earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice (Summa Cum Laude) from Colorado Technical University. After Mr. Hurley's retirement from the practice of law, Jennifer graduated from the University of Denver with a J.D. degree so that she can utilize her 21+ years of experience to continue to provide immigration services to employers and...

Attorney William L. Henry IV (Bill) began his legal career in the Washington, D.C., Metro area. After practicing in Washington, D.C., he moved to Douglas County, Colorado, with his family and became a partner at Robinson & Henry, P.C.

Robinson & Henry legal practice areas include: family law and divorce, bankruptcies (business and personal), criminal law, collections, civil litigation, real estate, business transactions, estate planning, and elder law.

Nationally recognized, Robinson & Henry's attorneys have been quoted by newspapers, radio stations, and legal publications throughout the country including The Denver Post, FOX31 News, Time Magazine, KLAA Los Angeles, The Voice of...

Attorney Mike Robinson has lived in Douglas County, Colorado for over 20 years. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Cantril House Assisted Living Center, as Post Commander of the Castle Rock Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10578, President of the Douglas-Elbert Bar Association, Board of Governors - Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, Who's Who in American Law.

Franklin D. Azar founded Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C. in 1987 with the goal of effectively representing clients by ensuring that they receive full and fair compensation for their injuries, regardless of the cause. Over the years Mr. Azar has built the firm into the largest plaintiff centered personal injury firm in Colorado with offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad. President and owner of Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C., Mr. Azar has earned widespread recognition as one Colorado’s top plaintiff’s attorneys.

As a product of the Northeast educational establishment, I moved to Colorado in 1981 and have practiced law in El Paso County ever since. My small firm has handled large transactions, but normally builds on experience to provide entrepreneurs, small businesses and individuals with personal quality guidance and legal service. I do not provide litigation services, but refer clients other firms for litigation. Without interrupting my law practice, I served as El Paso County Commissioner from 1995 to 2003. During that time, I collaboratively led Colorado's implementation of Welfare Reform and Child Welfare Reform and represented the National Association of...

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I represent clients in state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings, including those before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Colorado Civil Rights Division, Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, and the U.S. Department of Labor (including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Wage & Hour Division). I handle cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wrongful termination, wage & hour, post-employment restrictive covenants (noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements), severance and separation agreements, and breach of contract.

I advise and represent employee clients in all aspects of state and federal employment law claims involving their current or former employers.

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Kimberly Maher has lived and worked in Colorado Springs for more than 13 years. She graduated from Purdue University with a B.A. in Political Science. Kimberly then moved to Washington D.C. where she served as a legislative assistant for a Florida congressman. She worked on the House Education and Labor Committee and aided in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Kimberly then returned to Colorado and graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. While in law school, Kimberly served as President of the Student Trial Lawyers Association. Kimberly worked for five years in two different Colorado jurisdictions as...

Jane Stobbs is an experienced attorney. Licensed since 1992, Jane’s primary areas of law are Estate Planning and Bankruptcy, she has helped thousands of clients navigate through difficult times, including financial issues, estate planning, and family matters. Jane is a caring and attentive individual who is compassionate about providing quality legal services. When you are in trouble, you can count on the Law Offices of Jane L. Stobbs for the caring individualized help you need.

Foresight and preparedness should drive every case. Advising with foresight helps clients make good decisions. Practicing with preparedness helps the Court make good decisions.

Tony C. Rossi is an experienced probate litigation attorney who received his training at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. He has handled all probate related cases including Elective Share cases, Breaches of Fiduciary Duties, Will Contests, Guardianship/Conservatorship matters, and cases involving the Colorado Slayer Statute.

I started practicing law in 2017 as a Deputy District Attorney in Las Animas and Huerfano counties in Southern Colorado before moving to Colorado Springs in 2019 and working as a DDA there until 2021. During my time as a prosecutor I handled thousands of cases, both misdemeanor, traffic, and felony, and took just over two dozen cases to jury trial. After about 3 1/2 years of working as a prosecutor, I made the move to Criminal Defense with Right Law Group. The ability to work closely with my clients and see tangible results by improving their outcomes was one of...

Family law Attorney Christopher Sutton is a Partner at Robinson & Henry. Chris helps individuals work through complex circumstances, such as divorce, custody disputes, and obtaining protection orders. A former environmental scientist, Chris made the switch to law after he was inspired by an attorney’s tireless efforts to help a client whose health and property suffered due to toxic waste contamination. Chris began his legal career as a prosecutor. He handled and tried an array of crimes, including homicides and sexual offenses. After a decade of balancing the disheartening and rewarding work that comes with being a prosecutor, Chris chose to enter...