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I help people challenge their criminal convictions. Whether wrongfully convicted or unjustly prosecuted, my clients need someone to look at their potential claims, help them identify what form of relief they need, and give them honest, practical counsel. I work on helping clients get a new trial, a new hearing, a sentence reduced, a guilty plea withdrawn, a conviction vacated, or an adverse judgment remanded.
I practice in criminal defense because I deeply enjoy fighting for people who have been unfairly judged, marginalized, or simply swept up by our criminal justice system. The law is a powerful tool, and in some cases it can be used to successfully challenge a bad conviction. That is why I am so dedicated to understanding the details of each individual case. I know that a thorough, thoughtful, and skilled lawyer can mean all the difference for someone weighed down by their criminal record.
I earned my Bachelor of Arts from Stanford University and my Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.
Before moving to the Denver area I lived in Telluride, Colorado. In my 8 years there, I focused on promoting grassroots advocacy. I led a community-driven initiative for immigrant rights, directed a district-wide grant to promote healthy active lifestyles for youth, and launched the first soda tax ballot initiative in Colorado. And of course I skied, built igloos, mountain biked, rafted, raced, and star-gazed.
I am originally from Tucson, Arizona, grew up in a Mexican-American household, and am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
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Acquired: 2017
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Posted by Mati | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Adam | November 28, 2018 | Hired 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...
Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Jason Lewis | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Marci | September 8, 2018 | Hired 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 ...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is ethical, professional, extremely competent, and committed to giving her clients the best representation possible!"
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2018 - Present
Sotomayor Inn of the CourtMember
2018 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense BarLegislative Policy Committee
2018 - Present
Colorado Hispanic Bar AssociationLegislative Policy Committee
2017 - Present
Women In Law Chats - DenverFounding Member
2017 - Present
Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) - DenverAlumnus
2014 - Present
Colorado Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) - DenverFellow
2015 - 2017
Latino Law Student Association - University of Denver Sturm College of LawCo-President
2015 - 2017
Public Interest Law Group - University of Denver Sturm College of LawFundraising Chair
After postconviction hearing, aggravated felony convictions vacated and dismissed with prejudice.
Petition for writ of certiorari denied
Petition for writ of certiorari denied
County Court decision affirmed.
County Court decision affirmed.
District Court decision affirmed.
Illegal sentence vacated and case remanded for new sentencing hearing.
Conviction vacated and case remanded for a new trial.
After a hearing, petition was granted and client was removed from all state registries.
After postconviction evidentiary hearing, conviction vacated & charges dropped with prejudice.
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology
2005
Visiting Scholar, 2004-2005
2018
Oral Argument
2016
Panelist: Public Interest Lawyering
2015
Guest Speaker: Community-Led Health Policies
2014
2013
2010
Presenter: Proposal for Resolution in Support of Immigrant Community
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Portuguese
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