Nicola Winter

Family law attorney Nicola Winter serves clients in the Denver metro area from her office at Wells Family Law in Denver, Colorado. Her practice is primarily focused on:

• Divorce and separation
• Child custody and support
• Domestic violence
• Property division
• Spousal support
• Post-decree issues

Earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and international relations from Bucknell University, Ms. Winter went on to pursue her legal studies at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (DU Law). She gained her Juris Doctor degree in 2017 and was licensed to practice the same year in Colorado. In 2018, she was admitted to practice in the state of Montana. 

During law school, Ms. Winter was a member of the Phi Delta Phi honor society and part of DU Law’s Criminal Defense Clinic. With a passion for trials from her first year at law school, she interned at the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office and at the Family Violence Unit of the Denver District Attorney’s Office.

Ms. Winter has been recognized by the legal community for her fierce advocacy and vast knowledge of the law. She was included on Best Lawyers’ Ones to Watch list in 2022, and the Colorado Supreme Court has honored her with the Pro Bono Achievement Award. Moreover, she holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo and has received five-star reviews from grateful clients and positive endorsements from fellow attorneys.

Active in her legal circle, Ms. Winter is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Women's Bar Association, the Colorado LGBT Bar Association and the Denver Bar Association. In her spare time, she volunteers at the Florence Crittenton legal clinic and Metro Volunteer Lawyers. Furthermore, she mentors students through DU Law’s Professional Mentoring Program. She is also a part of Denver Pet Partners, a nonprofit therapy dog team that helps children and victims prepare for and testify in legal proceedings.