Chelsea M. Augelli’s practice focuses exclusively on family law matters. Chelsea brings a breadth of experience in divorces, common-law marriages, complex financial matters, allocation of parental responsibility actions, parenting time disputes, post-decree child support and/or maintenance modifications, relocation matters, as well as drafting cohabitation or prenuptial agreements. She also has substantial experience with high conflict cases involving mental health and substance use issues.
While Chelsea is a zealous advocate with broad litigation experience, she strives to give her clients a realistic and solution-oriented approach to resolving the issues in their cases. Chelsea believes her role as a family law attorney is to mitigate harm to families and to maintain civility and professionalism when dealing with the highly emotional and difficult issues that can arise in domestic relations cases.
Chelsea is highly involved in policy matters surrounding family law and is on the board of the Colorado Women's Bar Association as the Co-Chair of the Public Policy Committee and serves as the Co-Chair of the Colorado Bar Association Family Law Section Legislative Committee.
Chelsea was selected as a Rising Star by Colorado SuperLawer Magazine for 2022-2024 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for 2025.
Chelsea is a Colorado native and enjoys taking advantage of the Colorado outdoors, yoga, watching Colorado Avalanche hockey, cooking, live music, and learning about wine.
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1660 Lincoln St Ste 1525, Denver, CO, 80264
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Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
Exceptional family law attorney!
Chelsea is incredibly strong, very smart, well respected, and always had my best interest front and center. My case involved many complex issues regarding parenting and financial circumstances. And in the end, Chelsea delivered a successful outcome. Everyone I worked with at Wells Family Law, from...
Posted by Jason | November 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Tough, fair and honest
Chelsea was absolutely amazing. I was almost 18 months into a contentious divorce with about 1 week to go until court. I switched firms and hired Chelsea Augelli and wow. She handled the opposing counsel flawlessly. She was tough, got what I needed, but was realistic and did not waste one penny o...
Posted by Anthony | November 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Beyond Amazing
Chelsea is simply amazing!!!! My experience thus far has been nothing but perfect, and not many can say that when dealing with a difficult separation, but I can. I unfortunately went through a hand full of not so good attorneys before meeting Chelsea and let me tell you what a night a day experien...
Posted by James M | December 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend!!!
Chelsea is amazing and we knew right from the start that she was the perfect lawyer to go with! She worked so hard for our case and was very responsive and genuinely cared about our case which made the process less stressful. I would highly recommend hiring her she puts up the best fight that she can...
"Chelsea is an extremely intelligent and compassionate family law attorney. She goes above and beyond for her clients and is a zealous advocate for her clients' needs. I endorse this lawyer."
"Chelsea was opposing counsel on a case and was great to work with. She balances being a strong advocate for her clients while also being easy to work with and resolution oriented."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chelsea is a very hard working attorney who always puts her client's needs first. She is smart and very pleasant to work with. She worked as a paralegal for our law firm before going to law school. She has tenacity and determination to do what is best for her clients. I highly recommend her services."
"Chelsea is an outstanding young lawyer. She is intelligent, committed and capable. Throughout her education, history as a family law paralegal, and as an associate, she has demonstrated a sincere commitment to her clients and works hard to achieve great results. I am thrilled to have her on my team and I endorse her whole-heartedly."
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2025
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2024
Top Lawyers, 5280 Magazine
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Women to Watch: Wells Family Law, P.C., ColoradoBiz Magazine
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023 - Present
Shareholder, Wells Family Law, P.C.
2021 - Present
Attorney, Wells Family Law, P.C.
2019 - 2021
Associate Attorney, Gebhardt Emerson Moodie Bonanno
2019 - 2019
Law Clerk, Gebhardt Emerson Moodie Bonanno
2017 - 2017
Law Clerk, Griffiths Law, PC
2023 - Present
Colorado Women's Bar AssocationBoard Member, Co-Chair of the Public Policy Committee
2023 - Present
Colorado Bar, Family Law SectionCo-Chair of Legislative Committee
2016 - Present
Colorado Women's Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2016 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2016 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2019
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
A Cautionary Tale Part II: Preventing Mistakes in Orders Regarding the Sale or Refinance of Property in a Dissolution of Marriage or Fixing Mistakes After Entry of Orders
2023
Revenge Porn: Don’t Go Out With a Bang
2022
A Cautionary Tale -- Preventing Mistakes in Orders Regarding the Sale or Refinance of Property in a Dissolution of Marriage or Fixing Mistakes After Entry of Orders
2020
Collaborative Law: A Discussion of How to Creatively Utilize a Collaborative Practice Model in Family Law
2021
2018
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