Katie P. Ahles, the founding partner of Ahles Family Law, PC, has dedicated her legal career to Colorado domestic relations law since 2015. Katie's journey began with in-depth training at prestigious firms like Griffiths Law, PC and Hogan Omidi, PC, where she honed her skills and developed a profound understanding of Colorado family law.

Ms. Ahles has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2020. She presently serves on the CBA Family Law Section Executive Counsel. She is a frequent presenter for Colorado Bar Association CLE on family law topics and taught family law for three semesters along side the Honorable Laurie A. Clark as an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2023 and 2024.

As an experienced litigator, Ms. Ahles excels in handling complex dissolutions of marriage involving business valuations, trust interests, deferred compensation, and high-value asset division. She advocates for her clients by seeking resolution through negotiation, mediation, and a collaborative approach whenever possible. However, when litigation is necessary, Katie is a formidable advocate in the courtroom, prepared to bring matters to trial.

Ms. Ahles’ expertise extends to high-conflict and unique allocation of parental responsibilities cases. Setting her apart from many of her colleagues, she specializes in cases involving international custody disputes, third-party/non-biological parent standing issues, LGBTQ+ family matters, grandparent’s rights, parents and children with disabilities, and domestic violence. Her dedication to promoting the best interest of children and supporting diverse families underscores her compassionate and inclusive approach to family law.

University of Colorado Law School: Juris Doctorate, Health Law Certificate, 2015

Texas Tech University: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies, 2012

Metro Volunteer Lawyers, Volunteer Attorney: 2015 – Present

International Rescue Committee, Volunteer Attorney: 2023 – Present

Law School Yes We Can, Volunteer Mentor: 2019 – 2020

Maria Droste Counseling Center, Young Professionals Board: 2018 – 2019

Colorado Bar Association (CBA), Member, 2015 – Present

• CBA Family Law Section (FLS), Member, 2015 – Present

  • CBA  FLS Executive Counsel Member, 2023 – Present

  • CBA FLS Legislative Policy Committee, 2023 – Present

Denver Bar Association (DBA), Member, 2015 – Present

• DBA Board of Trustee, 2023 – 2024

Colorado Women Owned Law Firms, Member, 2023 – Present

Colorado Women’s Bar Association, Member, Present

Family-Probate-Juvenile American Inn of Court, Member, 2023- Present

Program Chair/ Presenter: Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) Basic Skills Practicum, CBA CLE, June 21, 2024

Presenter: Combating Discrimination and Biases in the Courtroom, CBA CLE Family Law Institute, August 11, 2012

Presenter:  How to Prepare Your Client for a PRE/CFI Investigation, CBA CLE Family Law Fall Update, November 3, 2023

Presenter:  How to do a Timed Trial for Permanent Orders, CBA CLE Family Law Fall Update, November 4, 2022

Presenter:  Unbundling Updates: What You Need to Know About Limited Scope Representation, Colorado Bar Association – CLE, October 15, 2021

Presenter:  Balancing Act: The Ethics of Zealous Advocacy, CBA CLE Family Law Institute, August 16, 2019

Mastering the Junior Associate/ Senior Paralegal Relationship with Ed Schneider, National Paralegal Reporter, Spring 2018

Panelist: Post-Grad Job Search Tips for 3Ls from the Class of 2015, 2016

Research Editor, University of Colorado Law Review, 2014 - 2015

Member, University of Colorado Law Review, 2013 – 2018