$ 250-415 per hour
Maha Kamal
About Maha
Biography
I practice family law because it is both rewarding and personal to me. Family law isn't like many other fields of law because it requires genuine compassion and empathy. My clients come to me during their toughest times. They are often confused and intimidated by the legal system. As an attorney having overcome my own family struggles, I understand this stress and the need for a compassionate, savvy lawyer to help them make informed, thoughtful decisions about their futures.
Family law is also an interesting field of law intellectually. I love keeping current with the latest cases in my field. I also enjoy legal writing and appellate work in this area.
And while I am always up for litigating a good family law case before the court, I understand that family law cases are often cost prohibitive to many Coloradans. This is why I am very mediation and settlement-focused. I also offer sliding scale services and am a big advocate of unbundled services. To me, it's extremely important that a client have at least some input from counsel, even if they can't afford full representation.
When I'm not being so lawyerly, I love creating art, traveling, and writing short stories!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
90%
12 years | 35 cases
Appeals
10%
9 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 11 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Colorado Family Law Project
1627 Vine Street, Denver, CO, 80206
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Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
PHENOMENAL Representation
Maha is EXCEPTIONAL! Her level of expertise and professionalism is unrivaled. Maha not only knows the law uncommonly well, but she is articulate and skilled at the way she presents cases to the court. I worked in Colorado courts for almost 3 years and had the opportunity to work with and observe c...
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Forever grateful
I hired Maha's legal representation back in 2018 when my ex and I were disputing child custody. It was the worst period of my life. I had never been to court for anything in my entire life. I was lost, scared, and emotional to say the least. My ex filed in a different county than the one we lived. Ma...
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Hire this woman!
Maha gave me great advice on getting an appraisal for my house that led to me getting $30,000 more out of the divorce than I thought I was going to get. So worth it to hire a good lawyer. With her help, I was able to get a fair settlement with a minimum of hassle.
Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Beyond thankful. A force to be reckoned with!
I'm beyond thankful for hiring Maha after a recent turn of events with my previous lawyer, who I should have replaced with Maha at the very start of my high conflict case. I finally found a lawyer who has my back and understands. Maha understands the phycological hellhole of coparenting with a narci...
Posted by Joe | September 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Family Lawyer
Maja was very knowledgeable of the family laws & the people in the different court districts she works in. From my initial phone conversation I was pretty sure she was going to be my choice. After meeting with other potential council, I felt most confident with Maja being the lawyer to help me bring ...
Maha Kamal's Lawyer Endorsements
"Maha has been my family law practice mentor for a few months and I've also observed her advocating for a client in a mediation. In my experience, Maha is very knowledgeable in family law and civil procedure, and she gives great legal advice. However, I think what sets Maha apart from other attorneys is that she's so passionate about her clients and their interests. Also, as her mentee, having Maha's support has been invaluable in building my practice and my confidence. Whether you get to know Maha as her client or as opposing counsel, I'm confident that you will come out better for it."
"Maha is an excellent attorney and a strong, yet mindful, advocate for her clients. She is a skilled negotiator and well-trained litigator. I fully endorse this attorney."
"Maha is a talented attorney who dedicates herself to her clients and their cases. She is knowledgeable about the law and excellent in the courtroom. I would recommend her for any family law case."
"Maha is energetic, knows the law, and takes great care of her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Maha is an incredible family law lawyer. She is compassionate, intelligent, and trustworthy. Maha zealously advocates for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I found Maha Kamal to be very knowledgeable and very savvy about strategy both in court and in mediation where negotiation was tricky. Maha is a wonderful family law attorney because she is first and foremost a wonderful human being. I recommend her and endorse her wholeheartedly."
"Her clients will tell you that she changed their lives and made sure they "would be okay." This is a huge compliment when people are emerging from the trauma of divorce. Definitely a go-to family lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Exceptionally smart and personable. A tireless advocate. Thorough and knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maha is a hardworking and knowledgeable attorney who seeks the best outcomes for her clients. She's also flexible in her practice, creating methods to help as many people as possible."
"Maha Kamal is a talented, intelligent, and hard working attorney that I've worked with while at the same law firm. Her knowledge of the law, excellent case analysis, and compassion for her clients allows her to achieve positive outcomes for her clients. Maha is a wonderful advocate and legal counselor."
"Maha is a phenomenal, compassionate, and brilliant family law attorney. She is truly focused on creating accessible legal services to Colorado families of all income levels. Do not let her sliding scale fees or low hourly rates fool you - Maha can go head to head with the big firm attorneys. Rather than charge the equivalent of a small mortgage as her retainer, Maha has instead chosen to provide her legal services in a way that does not break the bank for families and their children. I endorse Maha and have referred several clients to her in the last year. I cannot speak highly enough of Maha and the Colorado Family Law Project."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maha is an extremely smart and competent attorney who is a zealous advocate for her clients. Highly Recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maha is a smart, organized, and efficient attorney who truly cares about her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maha is brilliant and will get the job done to make sure her clients are happy."
"She is a brilliant, zealous advocate for her clients. I endorse her without equivocation."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist, Public Justice
2017
Fiction Winner - 201 7 Docket Arts & Literature Contest, Denver Bar Association
2015
Mixed Media Winner - 2015 Docket Arts & Literature Contest, Denver Bar Association
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Founding Partner, Colorado Family Law Project
2015 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Johnson Márquez Legal Group
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, United Nations Special Tribunal for Lebanon
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Frost & Beck
2011 - 2012
Student Attorney, DU Law Civil Rights Clinic
Associations
2020 - Present
Colorado Supreme Court - Subcommittee on Paraprofessionals and Legal ServicesCo-Chair
2020 - Present
Colorado Bar Association - Family Law Section EDI CommitteeMember
2019 - Present
LGBT Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Lighthouse Writer's WorkshopBoard Member
2018 - Present
American Humanist Association, Humanist Legal SocietyBoard Member
2018 - Present
Colorado Supreme Court - Continuing Legal and Judicial Education CommitteeMember
2017 - Present
Colorado Women's Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Robert C. Rhone-Ava M. Brackett American Inn of CourtAssociate Barrister
2014 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
South Asian Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2020
Colorado Bar Association, Leadership Training ProgramSessions Committee Member
Education
2017
Leiden University
Investigating & Prosecuting Int'l Crimes (Coursera)
2013
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Colorado - Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Harvard University Extension School
Professional Certificate
Publications
2017
The Humanist
Finding Trump’s Refugee Policy
2017
Denver Bar Association
Why the Centennial State is Perfect in the Millennial World
Languages
Urdu
Spanish
English
Hindi
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will I have ground to stand on if the petitioner has not turned in all of the required financial statements. F.O.H. child custod
10 Jul 2018
Q&A
Will my marriage license be affected, like null/void, if i never took my husband's name and have since changed my name legally?
18 May 2017
Q&A
How do I determine my Ex husbands total income?
27 Apr 2017