Carl O. Graham is the managing partner of Graham.Law, a Colorado Springs family law firm. He received his B.Sc. in Politics & International Studies from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom in 1988, and his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 1991. Carl was an Army JAG officer from 1992 to 2000, whereupon he entered private practice. He was chair of the El Paso County Family Law Section, and has held a variety of leadership positions in local and state legal organizations, including the El Paso County Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, and the Ben Wendelken American Inn of Court. Carl has presented numerous Family Law Institutes other CBA-CLE seminars. He created two online guides: the Colorado Divorce & Family Law Guide (www.colorado-family-law.com) and the Military Divorce Guide (www.military-divorce-guide.com), wrote “An Introduction to Family Law and the Military” for the Colorado Lawyer, and is author of the Military Parenting chapter of the CBA publication, Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law.
Practice areas
Represent clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce/separation/annulment, child custody & support issues, grandparent visitation, paternity, military divorce issues, and more.
28 years, 1,000 cases
In reality, many divorce cases also involve child custody issues, so thanks to this overlap, the actual percentage of cases involving child custody is higher.
28 years, 500 cases
In reality, most divorce cases also involve child support issues, so thanks to this overlap, the actual percentage of cases involving child support is higher.
28 years, 500 cases
28 years, 700 cases
Languages spoken
English
Graham.Law
2 N Cascade Ave
Ste 1100
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903-1620
Website
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 1999 | 12/06/2019 |
CA | Resigned | 1991 | 11/04/2019 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Bryan S. Gardner Outstanding Young Lawyer Award | El Paso County Bar Association | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Graham.Law | 2018 - Present |
Family Law Partner | Black & Graham, PC | 2006 - 2018 |
Attorney at Law | Carl O. Graham P.C. | 2000 - 2006 |
Attorney at Law | U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps | 1992 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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El Paso County Bar Association | Treasurer | 2010 - 2012 |
El Paso County Bar Association | Trustee | 2008 - 2010 |
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section | Executive Council | 2008 - 2010 |
El Paso County Family Law Section | Chair | 2006 - 2008 |
Ben S. Wendelken American Inn of Court | Executive Committee | 2005 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Military Divorce Guide | Uniform Deployed Parents Custody & Visitation Act | 2014 |
Military Divorce Guide | All Articles | 2010 |
Colorado Divorce & Family Law Guide | All Articles | 2010 |
Colorado Lawyer | An Introduction to Family Law and the Military | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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UCLA School of Law | J.D. | 1991 |
University of Southampton (U.K.) | B.Sc | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2014 Colorado Bench & Family Law Institute Annual Conference | Uniform Deployed Parents Custody & Visitation Act | 2014 |
Trial Advocacy Course | Evidence for Family Law Practitioners | 2012 |
Advanced Training | Military Parenting & Deployment Issues | 2010 |
Family Law Institute | Military Issues Update | 2009 |
Annual Family Law Update | Military Parenting & Deployment | 2009 |
Military Law Conference | Parenting Issues & The Military | 2008 |
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Military Law Conference | Military Retirement & Divorce | 2008 |
Family Law Institute | Family Law & The Military | 2007 |
CLE Luncheon | Family Law Jurisdiction | 2006 |
Family Law Section Annual Conference | Military Aspects of Family Law | 2005 |
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Joshua Lindley, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 8, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Graham is greatly respected for his expertise and professionalism and well known for these attributes throughout the legal community.
Aaron Gaddis, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Graham is truly an expert in this field of law. He is often sought out by attorneys for his expertise in regards to issues involving military law. No attorney is more knowledgeable on how a person's military career and benefits can be affected by a divorce/ separation or child custody issue.
Kelly McPherson, Family Attorney on Feb 15, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Carl is extremely knowledgeable about military issues that are important in dissolution cases, and is the "go-to" attorney in Colorado on them.
Jennifer Knies, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Carl Graham is recognized as the top military family law attorney in El Paso County, He routinely assists attorney state-wide with complex military family law issues. He is detailed and focused and knows the family law inside and out.
William Beck, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 11, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer's work. Carl is experienced and knowledgeable, and is an effective advocate for his clients.
Diane Bross, Social security Attorney on Oct 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Carl is excellent attorney who is extremely professional in every aspect of the word. He is well known and respected in the community. He provides exceptional service to his clients. I have referred many people to him.
Arthur Porter, Family Attorney on Feb 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Carl is a leading authority on matters pertaining to military retirement. If you have a tough question, he is the go to guy!
Lynn Olney, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Carl has vast experience in all fields of law related to family and military law. He has given public presentations to fellow attorneys in Colorado Springs and makes himself available for telephone consultations.
Justin Ross, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Carl is the "go to" lawyer for military domestic relations issues. If anyone is looking for a domestic relations lawyer, especially if you have military issues, Carl is as good as it gets.
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Oct 9, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kerry Simpson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Carl Graham is an expert in military implications in divorce/ child custody. I have heard him lecture; and am far from the only lawyer in Colorado who knows to call Carl if you want the right answers/ information (especially pertaining to military-related legal issues). Carl is committed to his profession and his clients.
Joe Pickard, Criminal defense Attorney on May 18, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Carl is a true professional. He knows the law, and he is extremely easy to work with, while always vigorously representing his clients interests. When I am in need of a lawyer in the family law area in Colorado Springs, he is our firm's "go to" guy!
Yolanda Fennick, Family Attorney on Feb 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Carl is smart and level headed. He is an excellent advocate for his clients.
Matthew Clawson, Family Attorney on Aug 3, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Clifton Black, Business Attorney on Apr 22, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
Carl Graham is considered the expert regarding military issues in family law cases. He teaches many continuing education classes on the topic. Numerous attorneys call Carl for advise with divorce cases that involve military issues.
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