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About Denise
Biography
Denise understands the importance of family law having experienced divorce herself and raising her child as a single mother. The impact that the process of divorce can have on peoples’ lives is profound. Her experience brings compassion, professionalism, and understanding to the table while guiding our clients through the process.
While in law school, she was a Juidical Law Clerk for the 18 Judicial District. Upon passing the bar exam, she began working at the 4th Judicial District Attorneys Office as a Deputy D.A., Public Information Officer and liaison to the FBI. During her six years there she gained vast trial and litigation experience prosecuting high profile and complicated cases, arming her with the ability to take her clients’ cases confidently to court if the need arose. She then spent time representing the Colorado State Child Support Enforcement Unit, working with the State and courts to ensure that child support issues were resolved. This gives her valuable insight into the process of determining child support and enforcing payment. After her time working with the Child Support Enforcement Unit it was a natural transition into family law.
She is able to successfully arrive at amicable resolutions with opposing counsel, but is ready to go to court if an agreement couldn’t be reached. She has experience working with complex divorces involving multiple assets and businesses. Denise’s years of experience with trials, litigation, family law, and child support issues make her an attorney that you want on your side of the courtroom. She has experience working with opposing counsel to find common ground and an agreeable solution, while also being prepared to go to court if necessary. She understands how hard the process is, and will work to ensure that your divorce or family law issue is handled professionally and as smoothly as possible.
Denise is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution section of the Colorado Bar Association and is an effective family law mediator.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
70%
18 years | 300 cases
Litigation
15%
24 years | 500 cases
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Licensed in Colorado for 23 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Pollart Miller LLC
102 S. Tejon St., Suite 1100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
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5700 S. Quebec St., Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111
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Denise M. Minish's Reviews
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Posted by Bryan | August 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fantastic
Couple years ago she helped me close out my divorce and I can not say enough good things about Denise, both as a lawyer and as a person.
Posted by Mysti | January 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Charged DOUBLE & Did NOT respect what was asked
I hired Denise to represent me regarding a contempt that my ex filed, just two weeks after my daughter died in a car crash. He had assaulted me 6 months earlier and then pled guilty to assault with a deadly weapon against me. However, the family court did not take into account his felony charge when ...
Posted by Greg | November 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Knowledgeable and fair!
Ms. Minish did an outstanding job in representing me during what seemed to me a very challenging divorce process. She kept me on task and fought for my rights. I am very happy with the outcome and would not hesitate to recommend Denise in any family law matter.
Posted by Luis | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
HIGHLY RECOMEND! THANK YOU DENISE
Denise took great care of me during my divorce process, I will highly recommend her to represent anyone going through a divorce. During times of uncertainty you need someone that is solid and is willing to go the extra mile and fight for you. From the moment I stepped in her office I knew I wanted he...
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best in Colorado!
She will give you your life back, although you may not recognize it for a year or two. She is always poised, always professional and always sincere. She displays the confidence and dedication that you need at this time in your life. Trust and listen to her and do what must be done (what she says) and...
Denise M. Minish's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Denise is incredibly patient and understanding in her interactions with Clients, opposing counsel, and experts. Denise has a deep knowledge of the aspects of divorce and custody cases. She uses that knowledge to find individualized solutions to the issues in each case. Through her professionalism, Denise has earned respect throughout the legal community."
"Denise is a dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable attorney. It has been my privilege to work with her in the past and she is a mentor and resource with a deep understanding of the law."
"Denise is an incredible resource as both a colleague and litigator for her clients. She is a highly skilled litigator and yet maintains a demeanor and approachability that enhances her negotiation skills."
"Denise is a lawyer that brings not only a extraordinary knowledge of the law to her family cases but also a sense of compassion, which is rare in this field. I would recommend Denise without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Denise is a highly committed attorney. She advocates strongly for her clients, yet is solution oriented. I have worked with Denise on several cases and have found her to be highly competent."
"I would highly recommend Ms. Gonzales as a family law attorney. She is very knowledgeable, and she is a zealous advocate for her clients."
"Denise is a fearless advocate for her clients and experienced litigator. Her years as a District Attorney make her court room ready for even the most contested family law case. Her experience in family law provides guidance and counsel to her clients."
"Denise is an excellent advocate and lawyer. I met her in law school and we worked together on several matters. I have total confidence in her legal acumen and skills. Have faith she is an ethical and hard working attorney."
"Denise is a first-class family law attorney. She is extremely competent, and highly experienced. She is aggressive, yet practical. She is compassionate, wise, and analytical. I have referred my own clients to her, and she has always delivered. She is my first and highest recommendation whenever anyone needs the best family lawyer around."
"Denise is a pleasure to work with and always fights diligently for her clients. She is ethical and strives to obtain professionalism in her dealings with not only her clients but other professionals."
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Experience
Honors
2019
10 Best in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best - Colorado Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Colorado Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award 2 years, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best Colorado Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
10 Best - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2012
Regional Overall Top Performer, Cordell & Cordell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Pollart Miller
2015 - Present
Of Counsel, Thomas Pollart & Miller, LLC
2013 - 2014
Senior Assiciate, Johnson Sauer Legal Group, LLC
2010 - 2013
Associate Attorney III, Cordell & Cordell
2008 - 2010
Senior Associate, Child Support Enforcement Unit
2002 - 2008
Deputy District Attorney and Public Information Officer, 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office
2000 - 2002
Law Clerk, 18th Judicial District
Associations
2017 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) section
2015 - Present
Arapahoe County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Balanced Legal CareersCommitte Member
2014 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Professionalism CommitteeCommittee Member
2009 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember - Family Law Section
2002 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
El Paso County Bar AssociationMember - Family Law Section
Education
2001
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Metropolitan State College of Denver
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Client Presentation
Determining Dependents for Death Benefits and Common Law Spouse Issues
2008
Citizen's Academy
Medial Relations, CORA and FOIA
2007
Citizen's Academy
Medial Relations, CORA and FOIA
2006
Citizen's Academy
Medial Relations, CORA and FOIA
Publications
2018
El Paso County Bar Association Pikes Peak Lawyer
The Impact of Divorce on Immigration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers