$ 250-250 per hour
Leta Joyce Brandes
also known as Leta Brandes Law, LLC
About Leta
Biography
Leta has been a Colorado licensed attorney since 2004. Leta has dedicated her legal career to providing quality legal services to her clients and helping the most vulnerable members of our society. Leta also served as a court appointed guardian ad litem for abused and neglected children for approximately eleven years.
Leta and her team were awarded with the 2010 Attorney, Guardian ad Litem of the year for the State of Colorado by the CASA organization. Leta was also awarded the 2005 Guardian ad Litem of the year award for 17th Judicial District by the CASA organization. Leta was awarded the 2015 Client's Choice award by AVVO for family law and juvenile law.
Leta was on the best practice committee for the 17th Judicial District from 2008 to 2014. Furthermore, she was on the domestic violence benchbook committee, where she wrote a substantial portion of the dependency and neglect juvenile section of the domestic violence benchbook, which was published years ago by the Colorado State Bar Association.
Education:
Regis University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Graduated cum laude
University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Juris Doctorate
Leta’s vision is to provide excellent legal services while truly making a positive difference in the lives of her clients. Leta’s work reflects true sincerity in the legal profession; furthermore, Leta has a genuine concern for the welfare of her clients. Leta has extensive experience in working with children and families in crisis.
Leta provides quality legal services tailored to fit her clients' needs. Clients are her priority. Leta’s goal is to provide quality legal services in a timely manner. Leta listens to her clients, carefully explains available legal strategies, and works to successfully achieve her clients' goals and best interests.
As Leta’s client, the expert legal advice you receive will help you understand your rights and options pursuant to Colorado law. You will also receive support from a competent, compassionate, and committed attorney who has your best interests at heart.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 21 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Leta Brandes Law, LLC
1880 Office Club Pointe, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920
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Leta Joyce Brandes's Reviews
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Posted by Tara | April 30, 2015 | Family
Highly Recommended
It was agonizing trying to find a lawyer to help us on the most important thing in our lives; our children. I was always thankful we chose Leta Brandes. Her knowledge of the law was impressive as well as her genuine concern for children's welfare. Our case was a very difficult one. Leta continu...
Posted by Gerlynda | April 13, 2015 | Family
Child protection/ Guardian Ad Liitem/client
Leta, hands down, is the BEST GAL that I have ever worked with in the 16+ years that I have been working in the child welfare arena. Her diligence and compassion were evident from the very first meeting, and her support was invaluable! Because of her support, the medically fragile newborn twins I w...
Posted by Trina | April 13, 2015 | Adoption
Leta Brandes is the one you want in your corner!!!
In my many years working with GAL's as a foster parent, Leta has been the best, most responsive and most caring GAL I have ever dealt with. Her love for the children and her role in their lives is incredible. At the point when I decided to adopt, she was the one person that I could count on to tell...
Posted by Deborah | April 06, 2015 | Adoption
Referrals for pre- and post-adoptive and kinship families
As an advocate for permanency families, I referred families to Ms. Brandes who needed help contesting County actions. Ms. Brandes was responsive, empathetic, and extremely knowledgeable about adoption and kinship law.
Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2015 | Guardianship
Best gardian ad litem
Leta Brandes is one of the best guardian ad litem! She not only helps you become a better person in life and helps accomplish what you want but she sticks through it with you the long road out :) coming from someone who has know her since 2006 I have never met someone so in touch with their job and l...
Leta Joyce Brandes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is not only an extremely capable attorney, but she is an untiring advocate who is knowledgeable, caring, honest, ethical and hardworking protecting the best interests of children. In the course of our careers, I have supervised Leta as well as consulting on her cases and then working for her after I formally retired."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Client's Choice Award Family and Juvenile Law, AVVO
2010
Guardian ad litem of the Year for the State of Colorado, CASA
2005
Guardian ad litem the year for the 17th Judicial District, CASA
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Senior Attorney at Law, Leta Brandes Law, LLC
Associations
National Association of Counsel for Children
Colorado Bar Association
Education
2003
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Regis University
BS - Bachelor of Science, graduated cum laude
Languages
English