Leonard Ray Higdon

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Leonard Ray Higdon

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Greenwood Village, CO
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

6565 S. Dayton St., Ste. 3650, Greenwood Village, CO

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About Leonard

Biography

At the Law Offices of Leonard R. Higdon you will find thoughtful, caring, and invested counsel Call Today (303) 740-1966

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

All areas of matrimonial law, including divorce, legal separation, property settlements, high asset property and business valuation, alimony/maintenance, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. If you need e

40%
Family 40%

All areas of matrimonial law, including divorce, legal separation, property settlements, high asset property and business valuation, alimony/maintenance, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. If you need excellent counsel and representation in any family-related legal issue, we are confident that we can meet the demands of your situation.

29 years

40%
Litigation 20%

Civil Litigation is a broad term we use to describe the side of our practice which is more general in nature. In addition to general business and entity formation, we offer experienced, representation in a variety of business and commercial disputes

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2020
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Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 28 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Leonard Ray Higdon

6565 S. Dayton St., Ste. 3650, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111

lrhlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Leonard Ray Higdon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

5 star (53) 4 star (1)
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Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The man I called when my world would spin on a dime.

Navigating a long-term family legal battle is exhausting especially when the other party is a lawyer. Having Leonard by my side for the past several years has made all the difference. He combines sharp legal strategy with genuine compassion. During some of the hardest moments, I never felt alone o...r dismissed. He has consistently been prepared, responsive, and unwavering in protecting my child and me. I cannot overstate how much I appreciate the professionalism, patience, and strength Leonard has brought to my case. I am deeply thankful for the representation and would highly recommend him.

Posted by Hunter | May 5, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A Knowledgeable and Forthright Attorney

I had a consultation call with Leonard R. Higdon about a legal malpractice case I’m considering against the law office that handled my divorce. He spent over 30 minutes with me on the phone, walking me through the challenges of these kinds of cases and giving me a deeper understanding of what it woul...d take to succeed. He explained things I hadn’t realized—like how some mistakes fall on the judge rather than the attorney, and how certain rulings could have been appealed under Rule 59 or Rule 60 (I hadn’t even known that was possible). He also helped me better understand the “but for” requirement and how proving it is more complex than it might seem on the surface. What makes this situation worse is that my attorney and I filed an appeal for a different topic based on Rules 59 and 60 and this could have easily been added to that - yet another failure I discovered with my past representation. Throughout the call, Mr. Higdon was forthright, knowledgeable, and honest about both the strengths and the uphill battle of my case. Even though I ultimately decided not to pursue it right now due to the financial burden, I came away from the call feeling more informed and realistic about my options. I didn’t retain him for representation due to the additional cost on top of the $60,000+ I already spent on my divorce, but I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him in the future—and I’d absolutely recommend him to others looking for guidance in this difficult area of law.

Posted by Janice | July 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

Leonard helped me navigate a legal issue with integrity, positivity and was supportive through the entire process. I highly recommend Leonard he will work hard to get a positive outcome to your case

Posted by Candace | February 9, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Wonderful Attorney!

Mr. Leonard Higdon is such a humble, thorough and helpful attorney. We have only begun our journey to resolve a contract dispute and I am so grateful that Mr. Higdon showed compassion for my situation. During our initial consulation, Mr. Higdon gave me wonderful guidance and advice. You don't find ma...ny people like him. I highly recommend Leonard Higdon should you have legal needs!

Posted by Chris and Brier | April 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Experience!

Leonard and his team worked with us from the beginning to the end of a very emotional custody issue. The gentleness of all the staff and excellent communication with them kept the process flowing smoothly. Although I hope no one has to go through what we had to, having Leonard and his team on our sid...e to navigate the legal process and deal with the other party involved made the situation a lot easier to handle. We highly recommend Leonard and his firm!

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Leonard Ray Higdon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dennis Valentine

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The best way to describe Leonard Higdon is tenacious. He works hard for his clients. I have referred clients to him for criminal defense because I knew Leonard would represent them effectively and efficiently."

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Ronald Litvak

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Leonard is an excellent lawyer with strong ethics and thoughtful representation."

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Holly Duncan

Family lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Leonard on several different matters over the past few years and he is always extremely courteous and professional no matter how challenging the case. He works diligently to provide the best service and achieve the best possible results for his clients in a cost effective manner. He excels at problem solving and thinking outside the box to achieve the goals of his clients. Leonard is highly knowledgeable in the area of family law and has skillfully and successfully settled numerous cases."

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Kerry Simpson

Child custody lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Leonard is a knowledgeable professional. He strongly advocates for his client while maintaining a professional relationship with opposing counsel and others involved in the matter. If litigation is necessary, Leonard will be a strong and reasonable voice in the courtroom for his client. However he is savvy enough to look for reasonable settlements that will benefit his client. Leonard is a true professional."

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Rebecca Pepin

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked against Mr. Higdon in a very difficult, high and complex asset case, which also had significant parenting issues. He was ethical, timely, and competent. He treated my client with respect. Mr. Higdon has a strong knowledge of the law. I have since referred multiple clients to Mr. Higdon when they have cases outside my areas of practice. I strongly endorse Mr. Higdon."

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Fred Dunsing

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Leonard is conscientious and a strong advocate for his clients. He is adept at find the right legal strategy to accomplish his client's goals."

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Doddridge Shelby

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Leonard for almost 20 years. We have had the opportunity to work together a few times on family law and business litigation matters. Leonard is an intelligent, articulate and skilled attorney. He cares deeply about his clients and works tirelessly to advance and protect their interests. If I personally needed representation and were looking to hire a lawyer Leonard would be at the top of my list."

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Dennis Valentine

Estate planning lawyer

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Ronald Litvak

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Holly Duncan

Family lawyer

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Cheryl Miller

Family lawyer

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Doddridge Shelby

Litigation lawyer

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Rebecca Pepin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Rotole

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client Rating 5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Denver's Top Lawyers, Denver Post

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2015

AV Rated Preeminent, Martingale Hubbell

2015

Denver's Top Lawyers, Denver Post

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Leonard R. Higdon

Associations

2016 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

2015 - Present

Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee

2008 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Professionalism Committee

Commitee

2003 - Present

Colorado Bar Assoc. Family Law Section

1997 - Present

Colorado Bar Foundation

1997 - Present

Minoru Yasui American Inn of Court

Past Executive Council Member/Past Pupilage Group Leader

1997 - Present

Arapahoe County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Estate of Yudkin. 2021 CO 2. No. 19SC234. Common Law—Divorce—Marriage and Cohabitation.

In Re: Marriage of Gwilliam

Case remanded for new trial on relocation. Prevailed at hearing.

Aurora Pub. Schs. v. A.S., 2023 CO 39 (Colo. 2023)

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Education

1997

University of Denver College of Law

Juris Doctor

1991

Fort Lewis College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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