Desmond Brazil - a Denver, CO Family Law Lawyer

Denver Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law 60%
Criminal Law 40%

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Brazil has experience in multiple areas of law, including civil law, criminal law, elder law, and family law. While attending law school, he worked for the Civil Rights Clinic representing federal inmates in their Eighth Amendment claims against the Bureau of Prisons for cruel and unusual punishment. He then assisted with the Tribal Wills program, representing tribal members with the allocation of tribal land. After earning his Juris Doctorate and a Masters Degree in Public Policy from the University of Denver, Mr. Brazil clerked for two prominent Denver District Court judges. Upon completion of his clerkships, Mr. Brazil worked as a Deputy District Attorney for Jefferson County. However, it didn't take long for him to come to the realization that the limitations of a prosecutor's office were preventing him from truly helping people. Whether you are facing criminal charges or going through a divorce, Mr. Brazil is dedicated to providing the best representation and assisting you through every step of the process.

Awards and Honors

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Included on the 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2025 Colorado Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Denver Institute of Public Policy, Denver, Colorado
  M.A.
  Major: Masters of Public Policy

Current Employment Position(s)

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Associate Attorney
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Past Positions

Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, Deputy District Attorney
Second Judicial District, Law Clerk

Languages

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English
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Bar Admissions

Colorado, 2019

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By Anonymous on Sep. 20, 2025

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See my review for the law firm. However, here is an excerpt. Desmond led my family law case: Desmond guided our strategy toward the final months of my case, leading up to the trial. He has the remarkable ability to recall even the most minute of facts and quickly turn them into assets we could leverage. On my final court date, he absolutely eviscerated the other side. We layered on fact after fact, argument after argument that stunned them into submission. Desmond absolutely thrives in the courtroom and takes no hostages. Halfway through the hearing, I knew we were headed towards the win. The outcome: we won on nearly all meaningful fronts including parenting time and decision making. I could not have asked for a better outcome.

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Denver, CO

724 East 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203

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Phone: 720-773-5708

Fax: 720-773-5708

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Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Evening and weekend appointments available)

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