Atty. Mark F. Leonard
Mark serves as head of the firm’s Family Law Group, and has been since joining the firm in 1972. In 1985, he limited his practice to focus exclusively on divorce matters.
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Mark F. Leonard is a family law attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. Admitted to practice in Colorado, Colorado Bar Association. Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1969). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — A.V. Rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Directory (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark serves as head of the firm’s Family Law Group, and has been since joining the firm in 1972
- In 1985, he limited his practice to focus exclusively on divorce matters
- As one of the leading attorneys in the field, Mark handles cases involving pre-and post-marital agreements, sophisticated property settlements, negotiated settlements, permanent order trials, child-related issues and extensive mediation and arbitration
- He also serves as a mediator, settlement master and arbitrator in divorce matters
- Mark enjoys an A.V. rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Directory and has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law since 1995
- Prior to joining the firm, Mark was the Chief Public Defender for the First Judicial District of Colorado
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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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