Colorado Springs Divorce, Criminal & Estate Attorney
By Attorney Charles E. Liken Jr., 30+ years in the legal field. Divorce & family law, criminal & DUI defense, and estate planning for Colorado Springs — cases filed at the El Paso County Judicial Building in the 4th Judicial District. Free 20-minute call with Attorney Liken.
Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq. — On the Legal Front Lines · Former Government Investigator, Denver Human Services · Licensed Colorado Attorney · 20+ Years in Private Practice · Former Colorado Deputy District Attorney · Colorado Court-Appointed Child and Family Investigator
A Colorado Springs attorney who knows which courthouse your case goes to
Colorado Springs is the El Paso County seat and home to Fort Carson and other military installations, which brings military-specific questions into family law: the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, military pension division, and parenting plans that survive deployment.
Colorado Springs has about 495,000 residents, Colorado's second-largest city (U.S. Census Bureau estimate). Colorado Springs is the El Paso County seat. Colorado Springs is about two hours south of Longmont on I-25; consultations are by phone or video, with in-person meetings arranged as needed. 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 Colorado Springs matter from the first call to the last filing.
Where Colorado Springs cases are heard
- District court (divorce, custody, felonies, probate): El Paso County Judicial Building, 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs — 4th Judicial District.
- County court (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims): El Paso County Judicial Building, 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs. District and county court share the Judicial Building on South Tejon Street downtown.
- Municipal court (city-ordinance and local traffic matters): Colorado Springs Municipal Court, 224 E. Kiowa St.
- Prosecutor: the 4th Judicial District Attorney (El Paso & Teller Counties) in Colorado Springs (105 E. Vermijo Ave.).
- Law enforcement: Colorado Springs Police Department.
Colorado Springs Divorce & Family Law Attorney
A Colorado Springs divorce, custody case, or child-support matter is filed in district court at the El Paso County Judicial Building (270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs). 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 investigator's report can carry significant weight with the court. Attorney Liken is himself a court-appointed Child and Family Investigator and can explain to a Colorado Springs parent what the investigation involves. 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 El Paso 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.
Colorado Springs Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
A Colorado Springs arrest by the Colorado Springs Police Department is prosecuted by the 4th Judicial District Attorney (El Paso & Teller Counties) in Colorado Springs (105 E. Vermijo Ave.) if the State files charges; a city-ordinance violation stays in Colorado Springs Municipal Court. Attorney Liken is a former Colorado Deputy District Attorney. 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 4th Judicial District.
- Domestic violence defense — the mandatory protection order and what it really means.
- Record sealing — clear a Colorado Springs record when you are eligible.
Colorado Springs Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives protect Colorado Springs families now; when a loved one passes, probate for the estate is opened in district court at the El Paso County Judicial Building (270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs). Attorney Liken keeps estate planning plain-English and probate manageable for Colorado Springs executors and heirs.
- Wills, trusts & powers of attorney — a plan that fits your family and adapts over time.
- Probate & estate administration — guiding Colorado Springs 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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Questions Colorado Springs clients ask
Where will my Colorado Springs divorce or custody case be filed?
Divorce, custody, child support, and maintenance cases for Colorado Springs are district-court matters, filed at the El Paso County Judicial Building (270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs) in Colorado's 4th Judicial District.
What is the difference between Colorado Springs Municipal Court and county court?
Colorado Springs Municipal Court hears violations of Colorado Springs's own ordinances, including many local traffic tickets. Charges filed by the State of Colorado — misdemeanors, DUI, and felonies — go to El Paso County courts and are prosecuted by the 4th Judicial District Attorney (El Paso & Teller Counties) in Colorado Springs (105 E. Vermijo Ave.).
I was arrested for DUI in Colorado Springs. 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 Colorado Springs?
No. Consultations are by phone or video, and in-person meetings can be arranged. Colorado Springs is about two hours south of Longmont on I-25.
Who handles probate for a Colorado Springs estate?
Probate for an El Paso County estate is filed in the district court at the El Paso County Judicial Building (270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs). Attorney Liken handles wills, trusts, and estate administration for Colorado Springs families.
Is the first call free?
Yes. Every matter starts with a free 20-minute call with Attorney Liken — no charge, no obligation.
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