Mark Christopher Smith

Mark Christopher Smith

4.6
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 31 years

Child custody Lawyer at Highlands Ranch, CO
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

1805 Shea Ceter Drive Ste 180 Ste. 307, Highlands Ranch, CO

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

33 years | 400 cases

25%
Child Support 25%

33 years | 400 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

33 years | 400 cases

25%
Appeals 15%

33 years | 20 cases

15%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

33 years | 5 cases

5%
Criminal Defense 5%

33 years | 2 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 31 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 30 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1996

Not Authorized - Non-payment of fees

No misconduct found

Location

Robinson and Henry P.C.

1805 Shea Ceter Drive Ste 180 Ste. 307, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129

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Mark Christopher Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wasn't helpful

He filed paperwork saying I was representing myself. He was vague which also caused me to list my case and my ex husband to keep doing what he is doing. He put pro se on the paperwork when it was not true. Don't waste your money on someone who says you're representing yourself when you have hired him.... He failed to go to bat for me.

Posted by Dionna | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent!

Mark was awesome! My divorce was quickly done through mediation and he was on top of everything. Thanks, Mark!

Posted by Tonya | August 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Collected back child support in a timely manner

My ex husband did not pay child support from 2008 forward. He then won a State Farm case and Mark was able to expeitiously and progressively collected back child support from the funds awarded.

Posted by Laura | March 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Alimoney Case

Mark was fantastic and efficient. He conquered my case in an exstremely timely fashion with every bit of professionalism and I strongly recommend him to anyone looking for help as I so desperately needed. Im 100% satisfied!

Posted by Adriana | March 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience

If you have a case where you have worked the system as much as possible with no avail Mark Smith is the attorney to get things done. 17 years of inconsistent child support and 45k of arrears due and in December to March he got my case resolved. I highly recommendable him! No matter the case he is a ...highly exceptional attorney and puts a lot of heart into his work and his cases as he did mine. THE best experience I have had in the 17 years of trying to get child support.

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Mark Christopher Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barry Seidenfeld

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark for over 20 years. We initially were on opposing sides of a case and later became professional colleagues. I have always found Mark to be extremely intelligent, a level headed counselor, and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for legal representation."

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John Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Well respected in the legal community"

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Veronica Martinez

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Barry Seidenfeld

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Professionals Award, Thumbtack.com

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Smith and Associates, P.C.

1993 - 1994

Law Clerk, RTD

1993 - 1994

Law Clerk, Colorado Public Defender

1986 - 1992

Paralegal, Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Company

Associations

1994 - Present

Colorado Bar Foundation

Colorado Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Support Collection

Collected 72% of child support due

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Education

1994

University of Denver

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Denver Paralegal Institute

Paralegal Certificate

1984

Colorado State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Women in Crisis

Family Law Seminar

2000

Women in Crisis

Family Law Seminar

1999

Women in Crisis Family Law Seminar

Publications

N/A

None None

Languages

English

Activity

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