Todd Allen Stahly

Todd Allen Stahly

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Boulder, CO
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

207 Canyon Blvd, Suite 302, Boulder, CO

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 22 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stahly LLC

207 Canyon Blvd, Suite 302, Boulder, CO, 80302

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1901 Pine Grove Rd., Suite 204, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487

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Todd Allen Stahly's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 20 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Shawna | February 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended

Todd and his team were really great to work with through my divorce, I found the whole team to be excellent. Todd took over from my first lawyer who had missed one of the first deadlines and was allowing my now ex-spouse to send threatening emails and to not move out of the house. Todd got me caugh...t up, put an end to the petty emails within the first week and got us in separate houses soon after and kept records of everything to use in mediation and the court documents he filed. I came away from a very contentious divorce and highly difficult ex-spouse able to buy my own house, credit debt paid off, retirement money and parenting plan in place. Also, Todd is an excellent communicator, both verbal and written which is not the first thing you may look for, but those skills are vital and it is key to have well written communication and documents and a well-spoken attorney who is well regarded in the court system through this process. I felt Todd and his team were very responsive, understanding and strategic. I recommend Stahly LLC and would hire them again. In response to some other reviews: Yes, you have to pay for his service - it is worth it and he tries to limit the expenses by having junior team members do some tasks with his direction. Todd remains very professional during a very difficult time in your life - you may be breaking down and freaking out, but he will be collecting the information of your circumstances and will try to monetize it in your favor through the settlement, which in the end is exactly what you'll want. Todd will try to steer you toward the best decisions which is difficult during such and emotional time. Yes, Todd tries to avoid court when possible so that he can remain in more control of the best outcome for you and keep expenses down. Also, you need to become part of the team too - you need to ask questions and make changes and discuss the strategy and direction. You can trust that he has your best interest in mind but if you are unsure, ask and insert yourself into the process to be as helpful as possible.

Posted by Blake | June 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If I were getting divorced again, Todd would be my first call

Todd was co-counsel for me on what ended up being a very painful and drawn out divorce... but ultimately we prevailed on everything important. I don't plan to remarry or re-divorce, but if somehow this happened Todd would be my first call. Initially I screened Todd and went with another attorney w...ho was more expensive... I thought I was getting bigger guns. Big mistake. Todd can come off as Boulder-casual but he's actually a total pro--when my case was going sideways Todd was able to come in and turn it around. He did a fantastic job prepping me for depositions and testimony, and was fantastic in front of the court, an arbiter, and in depositions. Todd is someone you can rely on. He does what he says he's going to do when he says he's going to do it, and is a great thought partner and strategic mind in helping navigate big decisions on a case. He doesn't promise you the world in his sales pitch--which is good as you want someone to inject realism into your expectations.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

competent, honest, resolution oriented

in a very high conflict divorce with massive disintegrity on the part of the opposing party and the opposing legal representation, Todd was skillful, extremely well prepared, calm, logical, reasoned, and focused on cutting short the war and ending the scorched earth, let's make everything melt down s...trategy the opposing firm had, which inflated legal fees well beyond the reasonable norm for a divorce of this nature. While the Colorado Bar advised me when I attempted, unsuccessfully, to file a complaint against the opposing attorney, that the opposing attorney NOT lying on behalf of his client would be an act of misrepresentation, Todd has higher ethical standards than that. He advised me to not ever stoop to the level of the opposition, and his ethics stand him and his reputation in good stead with the revolving door of ill-prepared, often novice judges Boulder County Courts parades through divorce cases. For a very fair, ethical, meticulous and strategic lawyer who seeks to arrive at a fair, speedy and efficient outcome, Todd is highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hire to mediate, not go to trial....

Todd Stahly is definitely more of a mediating attorney, rather than a good trial attorney. After more than a year of paying him, I never once felt like he was on my side or supported my positions. Even though I ended up getting the custody I was seeking, I was very disappointed with his efforts in... the courtroom. He was afraid to make objections or press professional witnesses who had blatantly erred - in my opinion, because he did not want to ruin any relationships with judges, PRE's , etc. he might need in future cases. There were many straight forward arguments he could have made but chose not to. After paying him almost $100K in fees, he declined to further represent me after Final Orders were issued and the ex decided to pursue more custody through the Decision Maker - citing he was too busy. I deserve better than that and so do you.

Todd Stahly

Replied last October 02, 2017

A lawyer's duty to keep client confidences has few exceptions. In abundance of caution, we do not feel at liberty to respond in a point-by-point fashion in this forum. Suffice it to say that we do not believe that this post presents a fair and accurate picture of the events.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Achieves successful outcomes; thorough and knowledgable

Mr. Stahly has represented me for several years. He has always taken a realistic and thorough approach. He is one of the best litigation lawyers in Boulder, and I would highly recommend him. He has achieved favorable outcomes for me because of his experience and meticulous work ethic.

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Todd Allen Stahly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daryl James

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Todd is a very capable lawyer, well versed in the law and always prepared. He and I have been on opposite sides of a number of cases. In all but one, we have been able to work out a settlement that met both clients' needs."

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Todd Burnham

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Todd Stahly is an excellent attorney. If I have a case against him, I know that I have to be at my best."

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Stephanie Randall

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the honor of using Mr. Stahly's excellent articles regarding a complicated area of family law. I contacted him to discuss some questions and he not only took the time to speak with me, but went above and beyond in providing suggestions to improve my work. Mr. Stahly has an excellent reputation amongst the family bar and I hope I have the privilege of working with him in the future. I have no hesitation recommending Mr. Stahly to assist in any family law matter you may have, including those of a very complex nature. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Randall

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers

2014

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Stahly LLC

Associations

2017 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2013 - Present

Colorado Judicial Institute

2011 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Council

2008 - Present

Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee

2003 - Present

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

2003 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

2003 - Present

Boulder County Bar Association

2015 - 2016

Colorado Bar Association-Family Law Section

Chair

2014 - 2015

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair Elect

2013 - 2014

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Secretary

2012 - 2013

Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section

Treasurer

2011 - 2012

Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee

Former President

2009 - 2012

Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee

Former Board of Directors

2008 - 2011

Colorado Bar Association, Legal Fee Arbitration Committee

2008 - 2008

Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee

2005 - 2006

Boulder County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Past Co-chair

Education

N/A

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Michigan Technological University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section

The Motion in limine and Motions for Declaratory Judgement

2016

Workshop Speaker

Expert Witness Workshop Speaker

2016

Judicial Institute

Child Support and Maintenance Modification

2014

Colorado Bar Association Family Law Fall Update

Pre-Trial Motions & The Trial Management Certificate

2014

Boulder IDC

To Talk or Not To Talk – That is the Question. Communication Guidelines between Lawyers and Evaluators

2014

2014 Colorado Bar Association Family Law Institute

Deposition Fundamentals

2014

2014 Colorado Bar Association Family Law Fall Update

Pre-Trail Motions & The Trial Management Certificate

2013

2013 Colorado Bar Association Family Law Institute

Discovery" and "Disclosures

2012

2012 Colorado Bar Association Family Law Institute

Post-Decree Child Support Modifications

Publications

2016

CBA Family Law Section Bench Bar Book Co-Authored and updated “Support Modification,” Chapter 28

2016

Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law Co-Authored “The Unbundled Domestic Relations Practice,” Chapter 41

2014

The Colorado Lawyer The Motion in Limine: Use in Domestic Cases

2006

Boulder County Bar Newsletter Helpful Hints for Working under the UCCJEA

Languages

English

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