Alexandra Pass Smits

Alexandra Pass Smits

3.4
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 23 years

Child custody Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Mediation

1623 Washington St, Denver, CO

About Alexandra

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

17 years | 200 cases

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Child Support 25%

16 years | 200 cases

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Divorce and Separation 25%

17 years | 300 cases

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Mediation 25%

23 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 23 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2002

Active

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Location

Harrington, Brewster & Clein, P.C.

1623 Washington St, Denver, CO, 80203-1406

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Alexandra Pass Smits's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

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Posted by Jill | March 30, 2015 | Family

Hire Ali!

Ali is not only knowledgeable she's a great attorney on a personal level. She helped me navigate an unpleasant situation and helped me come to a quick solution. My ex-husband was pursing legal action against me, and Ali handled my case very professionally. I felt at total ease when I worked with he...r. I would recommend her to anyone seeking one of the best family law attorneys in Denver!

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Alexandra Pass Smits's Lawyer Endorsements

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Autumn Scardina

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. I had the privilege of working with Ali on a very contested and difficult divorce matter. She was a strong advocate but very professional and easy to work with. She is one of the best!"

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Erika Gebhardt

Child custody lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Smits was a pleasure to work against as Opposing Counsel on a contentious relocation matter. She knows the law and effectively represents her clients interests without being needlessly litigious. I endorse her for any domestic relations matter."

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Rebecca Baer

Family lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ali is a wonderful, caring attorney and person. I never hesitate to send referrals her way. She is a skilled negotiator and litigator who always keeps her client's best interests in mind. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sara Scott

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ali is an experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable family law attorney. I have sent many friends and clients her way knowing that they will receive sound legal advice with an individualized sensible approach. I strongly endorse Ali."

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Halleh Omidi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Ali. I have worked with her as opposing counsel and she is smart, creative, and thoughtful. I have also recently worked with Ali as a mediator. She was highly effective in helping us resolve a very complicated matter. I wouldn't hesitate to refer cases to her for her family law practice or for her mediation practice."

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James Garts

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ali Smits is a kind, hard working, sharp and experienced family law attorney and mediator. As a family lawyer, she has the skills necessary to resolve cases so that they work out best for the family. As mediator she guides parties, sometimes having extreme disputes and broadly disparate settlement positions, to find commonality in an efficient settlement."

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Ashley Emerson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been lucky to work with Ali both as a co-worker and as opposing counsel. Ali is professional, compassionate and works vigorously to achieve best outcomes for clients in the least adversarial manner possible. Ali is an extraordinary listener and problem-solver. I highly recommend Ali as a Family Law attorney."

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Susan Vanderborgh

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ali is thoughtful and creative in seeking collaborative solutions to difficult situations. I found her well-prepared and professional while also being warm and genuine in her interactions with clients and the collaborative team. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelley Goodwin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ali and I have worked together in a number of different capacities, most recently as opposing counsel. She makes the adversarial process professional and client focused. I hope to work with her again in the future."

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Cynthia Brewster

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ali does a great job of helping families in transitions. She is calm and caring, super smart, and motivated to help parties reach resolution with the least amount of conflict."

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Rachel Catt

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ali Smits is a sharp, talented and thoughtful attorney. I highly recommend her."

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Carrie Clein

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Terri Harrington

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ali is an amazing lawyer who puts her heart and soul into her cases. Her clients love her and so do the Judges. You will be in the very best hands if you decide to hire Ali."

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Bailey Mahoney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ali is an excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcome for her clients, while always approaching her cases professionally and practically. I highly recommend Ali for all types of family law matters."

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Shannon Allen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ali is an excellent attorney and a wonderful person. She is capable, competent, confident, and easy to work with. Her skill and experience mixed with her collaborative approach make her an absolutely fabulous lawyer."

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Laura Monty

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been fortunate to work with Ali as a colleague. Ali is one of the best. She is a skilled litigator and has a keen attention to detail. She is also compassionate and works hard to obtain the best outcome for her clients. I highly recommend Ali."

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Meggin Rutherford

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ali is an excellent attorney. She cares for her clients and their well being. She puts them first, and tries to seek solutions that are right for their family. You will not be disappointed with Ali."

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Erika Burke

Family lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ali and I have worked together both on opposite sides of cases and as colleagues. Ali is professional, considerate, and cares about her clients. She feels invested in her clients' outcomes and takes the time to make sure that settlements are in her clients' best interests. I endorse this attorney."

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Rebecca Gumaer

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Danaé Kinnett

Family lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Smits is a knowledgeable attorney and a great advocate for her clients. I found her to be genuine, reasonable, and solution-oriented. I endorse this lawyer."

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Emma Palley

Family lawyer

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Halleh Omidi

Family lawyer

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Ashley Emerson

Family lawyer

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Rebecca Baer

Family lawyer

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Kelley Goodwin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Terri Harrington

Family lawyer

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Rachel Catt

Family lawyer

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Bailey Mahoney

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Erika Burke

Family lawyer

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Rachel Baumel

Mediation lawyer

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Laura Monty

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Certification, Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals

2015

Mediation Certification, Mares Dixon and Associates

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Harrington Brewster & Clein, P.C.

2012 - 2014

Attorney, David Littman, PC

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Cure Law Group

Associations

2016 - Present

Denver Source for Collaborative Divorce

Chairperson

2015 - Present

Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee

Board of Directors

2014 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2002 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

2002 - Present

Denver Bar Association

2012 - 2016

Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals

Board of Directors

Education

2002

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

London School of Economics and Political Science

MA - Masters

1996

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Second Saturday Divorce Workshop

Divorce Options

2017

Mediation Seminar

Collaborative Law/Mediation Techniques

2017

Family Law Section Luncheon

Standards for 3rd Parties in Domestic Relations Cases

2017

CBA CLE - Podcast Library

Family Law Podcast Recordings

2016

Blue Iris, Divorce 101

Unbundled Legal Services

2015

Blue Iris - Divorce 101

Collaborative Divorce

2014

Blue Iris - Divorce 101

Collaborative Divorce

2011

Member Seminar

Disability and Employment Law

Publications

2017

CCDP Newsletter - Janaury 2017 Collaborative Divorce Practice Groups

2002

Denver Journal of International Law and Policy Survey Editor

Languages

English

Spanish

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