Jefferson County Divorce Lawyers

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.

The firm with four attorneys offers in excess of 50 years of experience. All with trial experience. Attorneys in the office also include former prosectors and public defenders for its criminal practice. Bankruptcy experience attorney with over 28 years of serving clients in Chapter 7 and 13 actions. The real estate side include substantial experience in al phases of acquisition, closings, development, sale and purchases including foreclosure and debt work outs.

Marc Patoile’s award-winning practice focuses on complex litigation, where he brings a law and business based education, which includes an M.B.A., together with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver, and a diverse range of courtroom experience to these matters. Mr. Patoile has developed a regional reputation as a Douglas County lawyer handling contested hearings in family law and trials in criminal matters throughout the courts of Colorado. With over 22 years of experience, he has assisted over 1000 clients. He receives many referrals from judges, other attorneys, clients and, often times, even from the opposing parties...

Kevin Ellmann a Colorado Domestic Violence & Criminal Attorney, began his legal career in 1997 when he served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable William F. Dressel in the 8th Judicial District. (Judge Dressel is now the President of the National Judicial College). In 1998, Kevin became a Deputy District Attorney in the 18th Judicial District, District Attorney’s Office, in Arapahoe County, Colorado. After gaining legal experience prosecuting criminal cases in the County, Juvenile and District Courts, Kevin went to the Douglas County office in 2002 and continued to handle cases in the District Courts, becoming a Senior...

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...

Prior to attending Denver University Sturm College of Law in 2004, I worked as a paralegal in premier Colorado law firms since 1999. My decision to become an attorney stemmed from my heartfelt passion for the law as I became more familiar with the legal field. During law school I had the opportunity to clerk for the 4th Judicial District in Colorado Springs. Also, I was the head legal advocate at Safe House Denver assisting survivors of domestic violence gain citizenship through VAWAs and UVisas.2014-09-02 14.20.25 Upon passing and being sworn into the Colorado Bar in 2007, I immediately...

Paige is an associate with Colorado Legal Group, Denver's premier family law firm. Paige uses her knowledge of the law, skills as a negotiator, and ability to connect with her clients to further her clients' interests. Every case is unique and Paige uses her skills and knowledge to personalize a case strategy for each client and their specific goals.



Paige earned her undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Vermont. After graduating, Paige felt a desire to explore more of the country and travelled west to obtain her juris doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law....

Mr. Márquez has been practicing law since 2008, almost exclusively in family law. However, he has and continues to work in criminal defense. Mr. Márquez brings a fresh perspective to Law School Yes We Can, with an extensive background in the corporate world where he provided operational, technical, management, finance, and legal support to several corporations. Mr. Márquez acquired a BA from Westmont College where he double majored in Economics & Business and Physics. He went on to acquire an MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver with an emphasis in change management....

At Fourth Street Law, LLC, the team believes in the importance of providing every client with the amount of individualized attention and outstanding service they deserve. Going through a criminal or divorce case can be emotionally draining, and the lawyers are prepared to handle all cases—regardless of your situation. With 15 years of experience and an extensive background in handling complex cases, you can be confident in the services you will receive in retaining the representation of the firm. Whether your situation calls for negotiation, mediation, or vigorous litigation in court, you do not have to face the Colorado legal...

Jeremy was born and raised in central Florida and began his legal career as a law clerk at the Third District Court of Appeals in Miami. Eventually, however, the mountains came calling so Jeremy went. After arriving in Colorado, he worked for the court system for over five years, where he served pro se family law litigants and worked closely with multiple judicial officers on domestic relations, civil, and criminal dockets. Since leaving the judicial department, he has dedicated his practice exclusively to family law, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, child support, adoptions, and more. Jeremy is a rabid sports...

A great majority of my clients have never retained an attorney previously. Criminal charges, divorce, job loss, family, business or employment problems cause individuals to find themselves ensnared in civil and/or criminal courts. Law abiding citizens are normally completely unprepared when they are served with court papers and are at a loss as to how to respond. If you are arrested you should not give any statement to the police without legal counsel. Please contact me directly if you have legal questions. If my law office cannot help you I should be able to refer you to attorneys that may...

Mr. Creager holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Juris Doctorate from the Denver University Sturm College of Law. He earned the "Award for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution" during law school and served as president of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. Before law school, Mr. Creager volunteered with Reading Partners – Denver, aiding children's reading skills. He holds a real estate license with over a decade of experience in residential, land, and commercial property sales and leasing. He maintains an active Colorado real estate brokers license. From 2008 to 2020, he contributed...

While most lawyers education ends with the acceptance of their Juris Doctor, Reid Elkus continued to expand on his skills as a lawyer by enrolling in the prestigious L.L.M. program in Law and Government at the Washington College of Law. Upon receiving his L.L.M, he then received a federal externship with the honorable Reggie B. Walton of the United States District Court of the District of Columbia. Also a previous Public Defender where he tried countless criminal cases, it is the combination of this extensive knowledge and experience that lay the foundation for his firm, Elkus Sisson & Rosenstein, PC....

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.

As an established Denver family law attorney, Karin Johnson Chatfield is dedicated to advocating for the rights and best interests of her clients. She has more than 30 years of legal experience and is well-versed in the laws and statutes surrounding family law matters, including divorce, child custody, appeals, domestic violence, and adoption cases. Attorney Chatfield is passionate about helping families in the Denver metro area find effective solutions to their legal issues. She makes herself available through weekend and evening appointments at her convenient downtown location, putting her clients first in everything she does. If you are looking for...

Besides being a FINRA public arbitrator, I mediate family issues in Denver while still shadow lawyering clients in New York. I encourage the preemptive approach to law to head off legal difficulties and I take pride in exemplary, personalized client service.

Mr. Johnson is a skilled family law attorney with a dedication to zealous advocacy for his client's needs.

Jacob A. Starkovich is a distinguished attorney with 16+ years of experience in Colorado. He was a former prosecutor in Pueblo County and in The City of Thornton for a total of eight years and has been in private practice for over eight years. Robin Tieman has excellent skills developed for family law cases and criminal defense. WE HAVE AFFORDABLE RATES / FREE CONSULTATION / SERVING METRO DENVER AREA. CALL/TEXT 720-937-4293 or email starlaw@mail.com We will serve you. No need for pesky, intimidating office visits. We'll meet anywhere...

Mr. Amann was raised in Bailey, Colorado and moved to the Parker area in 2002 where he resides with his wife and 4 children. He holds a B.S. in Finance from Metropolitan State College of Denver, a M.S. in Computer Information Systems from Regis University, as well as a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. After several years in the financial services sector, Mr. Amann transitioned to the technology industry where he held various upper management positions for a Fortune 500 software company. In 2007, he began practicing law with the launch of his...

In addition to serving as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Panel Trustee, Rob spends the majority of his time focusing on creditor and debtor representation in consumer and corporate bankruptcy. Rob has extensive experience in a range of legal areas including civil litigation, contract drafting/disputes, domestic relations, consumer litigation, and real property. As an active lawyer in Denver, Rob continues to represent individuals and businesses in a range of matters in order to continually learn and gain practical experience so as to better manage the firm and represent his clients.

Phil, an AV-rated® trial lawyer, boasts extensive experience across various courts, including the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and federal district courts. He is licensed in Colorado and Georgia, practicing in family law, probate/estate litigation, real estate litigation, commercial litigation, and appellate practice. Martindale-Hubbell rates Phil AV-Preeminent®, indicating top-tier legal ability and ethical standards recognized by peers. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law, reflecting peer-reviewed excellence. The National Trial Lawyers named him a "Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer," a distinction earned through superior trial results and leadership. Avvo rates Phil 10.0 "Superb,"...