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Atty. James M. Cordes

Atty. James M. Cordes

James M. Cordes is a lawyer practicing appellate/appeals, divorce & separation, family law and 3 other areas of law.

Denver Denver 16 yrs experience 16 year
Call (720) 882-9251 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James M. Cordes at a glance

James M. Cordes is an Associate based in Denver, Colorado. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2010). Educated at University of Denver (J.D. BA, 2010). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Cordes is a lawyer practicing appellate/appeals, divorce & separation, family law and 3 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 16 years
  • James practices in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Cordes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Cordes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Child Support

James M. Cordes is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Colorado →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James M. Cordes is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Cordes

Where is James M. Cordes's law office located?
James M. Cordes's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Cordes handle?
James M. Cordes focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has James M. Cordes practiced law?
James M. Cordes has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did James M. Cordes go to law school?
James M. Cordes earned their education at (J.D. BA, 2010).
How can I contact James M. Cordes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. BA
University of Denver
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 2010

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