Denver, CO family law attorney Chelsea Augelli discusses the most rewarding aspect of her practice as well as her background & experience. She reflects that the most rewarding aspect of being a family law attorney—though it can often feel like a thankless job—is guiding a client from the beginning of a case through to its resolution. There are times when she feels unsure whether the situation can be fixed, but over the course of the proceedings, she often reaches a point where she knows she has truly helped the family. Helping a client navigate what is likely the most difficult period in their life and emerge able to focus on their family and children, rather than ongoing litigation, is the most fulfilling outcome.

She attended the University of Denver for both her undergraduate and law degrees. A Colorado native, she gained valuable experience working at a prominent family law firm after law school. It was there she met Christy and had previously worked as a paralegal in a high-conflict, high-litigation practice. This experience provided her with strong training in client management and case management, and she benefited from excellent mentors who solidified her interest in family law. Although she briefly explored other areas during law school, she ultimately chose family law as her career path. While she has been practicing law for fewer than five years, her prior paralegal experience gives her significantly more practical exposure than many attorneys with a similar length of legal practice.