Atty. Katherine Yens

Atty. Katherine Yens

Katherine Yens is a Criminal/Family Law Attorney. Katherine Yens earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2019.

Castle Rock Castle Rock 7 yrs experience 7 year
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Profile Summary

About Katherine Yens at a glance

Katherine Yens is an Associate based in Castle Rock, Colorado, practicing at Folkestad Fazekas Barrick, Patoile & James, P.C.. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, drug crimes, child custody, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Colorado United States District Court for the District of Colorado (2019). Educated at University of Denver Sturm College of Law (J.D., 2019) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A. Communication, 2015). Serands clients in Castle Rock, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Katherine Yens is a Criminal/Family Law Attorney
  • Katherine Yens earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2019
  • During her time in law school, she was an active member of the Student Trial Lawyers Association, served as Vice President of the Jewish Law Students Association, and held a Member at Large position with the Criminal Law Association
  • Katherine also participated in the Tribal Wills Project, reflecting her commitment to community service
  • She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Technology, Arts, and Media from the University of Colorado Boulder, obtained in 2015
  • Since beginning her legal career in 2019, Katherine has been a dedicated advocate for her clients across the Front Range of Colorado
  • She started as a deputy state public defender, where she represented clients in a wide range of criminal cases, from traffic offenses to homicide
  • Katherine expanded her practice to include family law, leveraging her extensive courtroom and negotiation experience to assist clients in domestic relations matters
  • Known for her willingness to go to court and her talent for developing creative solutions during negotiations, Katherine is a formidable advocate at all stages of the case
  • Katherine has shared her expertise through teaching Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses, including a session on Colorado’s statutory scheme on Bond and Pre-Trial Release
  • She has also been featured on the criminal defense-focused podcast “Public Defenseless,” where she discussed key aspects of her work and insights into the criminal justice system
  • Community Involvement Katherine is an active volunteer, dedicating her time to the Colorado Bar Association’s High School Mock Trial Committee and the Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans clinic
  • Memberships Colorado Bar Association Arapahoe County Bar Association Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Colorado Women’s Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Yens's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

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Drug Crimes

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

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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 Castle Rock 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 Katherine Yens

Where is Katherine Yens's law office located?
Katherine Yens's law practice is located in Castle Rock, Colorado. The firm is Folkestad Fazekas Barrick, Patoile & James, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Yens handle?
Katherine Yens focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, drug crimes, child custody, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Katherine Yens practiced law?
Katherine Yens has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did Katherine Yens go to law school?
Katherine Yens earned their education at (J.D., 2019); (B.A. Communication, 2015).
How can I contact Katherine Yens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
- 2019
B.A. Communication
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Colorado United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Admitted: 2019

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