Broomfield 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 Broomfield — cases filed at the Broomfield Combined Courts in the 17th 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 Broomfield attorney who knows which courthouse your case goes to
Broomfield has been its own consolidated city and county since 2001. It is not part of Boulder, Adams, or Jefferson County: its courts sit in Broomfield, in the 17th Judicial District shared with Adams County.
Broomfield has about 79,000 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate). Broomfield is south of Longmont along the I-25 and US-287 corridors. 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 Broomfield matter from the first call to the last filing.
Where Broomfield cases are heard
- District court (divorce, custody, felonies, probate): Broomfield Combined Courts, 17 DesCombes Dr., Broomfield — 17th Judicial District.
- County court (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims): Broomfield Combined Courts, 17 DesCombes Dr., Broomfield. Broomfield's district and county courts share the Combined Courts building on DesCombes Drive.
- Municipal court (city-ordinance and local traffic matters): Broomfield Municipal Court, at the DesCombes Drive court complex.
- Prosecutor: the 17th Judicial District Attorney (Adams & Broomfield Counties), headquartered in Brighton with an office in Broomfield.
- Law enforcement: Broomfield Police Department.
Broomfield Divorce & Family Law Attorney
A Broomfield divorce, custody case, or child-support matter is filed in district court at the Broomfield Combined Courts (17 DesCombes Dr., Broomfield). 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 Broomfield 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 City and County of Broomfield 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.
Broomfield Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
A Broomfield arrest by Broomfield Police Department is prosecuted by the 17th Judicial District Attorney (Adams & Broomfield Counties), headquartered in Brighton with an office in Broomfield if the State files charges; a city-ordinance violation stays in Broomfield Municipal Court. Attorney Liken served as a Colorado Deputy District Attorney — he has built the State's file from the inside and reads a Broomfield 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 17th Judicial District.
- Domestic violence defense — the mandatory protection order and what it really means.
- Record sealing — clear a Broomfield record when you are eligible.
Broomfield Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives protect Broomfield families now; when a loved one passes, probate for the estate is opened in district court at the Broomfield Combined Courts (17 DesCombes Dr., Broomfield). Attorney Liken keeps estate planning plain-English and probate manageable for Broomfield executors and heirs.
- Wills, trusts & powers of attorney — a plan that fits your family and adapts over time.
- Probate & estate administration — guiding Broomfield 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.
Broomfield deserves senior-level counsel. Start with a free call.
Your choice: no-charge 20-minute phone call OR in-depth hour ($300) — both directly with Attorney Liken.
Questions Broomfield clients ask
Where will my Broomfield divorce or custody case be filed?
Divorce, custody, child support, and maintenance cases for Broomfield are district-court matters, filed at the Broomfield Combined Courts (17 DesCombes Dr., Broomfield) in Colorado's 17th Judicial District.
What is the difference between Broomfield Municipal Court and county court?
Broomfield Municipal Court hears violations of Broomfield's own ordinances, including many local traffic tickets. Charges filed by the State of Colorado — misdemeanors, DUI, and felonies — go to the City and County of Broomfield courts and are prosecuted by the 17th Judicial District Attorney (Adams & Broomfield Counties), headquartered in Brighton with an office in Broomfield.
I was arrested for DUI in Broomfield. 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 Broomfield?
No. Consultations are by phone or video, and in-person meetings can be arranged. Broomfield is south of Longmont along the I-25 and US-287 corridors.
Who handles probate for a Broomfield estate?
Probate for a the City and County of Broomfield estate is filed in the district court at the Broomfield Combined Courts (17 DesCombes Dr., Broomfield). Attorney Liken handles wills, trusts, and estate administration for Broomfield 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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