Cherry Hills Village Divorce Lawyers

Susan Marie Pesch has concentrated her practice on family law since 1991. She has always viewed her legal career as a way to help people through some of the most vulnerable and challenging times in their lives. She believes that if parties can reach their own agreement and avoid protracted, expensive litigation, they are more likely to rebuild their lives and thrive afterward. She also understands that the only way out of the dissolution process is through it. Susan's client-centered ethos has allowed her to be a resource for her clients as well as a legal advocate. She has built a network...

Katherine Ellis was voted a "Rising Star" by Colorado Super Lawyers in 2014, 2015, 2016 , and 2017. and a Super Lawyer in 2022. In 2014, Ms. Ellis was named a member of the Fellows of the Colorado Bar Association. Katy served as vice-chair of the International Law Section of the CBA from 2012-2014 and as chair from 2014-2016. She has also served as President of the Byron White Inn of Court. Ms. Ellis represents clients in divorce and custody cases and with family law appeals. Ms. Ellis earned her bachelor's degree from Lewis & Clark...

Kris D. W. Ferrell has been practicing in family and juvenile since 2002. She represents clients in family law, juvenile, civil and criminal law. She is a child and family investigator and a Child Welfare Law Specialist. She is an engaging and entertaining speaker and trainer. She also provides mentorship and coaching for clients.

Scott Melin, J.D., M.A. Senior Managing Associate Attorney A senior managing associate at the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Scott’s practice focuses on high-value civil matters, where his recent accomplishments include $1.58 million, $1.2 million, and $612,500 recoveries for his clients. Scott’s cases include personal injury, appeals, civil rights issues, business disputes, and other matters which may require complex litigation. Scott also handles high-conflict family matters, to which he brings years of family law experience. Born and raised on the Colorado Front Range, Scott attended Colorado State University, where he studied philosophy and English. Thereafter, Scott received a merit scholarship to attend the University of...

As Gavin Halligan grew up in Colorado there was never any question she would be a lawyer one day. Her parents just knew. Early in life, Gavin showed a strong sense of fairness and the seemingly innate ability to articulate it. Often.

A continual refrain in the Halligan home: “It’s not fair!” “Save it for when you’re a judge.”

Gavin attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., then the University of Denver Sturm College of Law – where, as predicted, she loved the law while discovering an affinity for litigation. She chose family law because it offered her the chance...

Zachary A. Chapman is a Senior Attorney at Kearney, McWilliams & Davis, PLLC. He practices in oil & gas law, including drafting of title opinions and performing due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Zach assists the Denver oil & gas team and reviews and edits title opinions and division of interest ownership reports. Zach also practices family law handling all types of matters related to Domestic Relations, Paternity, and Juvenile cases, as well as handling a Probate Docket to include Conservatorships, Guardianships, Contesting a Will, and both Formal and Informal Probate matters, including Estate Planning. Prior to joining Kearney, McWilliams...

"I enjoy the challenge of resolving family law problems and the sense of mutual accomplishment I feel with clients when they can move forward with their lives. I really appreciate hearing from clients and knowing how they are doing long after our work together has been completed." David Littman, a Family Law attorney, who is a highly experienced litigator, believes in utilizing Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques including Collaborative Law or Mediation, when possible, before turning to the courtroom to resolve family law disputes. These approaches generally lower the cost and shift the pace and control of the...

Neil is a relentless litigator who has proven himself time and time again before courts and juries alike. He utilizes a pragmatic, common sense approach to cases to ensure his clients end up in the best possible financial position. He seeks to avoid expanding litigation unnecessarily, streamlines all of his cases, and tries only the operative claims to avoid additional expenses to the client. Neil is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. He finds that his blue collar upbringing is an asset and clear advantage over his competition. He earned his Juris Doctor with two academic emphases in corporate and commercial law...

Jessica Avis, J.D. (formerly Jessica Trillo) Senior Associate Attorney Growing up in rural Oklahoma, Jessica attended and graduated from The University of Oklahoma in 2015 with her Bachelor of Business Administration. Always ambitious, she graduated with a double major in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. Thereafter, Jessica was conferred a Juris Doctor in 2018 from Roger Williams University, graduating Cum Laude, recognized from among the top legal scholars in her graduating law-school class. After law school, Jessica was selected to clerk for the Honorable Seven Jourd of the 8th Judicial District in Larimer County. Completing her clerkship, Jessica moved on to focus her...

Timothy Edstrom, J.D. Senior Managing Associate Attorney Tim Edstrom is a Senior Managing Associate at the Bagley Law Firm. While his current focus is in criminal defense and family law, he has extensive experience in a wide variety of legal fields that include workers’ compensation, immigration, Social Security, civil litigation for personal injury, business disputes, civil rights violations, sexual harassment, and securities regulation. When looking into Tim’s legal background, one will find that Tim has litigated some of the most high-profile civil rights cases in Colorado history, including the Michael DeHerrera and Juan Vasquez police brutality lawsuits. Tim has done more than 50 jury...

William Scott Schneider brings to his practice of law excellent relationship building skills, and the ability to work closely with clients with a broad range of needs, and experience with the special relationship and needs of children and their parents. These personal assets marked his prior career as a nationally acclaimed, elite figure skating coach, recognized by peers and students as one of the leading figures in the industry.

Attorney Sharon Liko has focused exclusively on men’s rights in the area of domestic relations and family law since establishing her law firm in 1991. Liko received her Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting from Arizona State University. She received her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Denver. She is admitted to the state bars of both Colorado and Texas. Liko formerly served for five years on the Board of Directors of AMEND where she was the Chairman of the Board for her last two years. She is an active member of the Denver Bar Association and the Family...

Attorney Dennis A. Lacerte has over 40+ years of experience in Colorado handling family law, divorce, maintenance, alimony, child custody, & child support cases. His office is conveniently located in Centennial, about a mile from the Arapahoe County Courthouse. Mr. Lacerte practices all over the Denver-metro area, and can be counted on for providing the wisdom, common sense, and accurate legal advice necessary for resolving domestic relations disputes. He is known as a tenacious advocate who always strives to achieve the best long-term outcome for the client and any children of the marriage. If you or someone you know is...

Bailey W. Mahoney is an experienced domestic relations attorney and partner with Harrington Brewster Mahoney Smits, P.C., who specializes in assisting families throughout the state of Colorado that are going through dissolution of marriage and child-related cases. Prior to beginning her legal career, Bailey received both her MBA and undergraduate degrees in business administration from Oklahoma State University, during which, Bailey completed extensive coursework in finance and accounting. With this unique educational background, Bailey is exceptionally well suited to handle the financially complex issues that frequently arise in divorce and child-related cases, such as determination of income when a party...

Dawn R. Gould is a graduate of Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dawn was first admitted to practice law in Maryland and the bulk of her legal career was as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Child Support Division where she prosecuted contempt and violation of probation cases for failure to pay child support and conducted countless trials to establish paternity and to establish, modify, and enforce child support. Dawn later transitioned into private practice where she expanded her legal proficiency to include divorce, custody, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, and...

Sam Townsend, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Sam Townsend possesses years of experience in family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and grandparent rights, as well as estate planning and probate matters. Sam has practiced in numerous county and district courts across Colorado from the eastern plains to the western slope, as well as in the Colorado Court of Appeals. Having received a B.A. in History at the University of Virginia, Sam went on to graduate from Vermont Law School where he was a committee chairman in the Environmental Law Society. Before attending law school, Sam worked numerous seasons in tourism and the outdoor recreation...

Nick de Castro, J.D. Senior Associate Attorney Nick de Castro is a Senior Associate Attorney at the Bagley Law Firm, where he handles criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law cases. Nick was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA and attended Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, AL, receiving a double B.A. in Political Science and Music in 2017. Nick then earned his J.D. at the University of Alabama School of Law, a top-25 law school, in 2020. Before joining the Bagley Law Firm, Nick served for two years as a Colorado Public Defender. Nick has handled hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanors to complex...

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Dan is an attorney at The Harris Law Firm with over 30 years of law experience. He earned his law degree at Pepperdine University School of Law and Hamline University School of Law. In addition, he obtained his certification in Divorce and Family Mediation from Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. Due to his many years in the field, Dan can assist clients in cases, including but not limited to, divorce, stepparent adoptions, child custody and support, grandparent/third person rights, non-traditional family cases, maintenance, alternative dispute resolution, and marital property agreements.

Suzanne has specialized in family law for the past 40 years. She graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Law degree in 1978, and practiced in South Africa for 15 years. After being granted permanent residency in the United States, based upon her extraordinary ability in the field of family law, she relocated to Denver. Suzanne is a highly skilled and experienced litigator who feels comfortable handling complex financial and child related cases. She has extensive experience in analyzing trusts, stock options, corporate interests, and investigation of hidden or undisclosed...

Lisa R. Shellenberger is a Managing Partner at Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger, LLC, and she is an award-winning lead litigator. She is the Chairperson of the Family Law & Juvenile Law division at the firm. Ms. Shellenberger has been awarded the Super Lawyers Rising Star award in the area of family law for 5 years running: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Ms. Shellenberger has also been recognized as the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Additionally, in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Attorney Shellenberger has also been named as a Top 10 Attorney...

As a distinguished partner at Novo Legal, Aaron has amassed extensive experience representing clients across a diverse range of legal areas, including Criminal, Family, Immigration, and Civil matters. His litigation expertise spans tribunals from municipal courts to the prestigious 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Aaron's dedication to staying abreast of the latest legal developments ensures that he consistently delivers outstanding results for his clients. Memberships and Affiliations: American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Member Colorado Bar Association, Member Denver Bar Association, Member Rocky Mountain Immigration Advocacy Network, Pro Bono Attorney Bar Admissions: Colorado Illinois Washington US District Court, Colorado US Bankruptcy Court, Colorado 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Executive Office of...

Jacob Allen is an attorney at Kontnik Cohen LLC who brings a unique combination of experiences and skills to his family law practice. Jacob conducted his legal training at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he was a Chancellor’s Scholar. Jacob also received specialized training in counseling and psychological assessment of children at the University of Texas at Austin. His previous work ranges from providing psychological counseling and assessments to children and families, mental health counseling at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and litigating complex product liability cases against some of the nation’s largest companies.

Niceta is an attorney with The Harris Law Firm. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Sturm College at the University of Denver. During her time at law school, she interned for the Attorney General, clerked for Judge Rappaport, and completed her clinical work with the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center. Since then, Niceta has worked as a Child/Family Investigator for the court and was the recipient of the Guardian Ad Litem of the Year award, due to her known advocacy for children in the court system. Niceta currently focuses on divorce, parental rights allocation, and child advocacy.

Erika is an attorney at The Harris Law Firm and recipient of the Colorado Office of Respondent Parent Counsel's Family Defender of the Year award, known for her zealous advocacy for parents. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College Law. With her experience at the Department of Human Services, Erika can represent clients in a wide range of divorce, child custody, and other family law matters. Erika aims to defuse high-conflict situations and educate her clients while vigorously defending their interests to achieve the best solutions in court.

Michael V. Switzer is dedicated to helping families in the Denver metro area and front range who are in need of family legal guidance. He handles all cases, big or small, involving divorces, same-sex marriages, modifications, children’s issues, adoption, appeals, mediation, arbitration, and more. Michael is a Colorado native who studied at the University of Northern Colorado for his undergraduate degree in history as a secondary education teacher, and then earned his law degree at the University of Denver in 1998. From 1998 to 2014 Michael was with the well-known firm of Litvak Litvak Mehrtens Epstein &...

As the founder of the firm MJ Law, LLC, Douglas County attorney Malinda J. Kloer offers legal services on matters of family law and estate planning. Before deciding to establish her practice, Attorney Kloer spent time as an Engelwood City prosecutor and law clerk for the 18th Judicial District. Ms. Kloer is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Learn more today by getting in touch with her firm.

Russel Murray III, P.C. Expert in International Family Law and Child Custody issues, including Hague Convention cases and all forms of Colorado Divorce and Family Law Litigation. Divorce, child custody, child abductions, division of assets, grandparent rights, third-party custody rights, alimony and maintenance, child and spousal support, and all family law related issues. The firm has handled cases involving over 30 countries and each of the six inhabited continents. Mr. Murray is a past chair of the statewide Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association (2001-2002) and remains active in the Executive Council of the Section. He twice...

Diane Carlton is Special Counsel at Griffiths Law. She has over 40 years of experience dedicated to helping clients and their families move through the difficult process of divorce. Diane is compassionate and works closely with clients to reach a constructive and productive resolution of their case. Diane focuses on achieving settlement wherever possible. She is a skilled trial lawyer as a result of her previous experience as a Colorado deputy public defender, municipal judge and her extensive trial experience in divorce cases. Diane represents clients from high net worth families and has served as co-counsel in complex divorce...