Folkestad Fazekas Barrick & Patoile, P.C. is a distinguished regional full-service law firm based in Castle Rock, Colorado, strategically positioned between Denver and Colorado Springs. As the oldest existing law firm in Douglas County, founded in 1972, it has built a reputation as a pillar of the legal community, offering expertise across a wide spectrum of practice areas including divorce, criminal defense, and business law. The firm is AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell, listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and has received numerous accolades such as Super Lawyers and Best Law Firms in Colorado.
With over 44 years of experience, the firm serves clients throughout the Colorado Front Range, emphasizing Douglas County and the South Metro Area. Its attorneys maintain close working relationships with clients, providing responsive, cost-effective legal services tailored to individual and business needs. The firm is known for combining the sophistication and expertise of a large downtown practice with the personalized attention and community focus of a regional firm, making it a trusted choice for individuals, families, employers, and property owners.
Services Offered
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoptions
- Annulments
- Child Support
- Colorado Common Law Marriage
- Military Divorce
- Custody Evaluations
- Divorce Mediation & Arbitration
- High Net Worth Divorce
- International Child Custody
- Parental Alienation and Abuse Allegations
- Partition of Real Property
- Post Decree Issues
- Restraining Orders
- Relocation of Minor Children – Modification of Parenting Time
- Spousal Maintenance/Alimony
- Valuations of Real Property or Businesses in Divorce
- Vocational Evaluations-Imputed Income
- Criminal Defense
- Colorado Shaken Baby Syndrome Defense
- Domestic Violence Defense
- DUI and Drugs
- DUI & DWAI
- Sealing Colorado Arrest Records
- Expressed Consent Hearings
- Department of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Hearings
- Hunting, Fishing & Wildlife
- Juvenile Offenses
- Municipal Court Charges
- Business & Corporate Law
- Business Formation
- Construction Litigation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Employment Law for Colorado Employers
- Insurance Attorneys
- Ranches, Equine Facilities, Barns, Game Preserves, Gun Clubs, Sporting Clubs
- Civil Litigation
- Bad Faith Insurance Claims
- Mechanics’ Lien
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death Cases
- Estate Planning
- Asset Protection
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Elder Law
- Estate Tax Planning
- Equine Trusts in Colorado
- Guardianship
- Pet Trusts in Colorado
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Probate & Trust Administration
- Special Needs Planning
- Wills & Trusts
- Real Estate
- Bankruptcy & Foreclosure
- Conservation Easements
- Commercial Real Estate
- HOA Rental Property Owners
- Land Use
- Oil and Gas
- Real Property Tax Appeals
- Equine Law
- Military Law
- Municipal Law
- Special Districts
The firm serves the Front Range Area, including the Denver metro area, with a focus on Douglas County, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Centennial, and Elbert County. Its attorneys are experienced in local, state, and federal courts, providing comprehensive legal support tailored to the region’s diverse needs.
