Our rates are mid-range for Colorado - you can probably find attorneys who charge less, and most certainly can find those who charge more.  However, we challenge you to find a more dedicated team of lawyers with our experience and focus who can give you better value for money.  For your convenience, we accept checks, cash, and major credit cards.

Family Law

Consultations.  No lawyer can afford the time commitment necessary to talk to everyone who needs help. We offer a reduced rate $150 initial consultation for one hour. During our meeting, we tell you what you need to know with real answers, not fluff or a sales pitch, like many attorneys do. We're not going to waste your time or ours - if you can handle a case yourself, we'll explain how.  If you need a Colorado Springs divorce or family lawyer, We'll try to give you an estimate of what it would cost.

Fees & Retainer.  Cases are handled hourly, at $240 per hour for attorney time, and $105 per hour for paralegal time.  This is billed from a retainer which you deposit in advance, and it goes into a client trust account owned by YOU, not the lawyer.  You'll get a monthly accounting of work done, and your balance remaining.  The retainer is typically $6000 for divorce, annulment, or legal separation, and $3500 for other cases (child custody/support, post-decree modifications, paternity, grandparent rights, etc).  Depending upon the complexity or simplicity of your case, the actual retainer may be higher or lower.

These retainers are realistic, not an artificially-low bait & switch which the attorney knows will not be the final cost.  And, when your Colorado family law case is over, if the retainer exceeds the fees, you get a refund. If the fees deplete the retainer, you will need to deposit more money.  You can probably find a Colorado family law attorney who will quote you a retainer of $1000.  But look at that lawyer's hourly rate, and ask yourself how much work the lawyer can really do in the 4-5 hours you've paid for.  And what happens when the 4-5 hours you've paid for are up?  You guessed it - a demand for more money the lawyer knew would be coming from the start.

Criminal Defense

Consultations.  Spend 30 minutes talking to one of our criminal defense lawyers at no charge, and learn what to expect in your case.  We can also visit potential clients who are incarcerated, but due to the time involved in traveling to the Criminal Justice Center, require an advance fee of $300 for the visit.

Fees & Retainer.  We generally handle criminal cases with a flat fee, rather than hourly, to give you predictability in what to expect.  However, hourly fees may be available, depending upon your case and the lawyer involved.