Carl O. Graham - Colorado Springs, CO
Attorney at Graham.Law
Lawyers in Colorado Springs, CO
2 N. Cascade Avenue Suite 1100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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35
Years
Experience
Updated: 04/09/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Carl O. Graham, Colorado Springs, CO family law attorney/lawyer, brings top tier representation at an affordable price. He was chair of the El Paso County family law section, writes articles and regularly teaches classes to fellow Colorado divorce lawyers on complex family law issues (see the Presentations and Articles page for more information), and has over 20 years of valuable experience, both as an Army JAG lawyer, and as a Colorado Springs divorce and family law attorney.
His leadership and Colorado divorce experience is recognized by fellow family law attorneys throughout Colorado who call him weekly with questions - even judges call a couple times per year. Carl is among the few family lawyers in Colorado Springs to receive the national recognition of "Distinguished" from Martindale-Hubbell, and is the only domestic relations attorney in El Paso County with an Avvo rating of 10.0 (Superb). These are authentic, unpaid recognitions from highly-respected sources, not sponsored listings.
Carl's clientele includes general officers, physicians and other professionals, average people from all walks of life trying to do the best for their families, and those on public assistance whose families help pay for the best possible family law representation in Colorado Springs. He is particularly proud at how often satisfied clients, and even former adversaries, recommend him to their family and friends.
Each of Carl's cases benefits from a track record of over two decades of successful litigation. He has contested hundreds of cases to judges and juries, from multi-million dollar divorces with expert upon expert, to parenting or child support modifications; and prosecuted or defended every crime imaginable, from 1st degree murder and rape, to drugs and larceny.
If your case is ultimately contested, you need a veteran Colorado divorce litigator on your side who knows how to organize and argue a case successfully. However, lawyers "win" most cases at the settlement stage, without the client having to enter a courtroom. You're more likely to secure a favorable settlement with a Colorado Springs divorce and family law attorney who approaches negotiations with the quiet confidence of knowing family law, being prepared, and not being afraid to go to court should negotiations fail.
Carl devotes 100% of his efforts and resources to the practice of Colorado divorce & family law in El Paso and Teller Counties, and is considered an authority on military divorce issues. If you need a CO divorce or family law attorney, talk to a lawyer who specializes solely on the family law issues that matter to your case, not a "jack-of-all-trades" who dabbles in a bit of everything.
Since Carl manages the Colorado family law attorneys at the law firm of Black & Graham, LLC, he is involved in all of our cases, either as lead counsel, or by assisting behind the scenes as one of our other top notch divorce lawyers runs the case.
How I Help You
Experience. Having 20 years of extensive trial experience behind me, I have the skills necessary to appraise your case, and to present it in court. For information about my experience, see my resume for my legal and educational experience.
Education. The standard in Colorado is a mere 45 hours of legal education every 3 years. Every single year I devote far more time than that, and spend substantial amounts on seminars, legal resources and research, exclusively in Colorado divorce and family law. I don't just keep current in Colorado family law developments - I stay ahead of the pack.
Focus. All of my cases are exclusively Colorado divorce and family law, which means I know how to negotiate your case, how to litigate it, and what to expect from the domestic relations judges. That's the advantage of selecting a Colorado Springs divorce lawyer who focuses exclusively on family law - 100% of my professional time and expertise is dedicated to learning and practicing what is relevant to your CO family law case.
Technology. To keep ahead, we employ the latest technology: Computerized legal research. Software to calculate Colorado child support, prepare sworn financial statements, calculate support or maintenance arrears, etc. Networked calendars, to avoid missed appointments or court dates. We carry smartphones to access e-mail and calendars. Electronic filing of pleadings with the Lexis/Nexis system, for speedy and reliable service of documents. Scanning and e-mailing documents to clients. And a state-of-the-art backup system so nothing gets lost. This Colorado Springs law firm does not fear change - we embrace it, and use technology to your advantage.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Bryan S. Gardner Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, 2010
Other Sources of Feedback About Carl O. Graham
Included on the 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Colorado Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Colorado Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California, 1991
J.D.
Honors: Associate Editor, UCLA Environmental Law Journal
Honors: American Jurisprudence Award for Business Associations
Honors: Intern for U.S. District Judge Wm. Matthew Byrne, Jr. (Central District California) 1990
Honors: Summer Associate at McKenna, Conner & Cuneo, Los Angeles, California 1990
Honors: Summer Clerk at Westside Legal Services, Santa Monica, California 1989
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University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California, 1991
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Non Legal Education
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University of Southampton, England, 1988
B.Sc.
Honors: Captain, University Debating Team
Honors: Chair, University of Southampton Conservative Society
Major: Politics and International Studies
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University of Southampton, England, 1988
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Colorado Springs law firm Black & Graham, Family Law Attorney, 2000 - Present
- Hungary & Bosnia, Senior Trial Counsel, 1998 - 2000
- Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1996 - 1998
- JAG officer at Fort Hood, Trial Defense Counsel, 1994 - 1996
- JAG prosecuting attorney at Fort Hood, Texas, Trial Counsel, 1993 - 1994
- Army JAG attorney at Fort Hood, Texas, Legal Assistance Attorney, 1992 - 1993
Classes and Seminars
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Taught numerous classes on Litigation to Fellow Army JAG Attorneys, 1992 - 2000
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Military Divorce Issues, Presentation to El Paso County Bar Association New Lawyers, 2002
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Military Aspects of Family Law, Presentation to El Paso County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2005
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Family Law Jurisdiction, Presentation to El Paso County Bar Association Family Law, 2006
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Family Law & The Military, Presentation to Colorado Bench & Bar Family Law Institute Annual , 2007
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Recent Family Law Developments, Presentation to 4th Judicial District Office of Dispute, 2008
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Military Retirement & Divorce, Presentation to Colorado Bar Association Military Law
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Parenting Issues & The Military, Presentation to Colorado Bar Association Military Law, 2008
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Article in The Colorado Lawyer : An Introduction to Family Law and The Military, 2008
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Military Issues Update, Presentation to Colorado Bench & Bar Family Law Institute Annual, 2009
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Military Parenting & Deployment, Presentation to Colorado Bar Association Annual Family Law, 2009
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Military Parenting & Deployment Issue, Presentation to Colorado Collaborative Law Professionals Advanced, 2010
- Evidence for Family Law Practitioners, Presentation to the El Paso County Bar Association Trial Advocacy, 2012
Bar Admissions
- California, 1991
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 1995
- Colorado
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado
- U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals
- Supreme Court of California, 2008
Other Affiliations
- El Paso County Family Law Section, 2006 - 2008 (Chair)
- Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section, 2008 - 2010 (Executive Council)
- El Paso County Bar Association, 2010 - 2012 (Treasurer)
- El Paso County Bar Association, 2008 - 2010 (Trustee)
- El Paso County Bar Association, 2006 - 2008 (Membership)
- El Paso County Bar Association, 2006 - 2008 (Chair)
- Ben Wendelken American Inn of Court, 2005 - 2009 (Member, Executive Committee)
- Colorado Bar Association, 2000 (Member)
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Contact
2 N. Cascade Avenue
Suite 1100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 630-1123
Fax: 719-960-2216
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.graham.law
Hours: 8-5, M-Th, 8-3 F
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