Judith Hoechst, reproductive law attorney admitted by examination to the practice of law in Colorado, Ohio and New Mexico. Judith Hoechst is a reproductive law and family formation attorney, a former Pediatric ICU and Neonatal ICU (NICU) nurse, and a parent via surrogacy. Judith provides personalized reproductive legal services for every part of the family formation & surrogacy process.
She represents domestic and international clients from every walk of life who are intended parents via surrogacy, recipient intended parents via donated gametes (ova, sperm) and donated embryos, gestational and traditional surrogates, and ova, sperm or embryo donors. Judith has been admitted by examination to the State Bars of Colorado, New Mexico, and Ohio and represents heterosexual or LGBTQ+ clients.
She represents domestic and international clients from every walk of life who are intended parents via surrogacy, recipient intended parents via donated gametes (ova, sperm) and donated embryos, gestational and traditional surrogates, and ova, sperm or embryo donors. Judith has been admitted by examination to the State Bars of Colorado, New Mexico, and Ohio and represents heterosexual or LGBTQ+ clients.
Services
Judith Hoechst appreciates the privilege of guiding clients through their unique assisted reproduction legal journeys. She is dedicated to helping clients feel informed, knowledgeable and reassured about their legal representation.
In addition to more than 25 years of legal experience including nearly a decade in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) law, Judith's extensive background in neonatal and pediatric nursing and her background in medical negligence law facilitates her positive connections and interactions with healthcare professionals at reproductive clinics, collaborative healthcare facilities and hospitals as well as with agency managers and caseworkers.
In addition to more than 25 years of legal experience including nearly a decade in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) law, Judith's extensive background in neonatal and pediatric nursing and her background in medical negligence law facilitates her positive connections and interactions with healthcare professionals at reproductive clinics, collaborative healthcare facilities and hospitals as well as with agency managers and caseworkers.
Includes a range of methods used to circumvent human infertility, including in vitro fertilisation (IVF), embryo transfer (ET), gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT), artificial insemination (AI), all manipulative procedures involving gametes and embryos and treatment to induce ovulation or spermatogenesis when used in conjunction with the above methods.
Reviews (11)
Katie E.
Jun 29, 2021
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Newt Wyler
Apr 27, 2021
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Judith's knowledge, expertise & efforts regarding legislation in the area of reproductive law is exactly why she is an excellent advocate to help all who are going through the process of expanding their family. Coupled with her reproductive nursing background and sharing her own personal triumphs with her own family, she was able to help us with all of the feelings of uncertainty that can arise in anyone's journey through this complicated process. Particularly, when dealing across multiple states. Thank you for all of your help Judith!- Newt & Christy
Christa Slessor
Jan 25, 2021
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I can't recommend Judie enough to help you and your family with such a private, painstakingly confusing and time-consuming service. She has the added expertise of having worked in the medical field as a NICU nurse so I think that added experience really sets her apart from other lawyers, especially in this specialization. From our first conversation she was friendly and took the time to listen to me. She never once seemed in a hurry or that I was bothering her. She was great at communicating next steps and what she was going to do and what she needed from me. She always followed through with deadlines
Alex Q.
Nov 10, 2020
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Judith and her assistant Olivia have been an amazing help in our journey toward starting a family! They are both incredibly kind and genuinely caring. They have helped our surrogacy process run smoothly and we have felt very comfortable working with them. We would absolutely recommend their services!
Sage Yazzolino
Nov 02, 2020
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This is my second time using her for my surrogacy journeys and I will have her be my lawyer if I do any more journeys. She has your best interest at heart, and is very knowledgeable. She will put you and your needs first. She makes sure to answer questions and that you understand your contract. If you are looking for a IVF lawyer she is the person to go to! Truly an amazing human being as well as her assistant Olivia.
April Ashcroft
Oct 14, 2020
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When I decided to be an independent Surragot, I had no idea how much legal involvement there was throughout the whole process.
I called two reproductive law attorneys (Judith's office was my 2nd call) on a Sunday afternoon leaving v-mails with both offices.
I expected to have return calls Monday or Tuesday the latest.
I was very impressed when I received a return call from Judith within minutes on that Sunday from my voice mail i'd just left.
Judith spoke to me for a couple hours and she made me feel very comfortable almost immediately. She spoke with confidence which made a clear understanding
I called two reproductive law attorneys (Judith's office was my 2nd call) on a Sunday afternoon leaving v-mails with both offices.
I expected to have return calls Monday or Tuesday the latest.
I was very impressed when I received a return call from Judith within minutes on that Sunday from my voice mail i'd just left.
Judith spoke to me for a couple hours and she made me feel very comfortable almost immediately. She spoke with confidence which made a clear understanding
Jessica Forrest
Aug 29, 2020
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I had the deep pleasure of working with Judith as a second time surrogate. My life ended up changing before I was able to transfer and help my ips through their journey. Judith was calm, responsive, caring, and beyond helpful every step of the way. There is no one else I'd rather have on my side, as I walked through this emotional meaningful journey. I can't say enough good things.
Christian Smith
Aug 24, 2020
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Judith was recommended to us by our fertility clinic. It was immediately clear on our introductory phone call that she was very knowledgeable and cared deeply about her clients. She created our GCA and made the process seem a lot easier than it really is. At all times, Judith was accessible to answer the many questions we had and also recommended an attorney to act on our behalf in a different state to draft our PBO.
Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed if you have Judith represent you!
Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed if you have Judith represent you!
Cody Ebberson
Jul 29, 2020
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We loved working with Judith. Every interaction reinforced the feelings of trust, competence, and empathy. She told us stories that demonstrated a level of experience and thoughtfulness that always made us feel comfortable. She was always two steps ahead in preparing documents and filings. And she went the extra mile, making arrangements with the Denver hospital ahead of time for us as visiting IP's. We highly recommend Judith!
Clayton Smith
Jul 15, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
Judith has gone above and beyond in helping us through a difficult journey. She is personally very kind and supportive while professionally very knowledgeable and dedicated. Her work in reproductive law is clearly a passion. We recommend her services strongly and without any hesitation.
Judith has gone above and beyond in helping us through a difficult journey. She is personally very kind and supportive while professionally very knowledgeable and dedicated. Her work in reproductive law is clearly a passion. We recommend her services strongly and without any hesitation.
Kimberly Overstreet
Sep 16, 2019
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My spouse and I were recommended into Judith’s service from our doctor and boy are we glad and blessed to have been able to work with her! Might I also mention her amazing assistant Olivia!!! They were extremely thorough, patient and quick with getting our reproductive paperwork done. We thank you ladies beyond measure for a job very well done and advise anyone in search of this type of service in Colorado contact them!!
