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Biography
First and foremost, I will listen to you carefully and compassionately. My goal is always to understand who you are and your priorities as fully as possible; the complete details of what happened leading up to the charges in your case; and how I can best help you achieve your priorities. During our conversations, you can count on me to be honest and personable with you, and I will bring a client-centered approach to my representation of you.
I earned my law degree from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law. While in law school, I completed several criminal defense internships; served on the Public Interest Law Foundation, the Student Bar Association, and the Women’s Law Association; and graduated as a Gould Honors Scholar and a Public Interest Scholar.
Prior to law school, I worked for the U.S. House of Representatives, Chief Administrative Office in Washington, D.C. I gravitated to D.C., because I studied Political Science as a graduate student through Lehigh University’s Presidential Scholars Program, and I dual-majored in Journalism and International Relations as an undergraduate student, also at Lehigh University.
Before I joined the O’Malley Law Office, I worked as a criminal defense attorney for the Weld County Public Defender’s Office. I handled hundreds of cases, many of which involved charges related to domestic violence, substance use and possession, driving, and treatment of animals.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time in nature and volunteering in the Fort Collins community.
Education
- Practice Areas Arson Arson Terms and Definitions First Degree Arson Second Degree Arson Third Degree Arson Fourth Degree Arson Assault Assault Terms and Definitions First Degree Assault Assault in the Second Degree Assault in the Second Degree Involving Strangulation Third Degree Assault Attempt and Co-Defendant Crimes Accessory to a Crime Complicity Conspiracy to Commit a Crime Criminal Attempt Burglary Burglary Terms and Definitions First Degree Burglary Second Degree Burglary Third Degree Burglary Possession of Burglary Tools Child Abuse Felony Child Abuse Misdemeanor Child Abuse Dependency and Neglect Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Courts
- Probation and Procedures Arrest Process Bail-Bond Procedures Choosing a Judge or Jury Trial Community Corrections Criminal Sentencing Extradition To and From Colorado Extraordinary Risk Crimes
- Crimes of Violence
- and Heat of Passion Emergency Mental Health Hold / Involuntary Mental Hospitalization Fugitive from Justice Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions Incompetent to Proceed vs. Insanity Juvenile Record Expungement Legal Terms Used by the District Attorney Legal Terms Used in the Court Miranda Rights Plea Bargains Pleading Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Presentence Investigative Report Sentencing in Criminal Cases Probation Revocation Record Sealing Sealing Drug Convictions Sex Offender Deregistration Types of Bail / Bonds Violation of Bail Bond Conditions Work Release Crimes Against At – Risk Persons Criminal Mischief and Property Damage Cybercrime Cruelty to Animals Cruelty to Animals Terms Disorderly Conduct Domestic Violence Civil Assist Domestic Violence Terms Domestic Violence Treatment Firearms and Domestic Violence Intimate Relationship and Domestic Violence Protections Orders for Domestic Violence Sentence Enhancer for Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocates and Domestic Violence Drug Charges Cocaine Possession Drug Schedule Marijuana Possession Methamphetamine Possession Sealing Drug Convictions Driving Under the Influence / DWAI Alcohol Education and Therapy Breathalyzer Tests DMV Hearings Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) DUI / DWAI Expressed Consent DUI / DWAI Treatment Providers DUI Breathalyzer Test DUI: Driving Under the Influence Felony DUI Weld County Attorney Roadside Tests Firearms Rights & Crimes Concealed Carry Permit Illegal Discharge of a Firearm Possession of a Dangerous Weapon Prohibited Use of Weapons Unlawful Possession of a Concealed Weapon Fraud and Forgery Criminal Impersonation False Information to Pawnbrokers Identity Theft Possession of Weapons by a Previous Offender Unauthorized Use of Financial Transaction Device Greeley Municipal Court Internet Sex Crimes Enticement of a Child Internet Luring of a Child Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child Juvenile Crimes Illegal Possession or Consumption of Alcohol or Marijuana by an Underage Person Juvenile Detention Center Juvenile Direct Filing Juvenile Record Expungement Juvenile Sexting Juvenile Sexual Assault on a Child Person and Violent Crimes False Imprisonment Harassment Kidnapping Manslaughter Menacing Murder / Homicide Obstruction of Telephone Service Reckless Endangerment Robbery Stalking Police Involved Crimes Escape False Reporting to Authorities Introducing Contraband Obstruction of a Peace Officer Resisting Arrest Protection and Restraining Orders Civil Protection Order Criminal Restraining Order Dismissal or Modification of a Civil Protection Order Violations of Protection Order Sexual Crimes Failure to Register as a Sex Offender False Allegations Felony Sexual Assault Incest Indecent Exposure Indeterminate Sex Crimes Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Misdemeanor Sex Crimes Prostitution and Solicitation Public Indecency Registering as a Sex Offender Sexual Assault | Rape Sexual Assault on a Child Sexual Assault on a Child by a Person in a Position of Trust Sexual Exploitation of a Child Sex Offender Deregistration Sex Offender Registry Sex Offender Treatment Unlawful Sexual Contact Theft and Embezzlement Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft Embezzlement Felony Theft Misdemeanor Theft Shoplifting Traffic Crimes Accidents Involving Damage Accidents Involving Death or Injury Careless Driving DMV Point System Driving Under Restraint Duty to Report Accidents Failure to Report an Accident Outstanding Judgment Warrant Reckless Driving Vehicular Assault Vehicular Eluding Vehicular Homicide Trespassing / Trespass First Degree Trespass Second Degree Trespass Third Degree Trespass Witness and Victim Crimes Perjury Tampering with a Witness or Victim Legal Help for College Students Legal Help for College Students University of Southern California
- Gould School of Law Degree: Juris Doctor Awards: Gould Honors Scholar Degree: Juris Doctor