My practice focuese on criminal defense litigation, family law litigation, dependency and neglect matters, and juvenile defense. In my thirteen years as a trial attorney, I have litigated thousands of cases in courts across Colorado -- including cases of first degree murder, aggravated robberies, sexual offenses, organized drug and gang crimes, and family law matters.
My primary experience is in representing individuals facing prosecution by the government and my roster is clients is wide-ranging and includes representing individuals accused of misdemeanors and felonies or those facing administrative sanctions.
In 2005, I entered into private practice after my career as a Deputy State Public Defender. In 2010, I merged my law practice with Houtchens, Houtchens, & Greenfield, joining as a partner.
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415 Mason Ct, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
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Posted by Jeannette | March 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney
GREAT ATTORNEY
Melanie, is one of the best attorneys I've ever met, she fought for my son, she's a tough attorney I highly recommend her A million thanks to her one of the best...
Posted by Angel | March 04, 2026
The best!
"I cannot thank Melanie enough for bringing my brother home. After 5 long years, we were losing hope, but Melanie took the case and fought harder than we ever thought possible. Incredibly knowledgeable attorney, a caring person who truly understood what was at stake for our family. If you need someon...
Posted by Nick | August 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
One of the best lawyers you can hire
Was going through an awful divorce, was accused of a litany of crimes that I didn't do and I needed representation and so Melanie and her office were hired. One of the best decisions I've ever made as she rigorously defended me at every turn and not only was she phenomenal in court, her and her offi...
Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Horrible
She isn't a personable person and her help was arrested for intro to contraband which says a lot about her character and the company she keeps.
Posted by Maria | October 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Assault
Ms. Sedlak is an amazing attorney, she was very case oriented and did her job with precision and cares about her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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