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Rebecca M. Amat Y Leon

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  • Lakewood, CO
  • Licensed for 12 years
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About Rebecca

I am a senior litigation associate, experienced in all areas of Colorado domestic relations and family law, including dependency and neglect proceedings. My practice focuses on contested child custody and visitation cases within the Colorado Front Range.

I am both a mom and a step-mom to six children. I have an affinity for domestic and ranch animals great and small, including the disabled, and owns horses, basset hounds, and mothers countless chickens, baby ducks and other wildlife. In addition to my family law practice, I represent animal rescues and equestrian businesses in the Denver area.

Practice areas

Animal and dog bitesFamily
  1. Family: 85%

    13 years

  2. Animal and dog bites: 15%

    13 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

215 S Wadsworth Blvd.
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Bagley Law Firm

215 S Wadsworth Blvd.
Suite 410
Lakewood, CO, 80026

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
COActive200702/04/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
10 BestAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2017
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Senior AssociateBagley Law Firm, LLC2019 - Present
Senior AssociateBurnham Law Firm2017 - 2019
Senior AssociateMartin Law Firm2009 - 2017
AssociateCaroline C Cooley LLC2007 - 2008
ClerkBoulder County2004 - 2004
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Denver Sturm College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2007
University of Colorado - BoulderBA - Bachelor of Arts2004

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Replaced my previous lawyer and law firm with Rebecca from Burnham. She from the start was in my corner and helped navigate my difficult complicated mess.
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Passionate, knowledgeable, and a straight shooter!

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I hired Rebecca after consultations with a few other local law firms that really failed to impress me. She was very energetic and empathetic towards my situation. She wasted no time in getting to work on my case and ensured I was kept up to speed on all communications with opposing counsel. She was extremely professional and knew how to lighten the mood in a situation that most would find stressful. Her approach was aggressive and well thought out. I've had experiences with many lawyers in the past, and I can say without a doubt, I will hire Rebecca without question should the need ever arise for another!
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Michael Palmer, Family Attorney on Mar 19, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Amat y Leon both as opposing counsel and as a co-worker. She is a professional, knowledgeable and zealous advocate for her clients and uses her skills to achieve great results for them.

John Prentiss, Family Attorney on Feb 8, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker

I have had cases against Rebecca and have had the opportunity to work with her as a co-worker. She is talented, smart, tenacious, and cares about her clients. Everything you want in an attorney.

Lisa Frigo, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker

Rebecca is a fierce and passionate attorney who is highly respected in the family law realm. She is very knowledgeable in her field, and is a pleasure to work with. Clients are certainly lucky to have her on their side.

Laurie Joe, Child custody Attorney on Oct 11, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker

I've had the pleasure of working a divorce case with Rebecca and she is very knowledgable and efficient.

Jessica Lasky, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 11, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Rebecca is passionate and unbending. She is the strongest advocate you can have, especially in highly contested custody cases.

Stephanie Randall, Family Attorney on Feb 13, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I first met Rebecca when she took over a very difficult case that I had been handling for a couple of years prior to her appearance. Rebecca was smart and sensitive to the client's plight. She had the energy to jump in and take over the fight like this client deserved. Now, I have the privilege of saying that Rebecca and I work at the same firm. Rebecca is a fierce advocate. You cannot go wrong hiring her for your case.

Danielle Davis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 30, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Rebecca is an amazing attorney. She is powerful and dynamic in the courtroom while also being straightforward and earnest with her Clients. Rebecca's experience and reputation within the family law community is exemplary, and she has had the opportunity to practice with a diverse array of opposing counsel and Judges, which is invaluable when devising a compelling case strategy. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong and knowledgable advocate both in and out of the courtroom.

Todd Hildebrandt, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Rebecca is a very skilled litigator and she's feared if she's opposing you in a courtroom. I strongly recommend her if you need representation in a family law matter.

Todd Burnham, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Rebecca is highly effective, and a feared litigator, while always maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

Trista McElhaney, Family Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Rebecca was an opposing counsel on a particularly difficult case. I thought she handled herself professionally and reasonably. I endorse this lawyer.

David Brewer, Family Attorney on Apr 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ms Amat Y Leon is a superior advocate who excels in high conflict environments. I have had ample opportunity to see Ms. Amat Y Leon handle complex legal issues and found her to give exceptional legal advice while advocating for her clients at the highest level. She makes sure her clients are continually updated on the progression of their case and advised of the law that applies to the issues in their cases. She gives her clients the information that they need to make inform decisions that impact the outcome of their cases and that is a essential component of family law advocacy.