Mead 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 Mead — 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 Mead attorney who knows which courthouse your case goes to
Mead's municipal court meets at Town Hall on 3rd Street for town-ordinance matters. Anything the State of Colorado prosecutes, and every divorce, custody, or probate case, is filed in Weld County in Greeley.
Mead has about 6,600 residents (Town of Mead profile). Mead is northeast of Longmont at the I-25 / CO-66 interchange. 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 Mead matter from the first call to the last filing.
Where Mead 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.
- Municipal court (city-ordinance and local traffic matters): Mead Municipal Court, Mead Town Hall, 441 3rd St..
- Prosecutor: the Weld County District Attorney (19th Judicial District) in Greeley.
- Law enforcement: Mead Police Department (537 Main St.).
Mead Divorce & Family Law Attorney
A Mead 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 Mead 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.
Mead Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
A Mead arrest by Mead Police Department is prosecuted by the Weld County District Attorney (19th Judicial District) in Greeley if the State files charges; a city-ordinance violation stays in Mead Municipal Court. Attorney Liken served as a Colorado Deputy District Attorney — he has built the State's file from the inside and reads a Mead 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 Mead record when you are eligible.
Mead Estate Planning & Probate Attorney
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives protect Mead 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 Mead executors and heirs.
- Wills, trusts & powers of attorney — a plan that fits your family and adapts over time.
- Probate & estate administration — guiding Mead 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.
Mead 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 Mead clients ask
Where will my Mead divorce or custody case be filed?
Divorce, custody, child support, and maintenance cases for Mead 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 Mead Municipal Court and county court?
Mead Municipal Court hears violations of Mead'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.
I was arrested for DUI in Mead. 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 Mead?
No. Consultations are by phone or video, and in-person meetings can be arranged. Mead is northeast of Longmont at the I-25 / CO-66 interchange.
Who handles probate for a Mead 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 Mead 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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