Greeley 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 Greeley — cases filed at the Weld County Courthouse in the 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 Greeley attorney who knows which courthouse your case goes to
Greeley is the Weld County seat, so every Weld County divorce, custody case, felony, and probate matter — from Windsor to the Tri-Towns — is filed downtown here. For Greeley residents, the courthouse, the county court, the municipal court, and the District Attorney are all within a few blocks.
Greeley has about 115,000 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate). Greeley is the Weld County seat. Greeley is northeast of Longmont via CO-66 and US-85 or I-25 and US-34. 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 Greeley matter from the first call to the last filing.
Where Greeley cases are heard
- District court (divorce, custody, felonies, probate): Weld County Courthouse, 901 9th Ave., Greeley — 19th Judicial District.
- County court (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims): Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th St., Greeley. Weld County district court sits at the Courthouse on 9th Avenue; county court is a block away at the Centennial Center on 10th Street. Both are downtown.
- Municipal court (city-ordinance and local traffic matters): Greeley Municipal Court, 1001 11th Ave..
- Prosecutor: the Weld County District Attorney (19th Judicial District) in Greeley (915 10th St.).
- Law enforcement: Greeley Police Department (2875 W. 10th St.).
Greeley Divorce & Family Law Attorney
A Greeley divorce, custody case, or child-support matter is filed in district court at the Weld County Courthouse (901 9th Ave., Greeley). 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 Greeley 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 Weld 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.
Greeley Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
A Greeley arrest by Greeley Police Department is prosecuted by the Weld County District Attorney (19th Judicial District) in Greeley (915 10th St.) if the State files charges; a city-ordinance violation stays in Greeley Municipal Court. Attorney Liken served as a Colorado Deputy District Attorney — he has built the State's file from the inside and reads a Greeley 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 19th Judicial District.
- Domestic violence defense — the mandatory protection order and what it really means.
- Record sealing — clear a Greeley record when you are eligible.
Greeley Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives protect Greeley families now; when a loved one passes, probate for the estate is opened in district court at the Weld County Courthouse (901 9th Ave., Greeley). Attorney Liken keeps estate planning plain-English and probate manageable for Greeley executors and heirs.
- Wills, trusts & powers of attorney — a plan that fits your family and adapts over time.
- Probate & estate administration — guiding Greeley 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 Greeley clients ask
Where will my Greeley divorce or custody case be filed?
Divorce, custody, child support, and maintenance cases for Greeley are district-court matters, filed at the Weld County Courthouse (901 9th Ave., Greeley) in Colorado's 19th Judicial District.
What is the difference between Greeley Municipal Court and county court?
Greeley Municipal Court hears violations of Greeley's own ordinances, including many local traffic tickets. Charges filed by the State of Colorado — misdemeanors, DUI, and felonies — go to Weld County courts and are prosecuted by the Weld County District Attorney (19th Judicial District) in Greeley (915 10th St.).
I was arrested for DUI in Greeley. 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 Greeley?
No. Consultations are by phone or video, and in-person meetings can be arranged. Greeley is northeast of Longmont via CO-66 and US-85 or I-25 and US-34.
Who handles probate for a Greeley estate?
Probate for a Weld County estate is filed in the district court at the Weld County Courthouse (901 9th Ave., Greeley). Attorney Liken handles wills, trusts, and estate administration for Greeley 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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