Elisa Marie Overall

Elisa Marie Overall

also known as Emo

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense

About Elisa

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 50%

Criminal Appeals & Postconviction - direct appeals, correction of illegal sentences, reduction of sentences, and postconviction relief (i.e. claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, constitutional violations, and prosecutorial misconduct).

9 years

50%
Criminal Defense 50%

Appellate and postconviction relief for criminal defendants who have been wrongfully convicted or unjustly prosecuted.

9 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 8 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2017

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Elisa Marie Overall's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mati | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest review of services received

Don't know where to start, it was such an honor and a blessing to be represented by ms. Overall, her energy, professionalism and work ethic were appearant from the start of my case. This was a case that other lawyers had marked off as almost impossible to win, while another lawyer commented that the ...favorable outcome was "nothing short of a miracle", personally I believe it was GOD all-mighty's doings in sending me to such a qualified, dedicated and professional lawyer. I'm sure my paragraph or so barely hints at my true feelings and admiration for ms. Overall but I just want others to know that they will surely be in the best of hands if ms. Overall represents them, As lawyers are never hard to come by but lawyers with her character, professionalism and genuine concern and energy are deffinatly like stumbling upon a diamond in a mine. Kind regards Mati

Posted by Adam | November 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Elisa Overall is a passionate and very smart attorney.

On April 28 2018 I was falsely accused of and arrested for several felonies I did not commit. I decided to take this case to trial and was scared to death never having been arrested before. Elisa was very supportive of me during the trial and helped me remain calm and focused while facing the trial o...f my life. Her legal knowledge was invaluable during the trial and as a result of her hard work a dedication I was acquitted of all charges. This young woman has a very bright future as an attorney and I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Post-Conviction Relief

I hired the Noble Law Firm concerning post-conviction relief on a conviction that was over 14! years old. Ms. Elisa Overall handled my appeal. Ms. Overall’s briefs, alone, were enough to convince the Prosecution and the Judge there were significant due process violations. As a result, her arguments... negated the need for a Hearing and my old conviction was dismissed. Again, this was after 14 years. I am very appreciative of her knowledge and hard work on my behalf.

Posted by Jason Lewis | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Passionate and Articulate

Elisa handled our appeal in a county where the odds were stacked against us because of it's tendency to promote former prosecutors to the Judicial level (Jefferson). Our case involved a misdemeanor at the county level, which means that our appeal to the next level was the district level. The judges... at these levels work and socialize with each other all the time and are usually unlikely to turn over one of their buddy's decision. However, the way Elisa laid out our appeal made it pretty much impossible to disagree with our position. She was concise, logical, and her references to existing precedent sealed the deal. Even if, for some reason, the appeal hadn't gone our way, I can't imagine our argument being laid out any better. When you work with Elisa, you will know that you have an attorney who is 100% on your side, and will go above and beyond for you.

Posted by Marci | September 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’m actually going to give her 10 stars! Elisa worked tirelessly on my appeal! She’s quick, intelligent, ethical, warm and genuine. I’m full of gratitude for the kindness and the care she’s shown my family and I. Elisa understood how traumatic and scary this process has been and she was there for me ...every step of the way. My appeal was successful because of her attention to detail, her legal knowledge, and all of the time she spent on really understanding my case. Her representation is exceptional.

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Elisa Marie Overall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Trevor McFee

Appeals lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Overall recently provided me with excellent advise on a very technical legal issue in a criminal case I have which resulted in a very favorable result for my client. Ms. Overall's expertise in this field was unmatched - I had reached out to literally dozens of lawyers and was at my wit's end in my own attempts at researching this issue and she was the only one to provide the answer and direction I needed. I would definitely recommend Ms. Overall for any criminal defense matter, particularly pertaining to an appeal or post-conviction case."

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Colleen Kelley

Appeals lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is so knowledgeable in the practice of appeals. Appeals are notoriously complex, but she has the ability and patience to carefully explain the issues. I highly recommend Ms. Overall on any appeal."

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Matthew Fredrickson

Appeals lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Overall’s compassion for her clients is remarkable. She wants to understand her client’s worries and goals so she can best respond to and achieve them respectively. Her deeply humanistic approach is matched only by her ability to research and understand the law applicable to any specific case. She is truly a scholar."

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Justie Nicol

Appeals lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Elisa from a WOLF Pack event--Women Owned Law Firms--and I was very impressed with her knowledge of appeals processes. I endorse Elisa for all your appellate needs."

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Koby Polaski

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Elisa on a matter for a mutual client. She was sharp, professional, hard-working and focused on our client's best interests. I hope I have the opportunity to work with Elisa again, and enthusiastically endorse and recommend her."

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Tara Jorfald

Appeals lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Elisa focuses on a client-centered practice. She makes extra time for her clients and is thorough in her investigation and presentation of her cases. She is a zealous advocate."

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Karen Steinhauser

Appeals lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is ethical, professional, extremely competent, and committed to giving her clients the best representation possible!"

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Jacob Lilly

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Overall is a passionate and talented attorney with an excellent knowledge of the law and a determination to find the right answer for her client. I highly recommend her."

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Antony Noble

Appeals lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Elisa is a very compassionate and thoughtful attorney. With her strong analytical and writing skills, she is an effective advocate for her clients on appeal and in postconviction proceedings."

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Samantha Ivy

Appeals lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Elisa. I work with her often on appeals and postconviction cases. Her research is thorough and she is a passionate advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Silver Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Leadership Award, University of Denver Sturm College of Law

2017

Mediation Ethics Essay Competition Finalist, American Bar Association, Colorado Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

2017

Fellowship Recipient, Latino Leadership Institute

2014

Chancellor Scholar Full-Tuition Award Recipient, University of Denver - Office of the Chancellor

Work Experience

2017 - 2019

Associate, The Noble Law Firm

2016 - 2016

Summer Associate, Towards Justice

2016 - 2016

Judicial Extern, Colorado Court Of Appeals

2015 - 2016

Student Attorney, Civil Litigation Clinic - Student Law Office, Sturm College of Law

2015 - 2015

Summer Associate, Town of Telluride Legal Department

2014 - 2018

Interpreter - Spanish, Colorado Hispanic Bar Association

2011 - 2014

PEP Grant Executive Director, United States Department of Education

2009 - 2011

Director - Bilingual Community Outreach & Programming, One Telluride Center for Immigrant Rights

Associations

2018 - Present

Sotomayor Inn of the Court

Member

2018 - Present

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

Legislative Policy Committee

2018 - Present

Colorado Hispanic Bar Association

Legislative Policy Committee

2017 - Present

Women In Law Chats - Denver

Founding Member

2017 - Present

Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) - Denver

Alumnus

2014 - Present

Colorado Hispanic Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) - Denver

Fellow

2015 - 2017

Latino Law Student Association - University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Co-President

2015 - 2017

Public Interest Law Group - University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Fundraising Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. M.M. (unpublished)

After postconviction hearing, aggravated felony convictions vacated and dismissed with prejudice.

People v. J.Q.

Petition for writ of certiorari denied

People v. M.P.

Petition for writ of certiorari denied

People v. B.P. (unpublished)

County Court decision affirmed.

People v. J.Q. (unpublished)

County Court decision affirmed.

Colorado Court of Appeals, People v. M.P. (unpublished)

District Court decision affirmed.

People v. M.A. (unpublished)

Illegal sentence vacated and case remanded for new sentencing hearing.

People v. E.G. (unpublished)

Conviction vacated and case remanded for a new trial.

In the Interest of J.D.M. (unpublished)

After a hearing, petition was granted and client was removed from all state registries.

People v. R.A. (unpublished)

After postconviction evidentiary hearing, conviction vacated & charges dropped with prejudice.

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Education

2017

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Stanford University

BA - Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology

2005

American University of Beirut

Visiting Scholar, 2004-2005

Speaking Engagements

2018

Colorado Court of Appeals

Oral Argument

2016

First-Year Law Students - DU

Panelist: Public Interest Lawyering

2015

Colorado Health Foundation - Annual Colorado Health Symposium

Guest Speaker: Community-Led Health Policies

2014

City Council Meeting, Telluride, CO Presenter: Proposal for Ballot Initiative - SSB Tax

2010

City Council Meeting, Telluride, CO

Presenter: Proposal for Resolution in Support of Immigrant Community

Languages

Spanish

Portuguese

English

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