A Law Office Dedicated to Child & Animal Welfare

The Child & Animal Law Offices is a unique multi-disciplinary practice offering  investigative services related to the welfare and interest of children as well as legal representation related to disputes involving animals. Children and youth have been the focus of Gabriela’s practice for the last five years.  Gabriela served as a Guardian ad Litem from 2007 to 2012 in the Denver Juvenile Court.  Gabriela has recently modified her practice: her current Child Welfare practice focuses on domestic relations cases, serving as a Child and Family Investigator (CFI).

Gabriela was recognized for her work on behalf of children and animals: Read it now. Check out Gabriela’s article on breed bans and her article about pets and domestic violence. Read Gabriela’s article published in the April 2010 edition of The Colorado Lawyer about child-friendly courtrooms and court facility dogs.

While Child Welfare Law is progressing from a widely accepted practice to a legal specialization, Animal Welfare Law hasn’t enjoyed as much acceptance in state or federal court houses. However, these times are rapidly changing and many lawyers throughout the United States are delving into Animal Law in one way or another. Gabriela is a true advocate for animals.  Her advocacy is reflected every day in her personal life as well. For example, she maintains a vegan diet which she feels is essential to being a passionate, effective and conscientious legal advocate for animals.

Some animal lawyers distance themselves from the term “animal rights,” seeing themselves, instead, as working within the existing legal system to gain protection for animals. Others are pursuing more sweeping changes and questioning the age-old legal boundaries between animals and humans, a controversial and divisive issue.    

~ Kathryn Alfisi, Esq.

Specific areas of practice include, but are not limited to:

Child Welfare

  • Child and Family Investigator (CFI)
  • Custody (Parental Responsibilities)
  • Parenting Plans
  • Relocation

Animal Welfare

  • Companion Animals & Domestic Violence
  • Dangerous Dog allegations
  • Death or Injury to companion animal
  • Guardian ad Litem appointments
  • Pet Custody
  • Pet Trusts
  • Pets & Housing Issues
  • Veterinary Malpractice

I will actively listen to your unique situation, discuss litigation and alternatives and provide responsive, professional legal services at a reasonable price.

Legal Consultation

If you are involved in a domestic dispute and allocation of parental responsibilities is at issue, I can speak with your attorney about serving as your court appointed CFI.

Whatever your issues or concerns may be regarding Animal Welfare, you are entitled to a discounted consultation with Gabriela Sandoval. During the initial consultation Gabriela will explain your rights and options so that you can get the information you need to make good choices.

To schedule your confidential legal consultation, call our office at 303.954.4580 or send your request via e-mail. In your consultation request, please include your full name, mailing address and phone number. We will then contact you and schedule a convenient time to discuss your legal issue.

Child & Animal Welfare Law Offices of the Rocky Mountains is conveniently located in downtown Denver, close to light rail, metered, and lot parking. Our Cherry Creek location is located in the Ptarmigan Building – you will enjoy free parking at this location. Click on “Contact” for location details. Consultations are by appointment only.

 

 

“Gabriela has true compassion for animals and children, and for the people who love them.  I greatly admire her for the expertise and caring she devotes to her work every day.  Our case was – by far – not one of the more heart-wrenching or extreme she has handled, but we received the same care and attention as her more urgent cases.  I really appreciated – from day one – her kindness and patience, and her willingness to devote time to finding the answers we needed.  Legal matters of any sort can be so overwhelming and frightening, and to find someone who can help you through the stress and uncertainty is indeed priceless.  Gabriela understands that when a family member – either a child or a companion animal – is in peril, nothing else will do but utter attention every aspect of the case – both legal and emotional.  We considered her a true blessing during our difficulties, and to this day return to her for additional advice, which she provides without delay whenever needed.  I would whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone.”

 

CBW

Denver, Colorado