About
Founded in 1997, Law for Locals LLC is a dedicated legal firm based in Minturn, Colorado. Headed by the experienced attorney Melissa Decker, the company specializes in family law, business law, bankruptcy, and criminal defense. Committed to providing affordable and efficient legal assistance, Law for Locals helps clients understand and navigate the complexities of the law, aiming to resolve disputes without resorting to costly court proceedings. With a deep understanding of Western Slope living, the firm brings a unique level of compassion to each client's case, making sure they start fresh and move forward.
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
Law For Locals, LLC
291 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Minturn, CO 81645-0504
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Closed
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Work Experience
Owner, Attorney & Mediator
Law for Locals, LLC
2010 - Present
Executive Director
Vail Valley Institute
2004 - 2010
Staff Attorney, Public Land & Water Issues
Land & Water Fund of the Rockies (now Western Resource Advocates)
2001 - 2003
Law Clerk for Justice Nancy Rice
Colorado Supreme Court
1998 - 1999
Education
Training with Judy Mares-Dixon
2007
University of Colorado Law School
1997
Stanford University
1994
Yale University
1991
Training with Judy Mares-Dixon
2007
Yale University
Latin American Studies
1991
Stanford University
Latin American Studies
1994
University of Colorado Law School
Law
1997
Associations & Affiliations
Vail Valley Business Women
Vice-President
Mountain Chapter of the Colorado Women's Bar Association
Board Member
Colorado Bar Association
Member: JD5 (CDBA), JD9 & Mesa Bar Assocs.
Continental Divide Bar Association
Chair, Access to Justice Committee for the 5th Judicial District
Publications
Immigrant Legal Resource Center publication with Attorney Mark Silverman
Documentation for Mexican Suspension Cases
1993
Stanford University's North America Forum Working Paper No. 22
Understanding Employer Sanctions: Effective Law or Political Ploy?
1993
Speaking Engagements
Rural Resources Day, Eagle County Courts, Colorado
Pro bono advice for divorcing couples & parents
2015
Services offered
Divorce Lawyer
Criminal Defense Attorney
Bankruptcy Lawyer
Mediator