Lakewood Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
When a family is going through divorce, a custody dispute, or a support matter, the process does not stall because the law is unclear. It stalls because no one is steering. Johnson Law Group is a family-law-only firm, founded in 2015, built around one premise: families in transition deserve a prepared, focused guide. Lakewood is the most populous city in Jefferson County and Colorado’s fifth largest city, with more than 155,000 residents spread across 43 square miles immediately west of Denver. Incorporated in 1969, Lakewood is entirely within Jefferson County, and all family law cases are heard at the Jefferson County Combined Courts in Golden. The families we serve here get the same focused preparation, the same documentation discipline, and the same clear counsel that Jefferson County clients deserve.
Our Denver office at 3773 Cherry Creek Drive North, Suite 801, is the nearest Johnson Law Group location to Lakewood, approximately 5 to 8 miles east via US-6 or 6th Avenue. For Lakewood families who prefer in-person meetings, it is one of the most convenient offices in the Jefferson County set. Virtual consultations by video or phone are equally available and work well for the initial consultation and much of the ongoing case work.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation: call (720) 640-8463 or book a time online. We listen first, explain what you are facing under Colorado law, and give you a clear next step, whether or not you hire us.
Family Law We Handle in Lakewood
Our Lakewood representation is focused on family law. If your matter falls into one of these areas, we can represent you.
- Divorce: Dissolution of marriage in Colorado, whether uncontested or contested.
- Child Custody: Decision-making, parenting time, and post-decree modifications.
- Child Support: Initial orders, modifications, and enforcement under Colorado guidelines.
- Spousal Maintenance: Temporary and long-term support orders, including modifications.
- Property Division: Division of marital assets and debts, including high-asset cases.
- Paternity: Establishing legal parentage and the rights that follow.
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting and reviewing marital agreements for Colorado enforceability.
- Adoption: Stepparent and family adoptions filed in Jefferson County.
- Guardianship: Guardianship of minors and related protective arrangements.
Lakewood Neighborhoods We Serve
Lakewood spans approximately 43 square miles west of Denver, bordered by Golden to the west, Wheat Ridge and Arvada to the north, Denver and Edgewater to the east, and unincorporated Jefferson County to the south and west. The city ranges from the West Colfax corridor and the 40 West Arts District near Denver, through the Belmar urban district and established mid-century neighborhoods in the center, to newer foothills communities and the Green Mountain mesa in the west. Lakewood is entirely within Jefferson County, and all family law cases file at the Jefferson County Combined Courts in Golden, approximately 10 miles west of central Lakewood.
- North and central Lakewood: Applewood, Applewood Knolls, Eiber, Morse Park, West Colfax (40 West Arts District), Edgewood, North Alameda, Crown Hill, Lasley, Belmar, Belmar Park, Lofts at Belmar, South Alameda, and established mid-century neighborhoods along Wadsworth Boulevard and West Colfax.
- Central and south Lakewood: Bear Valley, Academy Park, Daniels, Friendly Hills, Governor’s Ranch, Marston, Sanderson Creek, Pheasant Creek, Southern Gables, Sun Valley, and neighborhoods along US-285 and Bear Creek Lake Park approaching the C-470 corridor.
- West Lakewood and the Green Mountain foothills: Green Mountain, Solterra, Bear Creek Village, Carmody, Creighton, Union Square, Sunrise Creek, Rooney Valley, Mesa View Estates, and communities along the foothills approaching unincorporated Jefferson County to the west.
If your Lakewood neighborhood is not listed here, call us to confirm coverage. All Lakewood residents are in Jefferson County and file family law cases at the same Jefferson County Combined Courts.
At Johnson Law Group, we believe that divorce shouldn’t define your future, it should position you for growth and healing. Let our family help yours. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin the journey toward your next chapter.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
Our Denver office is one of the closest Johnson Law Group locations to any Jefferson County city. Family law cases are heard at the Jefferson County courthouse in Golden, west of Lakewood.
| Office | Counties Served | Primary Courthouse |
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Denver (nearest for most)
3773 Cherry Creek Dr N, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80209 ~5–8 miles east via US-6/6th Ave |
Jefferson County (Lakewood, Golden, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, and all Jefferson County communities, entirely within Jefferson County, no split) |
Jefferson County Combined Courts 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Suite 2070 Golden, CO 80401 1st Judicial District |
Lakewood family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and protection orders, are filed and heard at the Jefferson County Combined Courts, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2070, Golden, CO 80401, the courthouse for the 1st Judicial District. The 1st Judicial District includes Jefferson and Gilpin counties. Lakewood also has its own Municipal Court at 445 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226, but that court handles only city traffic violations and ordinance matters and has no jurisdiction over divorce, custody, or any Jefferson County family law matter. From our Denver office, the Jefferson County Combined Courts is approximately 15 miles west via I-70 to Golden. From central Lakewood, the courthouse is approximately 10 miles west. Plan to meet with our team in Denver or by video for case strategy, and to appear in Golden for hearings.
Why Lakewood Families Trust Johnson Law Group
The first call is not a sales call. You will talk to an attorney who listens before recommending anything. We ask the questions that matter, walk you through what Colorado law actually says about your situation, and tell you what we would do next. Guidance over conversion. That is the part clients tell us makes the difference when they were deciding who to hire.
We build cases the way you would want yours built. Family law is not a product. Two cases that look identical on paper can take very different paths once you look at the children, the assets, and the shared history. We start with what you need protected, build a strategy around it, and document the case as we go. Showing up to the Jefferson County Combined Courts prepared is not optional. It is how we work.
A client portal that keeps you in the loop. When you hire Johnson Law Group, you get access to our Client Portal at no additional cost. Real-time alerts on every case milestone, transparent billing, and a direct line to your legal team and Client Care Specialist. You will know where your case stands without having to chase updates.
We are staffed for cases that do not fit a template. A federal employment compensation package or government benefit that needs to be properly analyzed at divorce. A home that has appreciated significantly in a city with decades of rising values. A custody arrangement where one parent commutes by W Line to downtown Denver and the other works in Golden. A relocation request when a federal agency transfer pulls a parent to another city. Most Lakewood cases do not involve all of that. When yours does, that is the kind of preparation and judgment we bring.
No outcome guarantees. Only preparation. No serious family law attorney can promise you a specific result, and we will not tell you what you want to hear to close a consultation. What we commit to is the preparation: a strategy that fits the facts, a documented case, and honest communication at every stage so you never feel blindsided.
Ready to talk? Call (720) 640-8463 or schedule a no-pressure consultation.
What to Expect When You Call
Our consultation process is straightforward and built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what is happening. The short version is fine, and we will ask the questions that matter.
- We explain what Colorado law says. In plain English. No lecture, no scare tactics, no pressure.
- We map the next step. You will leave the consultation with a clear sense of what comes next: filing, responding, gathering records, or pausing to think it through.
We know Colorado’s courts. We know the path through this kind of case. And we will walk you through what comes next before you commit to anything. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin the journey toward your next chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will my Lakewood family law case be filed?
Lakewood family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and protection orders, are filed at the Jefferson County Combined Courts, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2070, Golden, CO 80401, within the 1st Judicial District. Lakewood is entirely within Jefferson County, so there is no county-split question. Note that Lakewood has its own Municipal Court at 445 South Allison Parkway, but that court handles only city traffic violations and ordinance matters and has no jurisdiction over divorce or family law.
Do I have to come into the Denver office, or can we handle this virtually?
Both options are available. Our Denver office at 3773 Cherry Creek Drive North, Suite 801, is the nearest Johnson Law Group location to Lakewood, approximately 5 to 8 miles east via US-6 or 6th Avenue, making it one of the most convenient in-person options in the Jefferson County set. We serve Lakewood clients in person at that office. Virtual consultations by video or phone are equally effective for the initial consultation and much of the ongoing case work.
My spouse recently moved out of state. Can Johnson Law Group still help?
Yes. Johnson Law Group is licensed in Colorado, Illinois, Florida, and Wyoming. When one spouse relocates to another state, questions of jurisdiction arise around which state governs the divorce filing, where custody matters should be heard, and how interstate custody agreements are enforced. Those cross-state questions are exactly the kind of work our multi-state team is built to assess. Schedule a consultation and we will evaluate which state has jurisdiction and what the filing path looks like for your specific situation.
Does it matter which Lakewood neighborhood I live in for my case?
No. Lakewood is entirely within Jefferson County, so all Lakewood addresses file at the same Jefferson County Combined Courts in Golden. Whether you live in Belmar, Green Mountain, Applewood, Solterra, Bear Valley, or anywhere else in the city, your court and your judge assignment are the same. Your neighborhood does not affect the applicable law or court process.
How much will it cost to hire a family law attorney in Lakewood?
Family law costs depend on the complexity of your matter and how much can be resolved without court intervention. We discuss fees transparently at the consultation and will not quote representation without understanding your situation. Call (720) 640-8463 or schedule a consultation and we will give you a realistic picture of what your specific case is likely to involve.
I am not sure what kind of legal help I need yet. What should I do?
Start with a consultation. You do not need to have your situation fully categorized before you call. Tell us what is happening, and we will identify what area of family law applies, explain the typical process, and help you determine whether Johnson Law Group is the right fit. No commitment is required from the consultation, and no pressure is applied. The consultation exists to give you clarity, not to close a sale.
Talk to a Lakewood Family Law Attorney
We know the Jefferson County Combined Courts. We know the path through a family law case in Lakewood. And we will walk you through what comes next before you commit to anything.
Our Colorado family law attorneys handle divorce, custody, support, and related matters across the state with the preparation and steadiness these cases require. With locations across Colorado, we represent Lakewood clients in Jefferson County family law matters and help families navigate the legal process with clear guidance and realistic expectations.
Call (720) 640-8463 or schedule a consultation online. A Johnson Law Group team member will confirm the right attorney for your Lakewood case and get you on the calendar.