Jefferson Family Lawyers

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...

Sarah T. McCain is a senior associate at Plog & Stein P.C. who has devoted most of her legal career to the practice of family law. As a compassionate Denver divorce attorney, she believes that cementing a solid attorney-client relationship is essential in order to obtain the judgments and orders her clients need to move on with their lives. She derives great satisfaction from being able to help her clients transition into the next chapter or their lives after divorce with the tools and resources they need to be better prepared. She has handled family law matters of varying complexity,...

As a reliable Denver divorce lawyer, Jessica Saldin is an associate at Plog & Stein P.C. who enjoys helping her clients reach their goals in any way that she can. A member of the Colorado Bar Association, she can skillfully handle even the most complex kinds of family law cases, such as those involving property division, enforcement proceedings, and the allocation of parental responsibilities. She ensures that her clients have a comprehensive understanding of their rights throughout the development of their cases. Attorney Saldin carefully listens to their concerns and recommends the strongest course of action that is available. ...

Travis Riley's practice focuses on family law, commercial litigation, and construction defect law. Travis is well versed in high conflict litigation, and he has extensive experience preparing complex cases for trial in state and federal court. Prior to joining Heckenbach Law PC, Travis was a trial attorney at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, PC, where he represented clients in a wide range of complex business and commercial litigation matters. Travis began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Henry J. Bemporad of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

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...

Raised along the Front Range, Donny McClellan is an adventurer at heart. His journey has taken him around the world, with experiences living overseas and across the U.S., but he ultimately chose to settle back in Northern Colorado—because, as he believes, there’s no better place on earth. Donny’s wife, Whitney, a Colorado native, shares his love for the region and is the proud owner of Brick & Vine Real Estate and Property Management, LLC. Together, they enjoy spending quality time with their two children and two dogs, embracing the Colorado lifestyle. Donny’s academic journey is as impressive as his legal career....

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...

Charles E. Liken, J.D. Senior Managing Associate Attorney Charles E. Liken is a Senior Associate Attorney at the Bagley Law Firm. Charles specializes in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, & Probate. Charles is also a certified mediator as well as a Child and Family Investigator (i.e., a "CFI"). Graduating from Sturm College of Law in 2002 from Denver University, Charles has built his career on taking the time to listen and giving an honest assessment of where things stand in his clients' cases. Notably, Charles is a former Deputy District Attorney for the Colorado 12th District in Del Norte, Colorado. This brings...

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...

Born in Vernal, Utah, Attorney Curtis grew up in Utah but now calls Colorado home with his wife and son. Attorney Curtis founded the Curtis Law firm, LLC with the honest belief that quality legal services should be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy. From the beginning, Curtis Law Firm has been helping its clients resolve their legal problems so they can get on with the business of living.

Taggart Howard began his legal career working for the Office of the District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial District in April of 1998. As a Deputy District Attorney for the Fifth Judicial District, Mr. Howard gained extensive trial experience. He managed the largest felony docket in the District which involved warrant approval, advisements, motions hearings, jury trials and sentencing hearings. He was in charge of the juvenile docket and worked closely with juveniles and their families for positive change. He also managed a large county court docket which included misdemeanors like domestic violence, wildlife crimes and traffic offenses like...

Kirk Garner has over fifteen years experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, adoption, and grandparents rights. Let Kirk Garner be your family law problem-solver.

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...

Since earning his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Attorney Joseph VanLandingham has practiced in several areas of the law. Today, his own practice – VanLandingham Law – focuses on family law cases. Motivated by a desire to help others, Mr. VanLandingham represents clients in their challenging family matters, adapting his legal skills to fit each client’s unique needs. He offers legal services for cases that involve divorce, child custody, adoption, guardianship, alimony, and a variety of other matters.

Michelle Searcy has over a decade of significant family law practice in Colorado. While in law school, Michelle started honing her legal skills while working as student attorney, including representing clients in both civil and family law matters. Upon graduation, Michelle started her family law career in Denver. She provides her clients the knowledge and experience gathered during her ten plus years of domestic relations practice. She has handled a variety of family law cases from simple to complex, including dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, third-party parent cases, modifications, enforcement proceedings, child support and adoptions. Michelle also brings...

Graf & Associates, P.C. located in the Denver Tech Center provides high-quality legal services for individuals and businesses throughout the Denver metro area. The firm handles legal matters in three main practice areas: complex criminal defense, divorce / domestic relations and civil litigation . Visit our website at www.graflaw.com. The firm has more than 30 years experience in criminal law practice, serving as prosecutors, defense counsel and judges. The attorneys in the practice include Gregory Graf, J. Scott Bertram, Benjamin A. Bertram, Barry R. Bertram and Justin Graf. Criminal defense matters handled by Graf & Associates, P.C. include: Drug possession...

My goal is always the same, to work closely with clients that find themselves in legal proceedings and to help them receive, from that process, the flexibility and options they need to live a meaningful and enriching life. The criminal justice system can stop a life right in its tracks. I try to help people return to that life as quickly and as fully as possible.

James Townsend is a dynamic attorney and strategic leader with a proven track record of growing and managing successful law practices. His legal acumen made a lasting impact in 2004 when he co-authored a pivotal Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Colorado Supreme Court, reshaping the legal landscape for grandparent visitation rights in the state. A graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law, James sharpened his litigation skills as a trial attorney for the Colorado Office of the Public Defender before expanding his practice across multiple legal fields, including civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, personal injury, 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...

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...

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...

Matthew Bradley graduated magna cum laude from Colorado Christian University where he studied Accounting as well as Business Management. After his graduation from CCU, Mr. Bradley went to Notre Dame Law School. During his time in law school, Mr. Bradley worked for the Notre Dame Clinical Law School where he represented clients in the taxation clinic, served as the Executive Managing Editor of the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy, and interned with Judge David Furman of the Colorado Court of Appeals (Summer 2018) and Judge Damon Leichty of the United States District Court for the Northern...

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.

Ursula Honigman is an attorney at the Harris Law Firm. She received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Ms. Honigman has worked in the Office of the Denver District Attorney’s Juvenile Diversion program, the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, and interned with the Rocky Mountain Victims Law Center advocating for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. Additionally, she interned for The Hon. Richard Caschette, assisting in domestic, civil, and criminal matters. Ms. Honigman has practiced in the field of civil litigation, specifically first and third-party insurance defense, as well as special education law.

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...

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...

Ms. Causey is an attorney and mediator with the law firm of Causey & Howard, LLC and her practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation, employment, business transaction and victim representation. Prior to starting Causey & Howard, LLC, Ms. Causey was in-house counsel to Amware Logistics Services, LLC, an international logistics company, Traer Creek Development Company, a commercial development company, and Bright Future Foundation, a non-profit organization representing the interests of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Ms. Causey was also partner with the law firm of Dunn & Causey, LLC. Ms. Causey is currently the town...

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...

Dane Torbenson is a Denver Native, and grew up in the Park Hill neighborhood in east Denver. After attending Denver East High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre from the University of Colorado, Boulder. After a number of years as a starving actor, and jobs ranging from waiter to stuntman to private investigator to paralegal, Dane enrolled at the University of Denver College of Law, and received his J.D. in 1998. Dane began practicing criminal defense law at the law firm of Newell and Martens, and eventually became partner in the firm...

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...

Kim is an attorney at The Harris Law Firm. Kim began her career as a staff attorney at Pikes Peak Legal Services. In 1989, Kim opened up her own family law practice, at which time she became a trained mediator and focused on representing victims of domestic violence and families. Kim later became a partner at Ebner & Gent, specializing in Social Security Disability law and mediation. Kim’s accolades include the Recognition of Excellence in Representing Children and the John Marshall Award. Currently, Kim works in our LawYourWay? center where she helps individuals explore the option of representing themselves.

After graduating from Tulane Law School in 1994, I settled in the Denver area. Over the course of the next nine years I worked for two prestigious law firms in the Metro area. In 2004 I opened my own practice focusing solely on family law. I have been admitted to the Colorado Bar, the United States District Court, District of Colorado, and the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.