Loveland 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 Loveland — cases filed at the Larimer County Justice Center in the 8th 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 Loveland attorney who knows which courthouse your case goes to
Loveland is unusual: its county court, municipal court, and police department all share one building on East 10th Street. Divorce, custody, felony, and probate cases still go to the Larimer County Justice Center in Fort Collins.
Loveland has about 81,000 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate). Loveland is north of Longmont on US-287 or I-25. 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 Loveland matter from the first call to the last filing.
Where Loveland cases are heard
- District court (divorce, custody, felonies, probate): Larimer County Justice Center, 201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins — 8th Judicial District.
- County court (misdemeanors, traffic, small claims): Loveland County Court, 810 E. 10th St., Suite 110, Loveland. Loveland has its own county court in the Police & Courts Building on East 10th Street, handling misdemeanors, traffic, infractions, civil claims up to $25,000, and small claims.
- Municipal court (city-ordinance and local traffic matters): Loveland Municipal Court, 810 E. 10th St., Suite 200.
- Prosecutor: the 8th Judicial District Attorney (Larimer County) in Fort Collins, which also keeps a Loveland office.
- Law enforcement: Loveland Police Department (810 E. 10th St.).
Loveland Divorce & Family Law Attorney
A Loveland divorce, custody case, or child-support matter is filed in district court at the Larimer County Justice Center (201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins). 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 Loveland 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 Larimer 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.
Loveland Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
A Loveland arrest by Loveland Police Department is prosecuted by the 8th Judicial District Attorney (Larimer County) in Fort Collins, which also keeps a Loveland office if the State files charges; a city-ordinance violation stays in Loveland Municipal Court. Attorney Liken served as a Colorado Deputy District Attorney — he has built the State's file from the inside and reads a Loveland 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 8th Judicial District.
- Domestic violence defense — the mandatory protection order and what it really means.
- Record sealing — clear a Loveland record when you are eligible.
Loveland Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives protect Loveland families now; when a loved one passes, probate for the estate is opened in district court at the Larimer County Justice Center (201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins). Attorney Liken keeps estate planning plain-English and probate manageable for Loveland executors and heirs.
- Wills, trusts & powers of attorney — a plan that fits your family and adapts over time.
- Probate & estate administration — guiding Loveland 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 Loveland clients ask
Where will my Loveland divorce or custody case be filed?
Divorce, custody, child support, and maintenance cases for Loveland are district-court matters, filed at the Larimer County Justice Center (201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins) in Colorado's 8th Judicial District.
What is the difference between Loveland Municipal Court and county court?
Loveland Municipal Court hears violations of Loveland's own ordinances, including many local traffic tickets. Charges filed by the State of Colorado — misdemeanors, DUI, and felonies — go to Larimer County courts and are prosecuted by the 8th Judicial District Attorney (Larimer County) in Fort Collins, which also keeps a Loveland office.
I was arrested for DUI in Loveland. 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 Loveland?
No. Consultations are by phone or video, and in-person meetings can be arranged. Loveland is north of Longmont on US-287 or I-25.
Who handles probate for a Loveland estate?
Probate for a Larimer County estate is filed in the district court at the Larimer County Justice Center (201 LaPorte Ave., Fort Collins). Attorney Liken handles wills, trusts, and estate administration for Loveland 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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