Joel M Pratt

I am a Colorado native with a passion for helping others and guiding them through tough times. After college in Boulder, I attended the University of Michigan Law School, from which I graduated Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Coif. During and after law school, I held a variety of jobs, from clerking at the University to interning with a Judge on the Colorado Court of Appeals to a stint in international and regional civil law firms, working on technical and complex legal counseling and litigation projects. 

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I moved to Colorado Springs in 2017 and love this community. I built an appellate and family practice, working on juvenile, family, probate, and civil cases in the appellate courts. Through that practice, I have drafted hundreds of briefs, argued dozens of cases. Several of those cases were published, changing or clarifying the law in Colorado. And in the trial courts, I work on family law, juvenile, and probate cases, including divorce, custody, and guardianship matters. Since 2023, I have also worked part-time as a municipal court judge for the City of Colorado Springs, presiding over traffic, criminal, and city ordinance matters.

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I have worked hard to serve this community, from volunteer leadership with the local bar association and The Colorado Lawyer (the statewide bar publication) to pro bono work. I believe deeply in the value of lawyers as service-oriented leaders and try to do my part. I am honored to have been asked to present locally, statewide, and nationally, and I am proud to have been recognized by local and state organizations for my accomplishments and contributions. 

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As a parent and community member, I understand the challenges my clients face and walk beside them through their legal journey. My experience allows me to advocate thoughtfully, creatively, and efficiently for my clients, and I look forward to many more years of service to clients and community. 

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If you would like to know more and see if my office may be a fit for you, please contact me today.