Meet the Team
Jessica Breckenridge is the co-founder and attorney of Empower Family Legal, LLC, where she helps Colorado families navigate divorce, custody, and other family law matters with clarity, compassion, and strength.
A graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Jessica has dedicated her career to family law—representing clients in a wide range of domestic relations matters across Colorado whose dedication has been recognized by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys as one of Colorado’s 2025 Top 10 under 40. She is known for her balanced approach: assertive and confident in the courtroom when litigation is necessary, yet deeply committed to helping families find resolution through negotiation and collaboration whenever possible.
Jessica’s practice is rooted in the belief that informed, empowered clients make better long-term decisions for themselves and their families. Her clients appreciate her strategic advocacy, practical advice, and genuine care for their well-being during some of life’s most difficult transitions.
When she’s not practicing law, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Colorado’s outdoors, and contributing to her community through mentorship and advocacy for families.
Jessica A. Breckenridge, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Mary C. Palka
Co-Founder/COO/Paralegal
Mary Palka is Co-Founder, COO, and Paralegal for Empower Family Law. She has four years of operational management and pre-litigation paralegal work within the private law field and is thrilled to apply that knowledge and experience to this exciting new endeavor. Prior to her work in the legal field, Mary worked in management for a large coffee coffee chain where she learned operational excellence, superb customer service, and dedication to detail.
Mary graduated from Arizona State University, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies in 2020. She then went on to graduate with a Master of Legal Studies (LLM) in Human Resources and Employment Law and Business Law through the Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law at ASU in 2022.
Mary grew up in a large military family as an ARMY Brat, and moved around quite a bit, but calls Colorado home. Having this large family dynamic is what geared Mary toward wanting to provide support and assistance in the Family Law field as she understands that all families are different and have different needs and is understanding to meet all families, individuals, and situations where they are at.
In her free time, Mary spends as much time enjoying everything the mountains and outdoors have to offer. From skiing and snowboarding, to climbing and running she loves to be outside in the sun or snow as much as possible.
Our Approach
Compassion Paired With Strategy
We believe strong family law representation requires both legal precision and human understanding. Every client receives attentive guidance, honest counsel, and a plan tailored to their circumstances, whether the goal is resolution through negotiation or firm advocacy when disputes cannot be avoided.
Guidance for Life’s Family Transitions
Empower Family Legal was founded to help individuals and families move through difficult legal matters with clarity, dignity, and steady counsel. We understand that divorce, custody, support, and mediation issues affect every part of a client’s life, and we approach each matter with care and professionalism.
Our team is committed to practical legal strategy, thoughtful communication, and solutions that protect what matters most. We work to reduce uncertainty, explain each step clearly, and advocate for outcomes that support long-term stability for our clients and their families.
Next Step
Speak With Our Team
If you need trusted guidance for a family law matter, Empower Family Legal is here to help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.