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Barbara G Jensen

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Avvo Rating8.2
  • Denver, CO
  • Licensed for 32 years
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About Barbara

Barbara Jensen has dedicated her many years of trial work to a wide array of family law areas. She is someone who sees the end goal and big picture of each client individually. Clients are comfortable opening up and talking with Barbara about issues in their lives that may play into legal matters. Barbara's experience as a former district attorney and her representation of children in all arenas bring a wealth of knowledge of the resources available to families that can supplement the legal process. Barbara shows compassion for her clients, while guiding them in a realistic direction. Barbara thrives on finding creative solutions tailored to the goals of each client. If solutions cannot be reached outside the courtroom, she loves a good trial.

Practice areas

Family
  1. Family: 100%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

1900 Grant St Ste 500
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Litvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton, P.C.

1900 Grant St Ste 500
Denver, CO, 80203-4305

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
COActive198711/03/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
American Jurisprudence Award in Wills Deeds and TrustsAmerican JurisprudenceN/A
Colorado Super LawyerSuperLawyersN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
ShareholderLitvak Litvak Mehrtens and Carlton, P.C.1999 - Present
PartnerFrolich & Jensen, LLC1994 - 1999
AttorneySole Practitioner1992 - 1994
Deputy District AttorneyJefferson County District Attorney1987 - 1992
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Colorado Women's Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2004 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember1987 - Present
First Judicial Bar AssociationMember1987 - 1992
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Denver College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1986
University of KansasBS - Bachelor of Science1981
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Family Law InstituteCase Law Update2010
Boulder County Bar Association, Family Law SectionCase Law Update2010
Family Law InstituteThe Effects of Domestic Violence on Children2009
Annual Family Law UpdateCase Law Update2005
LectureCase Law Update2004
PresentationJuvenile Delinquency1997
LectureInvestigating Child Abuse Death Cases1991
LectureInterviewing Children in Sexual Assault Cases1991

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William King, Child support Attorney on Jun 1, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker

Barbara Jensen and I have been acquainted for many years. Barbara is quite knowledgeable and extremely professional in her case handling. Her reputation in our area of law is as a highly regarded counsel. I strongly recommend her

Alexandra White, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 9, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Barbara is committed to her profession. She is very knowledgeable in family law and is the consummate professional. I highly recommend her.

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