Golden 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 Golden — cases filed at the Jefferson Combined Court in the 1st 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 Golden attorney who knows which courthouse your case goes to
Golden is the Jefferson County seat and home to the Colorado School of Mines. The entire Jefferson County court system — district court, county court, and the District Attorney — sits on the county campus at the edge of town.
Golden has about 20,000 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate). Golden is the Jefferson County seat. Golden is southwest of Longmont via US-287 and CO-93. 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 Golden matter from the first call to the last filing.
Where Golden cases are heard
- District court (divorce, custody, felonies, probate): Jefferson Combined Court, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden — 1st Judicial District.
- County court (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims): Jefferson Combined Court, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden. District and county court share the Combined Court on Jefferson County Parkway; the District Attorney is on the same campus.
- Municipal court (city-ordinance and local traffic matters): Golden Municipal Court, 911 10th St..
- Prosecutor: the 1st Judicial District Attorney (Jefferson County) in Golden (500 Jefferson County Pkwy.).
- Law enforcement: Golden Police Department (911 10th St.).
Golden Divorce & Family Law Attorney
A Golden divorce, custody case, or child-support matter is filed in district court at the Jefferson Combined Court (100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden). 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 Golden 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 Jefferson 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.
Golden Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
A Golden arrest by Golden Police Department is prosecuted by the 1st Judicial District Attorney (Jefferson County) in Golden (500 Jefferson County Pkwy.) if the State files charges; a city-ordinance violation stays in Golden Municipal Court. Attorney Liken served as a Colorado Deputy District Attorney — he has built the State's file from the inside and reads a Golden 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 1st Judicial District.
- Domestic violence defense — the mandatory protection order and what it really means.
- Record sealing — clear a Golden record when you are eligible.
Golden Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives protect Golden families now; when a loved one passes, probate for the estate is opened in district court at the Jefferson Combined Court (100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden). Attorney Liken keeps estate planning plain-English and probate manageable for Golden executors and heirs.
- Wills, trusts & powers of attorney — a plan that fits your family and adapts over time.
- Probate & estate administration — guiding Golden 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.
Golden 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 Golden clients ask
Where will my Golden divorce or custody case be filed?
Divorce, custody, child support, and maintenance cases for Golden are district-court matters, filed at the Jefferson Combined Court (100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden) in Colorado's 1st Judicial District.
What is the difference between Golden Municipal Court and county court?
Golden Municipal Court hears violations of Golden's own ordinances, including many local traffic tickets. Charges filed by the State of Colorado — misdemeanors, DUI, and felonies — go to Jefferson County courts and are prosecuted by the 1st Judicial District Attorney (Jefferson County) in Golden (500 Jefferson County Pkwy.).
I was arrested for DUI in Golden. 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 Golden?
No. Consultations are by phone or video, and in-person meetings can be arranged. Golden is southwest of Longmont via US-287 and CO-93.
Who handles probate for a Golden estate?
Probate for a Jefferson County estate is filed in the district court at the Jefferson Combined Court (100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Golden). Attorney Liken handles wills, trusts, and estate administration for Golden 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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