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“I’ve been practicing family law in
Colorado since 1971 because I like
helping clients find reasonable
resolution to often unreasonable
circumstances. Satisfying clients is
satisfying work.”
- Dale E. Johnson

DALE E. JOHNSON

Dale E. Johnson started his practice Boulder, Colorado, in 1971, and over time he limited his practice to family law. As founder of Dale E. Johnson, P.C., he continues to focus exclusively on family law. He is licensed in Colorado State and Federal Courts and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Dale received his B.A. from Colorado College and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado.

“I focus on family law because it lets me solve real problems for real people. I succeed because of the right combination of knowledge of the law, experience, and compassion.”

Accomplishments/Activities:

  • Member, Boulder County Bar Association, 1971-present.
  • Member, Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section.
  • Recipient of Meritorious Service Award in recognition of past service on Colorado Bar Association Family Law Executive Council, August 2010.
  • President, Colorado Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), 2002-2003.
  • Founder & First President, Colorado Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Custody, 1999-2000.
  • President, Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee on Child Custody, 1995-1996.
  • Chair, Family Law Section, Colorado Bar Association, 1991-1992.
  • Lectured on property division issues in Dissolution of Marriage cases to newly appointed District Court Judges at Colorado Judicial Conference, Breckenridge, CO, 2008.
  • Past Member, Colorado Supreme Court, Subcommittee on Pattern Discovery for Family Law
  • Has lectured on family law and civil litigation topics for AAML, Colorado Bar Association, Boulder and state Interdisciplinary Committee, and Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.
  • Featured as a "Superlawyer" in Colorado Superlawyer magazine.

TODD A. STAHLY

Todd Stahly utilizes a diverse legal background to assist clients in family law. He has practiced in all areas of family law, and he has litigated interstate child custody cases in Colorado and in New Mexico (with special permission from the State of New Mexico).  Todd regularly volunteers at Boulder County Legal Services Pro Se Clinics and has been recognized for his legal contributions there and the Women’s Crisis Center. Todd received his B.S. from Michigan Technological University and a Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law.

“I came to Dale E. Johnson, P.C. because I share the firm’s philosophy on family law and working closely with clients toward a positive resolution of any legal matter.”  

Accomplishments/Activities:

  • Elected member of Board of Directors, Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee, 2009- present.
  • President, Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee, 2011-2012 term.
  • Member, Colorado Bar Association Legal Fee Arbitration Committee, 2008-2011.
  • Member, Colorado Bar Association, 2003-present.
  • Member, Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2003-present.
  • Elected to executive council, Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2011-present.
  • Member, Boulder County Bar Association, 2003-present.
  • Member, Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee, 2006, 2008-present.
  • Co-Chair Family Law Section, Boulder County Bar Association, 2005-2006.
  • Authored "Helpful Hints for Working under the UCCJEA", Boulder County Bar Association Newsletter, January 2006. (click here for article)
  • Authored Book Review for The Colorado Lawyer, January 2010 (click here for article).
  • Scoring Panelist, Colorado Bar Association High School Mock Trial Competition (Regional level), 2009 - 2011.
  • Scoring Panelist, Colorado Bar Association High School Mock Trial Competition (State level), 2009-2011.
  • Committee Member, State of Colorado Division of Real Estate Forms Committee, 2007.