Knies, Helland & McPherson Law
About
Knies, Helland & McPherson Attorneys at Law, founded in 2008, is a highly experienced legal practice located in Colorado Springs, CO, and serving the surrounding areas. The team is well-versed in family law, offering specialized expertise in divorce, child custody, military and same-sex divorce cases. With a team of dedicated attorneys, some of whom are former military personnel and prosecutors, they bring unique perspectives and extensive trial experience to their practice. They are dedicated to finding the right path for their clients, often using negotiation and mediation to gain positive results, but stand ready to litigate when necessary.
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
Knies, Helland & McPherson Law
1122 N. El Paso St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 12:00 p.m.
Closed
Closed
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Resume
Work Experience
Senior Defense Counsel - Colorado Guard
United States Army
2018 - Present
Trial Defense Counsel
United States Army Jag Corps
2009 - 2018
Attorney
Knies, Helland & McPherson
2021 - Present
Magistrate
16th Judicial District
2016 - 2021
Public Defender
Colorado State Public Defender’s Office
2008 - 2016
Partner
Knies Helland & McPherson Attorneys at Law
2017 - Present
Associate
Black & Graham, LLC
2013 - 2017
Associate Attorney
The Gasper Law Group PLLC
2010 - 2013
Deputy District Attorney
4th Judicial District Attorney's Office
2008 - 2010
Intern
Cox, Baker & Page LLC
2014 - 2014
Paralegal/intern
Black & Graham, LLC
2014 - 2015
Law clerk
4th Judicial District
2013 - 2013
Officer
United States Air Force
2009 - 2012
Special Agent
Air Force Office of Special Investigations
2004 - 2009
Partner
Knies, Helland & McPherson Law
2017 - Present
Associate
Black & Graham, LLC
2014 - 2017
Colonel
Us Army Jag Corps
1987 - 2014
Education
University of Georgia
2002
Valparaiso University
2008
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2008
University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis
2008
University of Saint Thomas (St Paul, MN)
2002
William & Mary Law School
2000
Syracuse University
2008
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
2015
United States Air Force Academy
2004
Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
2008
United States Military Academy
1994
Defense Language Institute
1990
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Law
2015
Syracuse University
Philosophy
2008
United States Air Force Academy
History
2004
Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
Criminal Law
2008
William & Mary Law School
Law
2000
United States Military Academy
1994
Defense Language Institute
Russian
1990
University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis
Law
2008
University of Saint Thomas (St Paul, MN)
Sociology and Legal Studies
2002
Valparaiso University
2008
University of Georgia
2002
Associations & Affiliations
Knies, Helland & McPherson Law
Attorney
Liberty Tree Academy
Vice Chair
El Paso County Bar Association
Member
Colorado Bar Association
Member
Ben S. Wendelken American Inn of Court
Member
El Paso County Bar Association
Board of Govenors
El Paso County Bar Association
Family Law Section Chair
Woodmen HIlls Filing No. 11
President; Board Member
El Paso County Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
American Inns of Court
Member
Colorado Bar Association
Member
El Paso County Bar Association
Member
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Member
Publications
Pikes Peak Lawyer
IRM Johnson
2016
Pikes Peak Lawyer
Immigration and Dissolution
2016
Pikes Peak Lawyer
The Changing Face of Military Retirement
2016
Family Law Guide
Immigration and Divorce
2014
Pikes Peak Lawyer
Hot Topic: Same-sex Common-Law Marriage Predating Obergefell
2016
The International Journal of Social Criminology
Highlighting the Inconsistencies between Don't Ask, Don't Tell and DoD Sexual Assault Policy
2010
Speaking Engagements
Southern Colorado AFCC
Becoming Trauma Informed
2018
Family Law Day 2018
The Process of Divorce
2018
Family Law Day
The Process of Divorce
2017
El Paso County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Immigration and Dissolution
2016
El Paso County Family Law Annual Conference 2016
Eavesdropping Ethics
2016
El Paso County Annual Family Law Conference 2015
Grandparent Visitation and Third Party Custody Rights
2015
#DISBARRED
Social Media and Ethical Considerations
2014
Elbert County High School
DUI, Alcohol, and Juvenile Law
2009
Family Law Day
Family Law Basics
2017
Services offered
Family Law Attorney
Divorce Lawyer