Emily Maxfield

Magistrate Emily Kreutz Maxfield (retired)

Magistrate Emily Maxfield understands that navigating the legal process can feel overwhelming, especially during moments when family dynamics or financial stability are in flux. With a calm and steady approach, she guides parties through the mediation process in a way that ensures each person feels heard, respected, and confident that every detail has been thoughtfully considered. She recognizes that, for the people before her, this is often the most significant issue in their lives—and she treats it with the gravity and care it deserves. 

Prior to becoming a Mediator, Magistrate Maxfield spent 20+ years practicing family law in a variety of roles, including Deputy District Attorney, Legislative Liaison for the Colorado Department of Human Services, and Magistrate in Denver Juvenile Court. Across these positions, she has worked with hundreds of families in situations where reaching a settlement served everyone’s best interests. 

Through this extensive experience, Magistrate Maxfield has seen that people are far more likely to honor and uphold agreements they have shaped themselves. She believes that when individuals take part in crafting their own resolutions—rather than having outcomes imposed upon them—they gain clarity, ownership, and a stronger foundation for moving forward. 

Specialties / Practice Areas:

Unmarried parties, paternity, parental responsibility, parenting time, child support and spousal maintenance, decision-making, modification of post-decree orders, contempt of court

Education:

• University of Denver, College of Law, J.D. 1998-2001
• Colorado State University, B.A., 1992-1996

Services:

• Child Support Commission
• Colorado Department of Human Services, Legislative Liaison 
• Colorado Judicial Branch
• Gabby Krause Foundation Board Member
• Architectural Control Committee and Board Member