Monica M. Colvig
Monica M. Colvig
Attorney at Law
monica@hindsandhinds.com
Helping you plan for your future.
Monica joined the Hinds and Hinds team in the summer of 2024.
R. Gretchen Smith
Susan Lightley
Paralegal
sue@hindsandhinds.com
We want you to reach your destination.
Susan Lightley is a senior paralegal who has worked with Robert T. Hinds, Jr. for 37 years. Susan has extensive experience in family law and case management including drafting and e-filing pleadings, analyzing parental responsibilities evaluations, interviewing witnesses, preparing exhibits, sworn financial statements, child support and maintenance worksheets, assisting in depositions and trials, and daily communications with clients, attorneys, experts, and the courts.
Susan has a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from Indiana University (1983) and particularly enjoys working with our clients on family and child-related matters.
R. Gretchen Smith
R. Gretchen Smith
Helping you get there.
Gretchen joined Hinds and Hinds in May of 2024.
Amanda R. Martin
Amanda R. Martin
Receptionist
We want you to feel relaxed and confident.
Meet Amanda Martin, the friendly legal receptionist at our firm. With a passion for exceptional service, Amanda is dedicated to ensuring every client feels valued. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her daughter and their beloved little dog. Currently studying in the Paralegal Program at Arapahoe Community College, Amanda is eager to bring her growing legal expertise to our team. Thrilled to be part of this dynamic firm, Amanda looks forward to assisting you!
Contact: receptionist@hindsandhinds.com
Darin Jensen
Darin Jensen
Attorney at Law
jensen@hindsandhinds.com
Paralegal - Riley DeWaters
riley@hindsandhinds.com
Every family is unique. Every case is different. There is no “one-size-fits-all.”
Joining Hinds and Hinds Family Law in early 2023, Darin began his legal career as a judicial law clerk. Working closely with judges, he gained an understanding of family law matters from the unique perspective of the court, and these practical insights are imbedded in Darin’s advice and in his preparation and approach to litigation.
Darin is committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate, and sensible representation to his clients facing sensitive and compelling family law issues. Darin’s practice focuses on all areas of family law, including divorce and post-decree matters, interstate cases involving custody (UCCJEA) and child support (UIFSA), as well as paternity actions, guardianship matters, and adoptions. Darin also handles appeals and basic estate planning.
Passionate about pro bono work and providing access to the legal system for the underserved and marginalized in the community, Darin serves as a volunteer attorney at the More Life Center pro bono clinic at Colorado Community Church sponsored by the Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic.
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law – Juris Doctor
- University of Oklahoma – Graduate Teaching Fellow
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Bachelor of Arts
Awards & Distinctions
- The Best Lawyers in America 2023
- Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Star
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association – Family Law Section
- Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
- Arapahoe County Bar Association
- Douglas/Elbert County Bar Association
- Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
In his practice, Darin embraces the roles of advisor, ally, and advocate. Darin strives to meet each client’s unique needs and objectives, whether that be through settlement negotiations or in the courtroom.
Riley DeWaters
Riley DeWaters
Paralegal
riley@hindsandhinds.com
Helping make it happen.
Riley DeWaters joined Hinds and Hinds as a Legal Assistant in the summer of 2022, excited to help the firm run smoothly in its daily operations. Riley has an extensive professional background, making her an asset to our team. She soon transitioned to being a paralegal to multiple attorneys at the firm.
Frank McGuane
Helping you plan for your future.
Frank L. McGuane, Jr. has joined the Firm in an of Counsel role. Frank is a preeminent specialist in the areas of premarital, post-marital and cohabitation agreements.
Janet Leo
Janet Leo
Paralegal
janet@hindsandhinds.com
We want you to feel relaxed and confident.
Stuart Sargent
Stuart Sargent
Attorney at Law
stuart@hindsandhinds.com
Guiding you to a bright future for your loved ones.
Stuart’s technical background, years of experience, strong devotion to optimal outcomes for clients, natural creativity in solving legal problems and high ethical standards make him a perfect fit with Hinds & Hinds Family Law. Following marital dissolutions, Stuart helps clients protect and care for their loved ones with simple and complex estate planning tools.
Stuart Sargent was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. He attended Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio where he graduated with Distinction in History.
In addition to his Juris Doctor degree, Stuart earned his LL.M. in Taxation in Cleveland, Ohio at Case Western Reserve University. While in law school, he interned at the Colorado Court of Appeals for the Honorable Robert J. Kapelke and in the Denver District Attorney’s Office for Chief Deputy District Attorney Douglas Jackson.
Stuart spent the early years of his legal career working for a preeminent estate planning and administration law firm in downtown Denver. He also volunteered his time, serving as the Chair of the Section of Taxation of the Colorado Bar Association and as the President of the Denver Tax Association. Stuart was a member of the prestigious Greater Denver Tax Counsel Association. He is currently a member of various Sections of the American Bar Association and Colorado Bar Association. He is also a member of the Denver Bar Association and the Arapahoe County Bar Association.
Education
- Case Western Reserve University – LL.M. in Taxation
- Case Western Reserve University – J.D.
- Kenyon College – B.A. with Distinction in History
Professional Associations
- Past Chair of the Colorado Bar Association Section of Taxation
- Past President of the Denver Tax Association
“My wife and I have used Stuart on two different occassions. Originally to create a will and various other estate documents and recently to update those documents. Stuart has always been easy to work with and is very knowledgeable. What impresses me the most is his honesty and integrity. He isn't interested in selling you services or drafting documents you don't need. He will take the time to explain what you do and do not need and why. My wife and I are very happy we hired Stuart and would strongly recommend him to others needing estate planning, probate or trust assistance.”
Robert T. Hinds, III
Robert T. Hinds, III
Shareholder
rob@hindsandhinds.com
Paralegal - Janet Leo
janet@hindsandhinds.com
Striving for a better life for everyone involved.
In the duration of his family law career, Rob has successfully handled high-profile cases, as well as those that deal with crucial custody and property distribution disputes. Rob is an exceptional litigator, negotiator, and mediator.
Rob is a highly sought-after family law attorney who is well-known in the community for his creative solutions in complicated family law cases.
Attorney Robert Hinds, III was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, briefly leaving the state to attend Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida to obtain his undergraduate degree as a double major in History and Political Science. Rob Hinds then studied at his father’s alma mater, The University of Denver School of Law. Before joining the firm in 1994, Rob interned at the Colorado Supreme Court’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel. He has since become an administrative partner at Hinds and Hinds as of 2011.
The value of family runs deep in Rob, as he comes from a large and tightly-knit family. Chief among these relationships are the parent and child relationships. Because of this innate passion for keeping intact the important dynamics in family relationships, Rob contributes a world of compassion and determination to help his clients achieve both their short and long term goals.
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law – Juris Doctor
- Eckerd College – Bachelor of Arts – Political Science
Awards
- Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards by Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Family Law Section
- Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
- Minoru Yasui Inn of Court
- Arapahoe County Bar Assocation
- Douglas/Elbert County Bar Association