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 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Daniel | October 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Biased and unprofessional

Very biased! I wish I would’ve read other reviews before I hired Julia. I was told by my lawyer Julia favors a 50/50 schedule. She was also the more expensive option, over $3000. She only added one day to my every other weekend schedule. And all the lies my ex wife said to her, she took for truth, re...gardless of the police reports and text messages I provided. They weren’t even included in her final report. Very biased and very unprofessional, she hadn’t even opened the emails I sent to her til the follow up call just before the final report was due! Saddest part is my kids are the ones who suffer from her unprofessional behavior. Good luck to all you men out there fighting the good fight! Don’t give up!! And don’t go with Julia if you get the chance to pick your CFI like I did. $1675 in her pocket, while my kids go without their father.

Julia Purchase

Replied last October 09, 2023

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.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

I would not reccomend!

I would not recommend Julia, I felt the responsibility of her caring and putting her job duties and priorities into the case was simply absent. I am not sure if here personal issues at home played role of me feeling like she was absent from my case. I would not recommend her based off of her performa...nce, lack of understanding my case and the disregard to evidence. I am very disappointed with the service I received.

Julia Purchase

Replied last January 30, 2023

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. I make every effort to serve the best interests of the children at issue.

Posted by Steve | April 19, 2013 | Child Custody

Julia Purchase/Child Custody recommendation

I would highly recommend Julia in the area of child custody. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. Julia has always returned calls promptly and given good advice when asked. Our relationship with Julia has always been excellent, I wouldn't hesitate to say that whatever problems arose that I would ne...ed a lawyer in the future I would check with Julia first either for her help or her recommendation.

Posted by Danielle | April 17, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Review for Julia Purchase

Julie has handled divorce, family law for me since I first went through divorce over five years ago. She is knowledgable, honest and professional! I appreciate that she strived hard to find the best solution for me and my family. She works with me, listens to what the issues are, and fights for a ...resolution. I appreciate that she cares about her clients and takes the time to research and give the best advice possible. I most appreciate her candor! Julie is great, I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Good lawyer for complicated high conflict case

Julie has handled my very complex divorce and custody case involving a spouse with mental illness, false accusations of domestic violence and child abuse, and involvement of child protective services regarding dependency and neglect. I've found her to be low key, honest, prompt, professional, reason...able, and can "connect the dots" logically in a complicated case. I would recommend her for anyone divorcing a spouse with borderline personality or narcisistic personality disorder or dealing with false accusations.

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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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