Melissa Simonton, LLP

Licensed Legal Paraprofessional, Chief Executive Manager

  • Melissa Simonton has been a Senior Paralegal in family law for over 30 years. She completed mediation training and received her certificate in mediation.

    Upon returning to Colorado, she was fortunate to find a position in family law as a paralegal and has worked with many incredible attorneys over the years. Some of the attorneys she supported handled GAL (Guardian ad Litem) and CFI (Child and Family Investigator) work, while others managed high-asset cases and pro bono matters. Every case she assisted on mattered deeply to her. Through this work, she learned the importance of being compassionate and caring while helping families navigate some of the most challenging times in their lives.

    Melissa’s career as a paralegal led her to pursue a new path as a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP). She sat for the inaugural LLP Bar Exam in Colorado in April 2024 and was sworn in on June 20, 2024. As an LLP, she now utilizes her extensive experience, knowledge, and skills to provide legal assistance—within the LLP's scope of practice—in domestic relations matters.

  • In August 2024, Melissa launched her own practice, 5280 Licensed Legal Paraprofessional, LLC. She has always believed that knowledge empowers individuals to make informed decisions for themselves. She looks forward to helping clients navigate the complexities of family law with the support they need.

  • Melissa is the proud mother of three adult sons—raising them ensured there was never a dull moment. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, paddleboarding, and is an avid sports fan.

  • Highly recommended professional. Melissa is very knowledgeable in her area or services and has excellent depth of experience in dealing with challenging divorces and related legal matters. She will work tirelessly to seek the best possible resolution to your case. She is caring, sensitive to special circumstances that may exist in your case and can be counted on to be extremely honest and truthful in her advice and approach to resolving challenging matters.

    - Lou Sullivan, Client

  • Melissa is absolutely great. She is very focused on making sure she is operating in the best interest of her clients and most importantly the children that are involved. She cares more about her clients than she does the money and I would trust her with anything she says knowing she does her job because she cares. She is very knowledgeable and can help you grow in your situation for the better! I would recommend her to anyone as she is honorable, trust worthy and dependable.

    - Asia McKale-Johnson, Client

  • I recently had the pleasure of working with Melissa to modify my child support agreement, and I couldn't be more grateful for the outstanding service I received. From our first consultation, it was clear that she genuinely cared about my situation and was dedicated to achieving the best outcome for me and my family. Melissa took the time to explain the process in detail, answering all my questions and addressing any concerns I had. Her expertise in family law was evident, and I felt confident knowing I was in very capable hands. The entire process was smooth and efficient, and she kept me informed every step of the way. Melissa is a true seasoned pro and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal assistance in family law. LLP’s are worth their weight in gold, as they are much less than a traditional lawyer. Thank you Melissa!

    - Ted Wargin, Client

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