I have always been drawn to the law

With each and every day I become a better attorney and cherish the great responsibility of helping individuals with their problems. It is important for me that people feel there is someone who cares about them and who will work hard to provide a favorable outcome in their situation.

I attended Michigan State University, where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in 1979. I went on to continue my studies at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated in September, 1982. Completing law school, I took a position in the Detroit Prosecutors Office, where I found my passion for litigation. In 1984, I moved to Colorado and took a position as a law clerk for Phillip Lowery, P.C. and later that year opened my own law practice specializing in criminal litigation, Dependency and Neglect Cases and all aspects of family law.

MELISSA RYE IS A PASSIONATE ADVOCATE

for children and families

With 22 years as a practicing attorney, Ms. Rye brings compassion and competence when helping her clients navigate a complex and challenging system in order to achieve the best outcome possible.  She expertly guides her clients through legal issues with honest advice and a tireless effort to help devise the best legal strategy for success.

Ms. Rye has extensive trial experience and an exceptional reputation, not only as a trial attorney, but as an attorney who always advocates for and keeps her client’s best interest in the forefront.  Her creativity in forming solutions, her incisive ability to identity issues, and her attention to detail have allowed her clients to be successful and thrive under her representation.