Going through my divorce was one of the worst experiences of my life. I was leaving an abusive situation where my common-law spouse had complete control over our finances. I was terrified to leave for many reasons, but I could not tolerate raising our son in the toxic environment that we were trapped in. Hiring Lindsay Abernethy was the best decision I could have made, given the circumstances of my divorce. Long story short: After eight-years-together, a beautiful child, buying and exchanging rings with one-another, and picking out our home together- my now ex-husband tried to leave our child and me with no resources to start our lives over when he realized I was serious about leaving. He proceeded to hire the meanest attorney he could find who used blatant fear tactics to try to get me to back down, saying no marriage ever existed between us. The first time I consulted with Lindsay Abernethy, I felt more at ease than I had since the day my son and I were run out of our home. Proving a marital relationship existed was essential to securing some financial security for my son's future, who my ex repeatedly threatened to abandon. Even with the preponderance of evidence listed above, a common law marriage is not always easy to prove. I needed a skilled lawyer to present my case. Lindsay was a true class act through the entire process. She took the threatening e-mails and phone calls from the opposing attorney in stride. She helped me to understand that the attack I was under by my estranged husband and his associates was of no real importance in the grand scheme of things, because the only person whose opinion mattered was the judge assigned to our case. She kept a level head and did not get caught up in the drama and cruelty that was being directed at me. She was able to stay on course by not adding more unnecessary fuel to the fire of an intensely painful situation. She always had my son's best interest at heart. Ms. Abernethy navigated the courtroom with genuine courtesy when she questioned all witnesses called, and assured me that the condescending dismissal of mine and my exes relationship by his witnesses and lawyer would backfire on him. I felt truly beat up through this experience, and felt comfort knowing I was under the counsel of an attorney who actually cared about the truth. I will never forget the day the judges orders came in ruling in favor of marriage. I know the legal system has let many abused spouses down, but I cried tears of joy that I had been strong enough to fight against a man who treated me and our son so terribly, and I know I could not have done it without my lawyer. Although Lindsay never promised me my case would go one-way-or-another, everything she predicted would happen, did. She has a profound sense of right and wrong, and was able to determine how the judge would view my family's situation. Ms. Abernethy was very gentle in her approach with me, which coming from a battered state, I needed during this time. She cared about my rights and the rights of my son, and she fought hard for us with grace, dignity and class every step of the way. If you are starting the divorce process and are in need of a stellar attorney, please consider what kind of person you want to represent you. It is easy to become entangled in the war divorce can create, so having an attorney who genuinely has you and your children's best interest at heart is of utmost importance. Lindsay Abernethy is a true professional and 100% class act. read more

I hired Scott Hamerslough after 6 months of trying to work with what turned out to be incompetent and unresponsive counsel. My case had gotten as ugly as it gets, and very complicated, with thousands of pages of documentation and dozens of loose ends that had been dropped or ignored by my first law firm. The first thing that impressed me is that Scott answered the phone himself the first time I called, listened carefully, asked questions, and offered me an appointment the next day. What a relief! He was appalled at the mess I had gotten into because of 6 months of incompetent counsel combined with every game and legal ploy opposing counsel could invent. He set to work immediately to sort out every detail with efficiency and strength. It was so helpful that he has an MBA; his understanding of the financial details was indispensable. He guided me through a nasty 2-day trial with grace and skill, and I am pleased with the results. I am so grateful to Scott for picking up a thousand scattered pieces and putting together an effective case in a short time. I would recommend him without reservation! read more

I contacted Scott Hamerslough after two previous lawyers I used were incompetent and somewhat intimidated by opposing counsel.  Scott helped me settle custody of my 12 year old son who ran away from his abusive mother.  I was impressed with the outstanding legal guidance Scott provided to me, his deep understanding of the law and genuine interest in my case made this horrible experience palatable.  He was very responsive to my emails and phone calls whenever I had questions and he was very compassionate when I was stressed. My ex was very spiteful and lied up till the end, not surprised when opposing counsel employed unethical tactics to intimidate me, Scott pushed back hard and put him in his place.  When I was ready to move forward and make an emotional decision, Scott pulled me back and made me see the big picture, that picture benefited me in the end.    I am extremely grateful to Scott Hamerslough and Monica, his legal assistant, for their guidance, support, and friendship.   I would highly recommend Scott and Monica without hesitation to my friends, family, and peers. Ron D read more

I switched from another law firm in the middle of my divorce case and found it to be the best decision I ever made. After my first lawyer became unreliable due to volume, Scott stepped in and handled mediation very well with only a small amount of prep time. His quick advocacy saved me from a bully settlement. Matt has also shown himself to be the attorney I always wanted. Calm, highly competent, prepared, focused, reliable, non-judgemental, informed, strategic, committed - that is how I describe Matt. He is what I always pictured a good attorney as being. He gives advice I trust, has never missed a deadline, presents well in court, answers all emails and questions, listens to what I need in order to move on, and tempers that with what the courts require. Karrah, too, is everything a person in crisis needs most - smart, sweet, reliable, supportive. Coming from a first attorney who became overwhelmed, what I appreciate most is how well these attorneys work as a team. They can settle, yes, and they can scale up for court when it is called for. I highly recommend this office. read more

I highly recommend hiring Mr. Hamerslough for representation in the most difficult and complex Family Court cases. I consulted with three additional attorneys before choosing to hire him, and all were dubious about the probability of being able to achieve my desired outcome in Boulder County. But from our initial consultation through post-order complications, Mr. Hamerslough demonstrated compassion, realistic positivity, a complete understanding of the situation's complexity, a thorough knowledge of the processes and judges in BoCo, and most importantly, a cunning ability to strategize. He assisted me in achieving my desired outcome and it was clear to me that his demeanor, intelligence, and knowledge of the law were well-respected by the judge (as well as appropriately and professionally intimidating to opposing counsel). I will be forever grateful that in the most scary, overwhelming experience of my life thus far, I had Mr. Hamerslough and his team on my side. read more

I had a high conflict divorce. Heather Rubin was the lead and Scott consulted all thru my case which was dragged out unnecessarily by opposing counsel. They were aggressive when needed and negotiated fairly regarding settlement. I had no idea what I was up against legally and Heather was great with coaching and communicating all way through to the end. There are attorneys that just want to get paid and there are also attorneys that really care about you and your family. Heather really went to bat for me to get what is fair. Every case is different and they were always in my corner. Collectively they have a ton of experience and are realistic about legal outcomes. They were totally professional how they approach legal disputes. I would highly recommend Scott and Heather if you are looking for a legal team that is honest and fair. read more

Some people with whom I had a contract threatened me with small claims court if I didn't agree to let them break the contract. Their arguments were groundless. The more I studied the issue, the more I understood that they were basically ignorant about something which they should have understood. I studied and stressed about this for over a month. Then Scott Hamerslough cleared up the problem in less than one morning. I wish that I had gone to him sooner. He was terrific. I hope you can learn from my mistake - ask for Scott's help even if you think you're not ready for it. He'll give you an honest assessment with a broader understanding of what's going on than you can probably muster yourself. read more

I hired Scott from a refering client. that was happy with his service. I was shocked by the lack of ethics that Scott displayed throughout the case and in court. He took many senerios and turned them around in court that made thing worse. The facts were fabricated that when I was crossed examined I did not know what to say. He was constantly filing motions to the extent that I was missing so much work and my children were so upset when they found out from their mother what happened in court, was not really what happened. I caution anyone who uses Scott as his ethics are not ethical. I can not believe that someone like this would be able to practice law. read more

Scott Hamerslough, Karrah, and Matt at this Law Firm, I truly have no words to describe how incredibly thankful I am to them for all they have done with my case. I owe everything to them, without their amazing knowledge and assistance with my child custody issue I would not be seeing my children today! Scott, is by far the best attorney, so caring and easy to talk to! They are all so nice, and very good at responding promptly, as well as making sure all my questions are always answered, and helping me understand everything going on in my case! They have truly been a blessing in my life, and forever I will be grateful to them! read more

I acquired the services of this firm after being extremely disappointed with my first attorney. To be honest I could not have chosen a better group of folks to represent me in my child custody case. They have been on top of things since day one, never missing a beat. All the while being very courteous and extremely professional. I truly feel they have done everything in their power to fiercely advocate for my daughter and I. They are honest and hard working. I consider myself blessed to have found them when I did. read more

Scott Hamerslough and his team were phenomenal. I was always able to speak to someone when I required assistance. Scott kept me posted in a timely manner and often offered solutions and a script if I were to find myself in a situation. He is very easy to talk to. Monica Cody, his paralegal was friendly, available, and very helpful. Fees were reasonable. My divorce was finished in 7 months. I absolutely recommend Scott Hamerslough for your divorce needs. Thank you so very much Scott and Monica! Alexis N. read more

I found Scott after reading tons of reviews and I am so glad I did. Scott is absolutely amazing and helped me navigate through new territory in my divorce. Scott is responsive, knowledgeable, and his expertise was apparent after our first conversations. Most importantly, I felt like he truly wanted to help me and would call me back in the evenings and weekends if I needed anything. Scott is a true professional and if you need a divorce attorney, don't look anywhere else. read more

Good to excellent. Scott is very knowledgeable in every aspect of family law. Very professional in court and meetings. He gives thoughtful, experienced advise which was crucial for my custody battle. Works very hard, but at the same time makes an effort to minimize costs. Fair, honest, forthright and available during stressful crucial times when I needed him. I would not hesitate to recommend him. Mike read more

Scott is amazing. He is absolutely shrewd. I just walked out of court with him for the second time and I can tell you that it really is amazing to watch him work. I can tell you that I would NOT want to be the opposing council. I have seen him dominate two hearings now on my behalf and frankly I felt bad for the opposition in both cases. It is amazing to watch him work. He is an amazing lawyer. read more

Have you ever been scared? I was terrified after firing my first lawyer in a very nasty divorce. Then I met Scott H. almost instantly Scott was able to help me navigate the complicated waters of divorce. In my eyes Scott is one of the best divorce lawyers in Colorado. His team is loyal and patient, happy to answer phone calls and questions. If you are searching for a lawyer search no more!!!!! read more

I had a tremendous amount of anxiety going into this divorce and beyond attorney Hamerslough's complete knowledge and application of Colorado State divorce law, his calm, wise counsel was invaluable. I was helped to make sound, well considered choices and decisions and I prevailed. I cannot imagine a finer counselor to help anyone with the dissolution of their marriage. read more

Excellent job went through a custody battle with my ex and Scott handled case with such great care as well as cognizant of keeping costs low end result. I got 50/50 custody for infant daughter!!! read more

This man is a predator. he has no morals or ethics and will gladly break laws to make money. In short he is scum that any reasonable BAR would not allow to practice law in their jurisdiction. read more

Mr. Hamerslough is professional, effective, efficient, straightforward, helpful, fair, extremely knowledgeable, and gets the job done. I highly recommend him. read more