Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Colorado Springs Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorney
Boal Law Firm has been dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in Colorado Springs for over a decade. Our practice focuses on family law and criminal defense, with attorney Brian B. Boal personally handling each case to ensure individualized attention. With a background as a former Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Boal leverages extensive courtroom experience to protect clients' rights and deliver strategic representation. We prioritize clear communication throughout legal proceedings, offering compassionate guidance during complex family law matters while maintaining aggressive advocacy in criminal defense cases.Our commitment to personalized service extends to explaining all legal options in accessible terms, ensuring clients understand their rights and available strategies. We serve clients across El Paso County and the Front Range region with a proven track record in both negotiated settlements and jury trials.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Child Custody
Prenuptial Agreements
Protection Orders
Divorce Representation
Military Divorce
Asset Division
Spousal Maintenance
Parental Rights
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of legal experience with former Deputy District Attorney background
- Our team provides personalized communication throughout each legal proceeding
- We deliver courtroom-tested strategies for family law and criminal defense cases
- Our approach balances compassionate guidance with aggressive advocacy
- We serve clients across El Paso County and the Front Range region
What people say
Highly recommend
Extremely professional
Reasonable price
Timely communication
Military friendly
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and spousal maintenance negotiations. We guide clients through Colorado's legal framework for parent-child relationships and marital property division. Our approach prioritizes clients' familial interests while navigating complex court procedures for optimal case resolution.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing DUI charges, domestic violence allegations, and other criminal offenses. Our practice leverages prosecutorial experience to challenge evidence admissibility and develop case-specific defense strategies. We represent clients in court proceedings and plea negotiations while protecting constitutional rights throughout the legal process.
Child Custody
Our child custody services focus on establishing equitable parenting arrangements through mediation or litigation. We advocate for clients' parental interests while demonstrating how proposed custody plans align with children's best interests. The practice handles initial custody determinations and modification requests for changing circumstances.
Military Divorce
We specialize in military divorce proceedings involving unique considerations like military retirement pay division and inter-state custody arrangements. Our practice navigates DFAS requirements and UCCJEA provisions to protect service members' parental rights during divorce proceedings involving military personnel.
Asset Division
Our asset division practice handles equitable distribution of marital property during divorce proceedings. We manage complex cases involving business valuations, real estate portfolios, and retirement accounts. The service addresses both financial and non-economic contributions to marriage when determining fair property allocations under Colorado law.
People
Brian B. Boal
Attorney
Former Deputy District Attorney with over a decade of legal practice. Specializes in family law and criminal defense. Graduated from Widener University School of Law in 2006. Provides personalized representation in Colorado Springs.
Questions
What types of legal cases does Boal Law Firm handle?
We specialize in family law matters including divorce, child custody, and spousal maintenance, along with criminal defense cases covering DUI charges, domestic violence, and other criminal offenses in Colorado courts.
How long does a divorce case typically take in Colorado?
While the minimum legal requirement is 91 days, most cases take 4-6 months to finalize. Contested cases with complex asset division or custody disputes may take longer depending on court schedules and settlement negotiations.
Can military personnel receive special legal considerations during divorce?
Yes, military divorces involve unique aspects like DFAS retirement pay division and interstate custody arrangements under UCCJEA. Our practice provides specialized legal guidance for service members and military families.
What should I do immediately after a DUI arrest?
Politely decline field sobriety tests while requesting breath test options. Contact our office immediately to begin building your defense strategy. We'll examine procedural compliance and challenge questionable evidence.
How are child custody decisions made in Colorado?
Courts prioritize children's best interests, considering factors like parental stability, child preferences (when age-appropriate), and existing parent-child relationships. We advocate for custody arrangements that maintain meaningful parental involvement.
What payment methods does Boal Law Firm accept?
We accept major credit cards and conventional payment methods. Payment plans may be available for qualifying clients to ensure accessible legal representation during financial uncertainty.
