Michael Vincent Switzer

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Michael Vincent Switzer

4.4
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lakewood, CO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family, Adoption

1690 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO

About Michael

Biography

Facing divorce can be tough. Give us a call to help you through the process.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

60%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Family 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2017 2016
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 26 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Switzer Family Law Office, LLC

1690 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO, 80215

SwitzerFamilyLaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Michael online.

Michael Vincent Switzer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Janis | May 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommend and Refer this Attorney - Family Law - Grandparent Rights

Without hesitation, Mr. Switzer was professional, personable, effective and efficient in a family legal matter concerning grandparent rights. Mr. Switzer was a calming and rational influence during the entire case and together we pursued what was in the child's best interest. He kept me apprised of... all phases and scheduled response times. Mr. Switzer always listened to my concerns and was fair and honest with potential outcomes. I felt we worked as a team. Because of his in-depth knowledge and expertise in family law, I was provided grandparent visitations and I now spend family time with my granddaughter without conflict. I'm thankful and grateful to have had Mr. Switzer as my attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

7 years of exceptional service

I've been a client of Mike's for years. He is one of Colorado's top Attorneys. He has an exceptional knowledge of the law and is extremely well spoken and well versed. I appreciate his attention to detail and truly believe he has a vested interested in you personally as a client. Angelica is also a ...definite asset. If you want your ex-spouse to be nervous, hire Mike. My ex went through four Attorneys to try and handle him. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to win!

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

All talk and no action

I interviewed several attorneys regarding my divorce - most offered a free initial consultation. After speaking with Michael Switzer I felt he was the one. He listened keenly to the details of my marriage and the issues of the divorce (money) and offered several notions that seemed to enhance my po...sition. I believed he was willing and able to aggressively argue on my behalf so I hired him. Unfortunately his representation was far from what I was lead to believe. His aggressive counsel quickly evaporated and was replaced with vague explanations of the law and the process. He made promises that never happened and I felt less and less in control of my financial destiny. My stress level went through the roof as my wife stole property and money from me and asked for a settlement that was 50% higher than the worst case scenario that Mr. Switzer calculated. And as these events happened Michael Switzer kept telling me to, "Hang in there - this will all pass". I have never hired an attorney before and never had any legal trouble so I confess I didn't know what to expect - yet as I relayed the events of my divorce to friends and family they all - each and every one of them - suggested I should get another attorney - and I sure wish I had. My divorce is now over and it cost me tons of money. I never got back the property or money my wife stole and if I had read a review like this before hiring Michael Switzer I would have appreciated the insight.

Michael Switzer

Replied last April 26, 2016

Dear Sir: I am sorry you were dissatisfied with the results in your case. As I recall, things happened as your case was progressing that caused the costs and strategy to change. I am quite sure you did not settle for 50% more than your "worst case" scenario! Regardless, I truly enjoyed getting to know you and wish you the best.

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Michael Vincent Switzer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kaitlyn Wright

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Very competent attorney and a pleasure to work with."

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Adam Moore

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael is one of the most professional attorneys I've ever worked with. He zealously advocated for his client as an opposing counsel is a very contentious and emotional case, while not allowing that zealousness to slip into the kind of unproductive behavior that sadly often characterizes such cases. I endorse Michael."

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William King

Family lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I clerked for Mike while we were at the same firm together. Mike is passionate about what he does and has a great deal of experience with Colorado's courts and all areas of family law. Mike genuinely cares about his clients, and he makes a terrific advocate for those needing an insightful and intrepid attorney. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Timothy Mehrtens

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an exceptional lawyer with whom I worked for many years. He now has his own firm and I would recommend him to any client. Mike is skilled, ethical and smart, The kind of person you want handling a family law case."

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Ronald Litvak

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Mike has all the tools to help parties needing a divorce: compassion, great analytical skill, excellent advocacy, and plain old common sense. Mike worked in my law firm for more than a dozen years and then needed to follow his dream of hanging his own shingle. As with everything Mike does, he approached this discussion with me with honesty and integrity. I've been able to observe Mike's work on cases since leaving the law firm, and he continues to provide very high quality service at an excellent value to his clients."

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Marie Drake

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I strongly recommend Mike Switzer in the area of family law. Mike and I worked together for approximately seven years and his knowledge of the law, straightforward manner and ability to find solutions for his clients is something I admired and still admire. I highly recommend Mike."

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Chris Matz

Family lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly."

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Kenneth Buechler

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an excellent family law attorney. I've know Mike since law school. He is effective with his representation of his clients while understanding the difficulty that all people face going through a divorce."

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Kaitlyn Wright

Family lawyer

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Adam Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer

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William King

Family lawyer

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Timothy Mehrtens

Family lawyer

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Paula Smith

Family lawyer

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Ronald Litvak

Family lawyer

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Kenneth Buechler

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Chris Matz

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2016

25 Best Divorce Lawyers in Denver, Expertise

2016

Best of 2016, Thumbtack

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1999 - 2014

Partner attorney, Litvak Litvak Mehrtens & Epstein, PC

Associations

1999 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Education

1998

University of Denver College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Northern Colorado

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

Lecture

Obtaining and Evaluating Financial Information

2004

Lecture

Mediation, Arbitration, Special Masters: Taking It to the Next Level

2004

Lecture

Palimony and Common Law Marriages

2000

Lecture

Family Law Update

Publications

2008

People's Law School, Colorado Free University Basic Family Law

2007

Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals Complex Financial Matters

2006

Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals Preparing Financial Statements Quickly and Effectively

2004

Lawyers Public Information Foundation Palimony and Common Law Marriages

2001

The Colorado Lawyer Parental Rights and Responsibilities of Grandparents and Third Parties

1999

CBA Family Law Conference Outline Double-Dipping and Excess Earnings

1999

Annual Survey of Colorado Law Family Law

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2017.

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