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Before Wendy could drive, she knew she wanted to become an attorney. Today, Wendy is a shareholder and founding member of Family Law Practice, Epstein Patierno, LLP, a boutique law firm dedicated exclusively to all areas of family law in Denver, CO.
Wendy’s approach to her cases is one of compassion, dedication and collaboration. She brings over 12 years of experience in the courtroom and in practice with family law, plus another 5 years as a child support paralegal - allowing a complete understanding of all the ins and outs of every case. Family law has been her passion since the beginning, and this experience and passion allows for confidence and successful leadership navigating the individual complexities that come with every valued client.
Growing up in a small town in Northeastern Colorado, where her graduating class boasted 11 students, Wendy then graduated from Colorado State University with a BA in social science. During her college years, she got her feet wet in the law working at the firm of Fischer Brown Huddleson and Gunn, P.C. as an office services clerk. After college, Wendy worked at the Arapahoe County District Attorney’s office, child support enforcement division where she was an enforcement paralegal.
Wendy went on to attend law school and graduated from the University of Denver school of law and entered the Colorado bar in 2003. During her time at DU, she was named “Outstanding Student of the Year” for her work in the family law clinic.
Wendy began her career at Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Epstein, P.C. (now Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton, P.C.), a preeminent family law firm where she handled matters both complex and simple, all over the state.
Wendy’s detail oriented approach and commitment to excellence and positive results for her clients sets her apart from other attorneys.
When not working, Wendy enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading and attending sporting events.
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Acquired: 2003
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730 17th Street, Suite 230, Denver, CO, 80202
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Posted by Wendy Smith | October 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Wendy Smock, counsel and advocate
Not only is Wendy Smock my counsel, she is my advocate. Ms. Smock is professional, smart, reliable, friendly and kind. In early 2010, I hired Ms. Smock to represent me in separation mediation, and to avoid going to court. She accomplished this goal. Ms. Smock is always patient with me, answering ...
Posted by Jeff | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
I would recommend Ms. Smock to anyone going though this difficult situation
I truly had one of the more difficult divorces that I have ever heard of and my experience with Ms. Smock was amazing. The opposing layer was from out of town, he didn’t know Colorado law or process and this was his first divorce case. Ms. Smock set clear expectations on what could possibly happen du...
Posted by David | August 12, 2011
The Best
This woman is an amazing Lawyer. I gave her lots of money to defend my position, but in hindsight, she was worth every dollar. Frankly, I think I under-paid for what I received. The firm is great, but she is the All-Star.
Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2025 | Divorce & Separation
LOOK ELSEWHERE
Attorney hired by my now ex. She did not meet deadlines. Ask for many extensions. Seemed to over commit herself. Gave excuses, her questions for both her own client and cross examination in court were filled with bumbling stumbling verbiage with very little direction. Rude and unprofessional to th...
Posted by crystal | March 05, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Do not hire
Wendy is very nice and friendly but acts as a mediator not a lawyer. she does not fight for her clients and charged us so much money and did nothing. we ended up having a bill for 7000 and did not even go to court. I will never go back to her or advise anyone to go to her. she is good with communicat...
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Epstein Patierno, LLP
2003 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2002 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2001 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Doctor/Lawyer Program
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