$ 270-270 per hour
Mary Melissa Daugherty
also known as Mary Daugherty
About Mary
Biography
Mary started Daugherty Law LLC with a mission of making quality family law representation accessible and affordable. Over the course of her career, Mary's quick-wit and thoughtful preparation have helped her clients in adoption, establish guardianships, dissolution of marriage, obtain visas, and receive court ordered permanent protection.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
25%
9 years
Family
20%
9 years
Child Custody
10%
9 years | 15 cases
Child Support
10%
8 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Colorado for 8 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Daugherty Law LLC
104 S. Cascade Ave. Suite 200-C, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
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Posted by Courtney | April 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Thorough and caring
Mary Daugherty represented me in my petition for a permanent protection order. She was thorough, caring, and competent. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!
Posted by Mariah | February 26, 2018
Attorney
Mary is a thorough, thoughtful attorney, very dedicated to her clients. Without a doubt, she will continue to do great things for clients and the legal community. I recommend her without hesitation.
Posted by Marianna Stragapede | February 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Absolutely the best.
Mary Daugherty is a wonderful lawyer, i would like this courageous, firm, dedicated, caring and focus young woman to have some merit for all of her hard work. in my case, I'm a immigrant, she was compassionate, nonjudgmental, committed and caring and she took care of my petition from day one until ...
Mary Melissa Daugherty's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a caring and dedicated attorney and she helps her clients achieve the best available to them."
"Mary is an excellent and compassionate lawyer. I refer all my family law clients to her."
Christopher Nicolaysen
Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of meeting Mary and was able to learn about her practice. She is a knowledgable and passionate attorney who truly cares about her clients. Mary is honest and hard working."
"Mary is intelligent and passionate. She cares greatly for her clients and work hard to achieve the best result."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Best Family Lawyers in Colorado Springs, Expertise
2022
Best Divorce Lawyers in Colorado Springs, Expertise
2021
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Colorado Springs, CO, SuperLawyers
2021
Best Family Lawyers in Colorado Springs, Expertise
2021
Best Divorce Lawyers in Colorado Springs, Expertise
2020
12 Best Immigration Attorneys Colorado Springs, Expertise
2020
23 Best Divorce Attorneys in Colorado Springs, Expertise
2020
Lead Counsel Verified, Thompson Reuters - LawInfo.com
2014
Fastest Female Attorney - 5K Run, Lakeland Bar Association
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Daugherty Law LLC
2017 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Izaguirre Law Firm LLC
2013 - 2016
Staff Attorney / Pro Bono Coordinator, Florida Rural Legal Services
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Lee County Legal Aid Society
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, The Nature Conservancy
Associations
2017 - Present
El Paso County Bar FoundationMember
2017 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Florida BarMember
2016 - 2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Colorado chapter)Member
2013 - 2017
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2016
Polk County Bar AssociaitonMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Emergency Motion to Restrict
Shared custody of the child
Alimony and Child Support
I won an award of temporary alimony and child support as well as orders that my client's husband pay the business's bills. I set her up for a favorable outcome in her final divorce.
Last Name Changed to Maiden Name
I got my client's name restored quickly and seamlessly.
Temporary Protection Order
I helped her get a temporary protection order that would stay in effect long enough for him to move out of town and her to move to a new address.
Foreign Custody Determination Registered in State
I registered his decree in state and now he is able to enforce the decree.
Permanent Protection Order
After a hearing, I won my client a permanent protection order against her ex-husband.
Name Change to Match Gender Identity
I got my client's name changed to match her identity.
Dog Replevin
Client got his dog back.
Eviction
Favorable settlement with dismissal of eviction case
Restraining Order Against a Stalker
Restraining Order Granted
Divorce
Represented several parents in obtaining spousal maintenance, child support, retirement funds, and other marital property in their divorces.
Custody
Represented moms in obtaining full custody (parenting time and parental responsibility) for their children in cases where the fathers were not participating in the children's lives.
Guardianship for Children
Represented aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents in obtaining guardianships for the children in their care.
Dads' Custody
Represented dads in maintaining custody of their kids.
Domestic Violence
Represented domestic violence victims in obtaining permanent restraining orders or stipulated no contact orders.
Education
2012
Saint Louis University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2009
Florida State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
1 Million Cups of Colorado Springs
Why Daugherty Law Exists
2018
Dembiz Business Networking
Role of Immigration in Local Business
Publications
2022
Pikes Peak Lawyer
Nonprofit Spotlight: The Justice Center
2019
Attorney's Blog
Divorce v. Legal Separation v. Separation
2019
Attorney's Blog
How Do You Plan For Divorce?
2018
Attorney's Blog
Can I collect alimony in Colorado?
2018
Attorney's Blog
What to Expect in a Colorado Divorce
2018
Attorney's Blog
How to Save Money When Hiring an Attorney
2018
Attorney's Blog
Relationship Advice from a Divorce Attorney
2016
Res Integra Lakeland Bar Association Newsletter
Why Pro Bono
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is taking your kids out of school for a trip or vacation a major educational decision?
17 Sep 2021
Q&A
I had an iron clad prenup. Husband said we would be able to get back together later? I signed, very hastily, an addendum.
19 Sep 2021
Q&A
Am I required to provide my husbands attorney with my personal financial records, like Venmo or PayPal?
20 Sep 2021