Berthoud Divorce, Criminal & Estate Attorney
By Attorney Charles E. Liken Jr., 30 years in the law. Divorce & family law, criminal & DUI defense, and estate planning for Berthoud — cases filed at the Larimer County Justice Center in the 8th Judicial District. Free 20-minute call with Attorney Liken.
Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq. — On the Legal Front Lines · Government Investigator, Denver Human Services · Licensed Colorado Attorney ~ 20+ Years in Private Practice · Colorado Deputy District Attorney · Colorado Court-Appointed Child and Family Investigator
A Berthoud attorney who knows which courthouse your case goes to
Berthoud's town hall and most of the town sit in Larimer County, but the town straddles the Larimer–Weld line. That matters: a Larimer-side case goes to Fort Collins or the Loveland county court, while a Weld-side case goes to Greeley.
Berthoud has about 14,000 residents, up from 10,300 in 2020 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate). Berthoud is the first town north of Longmont on US-287. Attorney Charles E. Liken Jr. — a former Colorado Deputy District Attorney, a Colorado court-appointed Child and Family Investigator, and a licensed Colorado attorney — personally handles every Berthoud matter from the first call to the last filing.
Where Berthoud cases are heard
- District court (divorce, custody, felonies, probate): Larimer County Justice Center, 201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins — 8th Judicial District.
- Weld County side of Berthoud: Weld County Courthouse, 901 9th Ave., Greeley — 19th Judicial District.
- County court (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims): Loveland County Court, 810 E. 10th St., Suite 110, Loveland. Larimer County also runs a county court in Loveland, much closer to Berthoud than Fort Collins, for misdemeanors, traffic, infractions, and small claims.
- Municipal court (city-ordinance and local traffic matters): Berthoud Municipal Court.
- Prosecutor: the 8th Judicial District Attorney (Larimer County) in Fort Collins.
- Law enforcement: Berthoud Police Department.
Berthoud Divorce & Family Law Attorney
A Berthoud divorce, custody case, or child-support matter is filed in district court at the Larimer County Justice Center (201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins). Colorado allocates parental responsibilities under the best-interests standard in C.R.S. § 14-10-124, and when a court appoints a Child and Family Investigator to report on a family, that CFI's work often decides the case. Attorney Liken is himself a court-appointed CFI — he knows what the report looks for and how to prepare a Berthoud parent for it. For straightforward filings the firm drafts your Colorado JDF documents for a flat fee quoted within 24 hours; run the numbers first with the child support calculator and maintenance calculator.
- Divorce & legal separation — property, debt, and the 91-day waiting period explained up front.
- Custody & parenting time — parenting plans built for Larimer County judges.
- Child support & maintenance — calculated, argued, and enforced.
- Modifications & enforcement — when life changes after the decree.
- Mediation — resolve it without a trial when that serves your family.
Berthoud Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
A Berthoud arrest by Berthoud Police Department is prosecuted by the 8th Judicial District Attorney (Larimer County) in Fort Collins if the State files charges; a city-ordinance violation stays in Berthoud Municipal Court. Attorney Liken served as a Colorado Deputy District Attorney — he has built the State's file from the inside and reads a Berthoud police report the way the prosecutor will. Arrested for DUI? The DMV's 7-day Express Consent deadline runs separately from the criminal case — start here.
- DUI & DWAI defense — first offense through felony, plus the DMV hearing.
- Criminal defense — misdemeanors to felonies in the 8th Judicial District.
- Domestic violence defense — the mandatory protection order and what it really means.
- Record sealing — clear a Berthoud record when you are eligible.
Berthoud Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives protect Berthoud families now; when a loved one passes, probate for the estate is opened in district court at the Larimer County Justice Center (201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins). Attorney Liken keeps estate planning plain-English and probate manageable for Berthoud executors and heirs.
- Wills, trusts & powers of attorney — a plan that fits your family and adapts over time.
- Probate & estate administration — guiding Berthoud personal representatives from filing to final distribution.
- Guardianship & conservatorship — protecting those who cannot protect themselves.
Court locations and jurisdictions above are from the Colorado Judicial Branch and county and city government sources, reviewed September 2026. General information, not legal advice.
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Your choice: no-charge 20-minute phone call OR in-depth hour ($300) — both directly with Attorney Liken.
Questions Berthoud clients ask
Where will my Berthoud divorce or custody case be filed?
Divorce, custody, child support, and maintenance cases for Berthoud are district-court matters, filed at the Larimer County Justice Center (201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins) in Colorado's 8th Judicial District. Berthoud spans a county line, so the correct county is confirmed first.
What is the difference between Berthoud Municipal Court and county court?
Berthoud Municipal Court hears violations of Berthoud's own ordinances, including many local traffic tickets. Charges filed by the State of Colorado — misdemeanors, DUI, and felonies — go to Larimer County courts and are prosecuted by the 8th Judicial District Attorney (Larimer County) in Fort Collins.
I was arrested for DUI in Berthoud. What is the first deadline?
The DMV deadline. Under Colorado's Express Consent law you generally have 7 days from a notice of revocation to request a DMV hearing, separate from the criminal case. Attorney Liken handles both.
Do I have to come to Longmont from Berthoud?
No. Consultations are by phone or video, and in-person meetings can be arranged. Berthoud is the first town north of Longmont on US-287.
Who handles probate for a Berthoud estate?
Probate for a Larimer County estate is filed in the district court at the Larimer County Justice Center (201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins). Attorney Liken handles wills, trusts, and estate administration for Berthoud families.
Is the first call free?
Yes. Every matter starts with a free 20-minute call with Attorney Liken — no charge, no obligation. An in-depth one-hour consultation is $300.
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