Atty. Stephen L. Carter

Atty. Stephen L. Carter

Stephen L. Carter is a lawyer practicing municipal law, real estate, elder law and 4 other areas of law.

Rifle Rifle 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (970) 930-4722 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen L. Carter at a glance

Stephen L. Carter is a probate, real estate, zoning, elder law, and government attorney based in Rifle, Colorado. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1971) and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1971). Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1971) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.S., 1967). Active member of The Colorado Bar Association. Serands clients in Rifle, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen L. Carter is a lawyer practicing municipal law, real estate, elder law and 4 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Stephen practices in Rifle, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen L. Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Stephen L. Carter is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Colorado →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen L. Carter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Colorado →

Land Use & Zoning

Stephen L. Carter is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Colorado →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Stephen L. Carter is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Colorado →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Stephen L. Carter is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Rifle 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 Stephen L. Carter

Where is Stephen L. Carter's law office located?
Stephen L. Carter's law practice is located in Rifle, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen L. Carter handle?
Stephen L. Carter focuses on probate, real estate, zoning, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Stephen L. Carter practiced law?
Stephen L. Carter has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Stephen L. Carter go to law school?
Stephen L. Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact Stephen L. Carter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1971
B.S.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1971

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