Specializing in Family Law, Child and Family Investigator cases, Estate planning, and mediation.
Ms. McDonald focuses her practice on family law issues involving divorce, custody, and post-decree issues. She represents clients across the state of Colorado, including but not limited to Denver, Arapahoe County, Adams County, and Douglas County.
Ms. McDonald handles cases involving high conflict divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, maintenance, parental relocation, division of marital assets, grandparent rights, paternity, and civil protection orders, from beginning to end.
In 2006, Ms. McDonald graduated with two undergraduate degrees in English and Broadcast Journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ms. McDonald went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2011. During her time as a law student, Ms. McDonald served as a guardian ad litem, representing children in court cases involving dependency and neglect. Ms. McDonald is trained in mediation, and uses her skills to settle many of her cases.
Ms. McDonald is passionate about helping families through the sensitive and difficult divorce process. She understands that every divorce is unique. Ms. McDonald works with her clients to craft arguments and settlements; and, she works hard to help clients find resolution and closure.
Ms. McDonald is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Arapahoe County Bar Association, and the Colorado Bar Association Family Law section. She is licensed in the State of Colorado and the District Court of Colorado.
Ms. McDonald is a native of Colorado. In her free time Ms. McDonald enjoys spending time enjoying the Colorado mountains with her husband and three children.
Practice areas
Divorces, legal separations, relocation, contempt, financial division of assets, Post-Decree, maintenance, jurisdiction, appeals, modifications, division of assets.
10 years
Parenting Time, Supervised Parenting Time, Holiday arrangements, Paternity cases, child support, relocation, guardianship, grandparent rights, modifications, Relocation, modification, child support.
10 years
Calculation of Child support, modification, sworn financial statements, post-decree. Contempt, collection
10 years
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney documents.
Prenuptial agreement drafting and review.
Languages spoken
English
The Law Firm of Jennifer S. McDonald, LLC
6860 S. Yosemite Court
Suite 2000
Centennial, CO, 80112
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2011 | 06/08/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Divorce Lawyers in Centennial | Expertise.com | 2022 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2021 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Colorado Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Fall 2011 Judicial Fellowship | University of Colorado | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Owner | The Law Firm of Jennifer S. McDonald, LLC | 2018 - Present |
Associate | Jones Law Firm | 2012 - 2012 |
Associate | The Law Firm Of Dennis A. Lacerte | 2012 - 2018 |
Colorado Law Fellow | Colorado Legal Services | 2011 - 2012 |
Colorado Law Fellow- Attorney | Colorado Legal Services, Legal Services Corp. | 2011 - 2012 |
Student Attorney | University of Colorado - Juvenile Law Clinic | 2010 - 2011 |
Legal Intern | 1st Judicial District Courts | 2010 - 2011 |
Legal Intern | University of Colorado Office of University Counsel | 2010 - 2010 |
Legal Intern | Colorado Legal Services | 2010 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Colorado Women's Bar Association | Member | 2018 - Present |
Colorado Women's Bar Association, Programs Committee | Member | 2018 - Present |
Women Owned Law Firms | Member | 2018 - Present |
Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee | Member | 2018 - Present |
Arapahoe County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
Colorado Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Denver Bar Association, Metro Volunteer Lawyers | Volunteer Family Court Program | 2011 - Present |
Colorado Women's Bar Association- Team Legally Pink for Race for the Cure | Volunteer | 2018 - 2018 |
Thompson G. Marsh American Inn of Court | Member | 2011 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Law Firm of Jennifer S. McDonald, LLC Blog | What is a Child and Family Investigator | 2018 |
The Law Firm of Jennifer S. McDonald, LLC Blog | Simple timeline of the divorce process in Colorado | 2018 |
The Law Firm of Jennifer S. McDonald, LLC Blog | What is a prenuptial agreement? | 2018 |
AVVO Legal Guides | Factors Courts Consider in Deciding Parenting Time in Colorado | 2014 |
Children's Legal Rights Journal | Sexting and Excessive Text Messaging: Symptoms of Teen Dating Violence? | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals | Intro to Collaborative Practice Training | 2019 |
Colorado Judicial Branch Child and Family Investigator Training | Certificate of Completion | 2017 |
Mares-Dixon and Assoc. and University of Colorado Student Mediation Services | 40-Hour Mediation Training | 2011 |
University of Colorado School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2011 |
University of Colorado Boulder | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2006 |
Universtiy of Colorado At Boulder | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Loveland High School | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Colorado Divorce Law 101 (2021 Edition) | Dissolution of Marriage Pleadings | 2021 |
WEPC Monthly Meeting | Dissolution of Marriage: Division of Marital Property and Maintenance Considerations | 2019 |
Employee Benefits Parent's Group | Estate Planning: More than Just Wills and Trusts | 2019 |
2011 Area 3 Annual Meeting, Zonta International | Teen Relationship Violence Panelist | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Pro Bono CFI Appointment |
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Colleen McCoy, Unknown Attorney on Aug 14, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jenifer is a fabulous attorney. You cannot go wrong in working with her. She is intelligent, caring and professional.
Danielle Obiorah, Unknown Attorney on May 20, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jennifer is ethical and very knowledgeable in family law matters. I do not hesitate to refer matters to her.
Colleen McCoy, Unknown Attorney on Aug 14, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jenifer is a fabulous attorney. You cannot go wrong in working with her. She is intelligent, caring and professional.
Danielle Obiorah, Unknown Attorney on May 20, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jennifer is ethical and very knowledgeable in family law matters. I do not hesitate to refer matters to her.
Rachael Ardanuy, Family Attorney on May 16, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jenny is a great listener, passionate advocate for her clients and an overall ethical and competent attorney - I recommend her.
Graciela Livingston, Unknown Attorney on May 16, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is a respected member of the community and I would happily recommend her to anyone.
Cheryl Fletcher, Child custody Attorney on May 16, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Ms. McDonald from a professional group. She will go the extra mile to help others. I endorse her.
Kimberly Utesch, Family Attorney on May 16, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jennifer is a compassionate and zealous advocate for her clients. I can wholeheartedly recommend her.
Sara Horowitz, Unknown Attorney on May 16, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Gayle Moser, Family Attorney on Mar 19, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jennifer is a dedicated advocate for her clients. She is experienced, professional, and truly cares about her clients. I highly endorse this lawyer for any child custody or divorce matters.
Michael Evans, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Megan Bibliowicz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kelley Goodwin, Family Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer as she is always professional and knowledgeable about the law.
Halleh Omidi, Unknown Attorney on Mar 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jenny is a very competent and capable attorney. She shows great dedication to her clients and has an immense passion for family law. I would recommend Jenny to anyone in need of a family law attorney.
Hannah Westmont, Family Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Jenny is a smart, poised, and dedicated attorney. She truly cares about her clients, and she does not get intimidated by difficult or complex challenges in her cases. When I refer a client to Jenny, I always know they will be in excellent hands.
Theresa Dunn, Family Attorney on May 13, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Jenny is a terrific attorney - excellent courtroom skills and a talent for collaboration outside the courtroom as well. Clients of hers can rest assured they are in good hands.
J Beckman, Family Attorney on Jan 29, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Rebekah Pfahler, Family Attorney on Jan 16, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jennifer and I worked together as fellowship-attorneys at Colorado Legal Services. Not only is Jennifer smart as a whip, but the dedication she put into each case was truly admirable. Her attention to detail ensures that no small nuance of a case goes unnoticed and she always makes sure her clients know exactly what to expect at each stage of the case.
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