Diane Michele Carlton
About Diane
Biography
Diane shares the firm's commitment to excellence in family law. She brings over 30 years of courtroom experience with her as a family law lawyer, former public defender and municipal court judge. She is frequently engaged as an expert witness in the area of family law. Diane is dedicated to making the divorce experience a productive one for clients. She devotes her considerable energies to strategizing and finding creative solutions to problems. She specializes in handling complex cases involving large financial estates, custody disputes and those with unique issues. Diane enjoys working with clients to find the best possible outcome in a case, whether the resolution is through settlement or trial.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 48 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1977
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Location
Griffiths Law PC
10457 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO, 80124
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Diane Michele Carlton's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Review of Diane Michele Carlton
Failed to help me obtain a restraining order against my abusive spouse. Failed to present an offer of settlement to opposing counsel. Failed to resolve multiple issues, in a timely manner, resulting in high fees to me. Waited 10 months to file a motion on my ex, for failing to comply with "Discove...
Diane Michele Carlton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Diane Carlton both personally and professionally for many years. By reputation of her peers she is acknowledged to be one of the premier attorneys in family law. On many occasions I have had the good fortune to be able to discuss cases with her and treasure that opportunity."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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Top Divorce Lawyers, Divorce in Denver Magazine
N/A
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
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Recognition, Colorado Super Lawyers
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Colorado Family Superlawyer, 5280 Magazine
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Of Counsel, Griffiths Law PC
2008 - 2022
Shareholder, Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton, P.C.
1997 - 2008
Partner, Heckenbach Carlton Ammarell, LLP
1990 - 1997
Attorney, Sole Practitioner
1983 - 1990
Associate Judge, Aurora, Colorado
Associations
Past President
Past President
Board of Governors
Member
Member
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
1977
JD
Speaking Engagements
2014
Trial Preparation
2010
How to Handle Unrepresented Parties
2007
Direct, Cross and Objections in Family Law
2006
Post Decree Motions Regarding Property
2003
Alternatives to the Maintenance Status Quo
2001
Deposition Strategies that Work- Handling the Elusive Witness
Publications
2020
Languages
English