Contact Kelly McPherson at (719) 626-8530
Kelly McPherson advocates for her clients in cases in all areas of family law, to include contested divorces, child custody cases, and cases involving complex issues such as military divorce, relocation, custody cases involving domestic violence, alienation, same-sex marriage, and common law marriage.
Kelly is a certified mediator, and has advanced training in intimate partner violence, parental alienation, and complex financial cases. She serves as the treasurer of the El Paso County Bar Family Law section, has published an article on same-sex common law marriage in the Pikes Peak Lawyer, and presented at Colorado Spring’s first annual Family Law Day on the basics for divorce cases. She is a member of the El Paso County Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, Colorado Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and the Ben S. Wendelken American Inn of Court.
Prior to practicing law, Kelly was in the United States Air Force for eight years, serving as a federal agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) and as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the US Air Force Academy.
Kelly is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Kelly has a Master’s degree in Philosophy from Syracuse University, and received her undergraduate degree at the United States Air Force Academy.
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Knies, Helland & McPherson Law
1122 North El Paso St.
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2015 | 06/08/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
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League Champion | Fantasy Football League | 2017 |
Scholarship Excellence Award | University of Denver | 2012 |
Company Grade Officer of the Year (department) | United States Air Force Academy | 2010 |
Company Grade Officer of the Quarter (department) | United States Air Force Academy | 2009 |
Special Agent of the Year (detachment) | Air Force Office of Special Investigations | 2006 |
Special Agent of the Quarter (detachment) | Air Force Office of Special Investigations | 2006 |
Distinguished Graduate | Federal Law Enforcement Training Center | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Intern | Cox, Baker & Page LLC | 2014 - 2014 |
Paralegal/intern | Black & Graham, LLC | 2014 - 2015 |
Law clerk | 4th Judicial District | 2013 - 2013 |
Officer | United States Air Force | 2009 - 2012 |
Special Agent | Air Force Office of Special Investigations | 2004 - 2009 |
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El Paso County Bar Association | N/A | |
Colorado Bar Association | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Pikes Peak Lawyer | Hot Topic: Same-sex Common-Law Marriage Predating Obergefell | 2016 |
The International Journal of Social Criminology | Highlighting the Inconsistencies between Don't Ask, Don't Tell and DoD Sexual Assault Policy | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Denver Sturm College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2015 |
Syracuse University | MA - Masters | 2008 |
United States Air Force Academy | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Law Day | Family Law Basics | 2017 |
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Amanda Riggs, Family Attorney on Nov 15, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. McPherson was always cordial and professional throughout our interactions. This helped both our clients as we were able to reach a resolution favorable to both parties.
Christopher Nicolaysen, Family Attorney on Jun 29, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is a professional and competent attorney who advocates for her clients. In our case, she was prepared and communicated in a manner that helped the case as a whole. I absolutely endorse Kelly McPherson and look forward to working with her again.
Amanda Riggs, Family Attorney on Nov 15, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. McPherson was always cordial and professional throughout our interactions. This helped both our clients as we were able to reach a resolution favorable to both parties.
Christopher Nicolaysen, Family Attorney on Jun 29, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is a professional and competent attorney who advocates for her clients. In our case, she was prepared and communicated in a manner that helped the case as a whole. I absolutely endorse Kelly McPherson and look forward to working with her again.
James Townsend, Family Attorney on May 11, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have worked with Kelly as opposing counsel on a case and have found her to be highly knowledgeable and extremely professional.
Jennifer Knies, Family Attorney on Mar 8, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Kelly is a smart and aggressive advocate for her clients. She genuinely cares about them, and it shows in the great results she gets!
Jessica Showers, Family Attorney on Mar 4, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Kelly and I worked together on a divorce case. She was extremely helpful, diligent in her research and understanding to the concerns and needs of the client. I endorse Kelly.
Carl Graham, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 25, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Kelly interned with us for a year while in law school, and impressed with her knowledge of the law and professionalism. We hired her over other more experienced attorneys because her intelligence and determination makes her an asset to the legal field.
Aaron Gaddis, Family Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Kelly McPherson is a hard-working, zealous advocate for her clients. She knows the law very well and very few attorneys I have ever seen are as adept at researching the law and knows small intricacies of the law.
Clifton Black, Family Attorney on Feb 15, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I h ave had the pleasure of working with Ms. McPherson. She is very intelligent and works hard for her clients. She has strong research skills and is willing to go the extra mile for her clients.
Jennifer Helland, Family Attorney on Feb 15, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Kelly is a fantastic new attorney. She advocates zealously for her clients and truly has her client's interests in mind.
William Beck, Family Attorney on Feb 11, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is experienced and knowledgeable, and is an effective advocate for her clients.
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