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Carl Olaf Graham
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About Carl
Biography
Carl O. Graham is the managing partner of Graham Law, a Colorado Springs family law firm. He graduated from the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom in 1988 with a B.Sc. (Honors) degree and received his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 1991. Carl was a lawyer in the Army JAG Corps until 2000 when he entered private practice. He has held leadership positions in several legal organizations, including being chair of the EPCBA Family Law Section, president of the Colorado Chapter of AAML, and serving on the CBA Family Law Section Executive Council.
Carl has presented at over 40 CLEs, written for the Colorado Lawyer, and is a chapter author for the CBA publication Practitioner’s Guide to Colorado Domestic Relations Law. He is listed as a Colorado Super Lawyer, named one of the Best Lawyers in America by U.S. News & World Report, and is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
40%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Child Custody
20%
35 years | 500 cases
Child Support
20%
35 years | 500 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
35 years | 700 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 27 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Mary | March 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
One of the best and most knowledgeable family law attorneys in Colorado
As an attorney who has practiced family law for over a decade, I quickly decided to have Carl and his team represent me in my own nasty divorce and child custody battle. I had been incredibly impressed with him when he was opposing counsel against me in the past, and was even more impressed with his ...
Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding attorney
Carl Graham represented me in a difficult and complicated divorce case. He did an outstanding job, understood the critical issues, was very responsive, and gave me the best advice possible. Additionally, his staff was very helpful. Carl also consulted with other attorneys on issues that were outsi...
Posted by A recent Client of Mr.Carl Graham | September 25, 2014 | Family
No case is to big or to small for Carl. I highly recommend him for your attorney!
My ex is very high strung and difficult to get along with. We have been in and out of court for many years, hence we have been through quit a few family law attorneys. Once again I needed an attorney, so here I was again needing a family law attorney who knew what the heck they were doing. So I searc...
Carl Olaf Graham's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Carl is a leading expert in military divorce and family law and is generous with his time in assisting other attorneys understand military divorce and family law. He also donates his time in presenting classes on military divorce and family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Graham is greatly respected for his expertise and professionalism and well known for these attributes throughout the legal community."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Carl is experienced and knowledgeable, and is an effective advocate for his clients."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Carl is smart and level headed. He is an excellent advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"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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Experience
Honors
2010
Bryan S. Gardner Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, El Paso County Bar Association
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Managing Partner, Graham.Law
2006 - 2018
Family Law Partner, Black & Graham, PC
2000 - 2006
Attorney at Law, Carl O. Graham P.C.
1992 - 2000
Attorney at Law, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps
Associations
2010 - 2012
El Paso County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2008 - 2010
El Paso County Bar AssociationTrustee
2008 - 2010
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Council
2006 - 2008
El Paso County Family Law SectionChair
2005 - 2009
Ben S. Wendelken American Inn of CourtExecutive Committee
Education
1991
UCLA School of Law
J.D.
1988
University of Southampton (U.K.)
B.Sc
Speaking Engagements
2014
2014 Colorado Bench & Family Law Institute Annual Conference
Uniform Deployed Parents Custody & Visitation Act
2012
Trial Advocacy Course
Evidence for Family Law Practitioners
2010
Advanced Training
Military Parenting & Deployment Issues
2009
Family Law Institute
Military Issues Update
2009
Annual Family Law Update
Military Parenting & Deployment
2008
Military Law Conference
Parenting Issues & The Military
2008
Military Law Conference
Military Retirement & Divorce
2007
Family Law Institute
Family Law & The Military
2006
CLE Luncheon
Family Law Jurisdiction
2005
Family Law Section Annual Conference
Military Aspects of Family Law
Publications
2014
Military Divorce Guide
Uniform Deployed Parents Custody & Visitation Act
2010
Military Divorce Guide
All Articles
2010
Colorado Divorce & Family Law Guide
All Articles
2008
Colorado Lawyer
An Introduction to Family Law and the Military
Languages
English