Family Law Lawyers in Denver
1,199 verified family law attorneys in Denver. Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you. Compare family law experience, read verified client reviews, and book a free consultation with local Denver counsel — AttorneyQnA never charges clients to connect with an attorney.
Elizabeth S. Wylie is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, americans with disabilities act, employment contracts and 7 other areas of l...
Laura Jackson Koupal is a lawyer practicing limited to family formation, assisted reproductive technology, adoption law and 1 other area of law. Laura...
Small but scrappy. This description could be describing me or the small businesses and startups I represent.
Jack W. Berryhill is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law.
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Bryon M. Large is a lawyer practicing immigration, family law, immigration law.
Daniel Edward Luneau is a lawyer practicing dui, felony dui, driving under the influence of drugs and 24 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. de...
John Jepson Husson is a lawyer practicing assisted reproduction law, guardianship and conservatorship, trust and estate law and 14 other areas of law....
Lynne A. Weitzel is a lawyer practicing child support, civil unions, common law marriage and 6 other areas of law.
Nicole Economy Brown is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and gift tax planning, probate/estate administration and 3 other areas of law. Nic...
Joseph Ryan Riegerix is a lawyer practicing personal injury, toxic torts, automobile accidents and 40 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degre...
Scott D. Goldman is the managing member of Goldman Law, LLC.
When you and your family are going through a divorce, bringing a family law attorney into the mix can help complicated matters become less stressful. ...
Elizabeth practices exclusively in family law, having served hundreds of clients during her tenure with their divorces, parenting, and child support c...
Phi Beta Kappa; Omicron Delta Kappa; Kappa Delta Phi; Phi Eta Sigma. Member, Moot Court.
Jeffrey Mark Villanueva is a lawyer practicing legal ethics and professional responsibility, government, civil trials and appeals and 7 other areas of...
When Gavin was growing up in Colorado, her parents had absolutely no doubt she would be a lawyer. It was not a decision; it was a deduction.
Sabra Janko is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation, military law and 2 other areas of law. Sabra has been licensed for 28 years.
Adam Dominic Kielich is a lawyer practicing family, labor-employment, litigation and 12 other areas of law. Adam received a B.A. degree from Universit...
Andrew Ryan Kroll is a lawyer practicing estate planning, asset protection, probate and estate/trust administration and 9 other areas of law. Andrew r...
I have wanted to be a trial attorney since law school when I competed in moot court and loved arguing against others. Now, when my clients are faced w...
Fred Andrew Dunsing is a lawyer practicing divorce, complex asset division, custody and parenting time and 38 other areas of law. Fred received a degr...
Timothy Richard Mehrtens is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, appellate practice and 48 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.A. degre...
Mari Anne Newman is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment discrimination, constitutional law and 47 other areas of law. Mari received a B.A. de...
Emilio Giovanni de Simone is a lawyer practicing dui defense, dui/dwi, criminal defense and 21 other areas of law. Emilio has been licensed for 14 yea...
Alan Craig Fleishman is a lawyer practicing commercial, construction & development, insurance and 3 other areas of law. Alan has been licensed for 51 ...
Nicholas Michael Klimas is a lawyer practicing living wills, asset protection, charitable giving and 8 other areas of law. Nicholas has been licensed ...
Phil is a trial lawyer. He has tried multiple jury and bench trials and has argued cases in the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Court of Appeals,...
Teddi Ann Barry is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 9 other areas of law. Teddi received a B.A. degree from Creighton Univer...
Laurie A. Clark is a lawyer practicing family law, child dependency, child neglect and 6 other areas of law.
Helen Catherine Shreves is a lawyer practicing family law. Helen received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1968, and has been licensed fo...
Kelly Koepp Robinson is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment litigation, non-competition and trade secrets and 2 other areas of law. K...
Ken Eichner is a prominent attorney known for his courtroom skills and his ability to effectively tell his clients' unique stories. He specializes in ...
Barbara Melior Jacobi is a lawyer practicing child custody, family law, divorce. Barbara received a degree from Boston University in 1972, and has bee...
Anne Hannum Pierson is a lawyer practicing corporate law, family law, commercial litigation. Anne received a B.A. degree from LaSalle College in 1980,...
Adam Ray Yoast is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil rights, dui/dwi and 10 other areas of law. Adam has been licensed for 5 years.
Although a young attorney, Skyler’s experience has already ear-marked her for success both in – and out – of the courtroom. Skyler began her legal car...
Birk Baumgartner is a lawyer practicing police brutality, personal injury, auto accident and 50 other areas of law. Birk received a B.A. degree from U...
Peter Goldstein, Special Counsel to The Harris Law Firm, has been a licensed Colorado attorney since 1983. In addition to his breadth of knowledge in ...
Gregory N. Corbin is a lawyer practicing business-choice of entity, business-corporate counsel, business-franchises and 15 other areas of law.
Ms. Christen Elizabeth Keller is a lawyer practicing drug crimes, dui/dwi, expungements and 23 other areas of law.
Joshua Ivan Berry is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory law, business, employment and 7 other areas of law. Joshua received a BA degree f...
Jessica Katherine Peck is a lawyer practicing regulatory advocacy & defense, small business & non-profit management, constitutional law and 9 other ar...
Lance Pursell Vanzant is a lawyer practicing litigation, fraud, alimony. Lance received a B.A. degree from Colorado State University, and has been lic...
John Floyd Welborn is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution-arbitration, alternative dispute resolution-mediation, natural resources & en...
James Russell Martin is a lawyer practicing real estate, business, business-choice of entity and 13 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree f...
As Partner of The Harris Law Firm, Colorado’s largest family law practice, Jennie R. Wray has cultivated a reputation as one of the region’s most resp...
Robertson B. Cohen is a lawyer practicing family law, civil litigation, appellate and 6 other areas of law.
Thomas Clifford McKee is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, estate planning, probate and 7 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Un...
Katherine Grier is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 11 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.S. degree from Arizona Sta...
Gianna is an associate attorney practicing in the firm’s litigation group. She has been admitted to practice before all Colorado state and federal cou...
S. Birk Baumgartner is a lawyer practicing family law, child support, child custody and 13 other areas of law.
Myron L. Latney Jr.'s journey into the legal profession was driven by a deep-rooted desire to pursue a career that allowed him to make a meaningful im...
Sarah Yael Morris is a lawyer practicing estate planning, marriage & prenuptials, business law and 1 other area of law. Sarah has been licensed for 13...
Kristi Wells’ practice focuses exclusively on domestic relations issues with an emphasis on complex issues such as trusts, pre-marital agreements, clo...
Matthew Alexander Kilby is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 8 other areas of law. Matthew has been licensed for 9 years.
Colleen Shannon McCoy is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody and support, appeals / post-decree reviews and 7 other areas of law. Colleen ha...
Ashley is a Colorado native and attended the University of Denver where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in 2006. Ashley obtained her Juris Doctorat...
Jon Eric Stuebner is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, parental rights and 3 other areas of law. Jon received a B.A. degree from University of ...
Dipak Purushottam Patel is a lawyer practicing labor/employment, business and general civil litigation, general practice and 1 other area of law. Dipa...
What is Family Law?
Family Law is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, family law sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way family law works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Family Law attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Family Law lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 1,199 verified family law attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Texas.
When do you need a Family Law attorney?
Most people contact a family law lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for family law representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a family law lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 1,199 family law attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Family Law attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a family law lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of family law experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Family Law lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a family law lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for family law attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side family law work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing family law needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about family law
How quickly can a family law lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a family law lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many family law attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical family law matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are family law lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between family law and the related practice areas?
Family Law overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find family law attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the family law roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Family Law Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Family Law by State
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