Jacob S. Allen

Jacob is a highly experienced family law attorney with over a decade of legal practice, bringing a unique combination of legal acumen and psychological expertise to his clients. He also holds a master's degree in psychology and previously served as a mental health professional at Children's Hospital Colorado.

Jacob specializes in high-net-worth cases, as well as cases involving psychological and emotional issues. His extensive background in mental health provides him with a profound understanding of the emotional dynamics in family law, making him an exceptional advocate for his clients.

Jacob is recognized for his calm and pragmatic approach to family law. He guides clients to prioritize essential issues, offering clear direction in the midst of complex disputes. Jacob strives for amicable solutions, but his courtroom skills allow him to provide vigorous representation when necessary. Jacob's commitment to his clients and skills (in and outside the courtroom) has been recognized by Best Lawyers, "Ones to Watch," and Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars.”

Jacob was born and raised in Denver and graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he was a Phi Beta Kappa honor society member. He holds a master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a General Course Certificate in Political Science from the London School of Economics. He earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, graduating in the top 15% of his class with a full-tuition Chancellor Scholarship for academic excellence and community service. He also received the Scholastic Excellence Award for Evidence and the John Phillip Linn Labor Law Award.

During law school, Jacob interned for prestigious judges, including U.S. District Court Judge, R. Brooke Jackson; Chief U.S. District Court Magistrate, Michael E. Hegarty; and Denver District Court Judge, John W. Madden, IV.

Jacob volunteers with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Metro Volunteer Lawyers, and the Rose Community Foundation’s Roots & Branches Foundation. He serves on the Associates Advisory Board for the Legal Aid Foundation and is an avid runner.