Divorce · Denver
Top Divorce Lawyers in Denver
Divorce lawyers handle the legal end of a marriage: dividing property and debts, spousal support, and arrangements for children. This list compares 18 divorce lawyers practising in Denver on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 13 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 18
- 7 verified licences
- 39%
- average years in practice
- 17
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
- 2
Hannah Kearney
Out of dateManaging Partner
Merritt Law Group29 yrs in practice4.4(11)DivorceCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Hindi
- 3
Ethan J. Castellano
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
31 yrs in practice3.5(10)Personal InjuryDivorceSpeaks English, Urdu
- 4
- 5
Samuel Feldman
VerifiedAssociate
Brook & Prescott LLP37 yrs in practice4.2(10)Personal InjuryCriminal DefenseDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Spanish
- 6
Michael Osei
VerifiedOf Counsel
Brook & Prescott LLP37 yrs in practice4.0(2)EmploymentDivorceFamily+1 more - 7
Leila Whitaker
UnverifiedManaging Partner
Rowe & Thorne LLP18 yrs in practiceDivorceEmploymentSpeaks English, Korean, Russian
- 8
- 9
Hugo Whitaker
VerifiedManaging Partner
Sterling & Linden LLP8 yrs in practice3.5(16)Personal InjuryDivorce - 10
Mateo Mensah
VerifiedManaging Partner
Rowe & Thorne LLP17 yrs in practice3.3(2)Estate PlanningDivorcePersonal InjurySpeaks English, Korean
- 11
Thomas Osei
UnverifiedAttorney
30 yrs in practice4.5(1)DivorceEstate PlanningSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 12
- 13
- 14
Anika K. Farouk
UnverifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Holt & Hale LLP38 yrs in practice3.8(2)Personal InjuryDivorceEmploymentSpeaks English, Korean
- 15
Leila Delgado
Out of dateOf Counsel
Calder & Merritt LLP6 yrs in practice3.8(11)ImmigrationDivorcePersonal Injury - 16
Adaeze Fitzgerald
UnverifiedSenior Associate
Merritt Law Group35 yrs in practice4.8(8)Estate PlanningDivorce - 17
Hiroshi Castellano
UnverifiedPartner
Sterling & Linden LLP22 yrs in practice3.5(21)FamilyDivorceReal EstateSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 18
Zara Weller
UnverifiedManaging Partner
Rowe & Thorne LLP8 yrs in practice4.7(5)Child CustodyDivorceFamily
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Choosing a divorce lawyer
Look for someone who regularly appears in the family courts where your case will be heard, and ask how they approach negotiation versus litigation. Ask for a written fee agreement and an estimate of total cost, not only the hourly rate. If your finances are complex (a business, pensions, property abroad), ask whether the lawyer works with forensic accountants or valuers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
Not always. Many jurisdictions allow people to file uncontested divorces themselves, but a lawyer can review the settlement so that property, pension and support terms are complete and enforceable.
How are divorce lawyers usually paid?
Most charge by the hour against an upfront retainer. Some offer fixed fees for uncontested matters. Contingency fees are generally not permitted in divorce cases.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
A summary of assets and debts, recent tax returns, any existing agreements (such as a prenuptial agreement) and a list of questions about timing, cost and strategy.