Russel Murray III

Russel Murray III

also known as Colorado Divorce, Interstate & International Child Custody, Family Law Trials, Appeals, and Mediation.

2.3
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 37 years

Child custody Lawyer at Englewood, CO
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation, Appeals

8310 South Valley Highway, Suite 300, Englewood, CO

About Russel

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

Interstate and International Child Custody issues including Hague Convention Cases and child abductions; Colorado Child Custody cases, including issues regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities, decision-making authority, primary residence, modifications, relocation, removal, interference with custody and parenting time (visitation), military-related family law issues in custody cases, appeals to the Colorado Court of Appeals, Colorado Supreme Court, and Federal Courts.

37 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Divorce and post-divorce litigation, division of marital property of all types (homes, land, businesses, finances, vehicles, jewelry, special collections and collectables, firearms, retirement accounts, benefits, and technology-related properties)

30%
Family 30%

Family Law matters of all types, including divorce; custody (Colorado-based as well as Interstate and International Custody); division of property; maintenance, alimony, spousal support; child support; post-decree (after divorce) issues; temporary protection and restraining orders; emergency matters; move-away, relocation, removal cases; marriage & divorce planning; pre-marital (pre-nuptial agreements) and living together agreements; appeals to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

37 years

30%
Appeals 10%

We handle appeals to the Colorado Court of Appeals and to the Supreme Court. You have a right to an appeal to the Court of Appeals in. most matters, as does the other side. We do both: file and pursue appeals or defend against appeals.

37 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 37 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Russel Murray III, P.C.

8310 South Valley Highway, Suite 300, Englewood, CO, 80112

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Russel Murray III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrible

He is a terrible attorney for fathers that want to see their children. Never once went on the offense to provide me with my children. The guy just does not care as long as he makes an appearance and he’s getting paid

Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible experience and ruined my life.

For an attorney with the amount of years of Experian, he has he is a complete disgrace and the definition of a lead attorney. He did absolutely nothing I hired him for.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Run!!!

I think this guy is such a lousy attorney and is such a jerk. His communication was always terrible, his work product was substandard, he always waited to the last minute, missed appointments, always had excuses, never provided any evidence of billing, even though he was asked often, went out of tow...n where he could not be reached, even though he was paid a retainer to work on an important matter, never did any work for the retainer given, won't return the money, won't provide any evidence of billing, he was subsequently fired and another attorney had to be hired. This guy is the worst. Run!!!

Posted by Steve | March 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did nothing I paid for

I hired him to provide me with parenting time of my 3 kids. He did NOTHING! He waited 3 months of me begging him to file a motion and my malicious baby mama filed first 7 times. He defended me perfectly but NEVER went on the offense to provide me with ANY parenting time.

Posted by Debra | October 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding- First Rate- Five Stars is NOT Enough

Facing the most tragic time of my life, Russel provided me with the legal support that I needed to deal with my son being kidnapped. His experience and knowledge surpassed THREE other lawyers I used in the past. How I wish I had known of Russel before I used the others as many of the issues I faced c...ould have been spearheaded. I would not hesitate for one second to recommend Russel to others who need a family lawyer. Russel knew the right approach to take to get my son back to me when others had failed me. He worked with me through every aspect of my case, treating me with respect, compassion, kindness and the utmost understanding, giving me the strength I needed being honest with me about it all. Russel often reminded me how he was there for me, and it meant so much to me that Russel spoke to me with passion about my situation as well as always being respectful. I never doubted that Russel was on my side and doing what he could to help me. Russel is a knowledgable man with much experience who cares. I do not know that a lawyer could be better than that. I will forever be grateful to him and what he has done for me.

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Russel Murray III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Rating (Continuous from 1998), Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Top Ten U.S. Lawyer of the Year, Lawyers Weekly USA

1994

Pro Bono Service Award, Denver Bar Association

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Attorney at Law, Russel Murray III, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

International Law Section

2014 - Present

American Bar Association International Law Section

International Family Law Committee

2004 - Present

Douglas County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Adams County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL)

Member

1993 - Present

American Bar Association

Center for Professional Responsibility

1992 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Ethics Committee

Member

1990 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Ethical Practice and Procedure Committee

1989 - Present

Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Custody

Member-Former Board Member

1988 - Present

American Bar Association Family Law Section

Custody Committee

1988 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Family Law Section

1988 - Present

Arapahoe County Bar Association

Member-Former Board Member

1988 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

Member

1987 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2004

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section, Nominating Committee

Chair

2001 - 2002

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

1998 - 2002

Arapahoe County Bar Association, Technology Committee

Chair

1998 - 2002

Arapahoe County Bar Association

Board of Directors

1997 - 2005

Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section Internet & Technology Committee

Chair

1994 - 1995

Aurora Bar Association

President

1993 - 2000

Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Custody

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Prominent and Important Cases

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Education

1988

University of Denver

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Mediating International Family Law and Hague Convention Issues

Mediating International Family Law and Hague Convention Issues

Publications

1999

American Journal of Family Law Interstate Custody At The Millennium

1998

Webbound Magazine Lawyers, The Law, and the Internet

Languages

English

Activity

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