Diane Michele Carlton

Diane Michele Carlton is a dedicated legal advocate, holding the position of special counsel at the Lone Tree-based law firm, Griffiths Law PC. She stands as a staunch advocate for the people of Colorado, focusing on the intricate realm of family law. With a remarkable career spanning over four decades, she has been unwavering in her commitment to guiding high net worth clients and their families through the complex journey of divorce. Furthermore, she has taken on the role of co-counselor in divorce proceedings that have featured multiple legal representatives.

A compassionate professional, Ms. Carlton diligently collaborates with her clients to navigate their cases toward positive and fruitful outcomes. Her primary objective is to facilitate settlements whenever feasible. Her proficiency in trial law is a direct result of her prior roles as a Colorado deputy public defender and municipal judge, along with her wealth of trial experience in handling divorce cases.

After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and social ecology from the University of California, Irvine, Ms. Carlton furthered her education by obtaining a law degree in 1977 from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. In that same year, she was granted admission to practice law in Coronado. She holds memberships in several professional organizations, including the Colorado Bar Association, the Arapahoe Bar Association and the Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals. She also serves as a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Leveraging her comprehensive knowledge, Ms. Carlton willingly imparts her wealth of knowledge by delivering presentations at various family law conferences and offering her legal services pro bono at Metro Volunteer family law clinics. Demonstrating her outstanding professional reputation, she has earned an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest accolade bestowed by the organization. She has further maintained her inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America list since 2006. Also, she holds a near-perfect score of 9.8/10 on Avvo.

*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.