Carrie Chaille Eckstein
Top rated Family Law attorney in Greenwood Village, Colorado
Cline Caldwell, LLP
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Colorado since: 2006
Education: University of Dayton School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2012 - 2020 Call today:
303-731-0056
Cline Caldwell, LLP
8101 East Prentice AvenueSuite 200
Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Visit website
A pillar of leadership within her legal community, Carrie Chaille Eckstein leverages nearly two decades of experience at her clients’ behest, helping them overcome their strenuous legal challenges with grace and poise, while simultaneously providing them the comfort and support they require during this difficult period in their lives. A partner at Cline Caldwell, LLP, in Greenwood Village, Colorado, she primarily handles family law matters involving divorce and separation, child custody and support, parenting time, domestic violence and marital property, among many others.
Ms. Eckstein completed her undergraduate studies in 2003, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from The University of Arizona. She went on to attend the University of Dayton School of Law, where her academic prowess was evident through her involvement in myriad on-campus activities, ranging from her close affiliation with the Student Bar Association to being the recipient of the Student Pro Bono Legal Award. She received her Juris Doctor in 2006, and in the same year, she obtained her license to practice law in Colorado.
A stalwart champion for her clients’ futures, Ms. Eckstein maintains consistency in her advocacy through her emphasis on personalized attention, meticulous focus and enthusiastic zeal to see them free of their legal woes. For her many contributions, she has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for her work in family law, arbitration and mediation. Furthermore, she has peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating, and holds a perfect rating of “10.0” on Avvo, along with numerous positive client testimonials on the latter site.
Outside her practice, Ms. Eckstein holds membership in the Jefferson County Bar Association, the Denver Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Association.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2006, Colorado
Professional Webpage: https://www.clinecaldwell.com/carrie-chaille-eckstein/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Colorado, 2006
- 2023 Legislative Engagement Committee: Colorado PTA (Parent Teacher Association)
- Colorado Family Law Section Executive Counsel, 2025
- Denver Bar Association, Family Law Division & Young Lawyer Liaison
- Colorado District Court Bar Association
- Colorado Bar Association
- Jefferson County Bar Association, 2019
- CBA Family Law Section: Young Lawyer liaison
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Guardian Ad Litem, 2011
- Mediator (40 hour CLE mediation class), 2008
- Child and Family Investigator, 2008
Pro bono / Community Service
- Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center Volunteer
- Mentor High School Students Interested in the Legal Profession
- Mentor Legal Externs during Law School
- Family Tree, 2015 – 2020
- Mi CASA volunteer
- Family9NewsHealthFair: Wellness Coordinator for the Barnum Rec. Center Fair, 2012
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL), 2009 – 2019
- Rotary, Denver Mile High Club, 2009
Educational Background
- University of Arizona, B.A., 2003, 1999-2003
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “Family Law Trends,” Law Week Colorado, 2012
- Family Law Trends: “Saving Money” with Online Self-Help Tools Leads to Subsequent Modifications, Law Week Colorado, 2013
- The Intricacies of Relocation Cases: A Win or Lose Situation., Author, Law Week--Family Law Edition, 2011
- “The Union of Colorado Family Law and Estate Planning,” The Union of Colorado Family Law and Estate Planning – Three-Part Educational Series, 2016
- “Prenuptial Agreements, Trusts, Dissolution of Marriage, and Replanning,” The Union of Colorado Family Law and Estate Planning, 2017
- “Family Law Mediations: Knowing Your Limits,” Alternative Dispute Resolution Annual Seminar, 2017
- “Family Law Mediations: Best Practices,” Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section Update, 2018
- “Family Law and Immigration Considerations,” Family Law Institute, 2019
- “Privilege Quagmires for Attorneys and Judicial Officers Working with Therapists in High Conflict Divorce,” Advanced Family Law Institute, Co-Presenter with Honorable Arkin, Jane Irvine, 2020
- “The Art of the Consultation: Best Practices,” Family Law Institute, 2021
- “I Signed A Premarital Agreement, What Did I Do?” Family Law Institute, 2022
- Post-COVID Financial Issues,” Advanced Family Law Institute, Co-Presenter with Cyndy Ciancio, Jordan Fox, and experts, 2022
- “Intricacies of Relocation Cases,” Law Week Colorado, 2011
- "Are Divorces Less Costly Using Online Self-Help Tools?" - Denver Business Journal Article, Author, Are Divorces Less Costly Using Online Self-Help Tools?, Denver Business Journal, Family Law
- “Saving Money With Online Self-Help Tools” - Denver Business Journal, 2015, Author, Saving Money With Online Self-Help Tools, Denver Business Journal, Family Law, 2015
- Denver Business Journal "Fiduciary Responsibilities of Parents for Children’s College Education Accounts," 2016, Author, Fiduciary Responsibilities of Parents for Children’s College Education Accounts, Denver Business Journal, Family Law
- Denver Business Journal - "How do I collect unpaid support?", 2016, Author, How do I collect unpaid support?, Denver Business Journal, Family Law
- An opinion regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution trends in Family Law cases., Author, Family Law Trends—ADR—what’s (still) hot and what’s not, Law Week, 2012
- Marijuana Laws and Family Law, Author, “Court Considerations for a Parent’s Use of Marijuana: Does it endanger the child?, Law Week Colorado, 2016
- Adoption and terminating rights., Author, Clarification from the Colorado Supreme Court for Adoption Cases: Terminating Biological Parental Rights, Law Week Colorado, 2016
Honors
- Certificate of Appreciation by the People’s Law Project and the Colorado National Lawyers Guild, 2009
- Best Lawyers in America, Family Law Mediation – 2024
- Best Lawyers in America, Family Law – 2024
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2025 Edition) ◦ Family Law ◦ Family Law Mediation
- Family Law/Divorce, Best Of: Denver's Top Lawyers of 2025, 5280, 2024
- Best Lawyers in America, Family Law, 2023, Best Lawyers, 2023
- Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2021, Super Lawyer
- AVVO Superb Rating 10 Out of 10, AVVO
- Colorado Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” 2011 – 2020, Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers, Best Women in Law, 2020, Best Lawyers, 2020
- Best Lawyers in America, 2019 – 2022, Best Lawyers, 2021
- Best Lawyers in America, Family Law Mediation, 2023, Best Lawyers, 2023
- Top Peer-Nominated Lawyers, Women In the Law, Best Lawyers, 2019
- Peer Review, Best Lawyers Colorado, Best Lawyers, 2020
- Lawyers of Distinction, Recognizing Excellence in Family and Divorce Law, Lawyers of Distinction, 2019
- Lawyers of Distinction, Recognizing Excellence in Family and Divorce Law, Lawyers of Distinction, 2018
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2013
- Selected by Peer Recognition, Best Lawyers Colorado, The Denver Post, published, 2019
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2016
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2014
- Rising Star, 2011, Super Lawyers
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2012
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2015
- Rising Star, 2017, Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Industry Groups
- Families
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Carrie is an excellent attorney who cares about providing exceptional service to her clients.”
“Carrie is very smart and knowledgable and runs circles around other family law lawyers. She is awesome.”
“Carrie is compassionate, brilliant, and thorough.”
“Carrie is a great attorney who cares for her clients. ”
“Carrie is a true leader in her area of practice. Carrie goes above and beyond for her clients, and she is an excellent resource to other attorneys.”
Office location for Carrie Chaille Eckstein
8101 East Prentice Avenue
Suite 200
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: 303-731-0056
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2020
