Shelly S. Dill

Shelly S. Dill is a Colorado family law attorney, trained mediator, and collaborative divorce professional at New Leaf Family who handles divorce, legal separation, common law marriage, annulment, child custody, child support, relocation, decision-making disputes, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, contempt actions, guardianships, adoptions, and civil protection orders. Her practice also includes stalking and harassment matters connected to intimate partner violence. She represents clients in contested and uncontested cases, collaborative matters, mediation, and coaching sessions throughout Colorado.

Shelly earned her J.D. with honors from American University, Washington College of Law. She also holds an M.A. in Political Economy from American University’s School of International Service and an M.A. in Economic Development from the University of Kwa Zulu Natal. She also earned a B.A. in International Relations from Baylor University. She has practiced law in Colorado since 2006 and has completed 40-hour mediation training and Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professional training, supporting her work in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

Shelly previously operated her own law and mediation practice and created or directed pro bono initiatives serving people affected by domestic violence. Earlier in her career, she clerked for judges in Colorado’s First Judicial District, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court. She also worked as a staff attorney with the Judicial Arbiter Group and held a policy role with the Colorado Department of Labor, adding judicial, mediation, and public-sector experience to her family law practice.

Shelly S. Dill has served on the Colorado Women’s Bar Association board, the Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors, and other professional committees focused on policy, legal services, leadership, and access to justice. She has written and edited articles for Colorado Lawyer on access to justice and women’s issues and has participated in National Institute for Trial Advocacy training. Her professional affiliations include the Arapahoe County Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Women’s Bar Association, and Christian Legal Society. Her work reflects sustained involvement in Colorado legal service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, New Leaf Family
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Women’s Bar Association
• Member, Arapahoe County Bar Association
• Chair, Denver Bar Association Access to Justice Committee
• Member, Colorado Bar Association’s COBALT Leadership Training Class

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• American University, Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• American University
  M.A.
• University of Kwa Zulu Natal
  Masters
• Baylor University
  Bachelor of Arts
  

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