Longmont 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 Longmont — cases filed at the Boulder County Justice Center in the 20th 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 Longmont attorney who knows which courthouse your case goes to
Longmont sits mostly in Boulder County, with a sliver of the city's east side in Weld County. That county line decides which courthouse and which District Attorney handle a case, and it is one of the first things Attorney Liken confirms on a call.
Longmont has about 100,000 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate). The Longmont Law Firm is based here — this is home. 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 Longmont matter from the first call to the last filing.
Where Longmont cases are heard
- District court (divorce, custody, felonies, probate): Boulder County Justice Center, 1777 6th St., Boulder — 20th Judicial District.
- Weld County side of Longmont: Weld County Combined Court, Greeley (Centennial Center, 915 10th St.) — 19th Judicial District.
- County court (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims): Boulder County's Longmont courthouse, 1035 Kimbark St., Longmont. Boulder County also holds court right here in Longmont, so many Longmont matters never require the drive to Boulder.
- Municipal court (city-ordinance and local traffic matters): Longmont Municipal Court, 225 Kimbark St., inside the Safety & Justice Center.
- Prosecutor: the Boulder County District Attorney (20th Judicial District), with offices at the Boulder Justice Center and at the Longmont courthouse.
- Law enforcement: Longmont Public Safety – Police Services.
Longmont Divorce & Family Law Attorney
A Longmont 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 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 Longmont 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 Boulder 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.
Longmont Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
A Longmont arrest by Longmont Public Safety – Police Services is prosecuted by the Boulder County District Attorney (20th Judicial District), with offices at the Boulder Justice Center and at the Longmont courthouse if the State files charges; a city-ordinance violation stays in Longmont 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 20th Judicial District.
- Domestic violence defense — the mandatory protection order and what it really means.
- Record sealing — clear a Longmont record when you are eligible.
Longmont Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives protect Longmont 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 Longmont executors and heirs.
- Wills, trusts & powers of attorney — a plan that fits your family and adapts over time.
- Probate & estate administration — guiding Longmont 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 Longmont clients ask
Where will my Longmont divorce or custody case be filed?
Divorce, custody, child support, and maintenance cases for Longmont are district-court matters, filed at the Boulder County Justice Center (1777 6th St., Boulder) in Colorado's 20th Judicial District. Longmont spans a county line, so the correct county is confirmed first.
What is the difference between Longmont Municipal Court and county court?
Longmont Municipal Court hears violations of Longmont's own ordinances, including many local traffic tickets. Charges filed by the State of Colorado — misdemeanors, DUI, and felonies — go to Boulder County courts and are prosecuted by the Boulder County District Attorney (20th Judicial District), with offices at the Boulder Justice Center and at the Longmont courthouse.
I was arrested for DUI in Longmont. 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 the office in person?
No. Consultations are by phone or video, and in-person meetings can be arranged. The Longmont Law Firm is based here — this is home.
Who handles probate for a Longmont estate?
Probate for a Boulder County 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 Longmont 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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