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“My first priority is my clients and finding solutions that will help them move forward in life in the best possible position.”
Michelle Searcy joined Halligan in 2022. Michelle comes to the firm with over a decade of significant family law practice in Colorado. She provides her clients the knowledge and experience gathered during her ten plus years of domestic relations practice. She has handled a variety of family law cases from simple to complex, including dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, third-party parent cases, modifications, enforcement proceedings, child support and adoptions. Michelle also brings additional appellate experience to the firm, with both brief writing and oral arguments in the Colorado Court of Appeals as part of her skill set. Michelle enjoys practicing family law and enjoys helping clients resolve issues which have a significant impact on their families and finances.
While Michelle handles cases all over the Denver metropolitan area, her primary focus is in Denver, Adams, Jefferson, Broomfield, and Boulder County district courts. Given her level of experience, Michelle is familiar with the courts, rules, and procedures in all the metro area counties.
While being a skilled trial attorney, Michelle also prides herself on her ability to negotiate satisfactory outcomes whenever possible. From Michelle’s perspective, a negotiated settlement provides a client the ability to dictate their future, rather than letting a judicial officer, a stranger, decide. Nonetheless, she also recognizes that not all cases will settle. As such, she believes the cornerstone of good trial practice lies in thorough preparation for court. She also believes that persuasive legal writing at each step of a case can have an impact on how the judge might view matters when the day of trial comes.
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Posted by Mark | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Michelle helped me with a complex divorce a few years ago. At that time I could not have been more impressed with how Michelle handled the case. She clearly knows how to work through a divorce in an efficient and effective manner. Michelle set very clear expectations / predictions with me, and ...
Posted by Reza | July 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Michelle worked as my attorney in a custody case. I spent about $40K and lost in three hearings back to back with strong cases in which the other legal evaluators were saying I have more than 95% chance to win. I had to hire another law firm to appeal them. She was unprepared in the hearings and lost...
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Posted by Rob | November 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I had the privilege of working with Michelle during a challenging divorce process, and I cannot praise her enough for her exceptional legal expertise and compassionate approach. Michelle is not just a divorce lawyer; she's a true advocate who goes above and beyond to support her clients during incr...
"Michelle is an extremely knowledgable and experienced attorney. Her business acumen and keen insight into complex legal issues make her an invaluable asset as a family law lawyer. Her compassionate and personable nature make her a trusted advisor. I endorse this lawyer."
"Michelle is a compassionate and extremely intelligent attorney. She truly cares for her clients and zealously advocates for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Michelle is a superb attorney who is extremely knowledgeable, strategic, and always carefully explains the process and options to her client. Michelle brilliantly balances her ability to obtain settlements in the best interest of her clients, while also knowing when to advise her clients of the cost benefit analysis of going to trial."
"Michelle is an experienced, intelligent lawyer and is a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgeable about family law and a great resource for insider info in the family law community."
"Michelle is an excellent family law attorney. She's been building skills in the area of family law for over 15 years and her results reflect that. Michelle is patient with her clients and helpful with a wide array of family law issues. Michelle is a smart, kind and effective attorney."
"After searching for a new, qualified associate to join Plog & Stein, P.C., the firm has hired Michelle Searcy. Her legal and writing skills are such that we believe she is going to be a great addition to the firm."
Criminal defense lawyer
2001
Dean's List, Colorado State University
2007 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Plog & Stein, P.C. Have worked for various other firms in the Denver Metropolitan area during years of practice.
2007 - Present
Jefferson County Bar Association
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts