Ms. Ms. Jennifer Scott, Child Custody Attorney in Westminster, Colorado
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Divorce, and Family Law
PartneratBurnham Law
Westminster, CO
Practicing child custody in Westminster since 2011.
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Ms. Jennifer Scott is a partner based in Westminster, CO. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Divorce, and Family Law. Ms. has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Burnham Law.
- Based in
- Westminster, CO
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- Child Custody · Divorce · Family Law
- Handles Child Custody, Divorce, and Family Law matters from Westminster, CO.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ms. Jennifer Scott: Ms. Jennifer Scott is a partner based in Westminster, CO. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Divorce, and Family Law. Ms. has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Burnham Law.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Ms. Jennifer Scott
Jennifer concentrates on child custody, divorce, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jennifer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Child Custody
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Divorce
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Family Law
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Child Custody cases in Westminster, Colorado
Jennifer takes child custody matters in Westminster, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Divorce cases in Westminster, Colorado
Jennifer takes divorce matters in Westminster, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Westminster, Colorado
Jennifer takes family law matters in Westminster, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Ms. Jennifer Scott — Over 15 years of Colorado child custody experience
Ms. Jennifer Scott is a partner based in Westminster, CO. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Divorce, and Family Law. Ms. has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Burnham Law.
Jennifer is a Partner at Burnham Law based out of the Boulder office. She is an accomplished litigator with expertise in domestic relations law and is often called upon to handle complex dissolutions and post-decree matters. From 2018-2022, she received the Super Lawyers Rising Star award, a distinction that fewer than 2.5% of lawyers in the state meet.
Jennifer got her start practicing criminal law as an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney and she has represented clients in court throughout the state on a daily basis for many years. In 2013, Jennifer joined Willoughby and Associates, a premier family law firm in downtown Denver, and has specialized in family law ever since. She is experienced in cases of domestic violence, restrictions and modifications of parenting time, child support, decision making, high conflict APR/dissolution cases, and both pre-decree and post-decree relocation cases.
She is an Arizona State University graduate with degrees in Political Science and Spanish Language and received her J.D. from the Phoenix School of Law.
How Jennifer handles child custody matters
Jennifer is a Partner at Burnham Law based out of the Boulder office. She is an accomplished litigator with expertise in domestic relations law and is often called upon to handle complex dissolutions and post-decree matters. From 2018-2022, she received the Super Lawyers Rising Star award, a distinction that fewer than 2.5% of lawyers in the state meet. Jennifer got her start practicing criminal…
Who Jennifer represents
Jennifer reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, divorce, and family law matters in Westminster and the surrounding Colorado area.
Credentials
Ms. Jennifer Scott's legal education and bar admissions
Phoenix School of Law
J.D. · 2011
Arizona State University
B.A. · 2006
Jurisdictions
Jennifer's state bar admissions
Arizona
2013 · ACTIVE
Colorado
2011 · ACTIVE
Jennifer studied at J.D. in Phoenix School of Law and B.A. in Arizona State University.
Law school and academic background
Jennifer completed J.D. in Phoenix School of Law and B.A. in Arizona State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jennifer runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Jennifer's professional memberships and bar associations
Boulder Bar Association Colorado Bar Association
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Locations
Ms. Jennifer Scott's office in Westminster
Jennifer's primary office is at 1501 W. 124th Avenue, Suite 700, Westminster, CO, 80234. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Ms. Jennifer Scott — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jennifer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jennifer charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jennifer will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a child custody attorney in Westminster, Colorado
A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jennifer
Jennifer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jennifer confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jennifer's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ms. Jennifer Scott
How much does it cost to hire Jennifer for a child custody case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennifer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jennifer offer a free consultation?
Jennifer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Jennifer's current terms during booking.
How long do child custody cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jennifer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jennifer take my case if I'm outside Westminster?
Jennifer is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jennifer will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jennifer?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jennifer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jennifer accepting new child custody clients right now?
Jennifer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Child Custody attorneys serving Westminster, Denver and Colorado Springs in Colorado
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