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A Colorado native, Krista earned a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School, the nation’s premier journalism school, writing and reporting for NBC-TV, The Denver Post, and New York Newsday before becoming a Pulitzer-nominated reporter for Knight-Ridder Newspapers. She then worked extensively in marketing and public relations in California’s Silicon Valley, launching a variety of high-tech companies and products before returning to Colorado to run her own PR consultancy with clients such as Apple and Sony.
Later, Krista had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong interest in law, going to school at night to earn a law degree while simultaneously working. At the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, she graduated near the top of her class and received numerous awards for scholastic excellence and legal writing and research. While in law school, Krista worked at Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Colorado Court of Appeals, U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. District Court, and served as a law clerk to former U.S. Attorney Michael J. Norton.
After law school, she was hired as a law clerk to a federal judge at the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, one of the most prestigious and highly sought roles for new lawyers. There, Krista handled the court side of hundreds of federal lawsuits, steering them from their filing through final orders. She also learned the art of mediation by participating in extensive settlement conferences with the judge for whom she clerked.
Despite having many opportunities to take the typical route from her clerkship into complex civil litigation, Krista began her family law work at a leading boutique law firm focused exclusively on family law matters, establishing and then deepening her understanding of best practices.
She later opened her own firm to concentrate her efforts more fully on putting children first, seeking cost-effective solutions, and preserving as much civility as possible for people affected in all areas of family law.
Krista’s family law experience is vast, spanning straightforward and amicable divorce through international cases with complex jurisdictional and criminal elements. Through careful case-strategy planning and execution and a relentless attention to detail, Krista also has an excellent track record of settling cases, taking only the most extreme cases all the way to trial. Please see these testimonials from former clients.
Krista’s current practice engages her directly in every facet of the firm’s cases involving issues of marriage and parental rights. Because of her commitment, however, to children, she spends the vast majority of her time serving as a child advocate to represent directly or provide input to courts, parents, and counsel on children’s best interests. She also speaks nationally and locally on child-advocacy issues, teaching other attorneys and judicial officers ways to best meet children’s needs. She has been a leading voice for the use of child legal representatives in domestic cases, bringing the role to courts throughout Colorado and encouraging the practice nationally. She serves too as a child and family investigator, mediator (having completed mediation and negotiation training through Harvard Business School and the National Association of Certified Mediators), a parenting coordinator and decision maker, and as a guardian ad litem. She is trained and authorized to practice in these roles by the Office of the Child’s Representative as well as the State Court’s Administrative Office as well as being licensed to practice law in Colorado and Wyoming.
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Chat withState: Wyoming
Acquired: 2018
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 2015
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5610 Ward Rd Ste 300, Arvada, CO, 80002-1309
5610 Ward Rd Ste 300, Arvada, CO, 80002-1309
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Posted by Cheryl | March 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent-No BS Child Advocacy Lawyer!!!!
I’m extremely grateful for the support and professionalism Krista provided throughout my case. From the very beginning, she took the time to listen to my concerns, explain the legal process clearly, and make sure I felt informed at every step. She was responsive, detail-oriented, and always prepar...
Thank you for this wonderful review. It was a privilege to work with you .
Posted by Rochelle | March 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Passionate and Professional
Krista has been my attorney and trusted advisor for 6 years. Her work in child advocacy both professionally and in the community made her an obvious choice for my complicated and contentious case. She is never afraid to speak the truth and passionately advocates for my children. Through her work, ...
Thank you for this lovely review. It's been an honor to represent you!
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Zero Stars
Unprofessional and deeply disappointing. She arrived late, billed excessively, and admitted she had not reviewed my case while pressuring me to fire my attorney. She refused to review evidence, showed clear bias without factual basis, caused unnecessary delays, and then blamed others for those delays...
Because this review is anonymous, I cannot confirm whether the reviewer was ever a client or party in a case involving my firm. What I can say is that the statements in this review do not accurately reflect my practice or professional conduct. Ethical rules prevent me from discussing the details of any specific matter in a public forum. I take my responsibilities to children and families very seriously and work diligently to prepare for every case and advocate for child-centered outcomes. For those seeking a broader picture of client experiences with my firm, I encourage prospective clients to review the more than 100 five-star client reviews on Google from individuals who have worked directly with us.
Posted by Mary | March 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse
Horrific. mistakes on every line, dishonest and unfair.
Literally told the court that I made 22 false reports to CPS, and that no professionals such as doctors, counselors, the public, ever called police or CPS re: my children's safety with their father. I sought the records, there have been around 30 calls made about him or his home, and in all of time I...
Though not explicitly stated, this review appears to relate to my work as a court-appointed Child and Family Investigator (CFI). CFIs are neutral professionals appointed by the court to gather information and provide recommendations in contested family law matters. Because online reviews do not verify the reviewer’s identity or role in a case, I cannot determine the reviewer’s involvement or respond to the specific allegations. CFIs are also bound by strict confidentiality obligations that prevent discussion of any individual matter in a public forum. In my CFI work, it is my practice to carefully consider and review all claims raised by parents, including allegations of domestic violence or child abuse, and to evaluate information from collateral sources as part of the investigation. Standard procedures also apply to requests for CFI files, including timely requests, payment of applicable processing fees, and in some circumstances a court order if a request is delayed. CFIs are required to review information from multiple sources and make independent assessments based on the investigation conducted. However, the statements in this review significantly mischaracterize both the CFI process and my professional conduct. My focus in every matter is the well-being of the children involved and fulfilling the responsibilities assigned by the court with diligence and care. For those seeking a fuller picture of my work, I encourage prospective clients to review the more than 100 five-star reviews from individuals who have worked directly with my firm on Google, including those related to my CFI work, my service as a Child’s Legal Representative, and my firm’s representation of parents.
Posted by Jessica | March 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Lawyer
I can’t say enough good things about Krista Nash. I was looking for a divorce attorney after my husband had filed for divorce. My counselor gave me Krista’s card and told me that she was very dedicated and then she said “Krista is a shark and she will fight for you”. I called Krista, she gave me the ...
Thank you for your kind words. It means a great deal to know that the support and guidance provided during a difficult season was helpful to you and your family. Family transitions are never easy, and my goal is always to help parents move through the legal process with clarity while protecting the well-being of their children and their future. I’m grateful you took the time to share your experience and wish you and your children continued peace and stability in the years ahead.
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