Howard Family Lawyers

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...

I am a former Colorado felony prosecutor with over 25 years legal experience. I am and here here to listen and help you with your criminal defense, family law issues and child custody cases. I take pride in getting to know about my clients and their lives, so the prosecution and courts don't just treat them like a number. I don't shuffle my clients off to younger associates. I personally handle all my cases. I am a zealous and passionate advocate for all my clients, many of whom stay in contact with me after their...

Billie Jo L. Sowinski is a Colorado-based family law attorney. She has been practicing exclusively in this field since 2018 after completing her Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of South Dakota. With experience in high estate and high conflict dissolution matters, Billie Jo handles various aspects of family law, including dissolutions of marriage, child custody cases, legal separation, modifications, contempt cases, and adoptions. Billie Jo's passion for family law developed when she reviewed her parents' dissolution papers after high school. Witnessing the stress it caused, she strives to provide utmost care, responsiveness, and guidance to her...

Sabra specializes in family law, divorce and legal separation, civil unions, common law marriage, declaration of invalidity/annulment, child custody, paternity, child support, property division and allocation of debt, maintenance, contempt of court, child relocation, protection orders, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial or marital agreements, guardianships and modification of orders. Prior to beginning her own practice, she provided civil legal services to veterans and military families at the nonprofit association Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to include family law and Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Hudson River Valley area of New York. After relocating to Colorado, she started and managed the circa...

CNL Law Firm, PLLC is a family law firm based in Centennial, Colorado, dedicated exclusively to providing high-quality legal services in all aspects of family law. Led by Christopher Little, a client-focused attorney, the firm specializes in divorce, child custody, parental relocation, martial agreement drafting, adoption, and other family law matters. Chris is known for his passionate advocacy and meticulous approach, taking on challenging cases with thorough investigations and clear, transparent communication throughout the legal process. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to CNL Law Firm, with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Colorado Mesa University, a J.D. from Drake...

Politics, public policy and solving problems have always been interesting to me. I like debates on important issues in our world. I think that is what led me to study law. The skill of presenting evidence to persuade others to agree with your view is at the core of being a good lawyer. Nearly 30 years of practicing family law has sharpened this skill for me. I don't mind the intense emotions that often accompany divorce and child custody matters. My firm handles many contested cases each year but we always strive to resolve conflicts outside of court....

Brian J. Bagley, J.D., M.B.A. Chief Executive Officer & Senior Partner The founder and chief counsel of the Bagley Law Firm, LLC, Brian provides legal representation to businesses, families, and individuals. He specializes in the areas of family law, divorce, criminal law, personal injury, business law, and civil litigation. In addition to the practice of law, Brian served on City Council and as the Mayor of Longmont, CO for a decade of public service. Brian's other community activities include teaching at the University of Colorado at Boulder's Leeds School of Business, as well as a professor for the university's prestigious Presidents Leadership Class,...

I am a former prosecutor in both Sarasota, Florida and Maui, Hawaii. I have prosecuted and defended some of the most serious crimes.

My focus is provided the highest caliber legal representation to all of my clients in contested legal matters. Your right to a trial by jury is a fundamental right if you have been injured in an accident, accused of a crime or suffered a wrong at the result of someone else's behavior. I differentiate my practice in that I routinely try cases before juries and courts.

I am authorized to practice in all state and federal courts for...

Nick approaches every matter with compassion. While litigation is Nick’s interest his passions are in people. When you hire an attorney for any matter, particularly one that directly affects your family, you are putting what is most important to you in the hands of someone who is initially a stranger. Nick’s goal in every case is to earn your trust so that you feel confident. Nick will earn your trust through his compassion, his accessibility, and his experience. Nick is a skilled negotiator and will do so aggressively in pursuit of the outcome you are seeking. However, Nick will always be...

Peter Goldstein serves as special counsel for The Harris Law Firm. Since the beginning of his career in 1983, Peter has been a CEO and general counsel of a healthcare company; a founder and managing partner of his own law firm specializing in business law and litigation; a management consultant in the healthcare consulting practice of Ernst & Young; and a subject matter specialist and consultant on HIPAA. Among his many achievements, Peter is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, member of both State and Federal Bars, and is currently the CBA Chair of the CBA/DBA Professionalism Coordinating Council.

Member of Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section, Juvenile Law Section and Criminal Law Section; Law Office of John Waters is rated "A+" by the Better Business Bureau. Mr. Waters is rated "Superb (9.4)" by Avvo in family law. Mr. Waters is one of top 100 trial lawyers in Colorado in criminal defense by The National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Waters is the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Danielle graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. She then received her Juris Doctorate with Highest Honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law, and was admitted to practice in Colorado, Oklahoma, and several federal jurisdictions, including the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Danielle has been certified in Family Law Advocacy Skills by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and was selected as one of the Top Ten Family Law Attorneys in Colorado by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Danielle’s commitment to Client satisfaction has been recognized on...

We strive to provide high quality representation for clients experiencing family law issues or who faces criminal charges. I have developed this firm to be a resource and ally in navigating a very complex legal system. I started my courtroom career as a deputy district attorney representing the county of Riverside, California. When I made the decision to leave the district attorney's office I had the knowledge of an insider on how a district attorney would view and consider cases. I have represented and tried many different types of cases from DUI-aclohol, DUI-drugs, marijuana impairment, domestic...

As the managing attorney at the Jones Law Firm, PC April D. Jones is highly committed to serving families who are facing divorce and other contentious family law issues.

Attorney Jones graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 1991 from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. She is admitted to practice law in both California and in Colorado.

Attorney Jones is highly respected and esteemed by her colleagues, the bar, her peers and her clients due to her high level of professionalism and her passion for the law.

With years of experience in the field, Attorney Jones has assist...

Since starting my own firm in 1991, I have committed myself to helping my clients and their families resolve their problems in as positive a way as possible. I provide quality results-oriented legal services for those dealing with a divorce, child custody, child support, need a prenuptial agreement, mediation services or any other family law related issues. My team and I will develop a customized legal strategy that addresses you and your family’s needs and resolves your legal matter in an efficient and timely manner. To schedule a consultation with me call 303-695-0200 or go to...

Born in Chicago and raised in Connecticut, Daniel Zarnowski moved to the Denver metro area after graduating magna cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami. Prior to entering law school, Daniel was an aviation structural mechanic in the U.S. Navy, serving for five years and through three combat deployments aboard the Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69. This experience taught Daniel the value of service to others and how to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Daniel is also an avid golfer and likes to spend weekends hiking in beautiful Colorado with his wife and children! In law school, Daniel...

Now licensed in Colorado as of 2020 - Stuart Skok has expanded her practice to include Colorado family law as Of Counsel with:       Cox, Baker & Page LLC       858 W. Happy Canyon Road, Suite 215       Castle Rock, CO 80108       www.coxbaker.com Principal and owner of Stuart Skok Law LLC, founded in 2017, Stuart Skok handles matters of family law in Maryland, D.C. and Colorado. As one of the Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Law Attorneys in Maryland listed in The National Advocates: Top 100, Ms. Skok consistently has an Avvo “Superb” rating and has...

Originally from Indiana, I have made Colorado my home since graduating from law school in 2006. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona in 3.5 years and then interned for the Arizona State Senate for a legislative session. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in Ohio. While in law school I interned for a Madison County, Indiana Circuit Court Judge, and I also interned for an international adoption agency in Colorado. As an attorney, I focus on the client's needs when handling legal matters, and address the...

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...

Who am I? - I am a true Colorado native. I was born, raised and educated in our great state and I am proud to work helping Coloradans with their unique legal needs. As an avid outdoors person, I love to camp, fish, and four-wheel. - I am a true litigator. 90% of my career has been devoted to litigation practice. I have appeared and argued before many Colorado courts, including the Court of Appeals. I am just as comfortable in the courtroom as I am when I sit down to counsel my clients. I treat...

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I graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1979 and practiced law for a year before attending the University of Denver School of Law, where I earned a Master's in Tax Law in 1981. Immediately after graduating, I worked as a tax lawyer for Touche Ross in Denver, Colorado. In 1983, a client invited me to join his real estate company as in-house counsel, and I later started my own firm. Remarkably, I have been practicing law for over 40 years, which is hard to believe, even for me. Whether it's a bankruptcy case of legal malpractice case, I am...

Dorothy Walsh Ripka is more than a family law attorney—she is a dedicated advocate with over two decades of unwavering commitment to her clients. Known for her innovative legal strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs, Dorothy thrives in navigating high-conflict and complex family law cases, drawing on her extensive twenty-four years of litigation experience. While licensed in six states and sought after nationwide, Dorothy's passion lies in the Denver Metropolitan area, where she has cultivated her skills and earned a reputation for excellence. Her journey to becoming a powerhouse in family law began with a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from...

As one of the co-founders of the Family Law Advocates and Plog & Stein P.C., Stephen J. Plog is a highly skilled divorce lawyer who truly cares about helping his clients successfully resolve family law issues. The Chicago native has handled cases in all the district courts of the Denver metropolitan area, which has allowed him to gain unique and invaluable experience in regards to how judges tend to rule on certain matters. If you need help with a family law case, he is the kind of lawyer you want advocating on your behalf. He is admitted to practice in...

Ms. McDonald focuses her practice on family law and estate planning issues involving divorce, custody, post-decree, and simple estate planning. She represents clients across the state of Colorado, including but not limited to Denver, Arapahoe County, Adams County, and Douglas County. Ms. McDonald handles cases involving high conflict divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, maintenance, parental relocation, division of marital assets, grandparent rights, paternity, and civil protection orders, from beginning to end. Ms. McDonald earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2011. She has worked in family...

The Law Office of Paul Tenorio, LLC serves its clients one-on-one legal counseling with an attorney and 24/7 availability. Whether it's a family law or an employment law-related issue, call today for an initial free consultation - 303-991-2207.

Kristen was raised in the Eagle River (Vail) Valley. After being in the mortgage business in the resort town of Vail, Kristen went to law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Kristen does general litigation with an emphasis on family law and divorce. Being a lawyer was in her blood. Her father was one of the first attorneys in Vail and Eagle County. Kristen’s grandfather was also an attorney in Missouri and he was affectionately known as the ”Bootheel Boss.” Kristen went to college at the University of Colorado, Boulder with a double major in...

Originally from New York City, Rich Harris, Esq. has made Colorado his home for over 20 years. Rich received his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California and his Juris Doctor degree from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. Rich's passion for superior representation in the practice of divorce and child custody law is the driving force behind The Harris Law Firm. He has been recognized by his peers in the legal community on numerous occasions, and frequently lectures on family law issues. Committed to the idea that clients should...

Jennie R. Wray is Partner at The Harris Law Firm. Nationally recognized in Divorce and Family Law, Attorney Wray has been named to the Colorado Super Lawyers® list of Rising Stars™ seven years in a row. Selection to the Rising Stars list is earned by just 2.5% of all practicing attorneys in each state. She is a passionate advocate, dedicated to her professional career and making the law clear and accessible to those who need it most. Additionally, Ms. Wray has helped numerous individuals and families protect their rights in high-stakes family law cases. When not advocating for clients,...

Focusing my practice in the areas of Criminal Law, Estate Law and Family Law. I was born in Peoria, Illinois in 1970 and was raised in Galesburg, Illinois. I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Lawrence University in 1992. I earned my Juris Doctorate degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from Northern Illinois University in 1998, where I was a member of the Northern Illinois University Moot Court Team and editor of the Northern Illinois Law Review. I am admitted to Colorado and Illinois State Bars and a member of the...

Sara is a trained mediator and licensed attorney. Sara received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado Law School, located in Boulder, Colorado, in 2001. While attending law school, Sara worked as a law clerk for the Law Office of Stephen J. Harhai, a preeminent family law firm based in Denver, Colorado. After completing law school and passing the Colorado Bar, Sara became an associate with the Law Office of Stephen J. Harhai, where she practiced out of their Denver and Breckenridge offices for the next seven years before joining a local Summit County firm, and then opening...

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...

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.

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...

William is an experienced and compassionate attorney who has been representing good people in difficult situations for years. William started his legal career here in Colorado Springs as a Deputy District Attorney, and most recently was in private practice at his own firm. His focus has been on helping the individual in their time of greatest need with a combination of compassionate understanding out of court and aggressive negotiations in court.

William (Bill) grew up on the east coast in Upstate New York, before moving to the Seattle area during High School. He graduated from Puyallup High School in Puyallup, WA,...

Carl O. Graham is the managing partner of Graham.Law, a Colorado Springs family law firm. He received his B.Sc. in Politics & International Studies from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom in 1988, and his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 1991. Carl was an Army JAG officer from 1992 to 2000, whereupon he entered private practice. He was chair of the El Paso County Family Law Section, and has held a variety of leadership positions in local and state legal organizations, including the El Paso County Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section,...

Lauren Hulse is a Colorado Native, and has been practicing law since 2008. She began her career as a fellow for two distinguished District Court Judges in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties. After completing her fellowship position, she was an associate attorney at a large firm in Colorado Springs, followed by her position as a senior associate attorney at a large firm based in Denver. Both firms focused exclusively on family law matters.

Lauren opened the Hulse Law Firm in October of 2014 to provide highly individualized services to people with family law issues and estate planning matters. She is...

Growing up on a farm in Erda, Utah taught me the value of hard work, tenacity, and integrity. These attributes have shaped my life. In high school, although I was undersized, I captained my football team's offensive and defensive lines and garnered all region and all state honors. I also dedicated myself to my studies, graduating second in my high school class, earning full tuition academic scholarships, and receiving Magna Cum Laude honors at BYU and Baylor Law School. My work ethic, tenacity, and integrity continue to motivate me as an attorney. I have tried twenty-three jury trials...