Recognizing that his talents, personality and heart were geared towards family law and the challenges, emotions and rewards that this intimate practice can bring, Darin embraced the practice of family law and joined the firm in 2005. Darin’s practice focuses on all areas of family law, including divorce and post-decree matters, interstate cases involving custody (UCCJEA) and child support (UIFSA), as well as paternity actions, guardianship matters and adoptions.
Darin is committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate and sensible representation to his clients facing sensitive and compelling family law issues. Through settlement negotiations, where possible, or trial advocacy, when necessary, Darin strives to meet each client’s unique objectives and to protect each client’s particular needs. Having worked closely with judges as a judicial law clerk, Darin gained a distinctive understanding of the litigation process from the unique perspective of the Court and brings his insights to the representation of his clients.
Darin also handles appeals, particularly in family law cases. Darin assists clients during each step of the appellate process, from evaluating a potential appeal or seeking post-judgment relief to briefing and presenting arguments to the Court.
Darin is honored to have been nominated by his peers for inclusion as a “Rising Star” in Colorado’s Super Lawyers, 2014, an honor conferred on only small fraction of all lawyers practicing in the State of Colorado.
Practice areas
All aspects of divorce and legal separation matters, including settlement efforts and mediation, litigation, and appeals. •Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities (Visitation/Custody) •Child Support •Post-Decree Modifications •Enforcement of Court Orders and Agreements •Interstate Custody and Child Support (UCCJEA/UIFSA/Hague Convention) •Appeals
17 years
All aspects of family law and domestic matters, including settlement efforts and mediation, litigation, and appeals. •Divorce •Legal Separation •Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities (Visitation/Custody) •Child Support •Post-Decree Modifications •Enforcement of Court Orders and Agreements •Interstate Custody and Child Support (UCCJEA/UIFSA/Hague Convention) •Paternity •Grandparents’ Rights •Guardianships •Adoptions •Appeals
17 years
Languages spoken
English
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 1200
Greenwood Village, CO, 80111
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2003 | 03/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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10 Best: Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Reese Persuasive Writing Award Finalist | University of Denver College of Law | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Of Counsel Family Law and Domestic Relations Attorney | Hall Booth Smith, P.C. | 2022 - Present |
Special Counsel - Family Law | Nixon Shefrin Ogburn Drew, P.C. | 2021 - 2022 |
Judicial Law Clerk | Arapahoe District Court | 2005 - 2005 |
Attorney | Heckenbach Suazo LLP | 2005 - 2021 |
Judicial Law Clerk Fellow | Arapahoe District Court | 2004 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals | Member | 2020 - Present |
International Academy of Collaborative Professiona | Member | 2020 - Present |
MORE Life Center | Volunteer Attorney | 2013 - Present |
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic | Volunteer Attorney | 2013 - Present |
Douglas/Elbert Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Metropolitan Interdisciplinary Counsel | Member | 2005 - Present |
Arapahoe County Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
Colorado Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Practitioner's Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law | Chapter 33 - Family Relationships | 2019 |
Practitioner's Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law | Chapter 33 - Family Relationships | 2018 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Denver College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
University of Oklahoma | Graduate Studies | 2000 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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The Many Sides of Bankruptcy Law | The Confluence of Family Law and Bankruptcy | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re Marriage of Bromberg | Reversed critical portions of trial court judgment |
In re Marriage of Hornung | Defended against appeal, with dismissal of appeal in part and affirming trial court ruling |
In re Marriage of Leiby | Overturned trial court ruling |
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Ashley Emerson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 17, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Darin and I had an extremely difficult case together, involving complex parenting issues and financial concerns. Darin did a marvelous job advocating for his client, with integrity, while also working hard to solve problems, rather than escalating. I enjoyed working with him, and I highly recommend this attorney.
Leslie Hansen, Family Attorney on Apr 25, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Darin is a thoughtful and contentious family law attorney. He can readily assess problems and issues and formulate practical solutions. He has earned the respect of judges and his colleagues and is a worthy opponent in the courtroom when settlement is not an option. Darin is a passionate and persuasive advocate for his clients.
Ashley Emerson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 17, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Darin and I had an extremely difficult case together, involving complex parenting issues and financial concerns. Darin did a marvelous job advocating for his client, with integrity, while also working hard to solve problems, rather than escalating. I enjoyed working with him, and I highly recommend this attorney.
Leslie Hansen, Family Attorney on Apr 25, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Darin is a thoughtful and contentious family law attorney. He can readily assess problems and issues and formulate practical solutions. He has earned the respect of judges and his colleagues and is a worthy opponent in the courtroom when settlement is not an option. Darin is a passionate and persuasive advocate for his clients.
David Heckenbach, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 6, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Darin is one of the smartest lawyers I know. He has been a member of our firm for many years. I have personally received a number of calls from the judges before he has appeared and across the board, they have afforded Darin, or DJ as we like to call him, only the highest level of compliments for his court room skills, his intellectual prowess and his strategies, particularly in difficult and complex cases. He remains a huge asset to our firm and we are most fortunate to have him with us.
G Suazo, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 20, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked with Darin for several years and know him to be a dedicated and compassionate family law attorney. More importantly, he is very successful in representing his clients and always gets the best result possible.
Lisa Frigo, Family Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Darin is a vest wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things family law. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, and is an extremely talented attorney.
Michael Billings, Family Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Darin is a diligent and thoughtful attorney who has a wealth of knowledge and talent. He truly cares about his profession and is always cognizant of how to carry himself amidst his many high-conflict cases. I consider him to be one of the top domestic relations attorneys in Colorado.
Ian Shea, Child custody Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Darin is a great lawyer. He is the "go to" guy in our office when people have child support questions, particularly involving complex interstate custody and support issues.