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I am a Senior Associate Attorney at the Bagley Law Firm.

I was born and raised in Texas and pursued my higher education at Southern Methodist University, where I earned a B.A. in Religious Studies and a B.F.A. in Dance Performance, graduating summa cum laude. My journey in law began at the University of Denver, where I spent my third year as a student attorney in the Child Advocacy Practicum. This experience ignited my passion for supporting children and families.

Following law school, I had the privilege of clerking for the Honorable Ann Gail Meinster, the presiding Juvenile Court Judge in Jefferson County, Colorado. I dedicated the next seven years to serving as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem, advocating for the best interests of children in Dependency and Neglect and Juvenile Delinquency cases. Subsequently, I collaborated with a local non-profit organization to provide pro bono civil legal services to young individuals transitioning out of the foster care system.

Currently, I share my knowledge in Juvenile Law as an instructor at the Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse. Here, I develop and conduct trainings on the legal system for new caseworkers from the Department of Human Services.

When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time at local libraries or bookstores and exploring Colorado with my husband and our two children.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
The Bagley Law Firm, LLC
Current
Education
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
J.D.
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Southern Methodist University
B.A. | Religious Studies
Honors: Summa cum laude
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Ellen Carlson's Website Profile
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The Bagley Law Firm, LLC
Denver Metro Office
The Belmar Plaza
215 S Wadsworth Blvd
#410
Lakewood, CO 80226
US
Telephone: (720) 815-4824
The Bagley Law Firm, LLC
Northern Colorado Office
The Evergreen Center
630 15th Ave
#300
Longmont, CO 80501
US
Telephone: (720) 815-4824