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Ashley G. Emerson

Family Attorney at Denver, CO

4.5   21 reviews

also known as Ashley Emerson Gilchrist

Free consultation Virtual consultation available
Free consultation Virtual consultation available
  • Licensed for 10 years
    State CO
    Acquired 2012
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Ashley

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Ashley advocates for outcomes that enable families to make the smoothest possible transition during an otherwise stressful time of life. She is committed to seeking peaceful resolutions while also zealously advocating for her clients. Whether her clients are going through a divorce, a child custody dispute, financial disputes, or any other family law matter, it is Ashley’s goal that each of her clients feels as though their issue is resolved with dignity.

While not all cases can be resolved outside of the courtroom, Ashley is an advocate for alternative methods of resolving disputes, when possible.  Ashley feels that alternatives to litigation, including mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law, provide great options for clients who desire a less adversarial and more timely resolution of their dispute.  When circumstances necessitate traditional litigation, however, Ashley is the strong and dedicated advocate that her clients need.

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice 2019,2015
Client's Choice
2019 2015
Top Contributor 2017
Top Contributor
2017

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Contact Ashley

Gebhardt, Emerson, & Moodie Family Law, LLC
650 S. Cherry Street
Suite 1225
Denver, CO, 80246

Reviews

4.5 / 5.0
  21 customer reviews
Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice
Client's Choice is an Avvo award granted to attorneys with a significant number of client reviews over 4 stars in a given year.
Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very knowledgleable
Ashley handled my case with true professionalism. She made sure she understood my position and how the law applied to my situation. Then made sure the opposing counsel understood this as well. By doing this she was able to make sure the outcome was at a high level and well understood. She makes you feel like you are being heard and have a say in every step. I would defiantly use her again if I need to and will recommend her to anyone that needs an attorney in her field.
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Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
So GRATEFUL!!!
Ashley was a referral from my family law attorney for an emergency legal issue that she specializes in. My legal need required immediate consultation of which Ashley altered her schedule in order to accommodate. She provided me with a thorough and knowledgeable consultation and was kind and comforting given the stressful nature of the issue. Ashley guided me what to focus on and how to handle the issue at hand. I truly couldn't have received better legal advise which is a blessing and I'm grateful. I highly recommend Ashley!
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Posted by LaTisha | April 21, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Wonderful Blessing/Attorney
Ashley was definitely a god send. I was involved in a very tumultuous divorce. I had a TPO on my ex at the time I found Ashley through another attorney. I was at my wits end and in very dire financial crisis, as I was a stay at home wife and had been cut off from the marital bank account. Ashley was able to work out a payment plan which suited the both of us. She helped me to understand the divorce process with every motion that was filed and helped me to keep a level head during the times it seemed like all my ex wanted to do was break me. With her guidance and calm, sweet, no nonsense demeanor I felt equipped to handle whatever was thrown my way. In the end she was able to help me stay out of court and get a fair settlement. I am able to move on with my life peacefully and knowing that I had someone in my corner, willing to fight for me every step of the way. I do not know what I would've done had I not found Ashley. SHE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
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Posted by Rick | April 16, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
I Highly Recommend!
Ashley has been with me since my divorce started. This was a divorce I thought would go smoothly for the benefit of our kids. I was very wrong about that!. This divorce has involved some of the most difficult times of my life that were compounded by an ex spouse intent on doing everything she could to fight and attack. "Mostly attack." Approaching one year after the divorce I found myself once again on the defense from another attack that lead to us going to court. Ashley had to go up against a very aggressively mounted offense from my ex who hired a high end attorney. Ashley proved herself in court on that day in a BIG way. She went head to against this other attorney and a vindictive angry ex who had spent a great deal of time and effort to attack me including a few things that were a surprise to us in court. Despite everything, Ashley beat them on their own terms. She has brains, self confidence and wow when it got tough she handled herself in court under very intense conditions like a pro. I was shaking through the entire afternoon but she was totally calm, cool and collected. She had to mount a defense on the spot to counter all the things that were happening and between that and her prep we won! I was more than impressed! As I drove away from court I sent her a text and it just said, "I am so grateful for you," If you need a great attorney and a wonderful person to work with I highly recommend this attorney. Hopefully things will go smoothly for you but if it doesn't, you will have some power in your corner.
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Posted by Jonel | March 21, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
She's the real deal.
Ashley is focused, professional, and keeps her target in focus. She is a direct communicator - which served me well both in court and behind the scenes. She works efficiently, thoughtfully, and compassionate. And Ashley absolutely owns the room with a calculated, positive, sharp, respectful, and powerful presence when she prosecutes. If you're looking for an experienced attorney to inject strong energy into your case, trust that she will have your back.
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Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
HIghly Professional!
I consulted with Ashley regarding a divorce matter after having concerns about my current representation. Her observations about this complex case proved to be very insightful and helpful. She immediately grasped the issues, and shared insights my lawyer had not raised and I had not thought of. Her knowledge of the law was impressive. She combined this with an easy demeanor that demonstrated the confidence of a competent professional who knew what she was doing. Many lawyers I have dealt with are not responsive after they get your retainer, but that was not the case with Ashley. She wrote me back when I had questions and was generous with her time. I wish we had met her sooner, as I would not have hesitated to retain her for the entire case.
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Posted by Peter | January 15, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional and Competent
Ashley helped me to win 50% custody of my children, 50% of all assets, and saved me from paying any alimony. The case moved quickly and painlessly and she produced an exceptional outcome.
Posted by Cameron | January 11, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Truly Amazing
When I was served three days before my hearing, which was almost 800 miles away, my nerves shot through the roof. However, not even an hour or two later I was able to get Ashley on the phone and working for my rights. The degree of dedication you can see in how she represents you was all the more comforting as well. She's organized, detail-oriented and incredibly intelligent. From the time I first spoke with her there was never a doubt in my mind about her competence. Usually, it can be difficult to communicate with attorneys because of their busy schedules; however, big or small, if you have even the slightest concern or question about your case she will make the time for you to go over whatever it is that might be bothering you. Simply put, Ashley sincerely cares about the cases and clients in her charge, and the quality of her representation truly shines in a court room. She will fight for your rights as if they were her own, so when she was able to have my case dismissed I wasn't even the slightest bit surprised.
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Posted by Derek | October 20, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended Legal Representation
Ashley did a fantastic job representing me in my case. Through her professional skillset and knowledgeable arguments an outcome was achieved that met my goals and expectations. Her "about me" is spot-on with the experience I had with her. She was strong and dedicated providing great defense but in a less adversarial manner which I greatly appreciated. I will certainly not hesitate to return to her for future representation if needed.
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Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thank you for your help and support
Ashley helped me through a difficult time with my divorce. She was knowlegeable, level-headed and very professional. She and her staff guided me through each step of the process, ensuring that documents were submitted properly and on time. Ashley made sure that my interests were repreented, while also giving me a realistic assessment of posible outcomes. Hopefully you never find yourself in need of a divorce lawyer, but if you do AShley and her staff are the ones to go with.
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Posted by Marina | July 31, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Delicate Custody Case
I walked into Ashley's office a new mother about to be homeless because of my son's father. I was afraid and didn't know if I could even legally take my Colorado born son back to my family across the country. Ashley was not only compassionate but also very level headed during this emotional time with me. My case was not a divorce but a tough case nonetheless as my son's father wouldn't participate in time and was exceedingly difficult to reason with. Ashley navigated the case without hesitation and kept me in a very realistic mindset of what the outcome could be. In the end she executed the order of proof flawlessly and won our argument with opposing council. My son now receives the support so desperately needed to raise him & give him the life he deserves. Thank you Ashley.
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Posted by David | February 26, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional and Skilled
Ashley is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney, and I'm pleased I retained her services. Ashley helped me navigate the challenges of divorce, including child custody and parenting agreements, spousal maintenance, asset distribution, mediation, and more. She and the team at Littman Family Law kept me appraised of deadlines, politely pressed me to provide documentation when needed (which I sincerely appreciated), and addressed my concerns throughout the process. Divorce isn't a pleasant experience, of course. Ashley guided me through the process and helped me find a reasonable outcome. While I certainly hope I don't have need of an attorney in the future, I know I'll be contacting Ashley and Littman Family Law if ever the need should arise again.
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Posted by Luke | January 4, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Divorce
I couldn't give Ashley enough stars and this review won't give her or Littman Family Law Firm enough credit. I had a very long, drawn out divorce with every issue under the sun. Child custody, large amounts of money, protection orders etc. Ashley helped me through all of this and I ended up with the amount of custody I was asking for along with a bunch of my assets protected. The outcome that came was better then I had imagined and I am very grateful to not only have Ashley and the Littman firm as my lawyer but I also consider them all friends.
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Posted by Lauren | December 13, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Ashley Emerson
I am thankful for Ashley's compassion and understanding with my case. She and all the staff at the Littman Law Firm were very easy to talk to and prompt on their communication. Ashley is professional and level headed. Her calm nature was a breath of fresh air in the uglyness of divorce. I was pleased that Ashley was able to understand my concerns, needs and goals during this process and worked towards obtaining those.
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Posted by Kay | July 6, 2015
Calmed my fears.........
Hiring Ashley calmed my fears. Nobody wants to have to hire an Attorney BUT, at one of the most scary times of my life I'm glad I found her! She was easy to talk to and she helped me understand the process of obtaining child custody. With her expertise I was able to protect my daughter!! David Littman was also on hand for even MORE expertise and showed true compassion for me and my case. Melinda in the office was also compassionate, prompt, patient, and so nice! I've already recommended Ashley Emerson to my friends!!
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Posted by Carol | June 28, 2015
Professional and level headed
I would recommend Ashley Emerson as an attorney. She was always responsive to my questions and concerns, and I knew that if I needed help right away, I could count on her and the Littman office for assistance. As with most divorce situations, it can be an emotional roller coaster. Ashley was always thoughtful in her responses and kept a level head throughout the process which allowed me to make good decisions. I am so thankful that she and the Littman team were on my side.
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Posted by Jacquee Jackson | June 1, 2015
Professional, Dedicated, Attentive
Ashley has dedicated her time, knowledge, and compassion towards helping me resolve a dispute that I had involving child custody. I would most highly recommend others for Ashley's services. After calling around to numerous law firms in search for an attorney, Ashley's professionalism and willingness to actually listen then terminated my search; as her confidence from years of practice provided me with a sense of reassurance. As any parent, the last thing anyone would want to think about is spending time away from there child, all while trying to reassure the mental, physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of their child is placed into good care. Not only was there a great amount of dedication shown towards the best interest of my child, but also readiness and execution. Through mediation, classes that were to be attended, legal documents, and the "whole-nine", Ashley came very well prepared and was skillful in helping me adjust to what seemed to be the most "dramatic" time of my life. When I was not there mentally with a clear focus, Ashley always respectfully helped me regroup my emotions and kept a clear level-headed position through it all! Like with any case there can be a lot of ups and downs and trying to receive the appropriate advise can be a bit overwhelming. With getting advise, availability was never a concern with the Littman Group, anytime I had a question or needed to talk to someone right away, if Ashley was assisting other clients, someone was always there to listen. As time got closer to court, having never been involved with the legal system before, my nerves were all over the place. Ashley delivered her skills not only with the my child's best interested in mind, but also my concerns and in result, I left the court room feeling my first sign of relief in nearly three years. I strongly recommend Ashley Emerson's services to others who may be in the same position that I was once in, when feeling the threat of having to introduce your child to a way of life.
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Posted by Chris | May 27, 2015
Knowledgeable, Personable, and Sincere. Extremely happy I found Ashley to work my case!
I had a GREAT experience working with Ashley. From the very first consultation, I must have asked her a couple hundred questions and found her to be very knowledgeable. She was able to answer all my questions and showed to be truly sincere of my situation and really wanted what I wanted which was what was best for my son! Ashley was available to ask further questions or was able to get back to me within a reasonable time. She was always able to reassure me when certain situations changed that i thought would hurt our case. Ashley was able to recommend other professionals that were necessary to involve in our case who were also very knowledgeable and sincere. Hands down, i felt comfortable with Ashley from step one in a very scary time of my life and would recommend anyone needing assistance in family law to seek her to be on your side. Thank you so much Ashley, words aren't enough to express how greatful i am to you!
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Posted by Alan | June 17, 2015
My Divorce
Ashley is a fair negotiator but if you are looking for a Lawyer that is" loaded for bear" to handle your divorce, I would recommend that you look else where. My end result was moderately acceptable but not what I desired.
Response from Ashley Emerson January 17, 2017
I appreciate this feedback, as I do strive to help my clients to reach best outcomes in the least adversarial manner possible. At times, those best outcomes are achieved outside of the courtroom, while in other cases, court intervention is the better option. I am ready and eager to advocate for clients both in and outside of the courtroom. I am very open to discussing this person's concerns with him or her, as I work diligently to provide the best legal services possible to each of my clients. I would be happy to spend some time discussing your concerns with you. Please contact me and let me know how I can assist you.
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Posted by Scott | June 30, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
ONLY thing they did well was BILL ME.
Ashley was knowledgable and capable, unfortunately her office was repeatedly incompetent. I also had many times I received no response to my questions and emails. What made this more frustrating is that when I had to contact them again, they would bill me for the second contact essentially billing me twice for not doing what they should have done in the first place. After paying around $8000 with almost no progress in my case, I took matters into my own hands and handled things myself. All the forms you need are on the court website, depending on your situation you may save yourself $1000s filling out your own paperwork, rather than paying them to fill out the forms based on the info you give them anyway, they kept screwing that up too, by changing financial numbers I gave them (and charged me for the screw ups) which could have been avoided if they simply asked me for clarification. Poor communication, but they never failed to bill me for their misused time.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Gebhardt, Emerson, & Moodie Family Law, LLC
  • 2018 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Littman Family Law
  • 2013 - 2018
  • Director of Field Initiatives
  • Every Child Matters
  • 2012 - 2012
  • Legal Research Assistant
  • Office of Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman
  • 2011 - 2012
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Education

  • University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
  • JD
  • 2012
  • University of Missouri
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2009

Associations

  • Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals
  • Secretary
  • 2018 - Present
  • Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals
  • Vice President of Membership
  • 2017 - Present
  • Colorado Women's Bar Association
  • 2016 - Present
  • Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals
  • Board Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Denver Source for Collaborative Divorce
  • Co-chair and co-founder
  • 2016 - Present
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  • 2016 - Present
  • Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee
  • 2013 - Present
  • Denver Bar Association, Metro Volunteer Lawyers
  • Volunteer Attorney
  • 2013 - Present
  • Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals
  • 2013 - Present
  • Denver Bar Association
  • 2012 - Present
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • 2012 - Present
  • Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
  • Junior Board Member
  • 2017 - 2018
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • 2019
  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Top Contributor
  • AVVO
  • 2017
  • Highest Honors for Pro Bono Service Award
  • University of Missouri- Kansas City
  • 2012
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Publications

  • Colorado Bench Book
  • Parental Responsibilities/ Child Legal Representative/ Child and Family Investigator/ Parenting Coordinator/ ARbitrators
  • 2016
  • Colorado Bench Book
  • Adult Guardian ad Litems
  • 2014

Speaking Engagements

  • Family Law Section
  • A Practical Guide to Business Valuations for Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Court Orientation
  • Modest Menas/ Moderate Income Clients: Ethical and Practical Considerations to Integrate Unbundled Legal Services
  • 2017
  • Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee Monthly Luncheon
  • Client Competency for Mental Health Professionals and Lawyers
  • 2015
  • State Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference
  • Client Competency Issues for Mediators and Professionals
  • 2014
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Attorney endorsements

Received (16)
Given (23)
Endorse Ashley
Family Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Ashley is a great attorney both inside and outside the courtroom. She exudes professionalism and is a strong advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Feb 14
Relationship: Co-worker
"Ashley is the type of attorney you want on your side. She is adept at knowledge of family law and a vigorous advocate for her clients. I gladly endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Nov 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ashley is an excellent attorney. She is a pleasure to work with as an opposing counsel, and I consistently suggest that clients consider recommending Ashley to the other party. Ashley will zealously advocate for her clients when necessary, but she will also tirelessly work for an out-of-court solution that works for everyone."
Family Attorney | Sep 29
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have worked with Ms. Emerson as opposing counsel in several cases and I have always found her to be an effective attorney for her clients. She is prepared and tenacious and I endorse this attorney."
Family Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Feb 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Ashley is smart, compassionate, and an excellent lawyer. She is a strong advocate for her clients and understands the emotional and financial complexities of family law. I strongly endorse Ashley as a top Denver-area family law attorney."
Family Attorney | Feb 22
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Working with Ashley, I found her to be a devoted advocate for her client while also remaining personable, practical, and professional - in a practice are where those qualities are all too frequently elusive."
Family Attorney | Jan 12
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Ashley is smart and knows the law. She is committed to her clients and to assisting them in weighing all considerations to reach the best resolution possible - she is collaboratively minded and effective."
Family Attorney | Jan 05
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Ashley is a fantastic lawyer. She's smart, hardworking, thorough and realistic. She knows which battles to pick and she works hard for her clients. I highly recommend Ashley!"
Family Attorney | Jan 03
Relationship: Co-worker
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ashley for the past 3 years. Ashley possesses many important qualities that make her a great family law attorney. She is a quick-thinker, detail-orientated and child-focused. She is calm but firm in the most stressful of situations. Most importantly, she genuinely cares for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I always enjoy working on cases with Ashley. She is professional and works hard to settle her cases."
Family Attorney | Dec 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ashley is a skilled family law practitioner. Ashley is personable, extremely knowledgeable about Colorado family law, and truly an asset to any individual experiencing the hardship of divorce. I endorse Ashley's litigation skills and legal acumen without hesitation."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 27
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Ashley Emerson has worked for us at Littman Family Law for 3 1/2 years. I have found her to be a very bright, skilled and caring attorney who is willing to put in the extra time to obtain the very best results for her clients. She has the strong intellect to quickly grasp the facts of the most difficult cases, from children's issues to financial issues. She is respected by opposing counsel as she approaches them with professionalism and courtesy. The feedback from judges is that she is extremely well prepared and does an excellent job of advocating in court. She is also focused on resolving problems and works hard to help our clients reach fair and well thought out settlements. She is a very positive person to work with. I give her my highest endorsement."
Family Attorney | Nov 10
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I highly endorse this lawyer. She is extremely professional and adept at de-escalating potentially difficult situations."
Family Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I found Ashley to be a strong client advocate who also maintains high standards of professionalism and demonstrates compassion and concern for the best interests of children. I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ashley is one of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and trustworthy lawyers I know in Denver. She always acts with the upmost professionalism and clearly cares a great deal about all of her clients. She works at an extremely reputable firm and has established herself as an extremely reputable family law attorney. I would recommend Ashley as an attorney on any family law case."
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Denver Family Lawyer Ashley G. Emerson
Ashley G. Emerson
Family Attorney
Denver, CO
Licensed for 10 years
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