Meet Colorado Divorce and Family Law Attorney Billie Jo L. Sowinski
Based in Denver, Colorado, Billie Jo L. Sowinski is a family law attorney with a focus on assisting clients through the intricacies of divorce proceedings. Since graduating from law school and being admitted to the bar in 2018, Billie Jo has focused her practice exclusively on family law. Her mission is centered on guiding individuals through the complexities of divorce with compassion and steadfast support, helping them start new chapters in their lives. Clients trust her dedication, vast knowledge, and responsive approach, making her a reliable advocate in family law.
Billie Jo’s expertise lies in various aspects of family law, including divorce, allocation of parenting time (child custody), modifications, and adoptions. She has successfully handled a wide range of cases, from high estate and high conflict divorces to common law marriage disputes and complex allocation of parental responsibilities. Serving clients across Colorado, including Denver, Douglas, Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, and Jefferson counties, she brings her skills and experience to each unique situation.
What truly sets Billie Jo apart as an exceptional attorney is her ability to actively listen to her clients. She understands that concerns and vital information often emerge through seemingly unrelated tangents. By attentively listening, she can extract valuable details crucial to building a strong case. Billie Jo’s clients appreciate her attentive and responsive nature, knowing she genuinely cares about their needs and goals.
Having witnessed firsthand the stress and challenges families face during family law cases, Billie Jo is deeply passionate about ensuring a fair and equitable division of assets and an active role for both parents in their child’s life. She recognizes that this period can be incredibly overwhelming for her clients and goes the extra mile to provide compassionate care, guidance, and support throughout the process. Billie Jo believes in open and candid conversations, discussing potential obstacles, relevant case law, statutes, and court actions related to her clients’ issues.
Billie Jo’s approach can be described as aggressive yet fair. While she strives for joint resolutions with opposing counsel and litigants, she is always prepared and ready to fiercely advocate for her clients’ best interests in the courtroom if necessary. Her confidence, knowledge, and assertiveness contribute to her success as a family law attorney.
Billie Jo lives in Arapahoe County with her husband and embraces being a stepmom to two energetic young stepsons. Alongside her family, she enjoys hiking with her three dogs and attending car shows in the Denver area.
Education
- Juris Doctorate, University of South Dakota
- Bachelor of Science, University of South Dakota
Publications
- Guide to 3rd Party Parenting Time Laws in Colorado
- The Impact of Parental Alienation on Child Custody Cases in Colorado
- Understanding Custody and Parenting Time Determinations in Colorado Courts
- Navigating Stepchild Adoption: Tips for a Successful Journey
Practice Areas
Awards and Recognition
Selected for Inclusion on Top Lawyers USA 2024 (View Selection Process)
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association, Member
- Denver Bar Association, Member
- First Judicial District Bar Association, Member
- Arapahoe County Bar Association, Member
- Douglas/Elbert Bar Association, Member