Julia Marie Purchase

Julia Marie Purchase

also known as Julia M. Purchase, Julia Purchase

3.3
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Greenwood Village, CO
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

5600 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 255, Greenwood Village, CO

About Julia

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Child and Family Investigations and Legal Representation

20 years

50%
Mediation 50%

Mediation of all family law issues - divorce, custody, and post-decree modifications - with counsel and pro se.

13 years | 230 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 280-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 20 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Julia M. Purchase, LLC

5600 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 255, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111

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Julia Marie Purchase's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Mediation

Posted by Nick | May 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

CFI was poorly done

Julia refused to read the “narrative” statement she asked both parties to complete - which provides the case history and impact on the child. Her report to the mediator/arbitrator misquoted court documents that were provided, had dates that were wrong, and omitted key facts supporting her “reasoning....” The CFI did nothing to resolve court involvement, or improve outcomes for the child involved. I have written evidence supporting all claims made in this review.

Julia Purchase

Replied last July 08, 2025

As a Child and Family Investigator (CFI), I act as a third party neutral appointed by the Court to investigate and make recommendations regarding the best interests of the children. In a CFI investigation it is, unfortunately, not uncommon for one of the two parties to be unhappy with my recommendation. However, I make every effort to serve the best interests of the children at issue.

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Julia Marie Purchase's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Smith

Mediation lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have used Ms. Purchase for mediation. Her knowledge of domestic law and practical application of the law is outstanding. Ms. Purchase is both a pleasant and effective mediator."

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Hannah Westmont

Mediation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Julia is an excellent mediator. It is clear from using Julia as a mediator that Julia has a wealth of experience and knowledge in family law."

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Culver Van Der Jagt

Mediation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"She is a fantastic mediator - well worth retaining."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner/President, Julia M. Purchase, LLC

2012 - 2015

Of Counsel, Kelley R. Southerland, LLC

2005 - 2012

Associate, Kaplan Law L.L.C.

2004 - 2005

Judicial Law Clerk, United States Magistrate Judge Marcia Crone

Associations

2015 - Present

Mediation Association of Colorado

Member

2012 - Present

National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC)

2012 - Present

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

2005 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

Metropolitan Interdisciplinary Council

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Marriage of Rozzi, 190 P.3d 815 (Colo.App. 2008)

Schultz v. Boston Stanton, 198 P.3d 1253 (Colo.App. 2008)

Stanton v. Schultz, 08 SC 636 (Colo. 2010)

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Education

2005

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

Family Law Basic Skills CLE

Parental Responsibilities and CFIs/PREs

2022

Family Law Institute

Parenting Plans: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Post-Decree Litigation

2018

Family Law Institute

CFI and Alcohol Evaluators

Publications

2019

CBA-CLE Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law Chapter 18 Court Appointed Neutrals

Languages

English

Activity

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