$ 315-350 per hour
About Jennifer
Biography
Jennifer Helland (KHM Law) has a unique background for working with families going through a divorce since she is a trained psychotherapist. She also has extensive trial experience as a former prosecutor and as a family law attorney. Jennifer has also received training in domestic mediation. She is a dedicated child advocate, and represents Knies, Helland & McPherson clients in high-conflict family and children matters as well as high-asset cases.
Prior to joining Jennifer and Kelly in Knies, Helland & McPherson, Jennifer worked as an associate attorney at Black and Graham at The Gasper Law Group as a family law and dependency and neglect attorney. Jennifer’s experience and deep understanding of family law and military issues, to include her familiarity with multiple local experts, allows her to work complex custody and property matters, with outstanding results for her clients.
Earlier in her career, Jennifer served as a Deputy District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District in El Paso County, Colorado. While working as a district attorney, Jennifer led the Fast Track domestic violence program. Her experience allows her to educate clients on the process and complexity of issues involved in family and criminal matters when domestic violence is an issue. Jennifer’s experience as former prosecutor allows her to bring significant trial experience to every case she becomes involved with.
Jennifer is a graduate of The University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minnesota. In keeping with the nationally recognized St. Thomas tradition of commitment to public service, Jennifer has dedicated ten years to public service primarily with assisting juveniles and their families. Prior to law school, Jennifer assisted in writing and implementing a district-wide truancy policy and program for local school districts in Minnesota and served as a behavioral specialist.
Jennifer is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, El Paso County Bar Association, and Ben S. Wendelken American Inn of Court. She serves on the Board of Governors for the Colorado Bar Association and is the former Family Law section chair of the El Paso County Bar Association. Jennifer has written numerous articles that have been published locally on different family law and military law matters and has taught other attorneys and pro se litigants at numerous conferences. Jennifer was a college ice hockey player and continues to volunteer as a USA Hockey coach in the Monument area. She also coaches youth soccer, is a founding member of Liberty Tree Academy, a D49 charter school, former HOA board member, and steward of a Little Free Library.
Locally, Jennifer has worked for Savio House and Chins Up, as a Multi-Systemic Therapist. Jennifer’s hobbies include ice hockey, camping, hiking, kayaking, cooking and baking and gardening.
Contact Jennifer Helland at (719) 635-8499
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
40%
Divorce and Separation
40%
Family
10%
Child Abuse
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 17 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
KHM Attorneys at Law
(719) 635-8499
Fax
1122 N. El Paso St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
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Jennifer Lee Helland's Reviews
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Posted by Ryan | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Choose another attorney at your own risk!
Jennifer is the best! She won our impossible custody case. We had another cheaper attorney for the first few months of our case, and things were going very poorly. Jennifer turned everything around for us. There were a couple of times I told her that I think she knows the details of my case bette...
Posted by Rob | June 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dads Matter Too - Lawyers
The Fall 2023 period brought me into a complicated fight for child custody rights. Mediation had stalled. The arbitration process showed no progress. Opposing counsel barely responded. The uncertainty of my situation made me feel trapped while my access to my children remained unresolved. Based on...
Posted by Tua | January 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Skilled professional
She's a go getter that will get you the results you want. Hired Jenni initially for an ugly divorce. She not only got me through the divorce, but she also helped me to secure custody despite the rough situation I was in. Professional, tough, and trustworthy kind of attorney I needed on my side to nav...
Posted by Charles | June 27, 2015
Divorced and Happy
I would recommend anyone looking for an attorney in the Colorado Springs area, or out of state to hire Jennifer. Jennifer handled my divorce in Colorado Springs even though I moved to Florida before the divorce started. Jennifer and her associates did an outstanding job for me. I was about to th...
Posted by Linda | February 11, 2015
Very Knowledgable and Professional
I highly recommend Jenni at Black & Graham. She was extremely detailed and very supportive throughout the process of my divorce. Jenni worked with the opposing attorney very tactfully and I am very pleased with the outcome. I could not have gotten the results on my own even though I was adviced by o...
Jennifer Lee Helland's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked both with and against Mrs. Helland. No matter the situation, Mrs. Helland is always the epitome of confidence, compassion, and client service."
"As a family law practitioner, I appreciate and respect attorneys who can passionately advocate for their Client while maintaining civility and professionalism with opposing counsel. Jennifer excelled at this, and I highly endorse her for this reason."
"Jennifer Helland is an exceptional family law attorney. If you have a difficult case, there is no one better to represent your family law matter."
"I hope I never need Jenni, but if I do, I won't hesitate to call her because I know I'll be in excellent hands. Having seen her work, I'm confident she's immensely talented in the field with the highest level of integrity. A gem."
"Jennifer and I worked together on an interstate (CO & TX) UCCJEA and divorce matter. We were able to formulate and execute a great strategy for our mutual client. Thanks to Jennifer's diligent work ethic, communication, and sharing of information and evidence, we were able to obtain a beneficial outcome for our client. I endorse this lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Jenni is a great attorney who advocates for her clients with professionalism. She is an effective communicator and tries to come to reasonable solutions. I respect Jenni as an attorney and look forward to our next case together."
"Jenny Helland is an experienced and extremely tough litigator. She knows the law, the parties involved and all the judges and most importantly, all know and respect her. A person would be lucky to have Mrs. Helland as their attorney and fighting for them in their case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Helland is a strong advocate for her clients. This attorney works relentlessly for her clients insuring that they will get the best possible outcome."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jenni has a comprehensive understanding of family law, and handles complex, highly contested cases better than anyone else in town."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is experienced and knowledgeable, and is an effective advocate for her clients."
"Jenni Helland is recognized as one of the top family law attorneys in our area. She is smart and aggressive, but equally compassionate and supportive. Her clients love her and other attorneys love working with her."
"I highly endorse this lawyer, she is a well respected member of the legal community and always gives her clients the best representation, If you are looking for someone willing to fight hard for your case, then look no further!"
"I endorse this lawyer. She was always professional, prepared, and I enjoyed working with her to try to resolve the case."
"Jenni is an experienced litigator. She's intelligent, aggressive, and extremely hardworking. She also knows how to work with other lawyers to get good outcomes for her clients and is widely respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jenni Helland is a great advocate for her client and an experienced litigator."
"Jennifer Helland is a highly skilled attorney. She is attentive to her clients and aggressive in court. I endorse her wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"One of the best young lawyers I know. Professional, intelligent, hard working and an incredible advocate. Mrs. Helland is one of the good ones. Any employer should be glad she works for them and any client would be lucky to have her."
"I endorse Ms. Helland. She is an experienced lawyer who is highly respected in her community. Ms. Helland's legal experience speaks volumes for the knowledge she brings to a case. Ms. Helland is a dilligent attorney who is an asset for any client looking to maximize their case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jenni is one of the smartest and hardest-working attorneys I've come across. She was the go-to family law attorney with the most experience at her prior firm before joining Black & Graham, where she has hit the ground running."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top 10 Attorney, ProVault
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Knies Helland & McPherson Attorneys at Law
2013 - 2017
Associate, Black & Graham, LLC
2010 - 2013
Associate Attorney, The Gasper Law Group PLLC
2008 - 2010
Deputy District Attorney, 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
Liberty Tree AcademyVice Chair
2013 - Present
El Paso County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Ben S. Wendelken American Inn of CourtMember
2015 - 2018
El Paso County Bar AssociationBoard of Govenors
2015 - 2016
El Paso County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Chair
2007 - 2010
Woodmen HIlls Filing No. 11President; Board Member
Education
2008
University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Saint Thomas (St Paul, MN)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Southern Colorado AFCC
Becoming Trauma Informed
2018
Family Law Day 2018
The Process of Divorce
2017
Family Law Day
The Process of Divorce
2016
El Paso County Family Law Annual Conference 2016
Eavesdropping Ethics
2016
El Paso County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Immigration and Dissolution
2015
El Paso County Annual Family Law Conference 2015
Grandparent Visitation and Third Party Custody Rights
2014
#DISBARRED
Social Media and Ethical Considerations
2009
Elbert County High School
DUI, Alcohol, and Juvenile Law
Publications
2016
Pikes Peak Lawyer
IRM Johnson
2016
Pikes Peak Lawyer
Immigration and Dissolution
2016
Pikes Peak Lawyer
The Changing Face of Military Retirement
2014
Family Law Guide
Immigration and Divorce
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers