Erie 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 Erie — cases filed at the Boulder County Justice Center in the 20th or 19th 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 Erie attorney who knows which courthouse your case goes to
Erie straddles the Boulder–Weld county line, and at the 2020 Census more Erie residents lived on the Weld side than the Boulder side. The line decides the courthouse, the judge, and the prosecutor. Attorney Liken confirms the correct venue before anything is filed.
Erie has about 41,000 residents and among the fastest-growing towns in Colorado (U.S. Census Bureau estimate). Erie is a short drive southeast of Longmont. 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 Erie matter from the first call to the last filing.
Where Erie cases are heard
- District court (divorce, custody, felonies, probate): Boulder County Justice Center, 1777 6th St., Boulder — 20th or 19th Judicial District.
- Weld County side of Erie: Weld County Courthouse, 901 9th Ave., Greeley — 19th Judicial District.
- County court (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims): Boulder County's Longmont courthouse, 1035 Kimbark St., Longmont. Boulder-side cases go to Boulder County (which also holds court in Longmont at 1035 Kimbark St.); Weld-side cases go to Greeley.
- Municipal court (city-ordinance and local traffic matters): Erie Municipal Court, 1000 Telleen Ave..
- Prosecutor: the Boulder County District Attorney (20th Judicial District) or the Weld County District Attorney (19th Judicial District), depending on which side of the county line the incident occurred.
- Law enforcement: Erie Police Department.
Erie Divorce & Family Law Attorney
A Erie divorce, custody case, or child-support matter is filed in district court at the Boulder County Justice Center (1777 6th St., Boulder). 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 Erie 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 Boulder and Weld Counties 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.
Erie Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
A Erie arrest by Erie Police Department is prosecuted by the Boulder County District Attorney (20th Judicial District) or the Weld County District Attorney (19th Judicial District), depending on which side of the county line the incident occurred if the State files charges; a city-ordinance violation stays in Erie Municipal Court. Attorney Liken served as a Colorado Deputy District Attorney — he has built the State's file from the inside and reads a Erie 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 20th or 19th Judicial District.
- Domestic violence defense — the mandatory protection order and what it really means.
- Record sealing — clear a Erie record when you are eligible.
Erie Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives protect Erie families now; when a loved one passes, probate for the estate is opened in district court at the Boulder County Justice Center (1777 6th St., Boulder). Attorney Liken keeps estate planning plain-English and probate manageable for Erie executors and heirs.
- Wills, trusts & powers of attorney — a plan that fits your family and adapts over time.
- Probate & estate administration — guiding Erie 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 Erie clients ask
Where will my Erie divorce or custody case be filed?
Divorce, custody, child support, and maintenance cases for Erie are district-court matters, filed at the Boulder County Justice Center (1777 6th St., Boulder) in Colorado's 20th or 19th Judicial District. Erie spans a county line, so the correct county is confirmed first.
What is the difference between Erie Municipal Court and county court?
Erie Municipal Court hears violations of Erie's own ordinances, including many local traffic tickets. Charges filed by the State of Colorado — misdemeanors, DUI, and felonies — go to Boulder and Weld Counties courts and are prosecuted by the Boulder County District Attorney (20th Judicial District) or the Weld County District Attorney (19th Judicial District), depending on which side of the county line the incident occurred.
I was arrested for DUI in Erie. 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 Erie?
No. Consultations are by phone or video, and in-person meetings can be arranged. Erie is a short drive southeast of Longmont.
Who handles probate for a Erie estate?
Probate for a Boulder estate is filed in the district court at the Boulder County Justice Center (1777 6th St., Boulder). Attorney Liken handles wills, trusts, and estate administration for Erie 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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