Atty. Scott A. Sells

Atty. Scott A. Sells

Scott A. Sells is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, employment law, criminal law and 1 other area of law.

Durango Durango 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Scott A. Sells at a glance

Scott A. Sells is a Dist. J. based in Durango, Colorado. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, employment, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1984). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Durango, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott A. Sells is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, employment law, criminal law and 1 other area of law
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Scott practices in Durango, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Scott A. Sells's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott A. Sells handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Scott A. Sells is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Colorado →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Scott A. Sells is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →

Juvenile Law

Scott A. Sells is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Colorado →

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 Durango 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 Scott A. Sells

Where is Scott A. Sells's law office located?
Scott A. Sells's law practice is located in Durango, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott A. Sells handle?
Scott A. Sells focuses on divorce, criminal defense, employment, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Scott A. Sells practiced law?
Scott A. Sells has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Scott A. Sells go to law school?
Scott A. Sells earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact Scott A. Sells for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1984
B.S.
Southwest Missouri State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1984

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