Hayley Hollands

Senior Attorney I

Hayley Hollands always knew she was built for the courtroom. In middle school, while most kids were figuring out basic electives, Hayley filled out her advisement form with a single, clear destination: pre-law. Driven to get into practice as quickly as possible, she powered through her undergraduate degree at the University of North Texas in just three years before earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma School of Law.

Since passing the Texas bar in 2016 and later expanding her practice to Colorado, Hayley has spent her entire career exclusively in family law litigation. Over nearly a decade in high-stakes courtrooms across Houston and Denver, she has built a reputation as a formidable trial attorney who does not back down when the gloves come off. At Jones Law Firm, as a Senior Associate Attorney and mentor to the firm’s younger lawyers, Hayley handles the heavy-hitting cases: complex marriage dissolutions, high-conflict allocations of parental responsibilities, adoptions, guardianships, and estate planning. Over the years, her sharp litigation strategy and court-tested instincts have earned her repeated recognition as a Super Lawyer and one of Denver’s top attorneys.

What makes Hayley so effective in trial isn’t just her mastery of the law, but her complete lack of squeamishness. In high-conflict custody battles, nothing surprises her, and nothing throws her off her game. She encourages her clients to lay out every detail, no matter how messy, embarrassing, or complicated, because she knows that transparency is what wins cases. When a client comes to her in crisis, Hayley takes the reins completely, bringing steady, decisive control to what often feels like an unpredictable process.

For Hayley, the ultimate win isn’t just a favorable final order; it is seeing the long-term impact on the families she defends. Years after a case has closed, she still receives photos and notes from parents watching their kids grow up in stable, safe environments: proof that the battles fought in court were worth every minute.

What you may not know: Outside the courtroom, Hayley brings that same high-energy drive to her personal life. Since 2012, she has competed internationally and across four states in flat-track roller derby. At home, she and her husband spend their free time exploring the Colorado outdoors with their rescue husky, Ellie, while Hayley channels her competitive spirit into cooking, boasting a former two-time title as the firm’s chili cook-off champion.

Client Success Stories

One of the most rewarding cases of my career involved a father who initially had only every-other-weekend parenting time with his two young children. The post-decree case lasted for years and was emotional, contentious, and exhausting for everyone involved. Despite the challenges, my client never stopped showing up for his kids. After extensive litigation and a multi-day trial, the court ruled in our favor on every major issue and awarded him primary custody. What makes this case especially meaningful is that I still hear from the family years later. Getting updates on the children and seeing how well they are doing reminds me why this work matters.

Client Success Stories

I represented a young father whose child was only six months old. He loved his child deeply and wanted to be an active, equal parent, but he felt he was being treated as less important simply because he was the father. The mother opposed equal parenting time, but we successfully advocated for his right to have an equal role in his child’s life. He was not trying to take anything away from the other parent he simply wanted the opportunity to raise his child. Helping him secure equal parenting rights and time was a powerful reminder that good parents deserve to be judged by their commitment, not stereotypes.

Client Success Stories

I represented a survivor of domestic violence who was terrified to tell her story in court. She had endured years of verbal and physical abuse and worried that no one would believe her. Together, we prepared for her hearing, and when the time came, she found the courage to share what she had experienced. The court believed her, entered favorable orders, and gave her and her children a path forward. What stays with me most is not the court’s ruling, but watching her take back control of her life. Being able to stand beside someone during that moment and help them find their voice is one of the most meaningful parts of my job.