Larkspur Lawyers

Stephen E. Berken STEPHEN E. BERKEN is a partner with Berken Cloyes, PC. His practice focuses on areas of consumer bankruptcy law. Mr. Berken earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from the University of California in 1981, and his J.D. degree from Hastings College of the Law, University of California in 1984. Mr. Berken is a frequent lecturer before various professional groups. Mr. Berken handles cases involving Chapter 7 and 13, defense and prosecution of bankruptcy adversary matters. He is the Colorado state chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys....

Colorado Legal Defense Group attorney Michelle Wolf has devoted her entire legal career to criminal defense since graduating from law school in 2012. She has taken more than 40 cases to trial, though she can usually achieve significant charge reductions or full dismissals through negotiations alone. Michelle earned her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law and her B.A. from Iowa State University.

Ahad Khilji has devoted nearly all of his legal career to defending against criminal charges. A skilled negotiator, he can usually achieve significant charge reductions or dismissals without going to trial. Though if necessary, he is a seasoned litigator prepared to fight for a full acquittal in front of a jury. Ahad Khilji earned his J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He also holds a B.A. in political science from the Catholic University of America. He is also admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C.

Clifton Black is a veteran attorney and life-long Colorado Springs resident. Cliff began his career as a sole practitioner in 2000, when he discovered a passion in practicing criminal defense while representing a family friend in a DUI matter. For much of his career he practiced as a criminal defense attorney and assisted thousands of clients in this area of law. Cliff has always advocated for his clients and has their best interest when fighting for them. With the legalization of medical marijuana, Cliff began practicing in this area representing the marijuana industry in 2009. At that time...

Steven Visser is an attorney who has practiced law since 2001. He is a former Deputy County Attorney and has been in private practice since 2004 where he specializes exclusively in family law including divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time and contempt of court matters. Steve received his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2000, a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Indiana University in 1997, and an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice in 1994. Steve has also been appointed as a Special Master and Arbiter to assist parties in family law matters regarding their personal property division.

Mr. Spracklen is a dedicated and skilled criminal defense attorney, successfully defending Clients all across the State of Colorado against misdemeanor and felony charges. Whether you need a passionate advocate to present your side of the story to a jury, or a skilled negotiator to get an offer that you can live with, Tanner J. Spracklen will help. Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION. SE HABLA ESPANOL.

Cory Tuck is a seasoned trial attorney with over eight years of experience successfully guiding his clients through a wide variety of legal matters. He began his legal career as an Army Judge Advocate stationed at Fort Carson. During his five years on active duty he served as the lead counsel in over 60 jury and bench trials, successfully prosecuting and defending matters before courts-martial. His military service also included a year-long deployment to Afghanistan as a Brigade Judge Advocate in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Cory continues to serve as a Trial Defense Services (TDS) officer in the Army Reserves...

After serving honorably in the United States Marine Corps, John got his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. During law school, John spent two years working in private criminal defense as an intern and participated Denver Law Criminal Defense Clinic where he represented underprivileged defendants in criminal matters.

After law school, John worked as a Judicial Fellow for the Fourth Judicial District. He then accepted a position as a Deputy District Attorney with the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office in El Paso County where he honed his trial skills. John worked for an insurance litigation firm in Denver before starting...

Scott Robelen is a Board-Certified personal injury trial attorney. Scott is a veteran litigator who has tried more than 300 cases to jury verdict over his legal career. Opposing counsel knows and respects that he will take meritorious cases to trial with extreme preparation and skill. Scott has extensive experience handling complex commercial litigation, industrial accident litigation, and catastrophic injury litigation. His verdicts have impacted the policies of police departments, correctional facilities, human resource departments, emergency rooms, universities, insurance, and corporations. Scott Robelen was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1989 and is licensed to practice in the United...

With over a decade of proven legal ability, Attorney Mark Solomon—founder of Solomon Criminal Defense—has earned a reputation as the Aurora criminal defense lawyer clients can trust, garnering a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, two consecutive years named to Rising Stars®, and an Avvo Clients’ Choice Award. Solomon Criminal Defense offers free consultations, so you can get started on understanding your case and planning for your future at no cost. They offer personalized service to help you feel confident about your options. Don’t fight your case alone. Call Solomon Criminal Defense today and get started on your case.

Ms. Adams represents clients in various criminal matters, including DUI and DWAI, Drug Crimes, Domestic Violence (Felony and Misdemeanor), Property Crimes (Criminal Mischief, Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Identity Theft, and Theft), Forgery, Fraud, Violent Crimes (Assault, Robbery, and Menacing), Traffic and Driving Offenses, Weapons Cases, and Escapes. Ms. Adams also has experience with Post-Conviction Issues and appeals and with civil matters ranging from protection orders to personal injury.

In the Family Division, Ms. Adams represents individuals dealing with protection orders, no contact agreements, separation agreements, divorce, and custody.

Ms. Adams received her Law Degree from University of California, Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of...

Joe moved to Colorado from Texas in 1969. He is the oldest of 10 siblings. He graduated from Mullen High School, where he was active in Speech and Debate. He finished 3rd nationally at the National Student Congress in 1975. Joe then returned to Texas and obtained a B.B.A in Management in 1977, summa cum laude, at the University of the Incarnate Word located in San Antonio. After two years selling computers and computer services, he attended law school in Boulder at the University of Colorado, receiving a J.D. degree in 1982. Joe was married to Jan O'Mary in 1977. They...

One mistake does not have to mean an automatic judgment against you. I have extensive experience fighting for clients’ Constitutional rights and making sure the government is held to the highest standard possible. I am one of the only lawyers ever to win an unanimous life verdict in a Louisiana capital murder trial, and I bring that skill and passion for excellence to every case.

With nearly 70 years of combined experience, former Judge Joe Gama and attorney Richard Gama have dedicated themselves to personal injury cases ONLY because we believe that a 'jack of all trades is a master of none.' You won't see Gama Law Firm on tv commercials or billboards or radio ads. Instead, we have built our success on our reputation and word-of-mouth in the community. We attribute our success to a commitment to communication, honesty, fairness, and a good work ethic. Unlike many bigger law firms, when you hire us, you get us working on your case, not some legal...

Kari Jones Dulin is a founding partner at Dulin McQuinn Young and a highly skilled litigator and trial attorney. Her practice focuses on motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, bad faith claims, and more. She also represents clients in cases involving assault and sexual assault, advocating for victims against both institutions and individuals. Ms. Jones Dulin earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in 1999, completed her J.D. at Drake University in 2003, and obtained an LLM in Health Law from St. Louis University in 2005. Ms. Jones Dulin has dedicated her career to advocating for individuals injured by unlawful actions....

Ben King is a Colorado native and third-generation trial attorney. Mr. King attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing. Subsequently, he received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Miami’s School of Law in Florida and is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of Colorado, and the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS). Mr. King began his legal career with a prestigious Denver family law firm where he specialized in litigating highly-contested divorces and child custody cases. Additionally, he also has...

Mr. Bryant has lived in Colorado Springs since he was fifteen years old. He has grown up in this community and wanted to return to it after he graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He started practing law in 2006 when he started his career at the El Paso County District Attorney's Office. During that time, he prosecuted cases ranging from traffic tickets, Misdemeanors, and DUI's, to homicides and high-profile sexual assault cases. Mr. Bryant started his practice in May of 2012. His goal is to aggressively represent clients and their interests in order...

Gary S. Craw is a highly experienced Colorado personal injury lawyer. He has been a Colorado trial lawyer practicing in Colorado Springs since 1979. Gary works for persons and families who need expert legal help with personal injury and wrongful death claims. Gary has successfully handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, hospital malpractice, nursing malpractice, defective products, slip and fall injuries and other accidents that have resulted in serious personal injury or death claims.

In addition, Gary helps persons who have been treated unreasonably and unfairly by an insurance company. Often, insurance companies...

Mr. Deere represents clients in immigration, criminal defense and personal injury cases. Mr. Deere has received an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating in the areas of immigration law, litigation and general practice, and has been named a Top 40 Under 40 lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers organization in the areas of criminal defense and plaintiffs litigation. He has extensive courtroom experience ranging from small matters to multi-million dollar, complex litigation matters. He has represented clients in state court at the trial, appellate and Supreme Court levels, as well as in Federal District Court, and the Federal...

Since 1986, Liberty Law Center has been offering assistance to clients dealing with criminal, DUI, and traffic charges. In 2016, we expanded our services to include divorce and other family law matters. Our approach is centered on doing what's best for our clients, and we achieve this by establishing a respectful and supportive environment. We strive to ensure our clients receive the highest quality service and legal representation possible. At Liberty Law Center, we view our clients as good people who deserve to be treated with compassion and empathy. Our mission is to provide a safe space where our clients can...

I am a Colorado Springs DUI, criminal defense, and immigration attorney. Generally, I help people in trouble. I specialize in DUIs and traffic, criminal defense, military courts-martial and separations, and appeals. I am a former prosecutor and Navy JAG attorney. From minor offenses to homicides and other major felonies, I have experience both in trials and appeals on both sides of the system to help you. I have helped those in all walks of life who need someone in court, from soldiers, nurses, and construction workers to police, pastors, local politicians, and fellow attorneys. ...

Michael Mihm’s unique trial practice focuses on plaintiff-side legal malpractice, business, and catastrophic personal injury litigation. The Best Lawyers in America® has four times named Michael as “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Legal Malpractice Law–Plaintiff. Michael has obtained some of the largest plaintiff legal malpractice jury verdicts and settlements in the United States, and many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in commercial and personal injury litigation. He is one of the few plaintiffs’ attorneys in the United States to be certified as a specialist in legal malpractice law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal...

As a partner with Chalat Hatten Koupal & Banker, Denver, Colorado, Linda Chalat concentrates her practice on medical malpractice cases, defective product claims and recreational accidents. Prior to law school, Ms. Chalat worked in industry as a chemical engineer, and brings her understanding of the technical aspects of an accident to effectively advocate for her clients. Ms. Chalat also oversees the technology used by the firm to best serve our clients, including maintaining the firm’s several websites, social media and blogs which provide current legal information for Colorado consumers and personal injury victims. She has published articles and spoken at...

When lawyers need innovative solutions for difficult legal issues, they call Thomas Neville. With a background combining appellate and trial experience, Thomas is Ogborn Mihm’s radical legal scholar, finding new and creative paths to solve problems. He brings this unique perspective to his primary practice area, handling insurance disputes for corporations and individuals whose insurance companies have abandoned them by leaving claims unpaid or by refusing to protect their insureds’ assets and livelihood. Thomas represents clients in insurance litigation both at the trial court and appellate levels. He also represents clients in legal malpractice, trusts and estates litigation, catastrophic personal...

Every case is personal, and every story is unique—whether someone is wronged by a trusted business partner, by a lawyer hired to protect an interest, or by an individual, corporation, or manufacturer that should have done the right thing. Nicole is skilled at gathering and telling each client’s story. She is organized, analytical, and precise, but her advocacy for her clients is empowered by her empathy and her passion for being a trial lawyer. Nicole represents clients in high stakes business litigation, plaintiff’s legal malpractice, and catastrophic personal injury cases. She prepares a case from the start as though it...

Amy has a vested interest in helping her clients. She recognizes the importance of understanding each individual client’s story before analyzing the legal case. Part of what defines quality legal representation is trust, and hearing the concerns of the individual client is where the process of building trust starts for Amy. Her empathy and desire to provide exceptional representation, particularly when the odds are stacked against an individual, defines her work. Amy’s drive is personal, too. Her experience with a sibling’s traumatic brain injury, resulting from an auto crash, is a significant part of what motivates her as an attorney....

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Steve Shapiro has practiced law since 1983 and has spent the entirety of his career aggressively pursuing fair resolution in personal injury cases. His legal practice focuses on personal injury law with an emphasis on brain injury law or neurolaw, and he has tried 65 cases to a jury. Steve Shapiro has been proving invisible disabilities for more than 35 years. He has worked with individuals who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries and has seen how these invisible disabilities affect lives. Something of great import to Steve is helping his clients get appropriate rehabilitative care,...

Emily begins each case by seeking to understand her clients’ stories. Some clients’ stories center around their devotion to a position of employment and being treated unfairly by their employer. Other stories center around a person feeling called to do the right thing and act as a whistleblower reporting illegal conduct. Other stories detail the pain, loss, and forever change of life after an injury. In all of these scenarios, Emily is humbled to have the opportunity to speak her clients’ stories into action. As a successful trial attorney, Emily excels in the courtroom. Emily has established a winning track-record after...

Melissa Winthers represents injured clients who were hurt because of another’s negligence or intentional conduct. Melissa dedicates herself to understanding your unique needs following an injury including your medical and rehabilitation needs now and in the future, your financial needs resulting from work loss or diminished working capacity, and your personal and emotional needs. She understands that an injury affects not just you but your entire family. Melissa knows the importance of talking with your health care providers, your family, your friends, and your co-workers about how your injuries have impacted all facets of your life. Melissa tells your story...

Holding corporations, healthcare facilities, and the government responsible for illegal conduct that violates the social contract that we all rely on – this is what Clay Wire strives to do with every client he represents. Clay is an advocate for those who engage in the selfless and difficult act of whistleblowing, and those who want to see fraudsters held accountable. The core of Clay’s practice is representing whistleblowers when they suffer retaliation or when they choose to report illegal conduct. He is committed to protecting clients and earning their trust through hard work and dedication. He engineers successful outcomes for clients...

Sean Maye is an attorney in good standing with the CO and FL Bars. He is the CEO/founder of the Maye Law Group LLC, where focuses in criminal law, DUI defense and civil litigation. He has been awarded the distinctions of "Top 40 Under 40" criminal defense attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers Association, as well as a Super Lawyer "Rising Star" by Thomson Reuters. ___________________________ Prior to starting The Maye Law Group, Sean was a valued member of the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender as a Senior Deputy Public Defender. He represented indigent clients charged with major felony crimes...

Scott Melin, J.D., M.A. Senior Managing Associate Attorney Scott Melin serves as Chief Operating Officer at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, where he also leads a dynamic legal practice centered on complex, high-value civil litigation. His recent case successes include client recoveries of $1.58 million, $1.2 million, and $1.875 million, reflecting both his legal acumen and commitment to client outcomes. Scott represents clients across a broad range of civil matters—including personal injury, appeals, civil rights, and business disputes—often involving intricate and contentious litigation. He also brings deep experience to high-conflict family law cases, providing steady guidance in emotionally charged legal environments. A native of...

Mr. Deemer has over twenty years working with the financial services industry and has focused on helping people plan for the future. He lives in the Denver Metro area and is an active member of the community. In his spare time, Mr. Deemer volunteers for the Metro Volunteer Lawyers and the Civil Air Patrol.

Alan Jimenez, a Colorado native and attorney in Colorado for 30 years has represented plaintiffs in a large variety of personal injury cases including automobile crash, wrongful death, bicycle, motorcycle, truck, premises, negligent security, pedestrian, bar liability, construction, recreational accidents and many other types of negligence cases. Alan has dedicated his entire career to representing injured people against big insurance companies. His litigation practice has involved numerous jury trials before most jurisdictions in the state. Alan's background includes private practice, university teaching and private judging.

After graduating from the University of Denver with a Science Area degree, pre-medicine and business...

Jason Adelstone is an experienced business attorney, international policy consultant, and strategic problem solver. Based in Denver, Colorado, he offers legal guidance to a broad range of clients, including entrepreneurs, corporations, religious institutions, and both federal and international cannabis businesses. His practice covers corporate law, international policy, and cannabis regulatory compliance, assisting clients in navigating the complexities of the global cannabis industry and other legal landscapes. As a leading U.S. expert on international drug treaties, Jason has worked alongside legal and policy professionals worldwide to address the shifting landscape of cannabis regulations, regulatory challenges in the U.S. and EU, and treaty...

Whether he is managing a real estate transaction, drafting a trust, or advising entrepreneurs who are starting a new business, each day James Newell goes to work he strives to make a positive impact on the lives of his clients. His practice is focused primarily in the areas of real estate law, small business law, asset protection and estate planning. Being a small business owner himself, who has earned a business administration degree from the University of Nebraska, and has advised small business owners for many years, James Newell is well acquainted with entrepreneurship and the process of organizing and running...

Colorado attorney Jennifer K. O’Connell has been working with the Queener Law team in personal injury cases for years as co-counsel in auto-accident and tractor trailer collision cases. After moving to the Denver area, Jennifer officially joined forces with Queener Law to bring the hometown feel of the a small, family-style firm with national experience to the mountains.

Jennifer hails from the Great Smoky Mountains of Knoxville, Tennessee. After attending Appalachian School of Law and University of Tennessee College of Law, Jennifer practiced personal injury for nearly a decade across the state of Tennessee. In her practice, Jennifer handled cases involving...

I am an ex-prosecutor with nearly 30 years of criminal law experience. I do criminal law cases at the state and federal level and administrative cases at the appellate level. I am presently focusing on appellate and post-conviction matters, I have handled major federal and state drug cases, felony and misdemeanor Domestic Violence and drunk and drugged driving. I am also highly experienced in white-collar criminal cases. I tend to set cases for trial and push the DAs toward my clients' goals. I have tried about 120 cases over the years with a significant win rate. Staring in 2023, I have...

Family law attorney with over 30 years practicing law. Expert, caring, and zealous representation in Colorado divorce, child custody, and child support cases. Affordable representation with multiple options to hire. If you are facing a divorce, child custody, or child support case in Colorado, get the advice of a lawyer before you begin to prevent costly mistakes. I offer a free, 45-minute telephone consultation. I will tell you what your rights are, what your options are, and the most cost-effective way to proceed. Is it possible to work out a settlement with the other party? I...

Todd has been a Colorado licensed attorney since 2001. He especially enjoys the storytelling aspect of a trial practice. He relishes the opportunity to explain clients’ situations to judges and juries and to collaborate with, advise, and zealously represent clients in order to achieve the best possible result.

Todd is highly knowledgeable in guiding clients through the procedures of family law. This includes, for example, preparing clients for the experience of working with mental health, financial, parenting, and other experts.

After graduating from the University of North Dakota in 1998, Todd moved west for law school, where he obtained his law degree...