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The Law Office of Monica S. McElyea, LLC provides experienced, reputable, and skilled legal representation from our office in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. We are honored and humbled each time a client entrusts us to handle their legal matter, because we know the outcome will affect their lives for years to come. Her practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, DUI, divorce, juvenile matters, and family law. Monica S. McElyea is an established lawyer who provides legal services at competitive rates while maintaining the highest professional standards and continuing to evolve in order to meet the needs of the client. This firm tailors its services to respond to a client’s particular need. Every client deserves clear communication, practical advice, and a cost effective outcome. The firm practices and believes in frequent client communication and participation in decision making in order to ensure the outcome meets a client’s need. 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.  In 1997, she commenced practicing law in Frisco with David A. Helmer. She first worked as an associate and then as a partner in the 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. Monica has engaged in the practice of law for over 30 years.  She and her husband lived in Breckenridge, Summit County, until they relocated to the Grand Junction area in December 2023.  She actively practices law only in Colorado, and is inactive in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia.

Chris regularly handles civil matters in state and federal courts in Colorado and Utah. His areas of emphasis include representing business and individual clients with natural resource, commercial, and real property disputes. Chris also represents government and private clients in matters involving municipal law, zoning, and land use issues.. In addition, Chris regularly represents business entities with construction-related disputes. His practice includes advising clients on contract negotiation and representation in business transactions. He says, "Our focus is always to provide practical advice and cost-effective representation.". Chris serves as City Attorney for the City of Moab, Utah, and as general counsel for the Grand Valley Drainage District in Western Colorado.

Barbara enjoys meeting people and working on a wide variety of legal issues, including probate, estate planning, civil litigation, real estate transactions and business formation. During law school, Barbara served as Editor-in-Chief for the Arizona Law Review and touched off a life-long love for critical reading. During her year at the Court of Appeals, Barbara had the honor of clerking for the now-retired Honorable Jose D.L. Marquez, a former Mesa County District Court Judge and wonderful human being. While building her practice, Barbara successfully defended her client's judgment at the Colorado Supreme Court.  She has effectively represented clients across Colorado and from as far away as England and Australia. Barbara presented oral argument before the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court. She is an active member of the Mesa County Bar Association and deeply appreciates the beauty of Western Colorado. When not working, Barbara takes pleasure in spending time with her husband, Bradley, visiting friends and family, and helping talented artists reach their full potential.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.