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Dane Eric Torbenson

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  • Aurora, CO
  • Licensed for 22 years
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About Dane

Dane Torbenson is a Denver Native, and grew up in the Park Hill neighborhood in east Denver. After attending Denver East High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre from the University of Colorado, Boulder. After a number of years as a starving actor, and jobs ranging from waiter to stuntman to private investigator to paralegal, Dane enrolled at the University of Denver College of Law, and received his J.D. in 1998. Dane began practicing criminal defense law at the law firm of Newell and Martens, and eventually became partner in the firm then named Newell and Torbenson. In 2003, Dane decided to broaden his practice to include other areas of the law, and joined the firm of his law school classmate and trial and appellate competiton partner Randy Corporon for nearly a decade until 2012.  After 2012, Dane was engaged in general litigation practice, with two other firms, with primary emphasis on family law and criminal defense litigation. In 2018, Dane Torbenson was excited to return to The Law Offices of Randy B. Corporon, P.C., where he currently practices. Dane's most frequent areas of practice include complex family law cases, criminal defense, contempt charges, and dependency & neglect.
 
Dane has frequently been involved in Denver Theatres as both an actor and a fight choreographer over the last 30 years, but his favorite role is as father to two amizing daughters adopted from China in 2005 and 2007.  Dane is a member of the Speaker's Bureau for the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, and is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association, and the Colorado LGBT Bar Association. He lives with his wife and family in Denver, Colorado.
 
Specialties: Family Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation 

Practice areas

Child supportFamilyChild custodyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 50%

    18 years

  2. Child custody: 20%

    18 years

  3. Family: 20%

    18 years

  4. Child support: 10%

    18 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

2821 S. Parker Road, #555
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Law Offices of Randy B. Corporon, P.C.

2821 S. Parker Road, #555
Aurora, CO, 80014

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
COActive199811/10/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers382
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
10 Best Attorneys in Colorado for Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2017
Top Contributor / Top AttorneyAvvo2016
Top Contributor AwardAvvo2015
Certificate of Appreciation - Flood Relief HelplineColorado Bar Association2014
Top Contributor AwardAvvo.com2014
Clients' Choice AwardAvvo.com2014
Best Brief - Barrister's Cup Appellate AdvocacyUniversity of Denver College of Law1998
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Offices of Randy B. Corporon, P.C.2018 - Present
AttorneyLaw Office of Alexandra White PC2015 - 2018
Senior AssociateThe Law Center P.C.2012 - 2015
AssociateLaw Offices of Randy B. Corporon , P.C.2003 - 2012
PartnerNewell and Torbenson1997 - 2003
Chief InvestigatorInvestigative Reporting Services1992 - 1995
ParalegalLaw Offices of Thomas C. Miller1992 - 1995
ActorSelf Employed1989 - 2001
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Colorado GLBT Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
Liberty Day InstituteVice Chair, Board of Directors2016 - Present
American Civil Liberties Union of ColoradoSpeakers Bureau2016 - Present
Liberty Day InstituteCurriculum Advisory Council Member2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationN/A2014 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionN/A1998 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationN/A1998 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationN/A1998 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ColoradoAdmitted to Practice1998 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionN/A1992 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
The Colorado LawyerReview of The Articulate Witness2015
Denver Divorce Law BlogBlog entries on family law topics2015
National Business Institute SeminarThe Criminal Trial from Start To Finish2008
National Business Institute SeminarThe Impact of Bankruptcy on Dissolution of Marriage in Colorado2005
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Denver College of LawJuris Doctor1998
Denver Paralegal InstituteParalegal Certificate1993
University of Colorado - BoulderBachelor of Fine Arts1989
Denver East High SchoolDiploma1985
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Redline Gallery 48 hours eventThe Masterpiece Cake Shop decision2018
Performance of "The Cake" by Bekah BrunstetterPanelist for after-show discussion2018
Park Hill Branch LibraryThe Rights of Non-Citizens2018
Working it Out Conference - Metro State LGBTQ resource centerLGBTQ Topics in Family Law2017
Volunteer appreciation gathering - Moveon.orgCurrent Issues in Immigration2017
Southeast Metropolitan Law ClubFree Speech and Freedom of Assembly2017
RedLine Contemporary Art Center 48 Hours EventImmigration and Displacement2017
Prairie Grassroots MeetingCivil Rights at Protests and Demonstrations2017
Prairie Grass Roots - Monthly MeetingCurrent topics in Civil Liberties2017
OEID Learning SeriesThe First Amendment and Hate Speech2017
Littleton Neighborhood meetingVoting Rights2017
Larimer Bar Association Law Day 2017Voting Rights2017
In Studio Guest - Peter Boyles Show - 710KNUSReligious Liberty and LGBT Discrimination2017
Civics 101 - LongmontThe Bill of Rights2017
Civics 101 - DenverThe Bill of Rights2017
Business for Breakfast Radio Show 1690 KDMTSmall Business Owners in Divorce2017
Business for Breakfast Radio Show - 1690 KDMTThe Economy under the Trump Administration2017
710 KNUS Jimmy Sengenberger ShowCharlottesville - Free Speech and Confederate Monuments2017
Western Unitarian Universalist Life FestivalConstitutional Law and Social Justice2016
In Studio Guest - Peter Boyles Radio ShowConversations across the political divide2016
Evergreen High School Diversity Day speakerReligious Liberty and Religious persecution2016
CU Law School - Black Law Students' Association MeetingVoting Rights2016
Colorado Symphony OrchestraNarration with music by Francis Poulenc2016
Wake Up! with Randy Corporon - 560 KLZ"Have a Liberal for Lunch" - Weekly hour-long radio segment2015
Visiting Scholar Video Interview - Liberty Day InstituteThe Fourth Amendment2015
Morning Constitutionals - Liberty Day InstituteThe Importance of Education regarding the Constitution2015
In-Studio Guest - Peter Boyles Show, November 12, 2015Missouri Protests and Transgender Rights2015
A Marked ManTheatrical Performance2015
Wake Up! with Randy Corporon - 560 KLZ"Have a Liberal for Lunch" - Weekly hour-long radio segment2014
Animal FarmTheatrical Role2014
Watershed II - SoiledTheatrical Role2013
Watershed I - The Sea is Not FullTheatrical Role2013
The Jimmy Sengenberger Show - 710 KNUSDiscussion of Colorado Civil Rights Laws2013
Adult education programCivil Unions and Marriage Equality2013
Adult education programConstitutional law for social justice2012
The Criminal Defense Trial from Start to Finish - National Business Institute CLEExamining witnesses, closing arguments, and concluding the trial2008
The Impact of Bankruptcy on Dissolution of Marriage in Colorado - National Business Institute CLEEthical Considerations and Dischargability of Debts2005
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re the Marriage of HillObtained termination of client's maintenance obligation
In re Marriage of AlvarezReduced client's maintenance obligation
In Re Marriage of Johnson, 2014CA1279 (Colo. Ct. App. 10-22-2015)Affirmed by Court of Appeals
In Re Marriage of Stern and Fish, 2015 SA 241 (Colo. 2015)Rule to Show Cause made absolute - affirming client's position
Ramsey v. HalloranProtection Order Granted for clients
In re Hargrove and WebberObtained finding of no common law marriage for client
People v. StandiferdAcquittal
In re Naekel, 181 P.3d 1177 (Colo. App. 2008)Award to client upheld on appeal
Fergusson v. StrobelClient allowed to discharge debt

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EXCELLENT

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Dale Torbenson is an excellent lawyer. I had interviewed several lawyers via telephone for my case before speaking to Dale. Upon the initial call, I knew I wanted him to represent me with my case. He was completely thorough, non judgmental and very detailed in his explanations (which I needed because I ask a lot of questions.) He requested that I come into the law firm to speak with him that day, which definitely eased my anxiety. While in court, he again presented himself in the same professional, detailed manner and we achieved the desired outcome. I would definitely recommend Dale to anyone seeking a lawyer who specializes in Family law and Criminal law cases. He is the absolute BEST!
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Dane, helped me through my divorce and was incredibly helpful and profession I would absolutely recommend using this business.
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Highly recommended if you need a family law attorney

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I highly recommend Dane Torbenson. Dane represented me during a challenging and complicated case with exceptional professionalism and expertise. Very quick to respond and always made sure I understood the situation.
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Highly Recommended Attorney

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Dane Torbenson is guiding me and my family successfully through a high-conflict divorce and child custody case. He has been well-prepared for court hearings and articulate in key motions which have resulted in favorable court rulings. Dane has maintained excellent attorney-client relations throughout and has always been very responsive to our questions and concerns. His calm, professional approach to a difficult case has been reassuring.
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Retained for Divorce

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Dane made quick work of my divorce. It was a pleasure to work with him. I’ve since referred two of my friends to Dane for family law issues and they both received the same experience. Thanks Dane.
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Contentious Divorce

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I retained the Law Office of Alexandra White, PC to represent me in my divorce process in June 2015. I worked with both Alex White and Dane Torbenson. Dane made a difficult situation easier to handle. He responded promptly and thoroughly to all of my questions and concerns, was prompt and professional, and kept me informed every step of the way. When this contentious case went to trial, Dane did an outstanding job presenting the facts to the court. His experience, presentation and demeanor resulted in a reasonable and fair outcome. I am very satisfied with the resolution of the divorce. I highly recommend Dane Torbenson and the Law Office of Alexandra White, PC to anyone looking for knowledgeable, experienced representation.
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Very Experienced

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Dane Torbenson has represented me in custody battles and other cases with the same opposing person for over a decade. I wouldn't hire any other lawyer for numerous reason but ther is a concrete reason I stand firm on hiring Dane as needed. That concrete factor is through years of battle after battle against my child's other parent we prevail time and time again. I thought that as a man I would always end up losing going against my child's mother. With the experience that Dane brings to the table he does an amazing job bringing all of the facts to the courts attention and almost always ends up in a victory. If any of my friends or family asked for an attorney I would refer them to Dane. He will explain the battle ahead and will represent the client in an honest/ethical fashion for a very reasonable cost.
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Get Dane on you side! Highly Recommend

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Divorce is painful, complicated and lasting. Ensure you have a great team to support you every step of the way. In a 2016 divorce proceedings, Dane Torbenson provided great guidance, support and legal advice, including a court appearance that made all the difference for me. Thank you Dane for your help. It is greatly appreciated.
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EXCEPTIONAL DEDICATED ATTORNEY WITH GREAT WRITING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF COMPLEX MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL FAMILY LAW MATTERS

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September 16, 2015 Law Office of Alexandra White PC Attn: PARTNERS Attn: Dane Torbenson, Esq. 12625 E. Euclid Drive Centennial, CO 80111 RE: RECOMMENDATION Salutations, This is to acknowledge your professional and legal services to myself as my former attorney of record regarding a highly complex multi-jurisdictional contemporaneous Family Law Matter (Colorado Invalidity of Marriage and Florida Divorce) proceeding. When I was looking for an attorney in the Denver-Metro area, I was looking for several qualities including: a genuine interest in my problems, knowledge and advice of what could and what should be done from a legal standpoint to get a fair or equitable conclusion, prompt and efficient response to my calls, personal attention and follow-up, and results that were favorable to our position. I found all those qualities in Dane Torbenson, Esq. who is now an attorney with Law Office of Alexandria White PC. Your hard work, dedication, endless energy, excellent litigation and writing skills and superior judgment resulted in a satisfactory conclusion. I want you and your staff to know how pleased I am with the favorable settlement reached in this case as well as the outstanding performance of Dane Torbenson, Esq.. Thank you very much Dane Torbenson. I would certainly recommend the Law Office of Alexandria White PC and Dane Torbenson, Esq. in all family law related matters. Sincerely, Gregory
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Great Family Law Attorney

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Dane was very straightforward and patient. I was trying to modify my parenting time to include home visits in my home state. It was a pleasure working with him. Very informed and easy to speak to. Honest about the entire proceedings and he fought hard to get me everything I was asking for. Would definitely recommend and use Mr. Torbenson.
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Joseph Brown, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 22, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Torbenson. We recently worked on a matter with complicated financial and parenting time issues, and Mr. Torbenson was extremely professional and settlement-minded. He was obviously more interested in solutions than problems and did a great job of working out creative settlement options to work around the hurdles the Parties were facing.

Lucy Denson, Family Attorney on Mar 4, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Dane is a strong advocate for his client. We had a difficult and complicated case which included divorce filings in two different states. Dane has the intellectual ability to understand difficult and complex cases. Dane has a calm demeanor. This assists him in negotiating settlement which saves clients money. However, if the case requires trial, he is more than capable of representing his client well at trial.

Michael Zywicki, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 22, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Mr. Torbenson and I have worked on several cases together ranging from divorce to modification of child support. Mr. Torbenson is incredibly knowledgable and focuses on minimizing the contentious nature of divorce and custody cases. He is highly recommended!!

Judd Nemiro

Aggressive representation. I endorse this lawyer.

Wadi Muhaisen, Family Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Dane Torbenon, who is an attorney in the community that I have known since 1996. He is brilliant and very ethical and well-respected.

Rebecca Gumaer, Family Attorney on Nov 13, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Christopher Erskine, Family Attorney on Sep 4, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

Honest and hardworking attorney with an extensive amount of legal knowledge.

Jay Finnecy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Torbenson is an experienced and passionate attorney. Anyone needing legal assistance in or around Highlands Ranch, CO should seek his counsel.

John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Nathan McKinney, Family Attorney on Jun 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer do not hesitate to call Dane. Extremely competent and direct advice.

William Housley, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator.

Gina Famularo, Family Attorney on Jun 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Robert Wareham, Family Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Dane is a thoughtful, analytical and intelligent attorney who sees alternatives when others see a dead end. A capable litigator, he nonetheless excels in settlement negotiations.

Louis Leroux, Litigation Attorney on May 24, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

I have long admired his legal acumen and compassion for his clients.

Christian Lassen

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Christopher Leroi, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Torbenson shows in his responses that he is an excellent, caring and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney that you would be fortunate to have as your attorney.

Jeffrey Joseph, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dane for over 10 years and he is a very good criminal defense attorney with an excellent reputation.