Michael Andrew Zywicki

Michael Andrew Zywicki

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents, Appeals, Business

695 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite #480, Denver, CO

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

By managing the emotional toll you’re experiencing while minimizing the financial burdens, your legal counselor should not only resolve your current issues but also provide you with the resources to enable you to recover from such a devastating loss.

22 years

40%
Car Accident 25%

“I’m not a character on television who uses a nickname or an animal to market my legal practice. Actions speak louder than labels. I’m a dedicated lawyer with a natural understanding of how the system works and an ability to explain the process in way that enables you to choose your best available option with confidence and clarity. I keep things simple and apply a no nonsense approach to helping my clients recover fair and just results.”

22 years

25%
Appeals 20%

“Many trial lawyers do not handle appeals. While these attorneys may be effective advocates for their clients during trial, they do not always understand how their actions affect their clients on appeal. It is important to retain legal counsel who will be there for you through the entire process. One who knows all the facts, one who prepares to win, one who fights to preserve your rights in the event the judge is wrong.”

22 years

20%
Business 15%

In the dynamic and increasingly diverse legal practice of business litigation, finding the right attorney is paramount to efficiently resolving a dispute or obtaining a fair judgment. You need an attorney who is knowledgeable and will provide you an objective approach combined with aggressive measures in an effort to achieve maximum results.

22 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-50%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 10 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 21 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Zywicki Law Offices

695 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite #480, Denver, CO, 80246-8014

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Michael Andrew Zywicki's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2014 | Business

Well Done

Michael was there for me through a very ruff time in my life. He was encouraging and knowledgeable about my circumstances. He informed me of the pros and cons of my case and helped me make informed decisions regarding the future direction of my family and business. I appreciate his emboldened persona...lity and business candor.

Posted by Laura | November 15, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Lawyer! I would definitely recommend him to family and friends.

After speaking with several different attorney's I knew Mike was he best choice. Going into my divorce case I had the thought that you get what you pay for, so I was looking for the most expensive lawyer I could find, until I met Mike. I immediately knew he was the one, from his informal, casual st...yle, and his ability to make me immediately feel comfortable around him. He doesn't waste time or money on the unnecessary, and works fast and efficient to get the job done. I never felt out of the loop, and always knew what was going on. In the end I got everything I wanted, and then some. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for my ex who did go with the most expensive. He came out with nothing, and paid his attorney 4 times more than I did. I would definitely recommend Mike to any friend or family member, and in fact, have already done so on a few occassions. He is awesome! He still checks in today to make sure things are going okay. What lawyer does that????

Posted by Dan | September 06, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce Case

I was very glad that I had chosen Michael Zywicki to handle my divorce case. He was very straight forward in his approach and easy to talk to. He is very confident, and knowledgeable on the law. His rates are extremely reasonable, and communication with him was exceptional. I was impressed with th...e fact that Michael would make the extra effort to make sure that I was kept up to date with any changes or updates in my case. He would call me call me to discuss these updates, and explain how the changes would affect my case. If I was not available he would email me information during the night and/or on the weekends in order to keep me informed. This was good, because I always had a secure feeling that my case was being handled properly. Overall, from my experience Michael is a lawyer that is very honest and caring, and he goes the extra mile to make sure that his client is satisfied. I absolutely trust Michael and would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal services.

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2010

Amazing Attorney

Michael Zywicki was above and beyond our expectations! We could not have ask for a better attorney. I believe my ratings for Michael tell it all...he is trustworthy, responsive, knowledgeable, and he always kept us informed.

Posted by Ashlie | February 18, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Lawyer Ever

Michael is by far the best lawyer we have ever dealt with. I would have a million questions for him several times a week and he would stay on the phone with me however long it took to get all of my questions answered. We trusted him 100% that he would do what was best for us and he did. We will have ...to go back to court in the future and he will definetly represent us again. We also live in another state and he took care of everything for us so we wouldnt have to make a trip to Colorado. Not only is he our lawyer but we consider him a friend because this was a rough time for us and he made sure we were well taken care of. Thanks for everything !!!

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Michael Andrew Zywicki's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Faye

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Michael Zwyicki for anyone in need of a strong litigator. Mr. Zwyicki gets excellent results for his clients based on his strong knowledge of the law, his relationships within the legal community, and his work ethic. Whether the case is criminal, domestic, or personal injury, I would wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Zwyicki as someone you can trust to get the results you want. If I needed a lawyer he would be at the top of my list."

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Dane Torbenson

Family lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had Michael as opposing counsel on a number of cases. He is professional to work with on trying to negotiate a resolution, but is a strong advocate for his client's rights."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Michael Grills

Family lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have recently worked with Michael on a divorce matter, and this is my first experience with this attorney. I found him to be a gentleman who is a good advocate for his client yet understands the process and the law. I would be pleased to work with or against Michael anytime."

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Alexandra White

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a zealous yet professional attorney who has a solid understanding family law."

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Jesse Glassman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"He is a family law expert."

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Jessica Kunevicius

Appeals lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Zywicki is an excellent attorney and a trusted colleague. He is a master at communicating precise and persuasive legal arguments, both on paper and in the courtroom. A great mentor to newer attorneys and a determined advocate for his clients, Mike is the lawyer that anyone would want on his or her side. I know that I would!"

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Chris Bosch

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Ellen Toomey

Family lawyer

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Lucy Denson

Family lawyer

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Katherine Grier

Divorce and separation lawyer

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John Poor

Litigation lawyer

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Todd Heideman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jesse Glassman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dane Torbenson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Grills

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2025

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2024

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2024

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2023

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2023

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2022

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2022

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2021

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2021

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2020

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2020

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2018

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2017

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2016

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2015

10 Best in Colorado, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Pro Bono Achievement, Supreme Court of Colorado

2015

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2014

Pro Bono Achievement, Supreme Court of Colorado

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

2012

Client's Choice--Divorce, Avvo

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Zywicki Law Offices

2004 - 2006

Associate, Scheideler & Associates PC

Associations

2016 - Present

US District Court of Appeals for 9th Circuit

Member

2016 - Present

US District Court of Appeals for 10th Circuit

Member

2015 - Present

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

American Association for Justice, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability

Member

2006 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cancer Survivor

Recovered over $20,000 from client's ex-husband.

Suing a Cop

Client recovered a substantial settlement.

Boulder Land Dispute

Successfully recovered over 30 acres of property.

Collection of Past Medical Bills

The case was dismissed.

Civil Defense-HOA sued for property damage.

The case was dismissed.

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Education

2004

Vermont Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

2003

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Amsterdam

Certificate

1998

University of Maryland, Frostburg

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

Colorado Court of Appeals

Parental Responsibilities

Publications

2002

Vermont Journal of Environmental Law Scalia Scalds Environmental Justice Movement

Languages

English

Activity

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