Atty. Monica S. McElyea

Atty. Monica S. McElyea

Monica was born and raised in Pennington Gap, Virginia, until she moved to Georgia to attend law school. She graduated from the Walter F.

Breckenridge Breckenridge 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Monica S. McElyea at a glance

Monica S. McElyea is a Member based in Breckenridge, Colorado, practicing at Law Office of Monica S. McElyea, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, child custody, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1991), Georgia (inactive) (1991), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1992), and Tennessee (1993). Educated at Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University (J.D., 1991) and Randolph-Macon Woman's College (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Breckenridge, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Monica was born and raised in Pennington Gap, Virginia, until she moved to Georgia to attend law school
  • She graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, in Macon, Georgia in 1991
  • After graduating from law school and practicing law for five years in Virginia, she and her husband moved to Summit County, Colorado in 1997, where they have remained ever since
  • In 1997, she commenced practicing law in Frisco with David A. Helmer
  • She first worked as an associate and then as a partner inthe law firm of Helmer & McElyea, LLC. Monica S. McElyea practices in the areas of criminal defense, domestic relations including divorce, personal injury, medical malpractice, civil and criminal litigation
  • Attorney Monica S. McElyea is a former Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Lee County, Virginia and a former Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • In addition, Monica has engaged in the private practice of law for approximately 20 years
  • She actively practices law only in Colorado, and is inactive in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia

Practice Areas Explained

Monica S. McElyea's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monica S. McElyea handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

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Car Accidents

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Wrongful Death

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Breckenridge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Monica S. McElyea

Where is Monica S. McElyea's law office located?
Monica S. McElyea's law practice is located in Breckenridge, Colorado. The firm is Law Office of Monica S. McElyea, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Monica S. McElyea handle?
Monica S. McElyea focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, child custody, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Monica S. McElyea practiced law?
Monica S. McElyea has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Monica S. McElyea go to law school?
Monica S. McElyea earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Monica S. McElyea for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University
- 1991
B.A.
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1991
Georgia (inactive)
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
Tennessee
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995
Colorado
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1998

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